Sold for $5,313

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

ANTIQUE, YELLOW GOLD LORGNETTE AND LONGCHAIN NECKLACE

Consisting of a pierced and engraved lorgnette with initial engraving, suspended from a fancy link longchain necklace. 54 inches long.

Clasp stamp: 18 (British hallmarks).

Gross weight: 51.15 dwt.

Property from the Collection of James and Edythe Cloonan, Chicago, Illinois

Condition Report

Measurements: The chain measures approximately 54 inches long total. It can also be clasped as a double strand measuring approximately 27 1/2 inches long. The lorgnette (including bail) measures approximately 3 3/4 inches by 3/4 inch when it's clasped.

Overall Condition: Electronic test indicates the chain is 18 karat gold and the lorgnette is 14 karat gold. There is light scratching to the metal.
Lorgnette engraved: K.

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