Antique Hinged Pinch Lorgnette in 18k Gold on Sterling Silver, Napoleon Era c.1809 - 1819 Mark volumes Not the intricate pique like

Not the intricate pique like inlays on the face side

During WWII she revisited NZ and spent the war years here

Heavy moire silk satin with the 2 medallions of needlepoint embroidery in wool yarns worked separately then affixed directly on it

florals and ruins of an old castle

Antique Hinged Pinch Lorgnette in 18k Gold on Sterling Silver, Napoleon Era c.1809 - 1819 Mark volumes Not the intricate pique 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