$1,200
20th century. Group of six magnfying glasses including one with a carved and polychromed handle in the form of a whippet dog's head; one with an ivory handle with banded repoussed brass accents with scrolled foliate decoration; one with a carved wood handle above a curved sterling silver handle, marked; one with a faux white tusk form handle; one with a brass handle with whisk-like twisting on center of shaft; and one with standing base with scrolled foliate form neck with chevron texture. The ivory magnifying glass 12.125 inches. Sterling silver handled magnifying glass 12.125 inches. Carved dog magnifying glass 14 inches. Provenance: From the Estate of Mr. Thomas V. and Mrs. Marie B. Patton, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-01-05
