ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Being offered for sale is the antique BRASS (plated with nickel, we believe) FOLDING LOUPE / TRAVEL / POCKET MAGNIFYING GLASS by unknown maker (only marked "GERMANY") in original LEATHER CASE (marked "PENN WORSTED CO. PHILADELPHIA" (presumably the case manufacturer) & "CHARLES AMES" (presumably the original/previous owner), from circa the early 20th century (best guess), as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES. Being offered for sale as-found, uncleaned. May require a thorough detailing to bring to its full potential.

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CONDITION NOTES:

Loupe is in Very Good/VG+ antique condition with minor -to- moderate overall wear (virtually all of the original nickel(?) plating remains - almost missed that it was made of brass) but we see NO breaks or repairs. The original leather case on the other hand, is quite worn. Missing snap-button (flat does NOT stay closed) and has a sizable hole at bottom-right corner (see pics). While the leather is on the brittle-side, it is NOT overly fragile - that is to say it does not constantly deteriorate when handled (though handling with care is certainly advised). See pics.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:

Please see ruler in pictures for size/scale reference. Additional measurements shall be provided upon request. Total weight in case is 2.6 oz..

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