Art Deco Sterling And Marcasite Combination Dress Clip / Lorgnette
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This gorgeous piece of functional jewellery dates to around the Art Deco era and is designed as both a fully functional magnifying Lorgnette and folds down to also be worn as a very pretty floral bouquet marcasite dress clip!
Crafted in Sterling Silver and set with an array of Marcasites which are all not only present and original but in excellent condition.
Pretty engraved detail to the nose piece and detailed edging to the frames speak to the exceptional quality of this example.
Spring released via a small lever which ‘pops’ the lenses out perfectly and they fold down with a secure snap.
The magnifying lenses do ‘work’ so you can absolutely use them and when you’re finished fold them down and wear as intended as a dress clip, or pocket on your shirt or your lapel! Alternatively they could also be worn, when folded, on a fine chain as a pendant.
STONES
Marcasite - All present and in excellent condition
MEASUREMENTS
Folded - 5.4cm x 2.8cm
Released - Total length - 15cm
WEIGHT
26.5 Grams
MARKS
Tiny European hallmark, not identified
Tested as Sterling silver
CONDITION
Very very good antique/vintage condition. All Marcasite present and no chips nor re-glues. Lenses are magnified, secure in settings, some minor marks to glass here and there, no deep scratches. Spring release works perfectly. Patina here and there. Overall wonderful condition.
Please note chain is for display only unless otherwise stated.
Crafted in Sterling Silver and set with an array of Marcasites which are all not only present and original but in excellent condition.
Pretty engraved detail to the nose piece and detailed edging to the frames speak to the exceptional quality of this example.
Spring released via a small lever which ‘pops’ the lenses out perfectly and they fold down with a secure snap.
The magnifying lenses do ‘work’ so you can absolutely use them and when you’re finished fold them down and wear as intended as a dress clip, or pocket on your shirt or your lapel! Alternatively they could also be worn, when folded, on a fine chain as a pendant.
STONES
Marcasite - All present and in excellent condition
MEASUREMENTS
Folded - 5.4cm x 2.8cm
Released - Total length - 15cm
WEIGHT
26.5 Grams
MARKS
Tiny European hallmark, not identified
Tested as Sterling silver
CONDITION
Very very good antique/vintage condition. All Marcasite present and no chips nor re-glues. Lenses are magnified, secure in settings, some minor marks to glass here and there, no deep scratches. Spring release works perfectly. Patina here and there. Overall wonderful condition.
Please note chain is for display only unless otherwise stated.
