Authentic Mid-Century Carl Auböck III Brass Hexagon Nut Magnifier Paperweight (Model 5071) – Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vienna, c. 1950s
An exceptional, genuine piece of mid-century Austrian modernist design. Crafted by the renowned Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna during the 1950s, this iconic "Schraubenmutter mit Lupe" (Hexagon Nut Magnifying Glass) seamlessly blends industrial form with luxury desk utility.
Cast in heavy solid brass, the design replicates an architectural industrial nut enclosing a thick, high-quality optical magnifying lens.
This piece has been meticulously verified against archival design specifications and features the textbook proportions of Auböck’s medium-sized model:
Diameter
(Flat Edge to Flat Edge): Exactly 6.3 cm
Thickness/Height: 2.2 cm
Form: Features the distinctive, soft-sloping beveled chamfer along the top and bottom outer edges—a signature hallmark of Auböck's mid-century cast pieces.
Condition Report Surface: Beautiful vintage condition. The top face retains its highly prized, original factory-brushed finish and subtle cross-hatching tool marks.
It has been intentionally left unpolished to preserve its historic value and rich, golden tone.
Underside: Displays authentic, smooth handling wear consistent with decades of residential desk use.
Unstamped (as is highly common for this era, where items originally relied on paper labels or wore smooth over time).
Lens & Interior: The optical glass lens is intact and functions beautifully.
Looking through the glass, the interior rim shows a striking, natural iridescent dark oxidation and tiny internal setting bubbles.
This natural aging creates a beautiful pattern under the lens that showcases its true 70-year history.
An essential, investment-grade addition to any collection of mid-century modern design, Austrian metalwork, or luxury barware and desk accessories.
Shipping & Packaging: Will be packed with extreme care using premium, protective materials to ensure safe transit. Tracked shipping worldwide.