Antique Hinged Pinch Lorgnette in 18k Gold on Sterling Silver, Napoleon Era c.1809 - 1819 Mark volumes dating from Louis XIV -

dating from Louis XIV - last half of c

one would find sets like this in the old English papier mache or walnut sewing boxes

mid-Victorian era) panels that were created and never made up into (surely) the stunning set of matching sofa pillows they were intended to become

Based on my various Mikimoto sets bought and sold over time

Antique Hinged Pinch Lorgnette in 18k Gold on Sterling Silver, Napoleon Era c.1809 - 1819 Mark volumes dating from Louis XIV -A superb pair of clear lightly magnifying lenses remain undamaged in the most gorgeous Napoleon era French sterling silver with 18k gold or 'vermeil' finish. This is the type of lorgnette that is hinged to enable double magnification if using lenses overlapping, or can be used as glasses for one, or opened more broadly to allow 2 people to use a lens, each. Typical way to wear these was on a very long gold chain and tuck it into the waist ribbon. I'll