Silver Antique Viennese Lorgnette 1900s
"Very good antique condition, fully functional."
Antique lorgnette glasses from around 1914, hand-engraved floral motifs, chain attached, marked '900' silver. Authentic Viennese luxury, in working condition.
- Producer: Milkovits & Cie, Viennese luxury retailer, Kärntnerstrasse 21, listed in 1914 Lenobel's address book.
- Material: Silver, marked '900', indicating high purity.
- Design: Hand-engraved floral motifs, elegant and likely made for a woman.
- Measurements:
- Lorgnette: 12 cm (4.7 in) without chain, 38 cm (15 in) with chain.
- Box length: 14.5 cm (5.7 in).
- Chain: Attached and in excellent, undamaged condition.
- Condition: Very good antique condition, fully functional, with slight movement when open (common for antiques). Lenses intact, clean, and free of scratches.
- Box: Original box included, marked with Milkovits & Cie, Palais des Diamants, Vienna.
- Style: Reflects Art Nouveau, popular in the late 19th to early 20th century, a true testament to the craftsmanship of the era.
Perfect for collectors, vintage fashion enthusiasts, or as an elegant historical display piece.
Please take a look at the photos to evaluate the condition for yourself.
Dating and Verification
Dating: Circa 1890-1914, originating from Vienna, Austria. The dating is based on historical style and documentation. The lorgnette features the Art Nouveau design, which was popular between 1890 and 1910. Additionally, the producer, Milkovits & Cie, is listed in Lenobel's address book from 1914, which confirms the time frame for this item's production and relevance.
Verification: The lorgnette is accompanied by its original box, which bears the label of "Milcovits & Comp." This matches "Milkovits & Cie" as listed in Lenobel's address book from 1914. Both names refer to the same luxury retailer located at Kärntnerstrasse 21, Vienna, providing consistent verification of authenticity and origin.
Item Specifics
- Condition
- Pre-Owned
- Manufactured
- Austria
- Orig./Repro.
- original
- Classified
- antique
- Primary Material
- silver
- Modified Item
- no
- Maker
- Milkovits & Cie
- Brand
- Milkovits & Cie
Where This Lorgnette Was Discovered
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DeliveryTo United States estimated between Thu, 13 Feb and Wed, 19 Feb.
Shipping$ 28.06
Price$ 179
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