A wonderful gold cased antique quizzing glass framed in an elegant floral repoussé design, that gives beautiful texture and presence when worn.
A “quizzing glass” was a single magnifying lens on a handle which was held up before the eye to enable closer scrutiny of the object in view.
This will make a unique and eye catching pendant!
DETAILS & MEASUREMENTS
Gilt Metal
Gross Weight: 11.8g
36.5 x 36.5mm (Glass)
Total Length of Handle section: 37mm
Total Length: 73.5mm
HALLMARKS & APPROXIMATE PERIOD
Unmarked, Circa early 1820-1840s.
CONDITION
Wonderful pre-owned condition, light surface wear commensurate with age. Glass has some surface scratches, some solder marks / oxidization observed on three parts of the object commensurate with age. Kindly refer to photos.
ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE
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