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ANTIQUE #SA716373

French Figural Silver Gilt Quizzing Glass Monocle Magnifier

£375    $469    €445
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 Number: SA716373
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Antique #SA716373, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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