Victorian Silverplate Magnifying Glass with Repoussé Nautilus Shell Handle Antique

Victorian Silverplate Magnifying Glass with Repoussé Nautilus Shell Handle AntiqueAdditional Description: A striking late Victorian silverplate magnifying glass featuring an unusually sculptural handle inspired by a nautilus shell or spiral marine form. The handle terminates in a richly cast bulbous knop decorated with swirling shell motifs, foliate ornament, and deeply chased repouss style detailing evocative of the Aesthetic Movement and naturalistic design trends popular in the late 19th century. The elongated faceted central

and jewel caskets

A handwritten plate number “97” appears in the upper right margin

A highly unusual and decorative piece combining French manufacture with Russian imperial/aristocratic heraldic symbolism

Barefoot girl holding a gathered bundle of flowers or wheat sheaves

The elegant proportions and restrained ornamentation allow it to work beautifully in both traditional and transitional interiors

likely boxwood or satinwood

Interior in clean condition

red-dyed text block edges

Likely Italian (Venice)

and could be sold in fitted cases or boxes

gilt ornament

especially during the Victorian era