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Sterling Silver Folding Glasses Magnifying C1870 Victorian Antiques Lorgnettes
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Sterling Silver Folding Glasses Magnifying C1870 Victorian Antiques Lorgnettes

19th century
Sold 15 September 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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Superb English antique solid sterling silver folding spectacles / glasses. They are unmarked but test as sterling silver. They will date to the mid 19th century. They have been superbly designed being hinged so can fold and are in super condition being free from chips cracks splits holes and repairs, there are engraved with initials. I'm not sure if the side strip of silver on the final photo should have been a touch longer. They work well having a strong magnification. They measure approx. 3.25 inches (8cm) long closed 7 inches fully open and weigh 34 grams. Nice useable examples.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Victorian Folding Lorgnettes to the 1870s.

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Superb English antique solid sterling silver folding spectacles / glasses. They are unmarked but test as sterling silver. They will date to the mid 19th century.
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They have been superbly designed being hinged so can fold and are in super condition being free from chips cracks splits holes and repairs, there are engraved with initials.
The Silver Squirrel

I'm not sure if the side strip of silver on the final photo should have been a touch longer. They work well having a strong magnification. They measure approx. 3.25 inches (8cm) long closed 7 inches fully open and weigh 34 grams. Nice useable examples.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated these Victorian Folding Lorgnettes to the 1870s.

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SA1162665
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A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Sterling Silver Folding Glasses Magnifying C1870 Victorian Antiques Lorgnettes

Archive II A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface. View II
Archive III A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface. View III
Archive IV A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface. View IV
Archive V A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface. View V
Archive VI A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface. View VI
Archive VII A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface. View VII
Archive VIII A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface. View VIII
Archive IX A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface. View IX
Archive X A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface. View X
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A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface.
STERLING SILVER FOLDING GLASSES MAGNIFYING c1870 VICTORIAN ANTIQUES LORGNETTES
Ref: SA1162665
A close-up view of a pair of Victorian folding lorgnettes with a sterling silver frame and a mother-of-pearl handle resting on a white surface.
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  • ObjectEyewear
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Mother-of-Pearl, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Cream
  • MotifsHinged folding mechanism, Engraved cipher, Carved handle

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Lorgnettes are a type of spectacles with a handle, held up by the user rather than fitted over the ears. They reached the height of their popularity during the Victorian era as both a practical optical aid and a fashionable social accessory.

Traditional lorgnettes were crafted from precious metals such as sterling silver and gold, often accented with decorative materials like mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, enamel, and semi-precious gemstones on the handles and frames.

Authentic pieces typically feature period hallmarks or makers marks on the metal components, manual spring-loaded folding mechanisms, hand-carved or engraved detailing, and authentic optical glass lenses rather than modern plastics.

Small antique accessories like lorgnettes can be displayed as decorative curiosities on a bookshelf, styled inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or placed upon a desk as part of a curated vignette.

Preservation involves storing them in a dry, temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight. Metal components should be cleaned sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage organic handle materials like mother-of-pearl.
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