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Handsome Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Lorgnette Handle
Handsome Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Lorgnette Handle

Handsome Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses - Lorgnette Handle

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera glasses dating to c.1910. They have been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to their former glory. The underside of...

Category

1910s French Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens
Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique folding 14K white gold eyeglass frames or lorgnette/opera glasses. No lenses. Marked 14K

Category

19th Century Antique Lorgnette

Materials

White Gold

Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lorgnette Handle c.1900
Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lorgnette Handle c.1900

Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lorgnette Handle c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

course, the highly sought-after extendable lorgnette handle. Dating to c.1900, they remain in

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Platinum Art Deco Lorgnette Folding Eye Glasses with Lariat Chain
Antique Platinum Art Deco Lorgnette Folding Eye Glasses with Lariat Chain

Antique Platinum Art Deco Lorgnette Folding Eye Glasses with Lariat Chain

Located in London, GB

We are proud to introduce these spectacular platinum Art Deco lorgnette folding eye glasses, that

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Platinum

Antique French Mother of Pearl and Gold Lorgnette, circa 1820s-1830s
Antique French Mother of Pearl and Gold Lorgnette, circa 1820s-1830s

Antique French Mother of Pearl and Gold Lorgnette, circa 1820s-1830s

Located in Litchfield, CT

have, look no further than this pair of lorgnette glasses. Encased in a mother-of-pearl handle

Category

Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900

Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of French late Victorian or Edwardian opera glasses, made from gilded brass retaining the original finish. The glasses are in full working order and clad in mother...

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900

Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of late Victorian or Edwardian opera glasses, made from polished brass having been professionally cleaned and restored to their former glory. The glasses are in fu...

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, c.1900
French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, c.1900

French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

A splendid pair of French late Victorian or Edwardian Opera Glasses, made from polished brass, having been professionally cleaned and polished. The glasses are in full working ord...

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Antique 9K Gold Watch Chain
Antique 9K Gold Watch Chain

Antique 9K Gold Watch Chain

Located in Baltimore, MD

for holding a watch, fob, lorgnette or quizzing glass. The interesting links are a combination of

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

9k Gold

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

trim. The metalware retains it's original gilding. They have a telescopic lorgnette handle. In full

Category

1920s French Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lemière, Paris
Pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lemière, Paris

Pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lemière, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

engraved "Fabricant Lemière" and "5 avenue de l'Opéra Paris". They have a two drawer lorgnette handle

Category

1890s French Late Victorian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Long Chain Necklace
Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Long Chain Necklace

Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Long Chain Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Also you can attach an Art Deco pendant or lorgnette.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Lorgnette

Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris
Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris

Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

renowned French maker, Colmont, Paris. They have a two drawer lorgnette handle which folds neatly for

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Fine French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900
Fine French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900

Fine French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900

Located in Bath, GB

iridescent qualities. They sport an extending lorgnette handle and come with a (newer) velvet pouch to

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London
Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London

Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London

By Dolland

Located in Bath, GB

them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago. This is a pair with a telescopic lorgnette

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses for Dolland, London
Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses for Dolland, London

Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses for Dolland, London

By Dolland

Located in Bath, GB

them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago. This is a pair with a telescopic lorgnette

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

By Iris, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

" inside shaped lozenge). The telescopic lorgnette handle extends from 5" to 7 1/2". They are clad in

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Antique Opera Glasses Mother of Pearl, circa 1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
Antique Opera Glasses Mother of Pearl, circa 1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

Antique Opera Glasses Mother of Pearl, circa 1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

By Iris, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

marked for Iris ("I" inside shaped lozenge). The telescopic lorgnette handle extends from 5" to 7 1/2

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris

By Iris, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

" inside shaped lozenge). The telescopic lorgnette handle extends from 5" to 7 1/2". They are clad in

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

French Antique Gold Filigree Necklace
French Antique Gold Filigree Necklace

French Antique Gold Filigree Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

, often lorgnette or muff chains. Combining them with modern fashion brings endless possibilities to mind

Category

1880s French Antique Lorgnette

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 60 inch Long Gold Chain Necklace
Victorian 60 inch Long Gold Chain Necklace

Victorian 60 inch Long Gold Chain Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

accessories, often originally lorgnette or muff chains. Combining them with modern fashion brings endless

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

18k Gold

Asprey, London - Pair Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910/1920
Asprey, London - Pair Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910/1920

Asprey, London - Pair Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910/1920

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

desirable two-drawer lorgnette handle, an elegant look at the Opera House or Theatre. Signed on the

Category

1910s French Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

decorative lorgnette style chain. The double-sided watch pendant is adorned with an incredible clam shell

Category

1890s Swiss Victorian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Gold Twisted Rope Pattern Slide Chain
Ladies Gold Twisted Rope Pattern Slide Chain

Ladies Gold Twisted Rope Pattern Slide Chain

Located in Miami, FL

deem appropriate. The chain is great fore lorgnette or pocket watch and remains in excellent condition

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Lorgnette

Materials

14k Gold

French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain
French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain

French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain

Located in South Pasadena, CA

lorgnette chain necklace back then. Today it can be worn many ways long or short. Pictures below show two

Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18k/Platinum Diamond Blue Enamel Guilloche Watch Pendant Necklace
Art Deco 18k/Platinum Diamond Blue Enamel Guilloche Watch Pendant Necklace

Art Deco 18k/Platinum Diamond Blue Enamel Guilloche Watch Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

details and continue into a lorgnette extension ending in a simple spring ring clasp. The watch pendant is

Category

1910s Art Deco Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

An 18 Carat Gold Antique Watch Chain
An 18 Carat Gold Antique Watch Chain

An 18 Carat Gold Antique Watch Chain

Located in Amsterdam, NL

around 1820. The chain is often called a watch, guard, muffor or lorgnette chain, the name referring more

Category

1850s French Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Asprey, London, Rare Abalone Shell Opera Glasses, C.1910/1920
Asprey, London, Rare Abalone Shell Opera Glasses, C.1910/1920

Asprey, London, Rare Abalone Shell Opera Glasses, C.1910/1920

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

brass and black lacquer creating a sophisticated example. They have an extending lorgnette handle and

Category

1910s British Art Deco Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian 9 Karat Gold Long Belcher Guard Dog Clip Chain Necklace
Antique Victorian 9 Karat Gold Long Belcher Guard Dog Clip Chain Necklace

Antique Victorian 9 Karat Gold Long Belcher Guard Dog Clip Chain Necklace

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

with yellow hint. In Victorian times this chain was used to secure a fob, pocket watch or lorgnette

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

9k Gold

Antique French Oil on Board Painting, Arrival at the Auberge, 19th Century
Antique French Oil on Board Painting, Arrival at the Auberge, 19th Century

Antique French Oil on Board Painting, Arrival at the Auberge, 19th Century

By Maurice Blum

Located in Dallas, TX

golden walking cane behind his back as he uses a lorgnette (spectacles held up to the viewer’s face by a

Category

19th Century French Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique Gold Lorgnette
Antique Gold Lorgnette

Antique Gold Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Antique 14k gold hand carved lorgnette. Overall size - 8.25" x 1.25". Weight - 50.4 grams.

Category

19th Century Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Gold

Antique Tortoise Lorgnette
Antique Tortoise Lorgnette

Antique Tortoise Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Antique tortoiseshell lorgnette, pierced and hand carved in the late 19th Century. Decorated with a

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Lorgnette

Victorian Tortoiseshell Lorgnette
Victorian Tortoiseshell Lorgnette

Victorian Tortoiseshell Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Tortoiseshell lorgnette from the late 19th Century. Glasses slide back into handle which is

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Lorgnette

Victorian Hand Carved Lorgnette
Victorian Hand Carved Lorgnette

Victorian Hand Carved Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Hand Carved Lorgnette from the late 19th Century. Lovely hand carved (covered) openwork

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Lorgnette

Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette Pendant
Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette Pendant

Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco finely detailed marcasite on sterling silver lorgnette pendant. Glasses (magnifier) flip

Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette Necklace
Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette Necklace

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sophisticated Vintage Lorgnette Necklace made in Platinum and detailed with Fancy Cut Diamonds in

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Lorgnette
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Lorgnette

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Lorgnette

Located in Litchfield, CT

lorgnette is brilliant worn as a “found-object” pendant. This wonderful piece of history is playful

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco 12 Carat Gold Lorgnettes
Art Deco 12 Carat Gold Lorgnettes

Art Deco 12 Carat Gold Lorgnettes

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeously decorative pair of lorgnettes have so much engraved detail and are modelled in 12ct

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Gold

Circa 1890 Silver Rococo Style Lorgnette
Circa 1890 Silver Rococo Style Lorgnette

Circa 1890 Silver Rococo Style Lorgnette

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Rococo style Lorgnette, sterling silver, circa 1890. Oxidized & gilt silver. American. No maker's

Category

Late 19th Century American Rococo Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Chain Necklace
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Chain Necklace

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Chain Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A stunning diamond lorgnette chain from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! This elegant platinum piece is

Category

1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Cartier Diamond Platinum Lorgnettes
Art Deco Cartier Diamond Platinum Lorgnettes

Art Deco Cartier Diamond Platinum Lorgnettes

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Cartier Model: Opera Style : Antique Diamond Details: Approximately 1ctw old European cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity. Gemstone Details: Long cha...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Jade, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette, circa 1920s
Cartier Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette, circa 1920s

Cartier Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette, circa 1920s

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Cartier Lorgnette with matching chain, the lorgnette measures 3 inch in length, is set

Category

1920s American Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Exquisite Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Retractable Lorgnette
Exquisite Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Retractable Lorgnette

Exquisite Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Retractable Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Retractable lorgnette in sterling silver with s stylized and sinuous Art Nouveau Iris detail. Press

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Lorgnette

Silver Antique Lorgnette Pendant with Serpent Design
Silver Antique Lorgnette Pendant with Serpent Design

Silver Antique Lorgnette Pendant with Serpent Design

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Spectacular .800 Silver folding lorgnette pendant with serpent design. Faceted red stone or glass

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Silver

19th Century 14kt Gold and Enamel Lorgnette
19th Century 14kt Gold and Enamel Lorgnette

19th Century 14kt Gold and Enamel Lorgnette

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th Century 14kt gold and enamel lorgnette A lorgnette with a beautiful scene of leaf and

Category

19th Century European Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Gold, Enamel

14K Black Star & Frost Turquoise Lorgnette Glasses
14K Black Star & Frost Turquoise Lorgnette Glasses

14K Black Star & Frost Turquoise Lorgnette Glasses

Located in Big Bend, WI

Black Starr & Frost 14K yellow gold Art Nouveau lorgnette or opera glasses with 7 natural turquoise

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxury Lorgnette Opera Glasses French, Circa 1880
Luxury Lorgnette Opera Glasses French, Circa 1880

Luxury Lorgnette Opera Glasses French, Circa 1880

Located in Incline Village, NV

adjustable lorgnette handle and gilt metal mounts. Premium mother of pearl is strong in color, and was used

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Deco Diamond Platinum Lorgnette and Lariat
Rare Art Deco Diamond Platinum Lorgnette and Lariat

Rare Art Deco Diamond Platinum Lorgnette and Lariat

Located in Cape May, NJ

Antique Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Lorgnette & Chain .55 CTW. The piece is in excellent

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Lorgnette

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1910 Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Functional Lorgnette
1910 Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Functional Lorgnette

1910 Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Functional Lorgnette

Located in Lexington, KY

This amazing collectors item is an Edwardian 14k yellow gold engraved Lorgnette from 1910. What

Category

1910s American Edwardian Antique Lorgnette

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Lorgnette For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique lorgnette for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect antique lorgnette may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating an antique lorgnette has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Krementz & Co are consistently popular. An antique lorgnette can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 37 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an antique lorgnette, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Lorgnette?

Prices for an antique lorgnette can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $45,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,875.