• Overhead view of the Hermes gilt brass magnifying glass on the Superfine Tailoring Black Style book, a brass glove form and a bobbin turned table apron framing the scene
  • Hermes magnifying glass with a gilt brass rim and a Macassar ebony handle inset with gold tone curb chain, on travertine near a lacquered box
  • Close side view of the ebony and gilt chain link handle in sharp focus, the deep polished lens rim showing light wear to the gilding along its edge
  • High angle view of the Macassar ebony and gilt brass magnifier on a brown book beside a red stone ashtray with brass well, the fingers of a brass glove mold at the top of the frame
  • Gilt brass magnifier lying on the corner of a brown book, the domed lens catching window light and the chain trimmed ebony handle resting on travertine against a soft gray rug
  • End view of the ebony handle showing the gold chain links set between two slabs of wood, the gilt lens blurred behind
  • Hermes magnifying glass resting on the corner of a brown clothbound book, the gilt lens rim over the book edge and the Macassar ebony handle with gold chain link inlay extending onto travertine, a red stone ashtray above
  • Angled view of the deep gilt lens rim and square collar, the striped ebony handle with chain detail running behind
  • Close up of the gilt collar stamped HERMES PARIS where it meets the ebony handle and the curb chain set along its side
  • Overhead view of the Hermes magnifier on travertine, sunlight focused through the round lens beside a dark lacquered box
  • Low angle view of the Hermes magnifier on travertine, the curb chain running between two slabs of Macassar ebony beneath the squared gilt collar, a red stone ashtray softly blurred behind
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Overhead view of the Hermes gilt brass magnifying glass on the Superfine Tailoring Black Style book, a brass glove form and a bobbin turned table apron framing the scene
Hermes magnifying glass with a gilt brass rim and a Macassar ebony handle inset with gold tone curb chain, on travertine near a lacquered box
Close side view of the ebony and gilt chain link handle in sharp focus, the deep polished lens rim showing light wear to the gilding along its edge
High angle view of the Macassar ebony and gilt brass magnifier on a brown book beside a red stone ashtray with brass well, the fingers of a brass glove mold at the top of the frame
Gilt brass magnifier lying on the corner of a brown book, the domed lens catching window light and the chain trimmed ebony handle resting on travertine against a soft gray rug
End view of the ebony handle showing the gold chain links set between two slabs of wood, the gilt lens blurred behind
Hermes magnifying glass resting on the corner of a brown clothbound book, the gilt lens rim over the book edge and the Macassar ebony handle with gold chain link inlay extending onto travertine, a red stone ashtray above
Angled view of the deep gilt lens rim and square collar, the striped ebony handle with chain detail running behind
Close up of the gilt collar stamped HERMES PARIS where it meets the ebony handle and the curb chain set along its side
Overhead view of the Hermes magnifier on travertine, sunlight focused through the round lens beside a dark lacquered box
Low angle view of the Hermes magnifier on travertine, the curb chain running between two slabs of Macassar ebony beneath the squared gilt collar, a red stone ashtray softly blurred behind

Hermes Gilt Brass and Macassar Ebony Magnifying Glass with Chain Link Handle

$1,470.00
$1,470.00
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Found in United States

This vintage Hermes desk magnifier pairs a gilt brass frame and glass lens with a handle of dark, richly grained macassar ebony. A finely linked gold toned chain link is set into a groove along the side of the handle, a jewelry like detail that turns a simple reading tool into something closer to an ornament for the desk.

Made in France in the 20th century, the piece was produced by Hermes in collaboration with Maison Ravinet d'Enfert, and it carries both marks. A "Hermes Paris" inscription runs along the brass collar at the top of the handle, alongside the Ravinet d'Enfert stamp.

The lens is a generous round glass, and the gilt brass ring around it is joined to the handle by a small flared neck and a squared collar that holds the ebony in place. The gilding shows the soft, natural patina of age, and the lens edge has some light spotting, both in keeping with a well used vintage object.

Measuring 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches, it is comfortable in the hand and handsome on a desk or shelf. A refined find for collectors of vintage Hermes or anyone who appreciates mixed material objects, with warm gilt brass, dark wood and polished chain in one compact form.

Collectors Notes

The warm brass and dark ebony make this one of the more tactile pieces in our Vintage Hermes collection, and it sits comfortably beside the other Hermes magnifiers we have carried.

For a library or study, browse our Home Decor listings, or consider it as a gift from our Luxury Gifts for Men selection.
Dimensions

7 1/2 x 3 1/2"
Shipping

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Overhead view of the Hermes gilt brass magnifying glass on the Superfine Tailoring Black Style book, a brass glove form and a bobbin turned table apron framing the scene
Hermes magnifying glass with a gilt brass rim and a Macassar ebony handle inset with gold tone curb chain, on travertine near a lacquered box
Close side view of the ebony and gilt chain link handle in sharp focus, the deep polished lens rim showing light wear to the gilding along its edge
High angle view of the Macassar ebony and gilt brass magnifier on a brown book beside a red stone ashtray with brass well, the fingers of a brass glove mold at the top of the frame
Gilt brass magnifier lying on the corner of a brown book, the domed lens catching window light and the chain trimmed ebony handle resting on travertine against a soft gray rug
End view of the ebony handle showing the gold chain links set between two slabs of wood, the gilt lens blurred behind
Hermes magnifying glass resting on the corner of a brown clothbound book, the gilt lens rim over the book edge and the Macassar ebony handle with gold chain link inlay extending onto travertine, a red stone ashtray above
Angled view of the deep gilt lens rim and square collar, the striped ebony handle with chain detail running behind
Close up of the gilt collar stamped HERMES PARIS where it meets the ebony handle and the curb chain set along its side
Overhead view of the Hermes magnifier on travertine, sunlight focused through the round lens beside a dark lacquered box
Low angle view of the Hermes magnifier on travertine, the curb chain running between two slabs of Macassar ebony beneath the squared gilt collar, a red stone ashtray softly blurred behind
Collectors Gene | Cameron Ross Steiner

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