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Art Deco Sterling Silver, Marcasite, Bakelite Lorgnette Magnifying Glasses.

Item Code: 2606A
Price:  $425.00 incl. GST
CIRCA /- 1920's-30's

Art Deco Sterling Silver, Marcasite, Bakelite Lorgnette Magnifying Glasses.

Item Code: 2606A
Price:  $425.00 incl. GST
CIRCA /- 1920's-30's
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Description - Art Deco Sterling silver Lorgnette glasses, featuring marcasite decoration & a bakelite handle.

These are just so elegant & very much of their time, not only used as an optical aid, they were a fashion accessory with society ladies.

They are marked under the bridge 925 for silver & tests as such, the lenses are clean, not chips, scratches etc, completely usable, & the spring works perfectly.

The handle has a pretty marcasite design& is also made of bakelite a very early plastic that was invented & often used in jewellery making, lorgnettes, radios, teapot handles it had a myriad of uses..

Lorgnettes are often worn today as a lovely oversized pendant, they look excellent suspended from a chain.

Theses can certainly be used for their intended purpose making then a very practical & gorgeous pendant.

Length - 102mm

Width when opened - 100mm

Weight - 28.08 grams

Condition - No Scratches to lenses, spring is strong & works properly, no misusing marcasite.

Complimentary - express sign for delivery Australia wide.

Payment - accepted via Pay Pal x 4 up to $2,000, Direct Deposit & Pay Pal Regular.

Thank you for your interest - Deb xx