Object Description
A Very Fine and Large Gallery Glass
Rosewood, glass
England
Circa 1820 – 40
SIZE: 53.5cm long, 26cm dia. – 21 ins long, 10ΒΌ ins dia.
A Very Fine and Large Gallery Glass
Rosewood, glass
England
Circa 1820 – 40
SIZE: 53.5cm long, 26cm dia. – 21 ins long, 10ΒΌ ins dia.
Ex Private North Country collection
These magnificent magnifying glasses enabled collectors, dealers and connoisseurs to view pictures and sculpture in detail. Works of art could even be surveyed from a distance while being discussed at leisure from a comfortable vantage point.
By appointment only.
Suite 744
2 Old Brompton Road
London
SW7 3DQ (by appointment)
Exhibition address: (June and December, contact for details)
Cromwell Place
4 Cromwell Place
London
SW7 2JE
Rue Ernest Allard, 32
Brussels
Sablon
1000
Belgium (by appointment)