Our site is 100% dedicated to stanhope lenses. We aim to provide an accurate & comprehensive History and other important info that can't be found anywhere else. We are also the worlds leading producer of today's highest quality stanhope lenses. In addition to our individually handcrafted PictureLens'™, SMW restoration specialists are devoted to preserving the stanhopes of yesterday.   Outstanding Customer Service & satisfaction is our primary goal & We are committed to providing all of our customers a pleasurable & easy online experience together with the finest products available. Whether you're a collector interested in Antique Stanhopes or  just looking for that Special Gift, we have something for everyone. 

In the Store you'll find all of our micro-image products as well as a complete department loaded with useful & collectible "stanhope ready" items to mount your stanhope in. Our store is uniquely designed to allow you to completely Customize Any Product & you can even send us your own favorite photo or other image right from your computer when you order! We also provide a complete array of general interest Stock Images from many different categories. Our technicians are always happy to aid you in the design and layout of Your Own Stanhope Image or item. We provide you with everything you need...........and the possibilities are Limitless!

Coming Soon Reinventing the Stanhope Lens Learn why World reknowned Violinmaker, Michael Sheibley has revived the Stanhope magnifier using little more than a few pieces of glass, a cobweb full of flies, & the genius he was born with.

Meet The Museum Curator Howard Melnick, our museum curator. For over 20 years he has meticulously collected and catalogued 1000's of antique Stanhope lenses and will be sharing his wealth of knowledge in a number of informative articles and interesting exhibits.