Antique Mother of Pearl Umbrella Holder — Magnifying Glass

A wonderfully unusual antique magnifying glass crafted from an umbrella handle, blending utility with the kind of inventive design that makes antique desk objects so compelling. Featuring a substantial magnifying lens and an elegant handle with mother of pearl detailing and gilt metal mounts, this is a piece that feels equally at home in a study, library, or layered atop a stack of beautiful old books.

Objects like this speak to a time when even practical tools were made with remarkable attention to detail. The repurposed umbrella handle gives it a distinctive silhouette and wonderful conversation-starting character, while the scale makes it as decorative as it is functional.

An exceptional collector’s object for lovers of antique desk accessories, curiosities, and beautifully unusual finds.