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Antique Quizzing Magnifying Glass Rolled Gold Pendant | Georgian
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Antique Quizzing Magnifying Glass Rolled Gold Pendant | Georgian

19th century
Description

This quality Antique Quizzing glass features a magnifying glass set in Rolled Gold dating to the early 19th century.

The quizzing glass generally dangled at the end of a guard chain worn around the neck and was held up to the eye to “quiz” (stare, glance, look at quizzically) people and objects. The wearer would sometimes glare at a person through his or her quizzing glass as a manner of set-down or mockery.

This wonderful piece of history would make a great pendant or the perfect addition to any collection.

METAL

Rolled Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 6.7cm x 4.2cm

Glass measures 3.6cm x 2.7cm

WEIGHT

10.5 grams

CONDITION

This quality quizzing glass remains in great condition. The detailing is crisp, and the glass is free from significant damage, with just some light surface wear.

Item Number - SD1134

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass to the 19th Century.

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SA1242589
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SD1134
Description
This quality Antique Quizzing glass features a magnifying glass set in Rolled Gold dating to the early 19th century.
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The quizzing glass generally dangled at the end of a guard chain worn around the neck and was held up to the eye to “quiz” (stare, glance, look at quizzically) people and objects.
Lancastrian Jewellers

The wearer would sometimes glare at a person through his or her quizzing glass as a manner of set-down or mockery.

fig 1. A Georgian rolled gold quizzing glass pendant featuring an engraved circular bezel and an S-scroll handle, resting inside a velvet-lined case.
fig 1. Antique Quizzing Magnifying Glass Rolled Gold Pendant | Georgian

This wonderful piece of history would make a great pendant or the perfect addition to any collection.

METAL

Rolled Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 6.7cm x 4.2cm

Glass measures 3.6cm x 2.7cm

WEIGHT

10.5 grams

CONDITION

This quality quizzing glass remains in great condition. The detailing is crisp, and the glass is free from significant damage, with just some light surface wear.

Item Number - SD1134

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242589
Dealers Internal Ref
SD1134
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Archive I A Georgian rolled gold quizzing glass pendant featuring an engraved circular bezel and an S-scroll handle, resting inside a velvet-lined case.

Antique Quizzing Magnifying Glass Rolled Gold Pendant | Georgian

Archive II A Georgian rolled gold quizzing glass pendant featuring an engraved circular bezel and an S-scroll handle, resting inside a velvet-lined case. View II
Archive III A Georgian rolled gold quizzing glass pendant featuring an engraved circular bezel and an S-scroll handle, resting inside a velvet-lined case. View III
Archive IV A Georgian rolled gold quizzing glass pendant featuring an engraved circular bezel and an S-scroll handle, resting inside a velvet-lined case. View IV
Archive V A Georgian rolled gold quizzing glass pendant featuring an engraved circular bezel and an S-scroll handle, resting inside a velvet-lined case. View V
Archive VI A Georgian rolled gold quizzing glass pendant featuring an engraved circular bezel and an S-scroll handle, resting inside a velvet-lined case. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian rolled gold quizzing glass pendant featuring an engraved circular bezel and an S-scroll handle, resting inside a velvet-lined case. View VII
Archive VIII A Georgian rolled gold quizzing glass pendant featuring an engraved circular bezel and an S-scroll handle, resting inside a velvet-lined case. View VIII
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A Georgian rolled gold quizzing glass pendant featuring an engraved circular bezel and an S-scroll handle, resting inside a velvet-lined case.
Antique Quizzing Magnifying Glass Rolled Gold Pendant | Georgian
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A Georgian rolled gold quizzing glass pendant featuring an engraved circular bezel and an S-scroll handle, resting inside a velvet-lined case.
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  • ObjectPendant Jewellery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialRolled Gold, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsS-scroll handle, Chased bezel border, Circular optical lens

This Georgian antique quizzing magnifying glass pendant originates from the 19th century. Made of rolled gold and glass, it exhibits a golden colour, an S-scroll handle, a circular optical lens, and a chased bezel border with detailed floral engraving along the frame. The piece rests inside a velvet-lined case upholstered in cream satin and deep blue velvet. The casing displays maker text printed in black reading Wm Greenwood Goldsmith & Jeweller 2 Briggate Leeds & at 3 Victoria Lane Huddersfield above an anchor mark. Light surface wear appears on the metal elements, and the glass remains free from significant damage. Measuring 6.7 cm x 4.2 cm overall with a glass dimension of 3.6 cm x 2.7 cm and weighing 10.5 grams, the item serves as wearable pendant jewellery or a collection piece in a gentleman's library or study.

FAQs

A quizzing glass is a single magnifying lens mounted on a handle, worn as a pendant or handheld accessory during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to assist with close observation and fine reading.

These items were typically constructed using materials such as rolled gold, solid gold, pinchbeck, silver, or brass to enclose optical glass lenses.

Authentic pieces frequently display hand-chased ornamentation on the bezel, distinct historical handle shapes such as S-scrolls or fob loops, and construction details without modern machine casting.

A quizzing glass can be worn suspended from a gold chain as a focal pendant or displayed on velvet lining within a collector box or shadow frame.

Gently wipe the surface with a soft microfibre cloth to clear dust and oil, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or liquid immersion that could compromise the gold layer or glass setting.
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