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English Antique Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant of Snake Motif
English Antique Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant of Snake Motif

English Antique Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant of Snake Motif

Located in New York, NY

An antique, Georgian period textured gold quizzing glass pendant designed as an ouroboros snake

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Antique 1820s English Necklace Enhancers

Materials

15k Gold, Gold

Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel

Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel

$864

H 2.56 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in

Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Iron quizzing glass was crated towards the end of the eighteenth century in France. The large

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Antique 1790s French Empire Vanity Items

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian

Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

than say a quizzing glass and is more the size of a traditional small magnifying glass, it has the

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Located in London, GB

This larger Quiz is decorated with repousse Rococo Roses on the stem and the lens can be changed

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Antique 1820s British Rococo Necklace Enhancers

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18k Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Located in London, GB

The slightly rectangular Quiz with repousse Roccoco floral decoration on the stem. The lens can be

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Antique Early 1800s British Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Antique Victorian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Located in London, GB

The circular Gold Quiz of simple geometric form with a screw at the bottom of the circle so your

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Antique 1870s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

English "Quizzer" Pendant
English "Quizzer" Pendant

English "Quizzer" Pendant

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Dm 1.5 in L 32 in

English "Quizzer" Pendant

Located in Houston, TX

The quizzing glass was popular with both men and women from the eighteenth century and onwards

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Quizzing Glass
Antique Quizzing Glass

Antique Quizzing Glass

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W 2.32 in L 3.75 in

Antique Quizzing Glass

Located in Baltimore, MD

Large Georgian quizzing glass or magnifier in 18K cased gold with floral chasing. Both men and

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Garnet and Gold Quizzing Glass
Antique Garnet and Gold Quizzing Glass

Antique Garnet and Gold Quizzing Glass

Located in Baltimore, MD

Elegant 9K gold quizzing glass set with almandine garnets. These magnifiers were worn by both men

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Antique Gold and Turquoise Quizzing Glass
Antique Gold and Turquoise Quizzing Glass

Antique Gold and Turquoise Quizzing Glass

Located in Baltimore, MD

Unique Georgian quizzing glass or quizzer in three color 18K gold set with turquoise in a floral

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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Elegant Gold Quizzing Glass British 1915

Elegant Gold Quizzing Glass British 1915

Located in Baltimore, MD

Quizzing glasses originated in the Georgian Era and were worn by both men and women. These

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20th Century English Jewelry

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier
Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier

Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier

Located in Baltimore, MD

Georgian pinchbeck quizzing glass chased with roses,shamrocks and thistles, the symbols for Great

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pinchbeck

Georgian Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant
Georgian Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant

Georgian Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1810, 18k, Italy, possibly Genoa. This charming antique quizzing glass, or “quizzer”, finds

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Antique 1810s Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Gunmetal Navette Link Longuard Chain
Victorian Gunmetal Navette Link Longuard Chain

Victorian Gunmetal Navette Link Longuard Chain

Located in Houston, TX

separated by lengths of chain. Contains a swivel, perfect for supporting a locket, fob or quizzing glass

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

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

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage Platinum 950- Natural diamond Quizzing/Eye Magnifying glass.
Vintage Platinum 950- Natural diamond Quizzing/Eye Magnifying glass.

Vintage Platinum 950- Natural diamond Quizzing/Eye Magnifying glass.

Located in New York, NY

Platinum - Natural diamond Quizzing/Eye Magnifying Glass Metal Type: Platinum 950 Total Item

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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Georgian Pinchbeck Quizzing Glass Pendant
Late Georgian Pinchbeck Quizzing Glass Pendant

Late Georgian Pinchbeck Quizzing Glass Pendant

Located in Venice, CA

This is a fantastic pinchbeck quizzing glass from the late Georgian era. It features an infinity

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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pinchbeck

Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant
Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant

Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1900, 14k, American. This charming antique quizzing glass (magnifier), or "quizzer," finds

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Located in NEWARK, GB

I adore this stunning antique, Georgian era gold quizzing glass pendant and you are sure to love it

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Bronze

Antique Georgian 15k Gold Ouroboros Quizzing Glass Pendant, Snake
Antique Georgian 15k Gold Ouroboros Quizzing Glass Pendant, Snake

Antique Georgian 15k Gold Ouroboros Quizzing Glass Pendant, Snake

Located in NEWARK, GB

decorative pieces really were a functional piece of jewellery. This quizzing glass has a decorative engraved

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass
Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass

Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass

Located in Baltimore, MD

derives from the quizzing glass, an early magnifier. This piece has good magnification and if necessary

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold

Georgian Ouroboros Snake Quizzing Glass on Gold Muff Chain
Georgian Ouroboros Snake Quizzing Glass on Gold Muff Chain

Georgian Ouroboros Snake Quizzing Glass on Gold Muff Chain

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

An Outstanding Georgian c.1800 Quizzing (reading, magnifying) glass. The glass mounted in chased

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

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$53,728

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Located in London, GB

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Located in London, GB

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Quizzing Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of quizzing glass for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 9k Gold. Finding the perfect item from our selection of quizzing glass 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. Take a look at a choice in our collection of quizzing glass featuring Garnet from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an object in our assortment of quizzing glass, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Quizzing Glass?

On average, a piece of quizzing glass at 1stDibs sells for $1,297, while they’re typically $620 on the low end and $11,600 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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