Antique Victorian Gold Filled Karat Lorgnette Opera Glasses Ornate Fashion Social Pretty Fancy glasses, fold in 1/2. Fancy chain with rose.The fancier the glasses the higher social standard you were. Guessing mid 1860's. Some info we found about them.
he lorgnette enabled women to view their surroundings clearly, but it was also used for social and decorative purposes. A large portion of the social life of European ladies involved the observation of the people around them, especially the attendance of others at events such as opera or theatre.
selling as pictured.
more than welcome to pick up at shop in Butler Pa & save shipping.
060125 cg