Circa 1820, an exquisite antique Georgian quizzing glass pendant crafted in luxurious 18ct gold. The gold is a beautiful bright buttery yellow with every inch ornately chased in shells and flowers. The thick optical glass provides around five times magnification. Pretty and practical she is ready to pair with an eye-catching gold chain to match her immense character! Please note the antique chain and box shown is not included in purchase.
Quizzing glasses were extremely popular pieces of jewellery during the Georgian Regency and early Victorian 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!
DETAILS:
METAL: 18ct gold (not marked, professionally tested and assessed at 18ct)
MEASUREMENTS: 2-3/4"/7cm tall, glass frame 1-1/2"/4cm by 1-1/4"/3.3cm
WEIGHT: 16 grams
HALLMARKS: none
DATE: Georgian, circa 1820
CONDITION: there are 2 chips to the glass edge, please see photos. The gold metal work is in pristine condition. Note any dark spots are reflections