Quizzing Glass
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
Category
Antique 1820s English Necklace Enhancers
Materials
15k Gold, Gold
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
Category
Antique 1790s French Empire Vanity Items
Materials
Cut Steel
$863
H 2.56 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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
Category
Antique 1820s British Rococo Necklace Enhancers
Materials
18k Gold
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
Category
Antique 1870s British Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
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
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Necklace Enhancers
Materials
18k Gold
English "Quizzer" Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
The quizzing glass was popular with both men and women from the eighteenth century and onwards
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, 18k Gold
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
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant 9K gold quizzing glass set with almandine garnets. These magnifiers were worn by both men
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
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
Category
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
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
Category
20th Century English Jewelry
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck quizzing glass chased with roses,shamrocks and thistles, the symbols for Great
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Pinchbeck
Georgian Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1810, 18k, Italy, possibly Genoa. This charming antique quizzing glass, or “quizzer”, finds
Category
Antique 1810s Georgian Drop Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
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
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
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
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Category
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
Category
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900, 14k, American. This charming antique quizzing glass (magnifier), or "quizzer," finds
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
derives from the quizzing glass, an early magnifier. This piece has good magnification and if necessary
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
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BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
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Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s
A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani.
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Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
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20th Century North American Solitaire Rings
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Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
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Antique Georgian 9k gold seal fob pendant, Carnelian, Heraldic
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something extra special and quite simply mesmerising about antique Heraldic seal fobs.
This fine Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted in 9ct gold with an openwork scrollin...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$981 Sale Price
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W 1 in D 0.8 in L 1.25 in
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
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Victorian Opal Diamond Gold Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Russian opal and diamond heart pendant, the heart-shaped opal set to the centre of an old brilliant-cut diamond cluster surround, the eleven diamonds estimated to weigh a total of ...
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Important Arts and Crafts Black Opal Galleon Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Important Arts and Crafts Galleon Necklace by an extraordinary, anonymous period jeweler circa 1910, likely made in the Boston area of sterling silver and gold. Incredible detailing ...
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Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem
Located in London, GB
An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each...
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Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry
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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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