Description

A decorative antique gilt silver folding magnifying glass or eyeglass with a spring clip.

Length 15.5 cms. Spread across the lenses 14 cms.
Unmarked silver with gold finish.
French.
Circa 1890.

Literature: By the 19th century well-dressed ladies wore ‘long chains’ from which were suspended watches or lorgnettes, as well as lockets and other useful implements. A lorgnette is, quite simply, a pair of spectacles mounted on a handle. The precursor to modern opera glasses, lorgnettes were a common sight during the 19th century at the theatre as well as the opera.

This charming little silver eye glass is in very good condition. The gilt is worn on the highlights. Fully functional. Unmarked. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

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