Designer: Carl Auböck II (1900 – 1957)

Item: Lorgnette Magnifying Glass Model #4884

Manufactured by: Werkstätte Carl AuböckCarl

Country of origin: Austria

Year made: Ca. 1950s

Materials: Brass, horn and glass

Dimensions: 8” x 5 ½” x ¼”

Condition: Very good to excellent.  Lenses have some light scratches.  

References: Kois, Clemens, Carl Auböck: The Workshop, Powerhouse Books (2012); Wright Auction Catalog; The Workshop: Carl Auböck Designs 1930-1980 (2016); Auböck, Carl IV, die kataloge der werkstätte carl auböck 1925 – 1975, Carl Auböck Archive (2005); Auböck, Carl IV, die arbeiten der Werkstätte carl auböck – fotografiert von 1948 – 2005, Carl Auböck Archive (2009) page VI/44.

Description: Here is another classic Auböck design. Magnifying glasses that are whimsically enlarged versions of reading glasses, that also doubled as paperweights. With the correct impressed Made in Austria markings on the frame.  This design is very well documented.