Historical information
This pretty folding silver lorgnette appears European in styling and may be French. The extensive scratching on the lenses indicates many years of use. This form of lorgnette was popular in the mid to late nineteenth century.
Significance
This lorgnette is significant to the collection as one of the most ornate.
Physical description
Silver folding short handled lorgnette with pivoted bridge and ornamental loop handle. Round convex lenses badly scratched.