Antique French Tortoise Shell & 18k Gold Lorgnette c. 1820- 50, Complete Basilica Saint Anne d'Auray when I see these

when I see these

I can set Whiting beside the few newer Gotham pieces and the crispness of pattern

Hunt and nature theme

but it is not karat gold unless it has just a layer

Elegant old thing

Antique French Tortoise Shell & 18k Gold Lorgnette c. 1820- 50, Complete Basilica Saint Anne d'Auray when I see theseA magnificent old French lorgnette in finest shell, with glass clear and undamaged and the handle as beautiful on front and back as any we've seen. A cartouche of 18k yellow gold adorns the one side, making it even more elegant. Perfect to use, as the mechanism works very well and the lenses are clear and unscathed by time. Slight magnification for we aging but fabulous baby boomers who now need just a touch of something to make that tiny text