Tortoiseshell Lorgnette
Accessories
2026.7.8.11.AC.GL.C1890.SE
Description
Tortoiseshell lorgnette fitted with folding golden brass spectacles. The exterior of the lorgnette features two sides composed of polished tortoise shell. The base of the piece is thin and can be utilized as a handle. At the portion of the piece containing the bifocals the shape becomes more rounded and contains two pointed elongated ornamentations on the top and bottom. The very top of the piece has a rounded design and a gold plated screw that holds the bifocals in place. The bifocals are accessible through flipping the small lever on the side of the lorgnette. The bottom of the piece contains a small ringlet.Materials
TortoiseshellBrass
Origin
vers 1890 SwedenDimensions
Width : 1 cmLength : 3.5 cm
Height : 16 cm