Jade and silver filigree magnifying glass with turquoise cabochons

This decorative magnifying glass dates to the early 20th century, circa 1900s. It features a jade stone handle with silver filigree metalwork and small turquoise cabochon stones set in an ornate mounting, reflecting the Art Nouveau aesthetic popular during this period. Such decorative desk accessories were prized by the upper middle class during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras as both functional tools and status symbols. Collectors of antique desk accessories and Victorian-era decorative arts particularly value these pieces for their craftsmanship and the combination of semi-precious materials that exemplify the ornate taste of the period.