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Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Glasses

Sale price$185.00

THE DETAILS

  • Victorian Lorgnette glasses featuring a mother of pearl case with sterling silver frames holding prescription glasses. This Lorgnette was originally made and sourced in England.
  • They measure at just under 3" when folded, and 6" when opened. Each lens measures 1.25" in diameter.

A simple bail will be added to this piece after customization. If you would like a swivel clasp added to your charm instead, click here to add to your cart.

THE HISTORY

Lorgnette Glasses originated in the 17th Century for use at the opera. Derived from the French word lorgner - meaning "to ogle," high society ladies controversially used their lorgnettes to spy stealthily on their adversaries or gentlemen they fancied in public. In the 19th Century, the lorgnette served as a more practical vision aid rather than an instrument of jealous leering.