Beautifully crafted in a style that combines Aesthetic Movement & Art Nouveau elements which 

suggest it dates to the very late 19th century. The handle has a lovely lozenge design 

on the handle which morphs to foliage towards the glass and finally 

a cast rose motif where the handle and lens join.

Such attention to its decorative elements and the presence of a hanging loop suggest the glass

was intended to be seen - hanging from a chatelaine or chain. Probably French, it

is stamped '925' - so Sterling grade silver.

It is in excellent condition, with the silver in good order and the glass clear 

and unscratched, though a little dirty around the edges.

Both pretty and practical. The lens is surprisingly strong and magnifies magnificently!

Approximate Dimensions: Length 8cm (3¼") x Lens Diameter 2.4cm (⅞")