The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A magnifying glass may conjure up visions of a Victorian ...

Movies and stories from the early 20th century sometimes show an elegant lady or gentleman using a magnifying glass to read a letter. Generically, a magnifying glass makes very small things appear ...

The "Butterfield Paris" inscription on the handle of this small magnifying glass is that of Michael Butterfield (1635-1724), a British clock and instrument maker who worked in Paris. overall: 11 in x ...

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