Figure - Lorgnette Spectacles - .833 silver
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Antique folding lorgnette spectacles in .833 silver from Portugal, dating to circa 1900, with an engraved handle and a height of 12 cm, weighing 24.19 g, in good condition with small signs of aging.
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Antique Folding Lorgnette Spectacles with Engraved Handle – c. 1900
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same dafte marker's mark.
Elegant antique folding lorgnette spectacles, dating from approximately the late 19th to early 20th century.
The piece features two round lenses mounted in delicate frames, connected by a folding mechanism. The long, slender handle is finely decorated with engraved floral and foliate motifs and terminates in a circular finger ring, allowing the lorgnette to be held comfortably when in use.
A charming and refined personal accessory, characteristic of the elegant fashion and optical accessories used around the turn of the 20th century. Today it makes an attractive collector's piece and decorative object.
Dimension: 12cm
Weight: 24.19g
Good condition
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Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Antique Folding Lorgnette Spectacles with Engraved Handle – c. 1900
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same dafte marker's mark.
Elegant antique folding lorgnette spectacles, dating from approximately the late 19th to early 20th century.
The piece features two round lenses mounted in delicate frames, connected by a folding mechanism. The long, slender handle is finely decorated with engraved floral and foliate motifs and terminates in a circular finger ring, allowing the lorgnette to be held comfortably when in use.
A charming and refined personal accessory, characteristic of the elegant fashion and optical accessories used around the turn of the 20th century. Today it makes an attractive collector's piece and decorative object.
Dimension: 12cm
Weight: 24.19g
Good condition
Sent via UPS with tracking number
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
24.19 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title
Lorgnette Spectacles
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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