{"product_id":"hermes-loupe-silver-engine-turned-detail","title":"Loupe | silver with engine-turned detail","description":"\u003cp\u003eDespite its understated appearance, this Hermès paperweight certainly merits a closer examination and is the perfect addition to a desk or study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis object doubles as both practical magnifying glass and decorative paperweight, with a stylised metal belt wrapped around the base and looped into the strap. This is an excellent example of Hermés' style - rendering softer materials such as textiles or rope and capturing their details through intricate, hard metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe belt has an engine-turned pattern that extends across its entire surface, bordered by polished edges that provide an excellent contrast between textures. Although the glass has changed colour slightly over the years into a light green and small cracks have developed on the base, it remains easy to use, and material is clearly readable when placed underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the edge of the silver belt, near the base of the rim, lies an engraving of the Hermès, Paris mark, and beside that, a mark from Ravinet d’Enfert, the renowned Parisian silversmiths who made many pieces for the iconic brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.088%; height: 159.188px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 24.6429%;\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 75%;\"\u003eHermès\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 24.6429%;\"\u003eObject:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 75%;\"\u003eloupe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 24.6429%;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 75%;\"\u003emagnifying loupe, silver belt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 24.6429%;\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 75%;\"\u003esilver \u0026amp; crystal glass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 24.6429%;\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 75%;\"\u003eMid-Century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 24.6429%;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 75%;\"\u003e5 x 8 x 8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis magnifying glass paperweight is in good condition. The bottom of the crystal glass shows significant signs of wear and scratches but can still be used as a practical object to look at watches or small print in books. The patina and tarnish on the silver, which can be removed, at the owner's request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hermès collectable object comes with a lifetime guarantee of authenticity from A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hermès","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65198256128377,"sku":"C_H131","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Hermes_silver_glass_A_Collected_Man_London_Thumbnail_00.jpg?v=1794400713","url":"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/hermes-loupe-silver-engine-turned-detail","provider":"A COLLECTED MAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}