Antique Early Victorian 20ct Heavily Gold Cased Yellow Gold Lorgnette Circa 1820-30’s bead claws are all present

bead claws are all present and solid

also rose-cut diamond set

solidly made throughout

and the Sardonyx set column with deep embossed patterning also

these days however they look wonderful on any chain and particularly watch chains worn as necklaces

Antique Early Victorian 20ct Heavily Gold Cased Yellow Gold Lorgnette Circa 1820-30’s bead claws are all presentA lorgnette is a pair of spectacles (glasses) mounted on a handle. The word comes from the French lorgne which means to take a sidelong look at. Lorngettes were invented in England by George Adams circa 1770 and remained popular into the early 1800s when more elaborate forms were created. This very fine example dates to the late Georgian to early Victorian era and is designed as a sprung, pull down release lorgnette which is in prefect working order.