Antique Sterling Silver Folding Lorgnette / Double Magnifier – 4” Across
$165.00
A beautifully crafted sterling silver folding lorgnette, measuring approximately 4 inches across when open, featuring finely pierced openwork handles and clear glass lenses. Marked STERLING, this piece reflects the refined craftsmanship and understated elegance of the late Victorian / Edwardian era.
Designed to fold compactly when not in use, lorgnettes were traditionally used for reading, theatergoing, and close inspection—often carried by ladies and gentlemen alike as both a functional object and a fashionable accessory.
✨ Details
Material: Solid sterling silver
Markings: Clearly stamped STERLING
Size: Approx. 4 inches across when open
Lenses: Clear glass (non-magnifying, typical of lorgnettes of this type)
Design: Pierced openwork handles with folding hinge mechanism
Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age; no damage noted
📜 Notes on Use
These lorgnettes were commonly used for:
Reading small print
Theater or opera attendance
Letter writing and desk use
Fashionable personal accessories
Today, they are prized by antique silver collectors, theater enthusiasts, and those seeking a distinctive decorative or conversation piece.
🎁 Perfect For
Antique and sterling silver collectors
Unique vintage gifts
Desk or library display
Period costume or theater accessories
This is a genuine antique sterling silver piece, not a reproduction.
📦 Ships carefully packed and fully insured.
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Returns & Refunds:
I gladly accept returns within 30 days. Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item is defective or incorrect. If the item is returned for personal preference (not due to damage or error), I will refund the purchase price minus the original shipping cost.
If your order included a free silver polish sample, please return it unopened with your item to receive a full refund. A $5 deduction will apply if the sample is not returned.
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Estimated shipping times
- North America : 3 - 5 business days
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Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 21 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your return policy?
All merchandise is refundable within 30 days of shipping. Returns (due to no fault of As You Like It Silver Shop) on credit card orders of $500 and over are subject to a 15% restocking fee. Returns on cash or check orders of $500 or more are subject to a 10% restocking fee.