Type: Handheld Magnifying Glass
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Production Technique: Handcrafted Art Glass (Murano-style)
Style: Decorative Desk Accessory / Vintage Decor
Date of Creation: Late 20th Century (c.1990s–2000s)
Features: Art Glass Handle, Swirled Aventurine Gold Inclusions, Textured Silver-Tone Mount
Subject: Desk Accessories / Optics
Region of Origin: Europe (Murano-style)
Material: Glass, Art Glass, Metal Alloy
Size: Approx. 15 cm
MP (Megapixels): N/A
Step into the world of elegant desk accessories with this beautiful 15 cm Murano-style art glass magnifying glass, found tucked away in storage and never used. Its handle is crafted in the classic Venetian style, featuring shimmering aventurine-like metallic swirls encased in clear glass, tapering into a sculptural fluid shape reminiscent of traditional Murano techniques.
The glass lens is clean and clear, offering a practical magnification for books, stamps, jewellery and display decor. The central silver-tone collar and decorative clear glass bead add refinement and balance to the design.
This is presented in its original gift box, lined with cream satin-style fabric—ideal for collectors, gifting, or simply elevating a study or display shelf. The box itself shows age from decades of loft storage but the item inside is beautifully preserved and only requires a light, careful clean before use or display.
Although unmarked, the construction, glasswork and design strongly follow the decorative style of Murano art glass workshops, where metallic inclusions and free-formed handles became especially popular in the late 20th century for giftware items such as letter openers, paperweights, and magnifiers.
These pieces were widely stocked in gift boutiques, museum shops, and quality stationers throughout the 1990s–2000s, admired for their blend of functionality and artistic flair. Today they remain sought after as display items or as charming additions to upscale desk décor.
Magnifying glass: Excellent unused condition.
Glasswork: No chips, cracks or damage noted.
Metal collar & fittings: Some surface dullness expected from age; will benefit from a gentle clean.
Lens: Clear; only light dust from storage visible.
Box: Aged, dusty, and slightly tattered from long loft storage, but still present and protective.
⚠️ Important Note: As with all vintage items, please allow for minor age-related quirks or small cosmetic nuances, none of which affect functionality unless specifically mentioned.
Murano-style aventurine glass dates back to the 17th century, when Venetian glassmakers introduced copper crystals into molten glass—creating the iconic shimmering effect still beloved in modern decorative pieces.
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All items are packed with exceptional care.
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