Objects
watch lorgnette
LORGNETTES
watch lorgnette
Baudin Freres
Europe: Switzerland, Geneva
Mid 19th c.
gold; glass; enamel
overall: 85 x 9 mm
1999.899
LORGNETTES
watch lorgnette
Baudin Freres
Europe: Switzerland, Geneva
Mid 19th c.
gold; glass; enamel
overall: 85 x 9 mm
Folding lorgnette with spring lever in handle and ribbon ring. Rectangular lenses. 'X' bridge.18ct gold case decorated with tooled leaf and scroll patterns and incorporating a watch featuring cylinder escapement with four jewels. Classical love scene in sylvan setting depicted in enamel on case lid. Also a gold chain bar (chain missing) and regulator key in matching design.
1999.899
BOA Purchase, 1934