French hallmarked solid silver gilt quizzer or quizzing glass magnifier pendant, circa 1820
The finely worked stem, a blackamoor caryatid supporting two cornucopia.
Some of the design highlighted / left as silver.
Good original 2,1/2 x magnification, 1,1/4'' or 31mm diameter glass lens.
All in excellent condition with no damage or repair, the gilt surface with some light wear.
Guaranteed old and original.
Quizzing: ''The act of mocking by a narrow examination through a quizzing-glass or by pretended seriousness of discourse''.
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Internal Reference: 170516
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA716373
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
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