Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass Sioux native to her red lips

to her red lips

has  given way to modern spokeshaves with threaded tangs allowing for the adjusting of the blade

and another who appears to be consuming something with his eyes closed

1 1/4" deep and in great vintage condition

Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass Sioux native to her red lipsI found this standing magnifying glass buried deep in the basement at the estate sale of an avid collector (approaching hoarder) especially of Victoriana. I don't think it's especially old, but I can just picture him sitting at his work table using it to examine and perhaps tinker old watches, stamps, toys and much beyond. It's a useful one, with screws at three different points for precisely adjusting the height and angle of the lens, all of which