Antique Brass Folding Magnifying, Glass Loupe

against the wind

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I recovered this item a few weeks ago but didn't know what it was. It was folded closed and encrusted. I let it soak in Olive Oil and tried cleaning it a little at a time. I final got it to open although it is still a little stiff. A little research and I found something on line that looks pretty close to it.
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baspinall

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Always called that type of loupe a "Typesetting loupe"
 

Gridwalker306

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I agree with the general consensus--that is a COOL find!
 

Msbeepbeep

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That's a neat relic.
 

Old Dude

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That is just about the most interesting and unique relic I can remember posted in quite a while. I would take my time and clean that one very well. Great find!
 

WHADIFIND

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That is just about the most interesting and unique relic I can remember posted in quite a while. I would take my time and clean that one very well. Great find!

Ya know, when I first saw this, it reminded me greatly of some of the real old camera view finders. But, now, I'm thinking the same. This really IS an interesting relic!
 

richardson

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Really old, cool, functioning find
 

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Great stuff probably more good stuff in that area. Good Job love the history
 

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