Antique 750 Yellow Gold Lorgnette with Maker's Mark "R" – Art Nouveau, circa 1900
Antique 750 Yellow Gold Lorgnette Spectacles – Art Nouveau c. 1900 – fine stylish spectacles in a precious execution, crafted from 750/1000 yellow gold (18 carat). The elegant folding and handle system corresponds to the typical form of lorgnettes around the turn of the century and was meticulously handcrafted.
- Period: Art Nouveau, c. 1900
- Material: 750/1000 yellow gold (18 carat); glass
- Technique: Goldsmith work with folding mechanism
- Dimensions: Width approx. 9.3 cm · Length approx. 14.7 cm
- Weight: approx. 22.9 g
- Execution: Lorgnette spectacles with master's mark "R" and gold stamp
Around 1900, lorgnettes were considered a stylish accessory and an expression of social elegance. This example impresses with its high-quality material selection, the clear lines of the Art Nouveau style, and the solid execution in massive gold. The existing master's mark "R" and the gold stamp prove the authenticity of the piece.
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