Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Opera Lorgnette Folding Glasses

The Glasses measures approximately 3.50 inches in length by 12.36mm tapering to 4.25mm in width 1.5 Inches Open 4 Inches Closed and weighs a total of 18.64 grams. Engraved with "10K"...

Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Watch Thick: 10.50 mm Watch Diameter: 24.50 mm Brooch Length: 2.00 inches Brooch Width: 1.25 mm Brooch Weight: 21.68 Grams Watch Wei...

Antique French yellow gold lorgnette with folding round lenses Handle is set with white gold flowerhead and leaves, eleven rose-cut diamond...

This Art Nouveau gold lorgnette likely originates from the United States during the first 20 years of the 20th Century. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold the lorgnette is extremely simple in its design and is virtually void of ornamentation with the exception of some fine scrollwork around the lens casing. The lenses that are currently fitted are likely original, and whilst in-tact do have some abrasions to the surface of the glass. The piece is marked internally for 14 karat gold and also has a makers mark in the form of a Maltese cross inside a circle, which is currently unidentified. In good condition the piece only has some minor dents to the gold which are commensurate with age. Once a very frequently used object, this wondrous lorgnette would be a beautiful pendant on a long chain for someone wanting a piece of gold...