Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass Sioux native it reveals itself slowly

it reveals itself slowly

1 1/4" deep and in great vintage condition

for the Archives of American Art’s Nanette L

would have made a great accompaniment to that great gift

Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass Sioux native it reveals itself slowlyI found this standing magnifying glass buried deep in the basement at the estate sale of an avid collector (approaching hoarder) especially of Victoriana. I don't think it's especially old, but I can just picture him sitting at his work table using it to examine and perhaps tinker old watches, stamps, toys and much beyond. It's a useful one, with screws at three different points for precisely adjusting the height and angle of the lens, all of which