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MAGNIFYING GLASSES | MAGNIFIERS
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 Increasing Design Focus with Magnifying GlassesIt's rare to find decorative objects that also perform useful functions, but magnifying glasses accomplish this task with both style and sophistication. Consider the many applications of magnifiers in adding both form and usefulness to your home's interior. When it comes to interpreting the fine print and discovering small details, reading magnifier objects can come to the rescue and serve double duty as stylish and interesting decorative objects, as well. From small to large magnifying glasses, from tripod magnifiers to student microscopes, these collectible pieces can add a feeling of intellectualism and an antique patina to a room's decor. Imagine how a magnifying glass topping a stack of leather-bound books could provide the perfect crowning touch, or consider the interest that an Empress reading glass could add to a desk or a shelf. And when the reading glasses are misplaced, as they so often are, these handy magnifiers can come to the rescue to shed some light on a text, map, or other object in need of illumination. Magnifying mirrors are an essential component of well-stocked bathrooms; they come in handy to see the small details that help to perfect the personal grooming process. And while you could use a plain-Jane magnifying mirror to perform this task, why not choose a replica or authentic reproduction of a Georgian scientific instrument instead? This option speaks volumes about your taste and sense of style when it comes to accessorizing your bathroom. The use of magnifying glasses in common rooms where your guests may wait encourages them to interact with their environment rather than simply sitting. A handsome magnifier with a well-formed handle just begs to be picked up and used to examine an old map or a detailed sketch, for example. In addition, if your home includes children, what better way to facilitate their intellectual curiosity than with their own magnifying instruments? Think about how the combination of a magnifier and a globe, for example, could prove to be immensely helpful in encouraging their knowledge of geography. Or if your children fancy themselves to be budding detectives like Sherlock Holmes or Inspector Gadget, a magnifying glass can help them to find those all-important clues that point them in the right direction to solve the case. No matter what decorating scheme you've carefully selected for a room, there's always an excellent choice in magnifying glass options that can perfect and complete the look of the room, as well as add function to illuminate the hidden details.
 Magnifying GlassesSmall magnifying glasses - You found an unbelievable Tizian sketch in rich sepias, highlighted in white. You examined the faded signature, enlarged… That ancient piece of ikat textile. You always wanted to study the weft, see how the weaver worked. That picture of grandmother in a group of 27 classmates, from 1919. Did she wear earrings? Small magnifiers are tools for the curious of mind. they are practical, authentic, and highly decorative... Magnifying mirrors - The vanity magnifying mirror has traditionally vacillated between the ornamental and practical. Huge and over decorated wall mirrors have been de rigueur for centuries. Strangely enough, it’s hard to find a modest, practical, table mirror made with both ease of use and aesthetics in mind. Student microscope - Student microscope is another early and popular instrument of science and academic learning, created to better appreciate the many layers of nature. What is learning without fun? This small microscope is an instrument for on the go. When not in use microscope fits in a brass case. Highly technical details that befit the heritage of such early instruments. You provide the slides and bugs to study! Student microscope is hand-crafted with great precision from solid instrument quality brass. . Empress reading glass - Conversation has had its prescribed etiquette. During the late Victorian era and into the Belle Époque one’s monocle served to intimidate and disadvantage. A houseguest who overstayed his welcome… an unwelcome suitor to a favorite daughter? Now magnifying glass is a tool of study and fun, be it to study the lines on your palm, a picture, fingerprints, small print? Empress reading glass is a gift with excellent provenance, a desk accessory that delivers. This magnifying glass telescopes up and down. Magnifying reading glass angles by adjusting a clever ball-joint. Made of solid brass with duotone bronze finish, this magnifying reading glass is a must-have for any desk. Tripod magnifier - Tripod magnifier for discovery and study. Meticulous replica of an iconic Victorian tool of learning this magnifier is three-legged witness to early science. Tripod magnifiers height adjustable for proper focus. Classic science blended with a world of discovery. This magnifier is hand-tooled in solid instrument brass. So much to learn and see... Think field studies done by devoted, bright, young students. Regency magnifier - It always pays to have a close look! The signature on the painting you just purchased at that out-of-the-way estate sale. Check on your hunch it’s a Leonardo… Or study the hallmarks on the sterling polo trophy you took from that weekend trip to Buenos Aires. Or just retrace Sherlock’s trails in London’s Chelsea. Fingerprints, hair and fibers?.. You need The Glass!!! Regency magnifier is a versatile attractive accessory of proven pedigree and gravitas. This magnifier is hand built in solid brass and rosewood. |
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