Antique Victorian *Gold Cased* Magnifying Lorgnette Circa 1880-90
No only decorative but a functional piece of jewellery this example no longer ’springs’ but has a little notch to pull open when required.
Open or closed they magnify quite well, wear these on your favourite guard chain when out antique shopping to examine further potential acquisitions!
Crafted in gold cased or gold fill with lovely engraving this lorgnette is more than just a piece of history, it’s a conversation starter, a collectors item and a window into a bygone era.
STONES
None
MEASUREMENTS
Length - 9cm
Lorgnette 14cm extended
WEIGHT
17.6 Grams
MARKS
None
Gold cased
CONDITION
Good antique condition. Please note these do not ‘spring’ open as some Lorgnettes do, whether the spring is malfunctioning or this is by design we do not know. Minor marks to gold casing (previous acid test). Minor shallow marks, scuffs to lenses, however these lenses do magnify quite well both in open position and closed, quite useful if worn around the neck on a chain!
Please note chains are for display only unless otherwise stated.
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Shipping & Delivery
Free Complimentary Express Shipping: Australia & Select International Countries.
We are pleased to offer free complimentary express postage, fully insured with tracking and signature on delivery using Australia Post.
For all international purchases, a third party postal company will complete the final stage of delivery.
Orders are dispatched within one-two business days of purchase. Once complete, a tracking number will be forwarded to you via email notification.
We are currently shipping to the following international countries:
UK, USA, CANADA, SINGAPORE, NEW ZEALAND, HONG KONG.
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Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery
We absolutely pride ourselves on sourcing the best quality pieces for our customers, with many of our items valued by our registered jeweller/gemologist.
Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
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Please refer to our guide, Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery for more details.
Your Purchase: What Is Included?
Your purchase will be lovingly packaged in our custom made, eco-friendly Graisons Fine Jewellery Jewel box tied with ribbon inside our custom made packaging/mailing box.
For added safety and security, all purchases are shipped inside an Australia Post medium sized mailing box.
If your item includes an independent valuation, the physical certificate will be included.
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