These 19th-century gilt silver lorgnette opera glasses showcase the elegance and craftsmanship of the Victorian era, designed as both a functional accessory and a fashionable personal object. The handle and casing are richly engraved with flowing scrollwork and foliate motifs, softened by decades of wear that have left a beautifully aged surface and natural patina throughout the silver. When folded, the piece forms a compact, sculptural silhouette, complete with a small loop at the end for attaching to a chain, a common feature of the period. The hinged mechanism opens smoothly to reveal rectangular lenses framed in gilt metal, The lenses show some light scratches consistent with age and use, but remain intact. Overall, this is a striking antique accessory.
Weight: 17.48g
These 19th-century gilt silver lorgnette opera glasses showcase the elegance and craftsmanship of the Victorian era, designed as both a functional accessory and a fashionable personal object. The handle and casing are richly engraved with flowing scrollwork and foliate motifs, softened by decades of wear that have left a beautifully aged surface and natural patina throughout the silver. When folded, the piece forms a compact, sculptural silhouette, complete with a small loop at the end for attaching to a chain, a common feature of the period. The hinged mechanism opens smoothly to reveal rectangular lenses framed in gilt metal, The lenses show some light scratches consistent with age and use, but remain intact. Overall, this is a striking antique accessory.
Weight: 17.48g
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