Antique 14K Gold Lorgnette Pendant danglers This sweet enamel pendant with

This sweet enamel pendant with turquoise enamel

5" W x 2" L including dangler

or perhaps the Greek goddess Chloris

Condition: Excellent Vintage conditon

She is gesturing with a shell in her hand

Antique 14K Gold Lorgnette Pendant danglers This sweet enamel pendant withSimply put, a lorgnette is a pair of spectacles (glasses) mounted on a handle. The word comes from the French lorgne which means to take a sidelong look at. Lorngettes were invented in England by George Adams circa 1770 and remained popular into the early 1800s as more elaborate forms were created. This Edwardian pair is made of 14 karat yellow gold and is hinged at the nose piece, folding compactly to fit neatly into a pocket or reticule for easy