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French Lorgnette & Case 18k Gold & Tortoise Shell

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 450.00 USD
French Lorgnette & Case 18k Gold & Tortoise Shell
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This lot features a Unique 18k Gold, Tortoise Shell & Lizard Skin Case Lorgnette. The piece shows an early antique age most likely being from the 19th Century or earlier. The case and lorgnette are marked in gold of the coat of arms of the clan of Colquhoun. The case looks to be made of lizard skin and the lorgnette are made of tortoise shell. The gold is French hallmarked with a eagle head for 18k gold. The piece is in good condition, with a small chip on the glass frame. The glasses have not been tested or confirmed as Tortoise shell, these could be authentic tortious shell of an antique age or imitation shell. The case measures 6 1/2" long, and 1 3/4" wide.