A rare antique long glass magnifying rolling pin with ormolu (gilded bronze) ends and the only example I can find. Such an item reflects a bygone era when elegance and practicality were often combined in daily items. These types of magnifying tools were used for reading and could have been favoured over glasses for their aesthetic appeal. The rolling pin design would allow for easy handling and could have been designed to not only magnify text but also to add a decorative touch to a reading environment. Given the materials and its likely French origin, it might date back to the 19th or early 20th century, a time known for intricate craftsmanship in both glass and decorative metalwork.