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(SALE) Antique Georgian Cut Steel Quizzing Glass with Heart Motif

Sale Price:$440.00 Original Price:$550.00
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(SALE) Antique Georgian Cut Steel Quizzing Glass with Heart Motif

Sale Price:$440.00 Original Price:$550.00
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This is an early cut-steel quizzing glass, circa 1780-1800, popular in the 18th and first decades of the 19th centuries. The handle has a romantic heart motif, and the cut steel “gemstones” are faceted. This kind of quizzing glass would have been worn by Georgian-era gentlemen and ladies as a fashion accessory, as much as a visual aid, on chains or ribbons.  Wear this on a long chain or silk or leather cord. 

Corded necklace shown is not included.

Unmarked.

Cut steel, glass.

Dimensions and weight:

●       70 mm long

●       38 mm wide

●       4 mm deep

●       15.1 grams

Period: Georgian

*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.

*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.

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This is an early cut-steel quizzing glass, circa 1780-1800, popular in the 18th and first decades of the 19th centuries. The handle has a romantic heart motif, and the cut steel “gemstones” are faceted. This kind of quizzing glass would have been worn by Georgian-era gentlemen and ladies as a fashion accessory, as much as a visual aid, on chains or ribbons.  Wear this on a long chain or silk or leather cord. 

Corded necklace shown is not included.

Unmarked.

Cut steel, glass.

Dimensions and weight:

●       70 mm long

●       38 mm wide

●       4 mm deep

●       15.1 grams

Period: Georgian

*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.

*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.

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