A pair of gold and gilt metal lorgnettes, c.1900

A pair of gold and gilt metal lorgnettes, c.1900,
with flat section gold outer covers, decorated with hand engraved floral sprays and scrolls. A two row bale to gilt metal spring action frames, together with a papier mâché spectacle case decorated with abalone shell. Lorgnettes covers tested as approximately 18ct gold. 85 x 20.30mm
Sold for £300

Condition report:
Light surface marks to the covers.