Wonderful and sought after German Art Deco era 1920/30's Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Lorgnette "folding spectacles" pendant. The Lorgentte pendant ornately hand engraved on both sides and prong set with a Rectangular shaped Toirtoiseshell Cabochon.

ULTRA RARE FIND!!! Wonderful and sought after German Art Deco era 1920/30's Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Lorgnette "folding spectacles" pendant.
The Lorgentte pendant ornately hand engraved on both sides and prong set with a Rectangular shaped Toirtoiseshell Cabochon on the front.

The pendant fitted with a little lever – when pressed the glasses unfold.

The Lorgnette pendant comes fitted on a extra length Sterling Silver chain.

Lorgnette is, quite simply, a pair of spectacles mounted on a handle.  The precursor to modern opera glasses, lorgnettes were a common sight during the 19th century at the theater as well as the opera.  And since the name lorgnette derives from the French word lorgner – meaning “to ogle” or “to eye furtively” – one can only imagine the many uses to which a curious socialite in the balcony might have put them.  Whether employed to sneakily spy on a rival across the way, stealthily investigate a young gentleman down in the pit, or to merely watch the action on the stage, a lorgnette was an indispensable accessory for the 19th century lady about town.

Measurements :The Lorgnette pendate measures 6.3cm x 2.4cm excluding the bail.The extra length chain with a length of 77cm and 3mm wide.The Lorgnette pendant and chain with a combined weight of 44.9grams.