Magnifying glass - 1990-2000 - Italy - altro
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Giovanni Raspini silver 925 lorgnette pendant magnifier, with a blue silk tassel, dating to 1990–2000, made in Tuscany, Italy; measures 7.35 cm high, 3.92 cm wide, 0.6 cm deep (diameter 3.92 cm), in good tested-working condition.
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Giovanni Raspini - Pendant magnifying glass (lorgnette) in 925 silver - Baroque decoration with tassel
Elegant and refined neck-lorgnette (lorgnette) made by the prestigious Tuscan silversmith Giovanni Raspini.
The piece is a classic example of the brand's artisanal craftsmanship, renowned for its lost-wax silverwork that gives it a three-dimensional quality and sculptural details.
The handle design features a refined fan motif inspired by Baroque/Neoclassical sources, finely engraved. The lens is mounted on a solid, harmonious circular frame.
Main features
Brand: Giovanni Raspini (Giovanni Raspini Silversmiths - Arezzo).
Material: 925 Sterling Silver (stamp present on the setting and on the identification tag).
Details: Comes with its original dark blue silk nappa and the original blue box with a gold logo.
Condition: Good. The silver shows slight natural wear that enhances its reliefs.
The lens is intact and free of obvious scratches.
Usage: A functional object that is also a piece of jewelry to wear, perfect for collectors of silverware or lovers of luxury vintage.
Giovanni Raspini - Pendant magnifying glass (lorgnette) in 925 silver - Baroque decoration with tassel
Elegant and refined neck-lorgnette (lorgnette) made by the prestigious Tuscan silversmith Giovanni Raspini.
The piece is a classic example of the brand's artisanal craftsmanship, renowned for its lost-wax silverwork that gives it a three-dimensional quality and sculptural details.
The handle design features a refined fan motif inspired by Baroque/Neoclassical sources, finely engraved. The lens is mounted on a solid, harmonious circular frame.
Main features
Brand: Giovanni Raspini (Giovanni Raspini Silversmiths - Arezzo).
Material: 925 Sterling Silver (stamp present on the setting and on the identification tag).
Details: Comes with its original dark blue silk nappa and the original blue box with a gold logo.
Condition: Good. The silver shows slight natural wear that enhances its reliefs.
The lens is intact and free of obvious scratches.
Usage: A functional object that is also a piece of jewelry to wear, perfect for collectors of silverware or lovers of luxury vintage.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
toscana
Number of items
1
Manufacturer/ Brand
altro
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Italy
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Height
7.35 cm
Width
3.92 cm
Depth
0.6 cm
Diameter
3.92 cm
Estimated Period
1990-2000
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