Exquisite 19th Century Napoleon III French Lorgnette in Tortoise Shell and 18k Gold w Medallion and Monogram child you see how it is

you see how it is made from the back

white opaline glass font and hand painted portrait miniature of Christ & thorn crown on porcelain

If we decide to send the 3 medallions out for restoration

Crystal gathers light and hasn't even got a nip or irregularity on the bevels of the body - smooth to the fingertip

Jet black papier mache covers front & back and the front with interlaced circle mother of pearl inlays with brass cartouche sans monogram

Exquisite 19th Century Napoleon III French Lorgnette in Tortoise Shell and 18k Gold w Medallion and Monogram child you see how it isWould have been worn on a long gold chain or perhaps a black ribbon, tucked through the belt when not in use a Napoleon III era (c. 1850 70s) Palais Royal quality lorgnette which is hinged and trimmed in 18k gold, to include an oval cartouche engraved with the monogram of its first owner. Very good to excellent condition for age and type, I am unsure of the magnification of the clear and fully intact original lenses, but it's light. More for looks