{"product_id":"hermes-brass-and-macassar-ebony-magnifying-glass-with-chain-inlay","title":"Hermes Gilt Brass and Macassar Ebony Magnifying Glass with Chain Link Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Gene","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50453402714250,"sku":"CG-DSK-00418","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1247\/6810\/files\/Hermes_Gilt_Brass_and_Macassar_Ebony_Magnifying_Glass_with_Chain_Link_Handle_9.jpg?v=1793311220","url":"https:\/\/cameronsteiner.com\/products\/hermes-brass-and-macassar-ebony-magnifying-glass-with-chain-inlay","provider":"Cameron Steiner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}