vtg German brass POCKET Magnifying Glass Peerless NY thread or knot counter

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vtg German brass POCKET Magnifying Glass Peerless NY thread or knot counter:
$42.00

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I pay the shipping charges within the USA.Description------- Beautiful, small, pocket magnifier or loup, in solid brass, which unfolds to reveal the glass lens, and has a spring so it \"pops up\" to stand for hands-free magnifying of a limited area. Similar in form to a rug, linen or thread counter (magnifier) for counting knots on rugs, threads on linen or other textiles, however this one was meant to be used by photo engravers. Please note it does not unfold into any other positions, just the position as shown. Similar to the brass thread counter made by Casartelli-Manchester.I don\'t know the magnification value, sorry. I show it poised on my ruler so you can see the lens and relative size of the ruler\'s number. Marked (impressed) \"PEERLESS HILL, INC. PHOTO-ENGRAVERS N.Y.C.\" and \"Made in Germany\". Case is original, leather, and also marked \"GERMANY\". Case snaps closed.

c1920s best guess
Snap on case marked \"PRYM 2\"
Weighs approximately 1.25 ounces on my scale, including case.

A pretty old piece and useful!Size ---

Approximately 1-1/4\" square by 1/4\" thick with case slightly larger, of course.
Shown with my fingers for scale

Marks --- as described above.

Condition------ Excellent original condition with old patina to the brass. Has not been cleaned or polished. Lens is clear and clean - not perfect but excellent. Spring is lively and the loupe \"pops up\" with force. Case is leather with minor rubs and patina of age. Clean, odor-free, and from a non-smoking home. Guaranteed as described.Please check out my other neat pay the shipping charges on this within the USA.Questions?Please message me.International buyers: Please note- I do not falsify customs documents, or mark shipments as gifts, or undervalue items. Please be sure to check and understand all shipping fees and import charges prior to offerding / buying, as these charges are the buyer\'s responsibility and not included in the item\'s price.
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