A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE LORGNETTE
PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1750
of typical form, the handle of baluster shape with circular ends, the sides set with bloodstone panels overlaid with chased gold cagework, with putti musicians seated within scrolls and foliage, hinged gold-mounted lorgnettes
3½ in. (90 mm.) long (when closed)
A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE LORGNETTE
PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1750
of typical form, the handle of baluster shape with circular ends, the sides set with bloodstone panels overlaid with chased gold cagework, with putti musicians seated within scrolls and foliage, hinged gold-mounted lorgnettes
3½ in. (90 mm.) long (when closed)
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