Lorgnette

04
days
20
hours
33
minutes
36
seconds
Current bid
€ 225
Reserve price not met
Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Expert
Selected by Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini

Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

Estimate  € 550 - € 650
8 other people are watching this object
ITBidder 8197
€225

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 125472 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

An antique 14‑carat gold lorgnette with a folding frame and a handle, dating from 1850–1900, length 13 cm and lens diameter 3 cm.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

This is a genuine gold lorgnette, a pair of glasses with a handle, that was often used by wealthy ladies.
It is a folding pair of spectacles with a small rod or handle on one side, and was designed around 1780 by the Englishman George Adams.
This particular piece is an antique item, made of 14-karat gold.
Length 13 cm
Glass diameter: 3 cm

This is a genuine gold lorgnette, a pair of glasses with a handle, that was often used by wealthy ladies.
It is a folding pair of spectacles with a small rod or handle on one side, and was designed around 1780 by the Englishman George Adams.
This particular piece is an antique item, made of 14-karat gold.
Length 13 cm
Glass diameter: 3 cm

Details

Era
1400-1900
Material
Gold
Condition
Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
3
Objects sold
Private

Similar objects

For you in

Silver & Gold Decor