This petite colonial brass magnifying glass feels perfectly suited to the age of the Founding Fathers, when letters were handwritten, maps were treasured, and every detail mattered. With its antiqued brass finish and tidy 3× magnification, it brings refined 18th‑century charm to modern eyes—proof that elegance has always appreciated a closer look.

Fun fact: handheld magnifiers were common desk companions in the colonial era, long before reading glasses were fashionable.

It would feel right at home marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War, especially against the backdrop of The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution, presented by the Museum of the City of New York and the Gotham Center for New York City History.

• Magnifies up to 3x.
• 4-1/2" long, lens is 2" in diameter.
• Antiqued brass for a vintage look.