{"product_id":"antique-hinged-pinch-lorgnette-in-18k-gold-on-sterling-silver-napoleon-era-c-1809-1819-mark","title":"Antique Hinged Pinch Lorgnette in 18k Gold on Sterling Silver, Napoleon Era c.1809 - 1819 Mark","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb pair of clear lightly magnifying lenses remain undamaged in the most gorgeous Napoleon era French sterling silver with 18k gold or 'vermeil' finish. This is the type of lorgnette that is hinged to enable double magnification if using lenses overlapping, or can be used as glasses for one, or opened more broadly to allow 2 people to use a lens, each. Typical way to wear these was on a very long gold chain and tuck it into the waist ribbon. I'll add an image at the end showing how they were worn in their time. Marks are clear and we've shown the reference (paintings not for sale and not included).  Full measurements noted on photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good to excellent condition for age and type. No chips, no damage, no dents and the French vermeil (thicker microns of 18k gold) still is brilliantly gold, no silver showing through at all, not areas of tarnish even on edges. Must be a lot of gold on this one. Lenses are clear, undamaged, and while I do not know the magnification, it feels about like a 1.5 to 2 magnification. Precision workmanship evident throughout, and particularly on that layered thick hinge. Wear as a pendant, it's such pretty jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48075362304254,"sku":"326lorgn2","price":895.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/326lorgn2.jpg?v=1776298654","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/products\/antique-hinged-pinch-lorgnette-in-18k-gold-on-sterling-silver-napoleon-era-c-1809-1819-mark","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}