Antique Victorian Sterling lorgnette folding and similar items

Antique Victorian sterling lorgnette folding signed Antique Victorian Sterling 925 Lorgnette opera glasses engraved Folding Hallmarked Germany Used Antique pair of Victorian Edwardian sterling 925 lorgnette/opera glasses with ornate handle, hallmarked with a crowned Fleur De Lis in a horseshoe shape cartouche. These are spring loaded so they fold up neatly to half their size and they open with a push button on the handle. They would have originally been worn on a chain or chatelaine. The handle and the frame of the lenses has delicate detailed engraving. Dimensions: 4 " inches from end to end when they are open, the handle is 3" inches long. The lenses are clear and have no chips or scratches,and the spring works fine. They are marked 925 on the nose piece and also with the Fleur De Lis in two places the nose and the ring at the bottom of the handle.The mark it was used Paris but also In Hanau Germany. Background: Lorgnette are hand held spectacles (eyeglasses) that were fashionable during the Victorian and Edwardian periods (third quarter of the 1800's to 1920) Among these pages you'll discover unusual jewelry. If you like different, you'll like it here. Come, set a spell.... Shipping worldwide Combined shipping available Please ask ? Please take a moment to check out my profile for info on shipping and any other questions that you may have. And remember, feel free to drop me a line on any questions not answered in my profile! I accept Paypal. Payment is due within 3 days of purchase. Please ask any questions prior to purchase. All sales are final unless I have unintentionally materially misstated an item. If that should happen, please contact me immediately upon receipt. The item should be returned within 7 days in the same condition as received. No refunds for buyer's remorse or failure to read or understand the listing terms. Shipping costs both ways non refundable. Items must be paid on the same invoice within 7 days of the first purchase for combined shipping. You will be notified by email when your package has been shipped. Thank you for stopping by, I am delighted you found my shop !! JustSparkles By TwitterButtons.com By TwitterButtons.com Powered By Vistaprint