A beautifully engineered antique Georgian 9ct gold quizzing glass magnifying pendant. Circa 1800, this is quite a large size quizzing glass in a rectangular shape with a large suspension ring that swivels for hanging to a muff guard chain or lanyard. The gold is heavy gauge, not thin and flimsy, and the thick optical glass is convex and provides high magnification!
Quizzing glasses were extremely popular pieces of jewellery during the Regency era when almost every fashion plate showed elegant young ladies and gents wielding them with great aplomb. Practicality aside, they could and were used to glare at a person as a manner of set-down or mockery.
An amazing statement sized piece of eye-catching Georgian jewellery and very practical!
METAL: acid tests as solid 9ct gold (possibly very heavily gold cased and acid resistant)
MEASUREMENTS: 3"/7.5cm tall, 1 3/4"/4.5cm wide
WEIGHT: 22.6 grams
CONDITION: in very good condition with no chips or nicks to the glass. A unique antique piece of jewellery! Please note the case and chain is not included.
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. All of our pieces are professionally cleaned and polished so they are ready to wear and enjoy or give as a gift.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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* All gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. All measurements and carat weights given are approximations.
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