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Georgian Gold Cased Quizzing Glass

47T
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A useful quizzer, as they are known, that was made circa 1820-1840. It is a very decorative and practical piece of jewellery to wear. It has repousse work of shells and flowers around the glass and the Prince of Wales feathers on the stem. The magnification is around five times. The quizzing glass was generally worn on a long ribbon or chain around the neck and was held up to the eye to “quiz” (stare, glance, look at quizically) people and objects. These quizzers are highly decorative and still look good with todays fashions.

Item Number
47T
Measurements
Length 7.5cm
Diameter 3.5cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to cased 18ct gold
Metal core.

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
3 years ago
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