French 18K/750 solid gold lorgnette pendant. The lorgnette or retractable eyeglasses were worn as a pendant. This lorgnette has chased design around the rims and ring. The handle has delicate applied multi-colored gold flowers. The tiny eagle head touchmark is impressed on the outside top hinge, as pictured. This French touchmark guarantees a minimum gold standard of 18K or 750 gold. The lorgnette measures 4 long. The glass lenses measure 1 5/16 in diameter. The retractable lenses slide to the open position by pushing on the edge rim of the lens. Very good working condition. The eyeglass lenses are a little scratched. Weight: 31.8 Grams / 20.4 Dwt. Please don’t ask me to do so. I appreciate international buyers and look forward to doing business with you. The item “19th c Antique French Eagle Head Touchmark 18K Multi Color Lorgnette Pendant” is in sale since Friday, May 13, 2016. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Vintage\Vintage Accessories\Eyeglasses”. The seller is “2277brenda” and is located in Dayton, Ohio. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Era: Pre-1901 (Victorian & Older)
- Vintage Type: True Vintage
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Frame Color: Gold
- Material: 18K Gold