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A French Tortoiseshell Double Magnifyer/lorgnette.
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A French Tortoiseshell Double Magnifyer/lorgnette.

19th century
Sold 27 September 2017 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “French Tortoiseshell Double Magnifyer/lorgnette” found a buyer.

It was listed by Jeff Sims Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A fabulous and practical item from the turn of the last Century, this is a double magnifying glass or lorgnette. The frame is sprung and with the slide release, allowing the glass to open and become a lorgnette. The piece is French and has a tortoiseshell handle and filled gold frame. A charming item for the collector, but with a practical use.

P&P contribution £8.00 UK

£15.00 Worldwide

Condition :- Excellent, with no cracks or breaks. The mechanism and spring are strong. There is some minor scarring to the tortoiseshell, which is not damage but a natural part of the material. There a are some light scuffs to the glass which does not affect use.

Date :- c1900.

Origin :- French.

Composition :- Tortoiseshell and filled gold .

Length :- 12.5 cms.

Diameter :- 4.25 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA447363
Dealers Internal Reference
10628
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Description
A fabulous and practical item from the turn of the last Century, this is a double magnifying glass or lorgnette. The frame is sprung and with the slide release, allowing the glass to open and become a lorgnette. The piece is French and has a tortoiseshell handle and filled gold frame. A charming item for the collector, but with a practical use.
fig 1. A French tortoiseshell double magnifyer/lorgnette.
fig 1. A French Tortoiseshell Double Magnifyer/lorgnette.

P&P contribution £8.00 UK

£15.00 Worldwide

Condition :- Excellent, with no cracks or breaks. The mechanism and spring are strong.

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There is some minor scarring to the tortoiseshell, which is not damage but a natural part of the material.
Jeff Sims Antiques

There a are some light scuffs to the glass which does not affect use.

Date :- c1900.

Origin :- French.

Composition :- Tortoiseshell and filled gold .

Length :- 12.5 cms.

Diameter :- 4.25 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA447363
Dealers Internal Ref
10628
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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A French tortoiseshell double magnifyer/lorgnette.
A French tortoiseshell double magnifyer/lorgnette.
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A French tortoiseshell double magnifyer/lorgnette.
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)
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