{"product_id":"1900s-1910s-sterling-silver-lorgnette","title":"1900s-1910s Sterling Silver Lorgnette","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCirca early 20th century, this beautiful lorgnette (folding glasses) comes on a silver tone snake chain from around the same era (not original to this piece). \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarked sterling on the inside of the nose bridge with an accompanying partial maker's mark --\u0026amp; R. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso sometimes referred to as opera glasses, lorgnettes were popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. At first worn as a practical accessory, they were later worn mostly as fashionable jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe lenses in this pair are magnifying and can be used as reading glasses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFunctions by pressing the small button on the handle to pop the glasses out, which can then be folded back and click into place when not used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFolded - 2.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpen - 5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChain is 16\" long\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLovely condition with minor wear and patina from age. I have not polished the silver. The chain, which may be silver plated, has some wear to the finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973534425338,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/IMG_20210608_144008_068.jpg?v=1785697306","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/1900s-1910s-sterling-silver-lorgnette","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}