Other brand - Victorian - C.1900 - Lorgnette
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
Estimate € 120 - € 180
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A Victorian folding lorgnette (C.1900) in a gilt-metal frame with two circular lenses and a mother-of-pearl panelled handle, made in the United Kingdom, in good condition with signs of wear, supplied with an antique leather case.
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Description from the seller
An elegant late 19th-century folding lorgnette, the gilt-metal frame fitted with two circular lenses and a shaped handle extensively mounted with mother-of-pearl.
The slender handle is inset with shaped mother-of-pearl panels displaying subtle natural iridescence, bordered by finely beaded gilt-metal decoration. Stylised foliate ornament enriches the junction between the handle and lens frame, while the circular frames are similarly finished with delicate engraved decoration. The articulated construction allows the second lens to fold against the principal lens, while a large beaded suspension ring terminates the handle.
The lorgnette is accompanied by an antique leather case inscribed ‘C. Horn, Optiker, Wiesbaden’. The case is not original to the lorgnette but is included with the lot.
The lenses are present and the folding mechanism operates. The mother-of-pearl panels to the handle show several age-related cracks, together with a small area of surface loss/chipping, as clearly visible in the photographs. The gilt-metal frame displays minor rubbing, surface marks and patination consistent with age and use. The accompanying leather case shows considerable age-related wear, rubbing and deterioration to the edges. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
A carefully curated collection of antiques and decorative objects inspired by the timeless elegance of the English country house.
An elegant late 19th-century folding lorgnette, the gilt-metal frame fitted with two circular lenses and a shaped handle extensively mounted with mother-of-pearl.
The slender handle is inset with shaped mother-of-pearl panels displaying subtle natural iridescence, bordered by finely beaded gilt-metal decoration. Stylised foliate ornament enriches the junction between the handle and lens frame, while the circular frames are similarly finished with delicate engraved decoration. The articulated construction allows the second lens to fold against the principal lens, while a large beaded suspension ring terminates the handle.
The lorgnette is accompanied by an antique leather case inscribed ‘C. Horn, Optiker, Wiesbaden’. The case is not original to the lorgnette but is included with the lot.
The lenses are present and the folding mechanism operates. The mother-of-pearl panels to the handle show several age-related cracks, together with a small area of surface loss/chipping, as clearly visible in the photographs. The gilt-metal frame displays minor rubbing, surface marks and patination consistent with age and use. The accompanying leather case shows considerable age-related wear, rubbing and deterioration to the edges. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
A carefully curated collection of antiques and decorative objects inspired by the timeless elegance of the English country house.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Brand
Other brand
Model name
Victorian - C.1900
Material
Metal, Mother of pearl
Made in
United Kingdom
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Size
One size
Estimated period
1850-1900
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