19th Century Silver & Mother of Pearl Folding Lorgnette Spectacles – C. 1865

Antique, Victorian Unmarked Silver & Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Spectacles. Folding Lorgnette housed within a MoP handle, the double hinged lenses folding in on themselves and then retract back into the case/handle. The lenses are magnified; however, these could be altered to a prescription lens or plain glass. No makers mark. Invented by Englishman George Adams, the lorgnette was usually used as a piece of jewellery, rather than to enhance vision. Society ladies preferred them to spectacles, especially at parties or the opera (becoming the model for today's opera glasses).

Condition: Excellent Antique Condition. Silver polishes to a high sheen, showing slight oxidation & cleaner buildup, with light age related surface scratching, dings & wear. Hinges work well. Lenses overall in good order. No case. High resolution images are part of the condition report, please view closely.

 

Dimensions

Lorgnette folded: H 8 x W 3 x D 1 cm. Open: 9 x 12 x 1 cm. Lens/eye: 3.5 x 2.5 cm.

Bridge: 2.7 cm Weight: 33.62g

 

Seller Statement: I am not an expert and I have aimed to describe the item(s) to the best of my ability & knowledge. The item(s) images form part of the description so please do look closely at all the images.  Please do ask me any questions you feel necessary in order to help further identify the item(s) and/or the condition of the item(s) as I may have inadvertently omitted information that you, as a buyer, feel important.

 

Postage: Items are carefully wrapped and sent out on a signed for 2-3 day service with Royal Mail or Parcelforce. Full Proof of posting & Insurance will be obtained.

Collections from my KT3 address will need to be cash only transactions with photo ID.

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