51070-A sophisticated late 19th-century French silver lorgnette
A sophisticated late 19th-century French silver lorgnette, featuring the classic "Boar's Head" hallmark on both the bridge and the handle ring. This mark guarantees a silver fineness of .800, a traditional French standard for regional silver pieces. The spring-loaded mechanism is crisp and responsive, allowing the glasses to snap open elegantly.
* Content:Antique Silver Lorgnette x1
* Size:Closed length 11.5 cm, Lens width 3.7 cm, Full expanded width 10 cm, Weight 25 g
* Material:800 Silver
* Origin:France
* Year:Late 19th Century
* Hallmarks:Boar's head (French hallmark for .800 silver) and maker's mark
⚠️ Condition:Excellent antique condition with a rich, natural patina. The "Boar's Head" hallmarks are clearly visible on the bridge and handle ring, certifying its French origin and silver quality. The spring-action mechanism functions perfectly; simply push down the decorative ring on the handle to snap the glasses open. Lenses are prescription (strength unknown).
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- Sterling Silver
- How It's Made
- Handmade
- Where It's Made
- France
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- This antique hand-held pop-up glasses (lorgnette) are retractable reading glasses with handles. This kind of glasses first appeared in the late 18th century, but were particularly popular in the 19th century and used by the aristocracy and upper class. This kind of "Lorgnette" hand-held glasses was very popular in France in the 19th century.
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