Antique lorgnettes incorprated into jewellery

Lorgnettes are a type of eyeglasses that were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. They consist of a pair of small lenses attached to a handle that can be held up to the eyes for reading or other close work.

The first lorgnettes were developed in the early 1700s in France, where they were known as "lorgnettes de toilette." They were primarily used by women as a fashion accessory, as well as for reading and observing people and events from a discreet distance.

As lorgnettes became more popular, they were produced in a variety of styles and materials, including gold, silver, and tortoiseshell. They were also decorated with gemstones and other embellishments to reflect the wearer's social status and personal taste.

In the 19th century, lorgnettes were widely used by both men and women, and were often seen at social gatherings and events such as the opera or more...

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Silver jewellery, marcasite jewellery, vintage lorgnette and…

Silver jewellery, marcasite jewellery, vintage lorgnette and vintage American silver bangle by Nettie Rosenstein, 20th century

Fern shape silver & marcasite dress clip lorgnette stamped:…

Silver Fern Marcasite Dress Clip Lorgnette from Germany

Fern shape silver & marcasite dress clip lorgnette stamped: Germany 835 on clip

Flower marcasite & silver dress clip lorgnette. Stamped 835…

Marcasite Silver Lorgnette Dress Clip from Germany

Flower marcasite & silver dress clip lorgnette. Stamped 835 Germany

An Art Deco platinum and diamond set lorgnette, on diamond set…

Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette with Chain

An Art Deco platinum and diamond set lorgnette, on diamond set chain, the folding spectacles with engraved frame and handle; on fancy platinum, diamond set chain and clasp; a total of 33 older cut diamonds of approx. 0.44ct.

Marcasite with small onyx lorgnette dress clip styel, stamped…

Silver Marcasite Lorgnette Dress Clip with Onyx

Marcasite with small onyx lorgnette dress clip styel, stamped Germany but no hallmark visible. Probably 830 silver

Lorgnette with chain Probable early to mid 20th century and…

Gold Lorgnette with Chain

Lorgnette with chain Probable early to mid 20th century and being fitted with an 18ct yellow gold box link chain having a weight of 6.9 grams. The folding sprung lorgnette is 12ct yellow gold plated.

9ct gold lorgnette, Victorian folding pendant style

Victorian Gold Lorgnette Pendant

9ct gold lorgnette, Victorian folding pendant style

A late 19th century 9ct. rose gold muff chain with a vintage…

9ct. Rose Gold Muff Chain & Lorgnette Set

A late 19th century 9ct. rose gold muff chain with a vintage 9ct. rose gold lorgnette, the chain of uniform mildly faceted oval links of long length at 150 cm, the lorgnette with sprung fitting.

Pair vintage marcasite set lorgnettes, on long silver plated…

Vintage Marcasite Lorgnettes on Long Muff Chain

Pair vintage marcasite set lorgnettes, on long silver plated muff chain. Length 120 cm (chain)

Late 19th century 14ct gold framed lorgnette magnifying lenses…

Gold Lorgnette Magnifying Lenses on Muff Chain

Late 19th century 14ct gold framed lorgnette magnifying lenses on 9ct fine muff chain

A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold muff chain with lorgnette, the…

9ct Gold Muff Chain with Lorgnette and Tortoiseshell Handle

A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold muff chain with lorgnette, the uniform box type link of length 1520, the gold plated folding lorgnette with a tortoiseshell panelled handle.

A late George III 15ct. yellow gold lorgnette by Dolland of…

George III Gold Lorgnette by Dolland of London

A late George III 15ct. yellow gold lorgnette by Dolland of London, spring folding mechanism, pivot central folding, circular suspension ring engraved with maker's mark. 15.6gms

Vintage marcasite pendant / lorgnette, one glass missing

Missing glass vintage marcasite pendant/lorgnette

Vintage marcasite pendant / lorgnette, one glass missing

French Art Deco jadeite and diamond Lorgnette, c. 1920,…

Art Deco Jadeite Diamond Lorgnette Pendant

French Art Deco jadeite and diamond Lorgnette, c. 1920, platinum, folding into a pendant, the pendant set with carved jadeite embellished with bezel set single cut diamonds, emerald and amethyst cabochons, diamond set scrolls at sides, with stepped triple…