{"product_id":"hermes-spur-magnifying-glass-with-stirrup-casing","title":"Hermes Spur Magnifying Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eHermes built this table magnifier around a simple round silver toned frame holding a substantial domed crystal lens, with a small spur applique fixed at the top standing in for a handle, a nice bit of equestrian specificity for a house so closely tied to riding and saddlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lens itself is a genuine magnifier, its curved surface catching light differently depending on the angle it is viewed from, giving the piece visual interest even when it is not in use. The spur detail is the only ornament here, small and precise against the otherwise plain, functional frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDating to around 1960, this piece reflects a period when Hermes was expanding its equestrian vocabulary into everyday objects for the home and office, translating small pieces of riding hardware into desk accessories, paperweights, and magnifiers like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in France and measuring 4 x 2 inches, it is a well made piece for anyone drawn to Hermes's equestrian design language or building out a collection of vintage desk magnifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Gene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50231174693002,"sku":null,"price":1730.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/1247\/6810\/files\/Hermes_Spur_Magnifying_Glass_1.jpg?v=1790376968","url":"https:\/\/collectorsgene.com\/products\/hermes-spur-magnifying-glass-with-stirrup-casing","provider":"Collectors Gene","version":"1.0","type":"link"}