This rare gilt bronze Magnifying Glass from the Abalone Desk Set retains its original glass magnifying lens. The Abalone Set was one of the most popular desk set patterns offered by Tiffany Studios, and was in regular production for several decades.
The handle features three inset circular discs of abalone shell with silvery blue surface iridescence, surrounded by the coiling “vines” typical of the surface decoration in Abalone set.
This Abalone Magnifying Glass is stamped with firm’s mark and model number.
Length: 9 ¼ inches (23 cm)
Width: 4 ½ inches (11 cm)