Antique Hinged Pinch Lorgnette in 18k Gold on Sterling Silver, Napoleon Era c.1809 - 1819 Mark volumes Three portrait miniatures in frame

Three portrait miniatures in frame

has a working lock but no key at listing time

Even the very old panels of ivory are without loss or damage

dating from Louis XIV - last half of c

fabulous facial features

Antique Hinged Pinch Lorgnette in 18k Gold on Sterling Silver, Napoleon Era c.1809 - 1819 Mark volumes Three portrait miniatures in frameA 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