18th C Antique Style Brass Fur Trade Burning Glass Magnifying glass, R – Early Home Decor

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Last updated 30 May 2024

18th C Antique Style Brass Fur Trade Burning Glass Magnifying glass, R – Early Home Decor

4 1/2" Long x 2 1/4" Wide Nice reproduction of an antique referenced in several antique reference books. See "Fur Trade Optics" in Museum of the Fur Trade Quarterly, Volume 47 Number 3, Summer 2011, illustration on page 3. you will see this is just like the one shown in the upper right corner of the page. These were c
4 1/2 Long x 2 1/4 Wide Nice reproduction of an antique referenced in several antique reference books. See Fur Trade Optics in Museum of the Fur Trade Quarterly, Volume 47 Number 3, Summer 2011, illustration on page 3. you will see this is just like the one shown in the upper right corner of the page. These were called a burning glass because they were traded in large numbers to the Indians for starting fires. White man's magic! Also as shown in George Neumanns Collectors Illustrated Encyclopedia of The American Revolution magnifying glasses like this were used in the 18th and 19th century due to the poor lighting and eyesight. This piece is made just like the early versions with glass and brass. Good quality for any early home decor for use or display. Be sure to see our other similar early home decor items. All of our items come with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. About the Items: The item in the images is just a model. Each item is inspected before shipping and we do our best not to ship something different in any way then what is shown. Mistakes can happen if something is not correct please contact us right away. About Us We specialize in high quality reproduction antiques. Many of these reproductions were inspired by actual antiques and can be found in many antique reference books. We focus on quality examples of domestic furnishings, gadgets and devices. Our offerings emphasize designs from the 18th through early 20th century. Shipping All of our items are shipped professionally in NEW locally purchased boxes with professional packaging materials. Insurance and tracking it is a protection for the shipper not the receiver. It is included. We not only package all items to withstand trauma from the carriers.. We guarantee intact safe arrival. Please contact us if you are concerned or have questions about your order. Return Policy Purchase with confidence we guarantee satisfaction with all of our items and sales no restock fees. If the item needs to be returned due to a fault on our part we will certainly pay for the return shipping. In most other circumstances the buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. Items must be returned in the same condition that it was received please do not attempt to repair paint or the like before asking for a refund. Terms of Sale The seller is not responsible for consequential, incidental or punitive damages of any kind. In no event will our liability to a purchaser exceed the purchase price actually paid. Our description or lack of is not intended to imply or express a warranty of any kind about this merchandise. Contact Us Buyers tend to go unrecognized online a little too often, so I want you to know that your questions and comments are very much appreciated. If we can be of any assistance to you please let us know!