Antique Hinged Pinch Lorgnette in 18k Gold on Sterling Silver, Napoleon Era c.1809 - 1819 Mark volumes dating from Louis XIV -

dating from Louis XIV - last half of c

A very slight bit of wear to the gold plating visible on some of the raised decoration and tines/edges possible

has a working lock but no key at listing time

Not the intricate pique like inlays on the face side

Antique Hinged Pinch Lorgnette in 18k Gold on Sterling Silver, Napoleon Era c.1809 - 1819 Mark volumes dating from Louis XIV -A 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