Antique Hinged Pinch Lorgnette in 18k Gold on Sterling Silver, Napoleon Era c.1809 - 1819 Mark volumes one would find sets like

one would find sets like this in the old English papier mache or walnut sewing boxes

dating from Louis XIV - last half of c

25" wood panel with hand carved Brittany style gentleman with hound or dog at his feet

Not the intricate pique like inlays on the face side

has a working lock but no key at listing time

Antique Hinged Pinch Lorgnette in 18k Gold on Sterling Silver, Napoleon Era c.1809 - 1819 Mark volumes one would find sets likeA superb pair of clear lightly magnifying lenses remain undamaged in the most gorgeous Napoleon era French sterling silver with 18k gold or 'vermeil' finish. This is the type of lorgnette that is hinged to enable double magnification if using lenses overlapping, or can be used as glasses for one, or opened more broadly to allow 2 people to use a lens, each. Typical way to wear these was on a very long gold chain and tuck it into the waist ribbon. I'll