Stunning detail work throughout the piece and extremely well made. Mid-way from the top of the lorgnette on each side is a rose cut diamond studded swan with a ruby eye. Floral motifs on front and back studded with rose cut diamonds and enhanced with emeralds adorn the base of this unique piece. Ribboned festoons drape the top of the lorgnette. The outer border of this spectacular piece is framed in rose-cut diamonds. Truly fabulous one-of-a-kind stunning old mine cut diamond emerald lorgnette folding opera glasses. We love this wonderful antique pair of usable glasses that would also be a perfect addition to your Victorian vignette.Edwardian/early Art Deco Rose-Cut Diamond and Emerald Lorgnette Folding Opera Glasses I just tried it and I was amazed by the fact that it worked perfectly. Therefor they used these glasses as a secret mirror too, using the glasses reflection. Especially by this curios rich ladies in the balconies who, due to etiquette, were not allowed to look behind them to discover who entered their box and with whom this new spectator came to see the opera. They were the stylish and royal precursor to modern opera glasses. Freely translate the french word lorgnette means 'to eye furtively' meaning it was used for more than only to see the opera itself. This type of accessory were a common sight at the opera and theatre during the 19th century. These folding glasses are provided with a hidden activation lever for the spring-load mechanism, so the glasses pop open once you pressed this release clasp. There are no big damages in the glass, only some small scratches and spots like you can see in the pictures. The glasses itself are in a very good condition considering their age. This Victorian heirloom is marked with French eagle heads and a makers mark. The many details and all the extra small engravings ensure that this large pendant is breathtakingly beautiful. Like most Victorian jewelry, in the center of this glasses-cover we find a graceful elevated floral leaf spectacle that is surrounded by elegant and floral curls. This lovely detailed throughout attribute is engraved by hand and has a very royal appearance. This wonderful high society opera lorgnette is crafted out of 18 ct yellow gold in France around 1860.
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