Null Elegant French silver tortoiseshell lorgnette with opening mechanism, gold …

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Elegant French silver tortoiseshell lorgnette with opening mechanism, gold nuts and vignette. Length in open position 15.5 cm. Total weight: 31 g. Width: 3cm, Height: 15cm, Depth: 0.7cm, Weight: 0.031kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Gold, ID: ID-ANTQ-5497

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Elegant French silver tortoiseshell lorgnette with opening mechanism, gold nuts and vignette. Length in open position 15.5 cm. Total weight: 31 g. Width: 3cm, Height: 15cm, Depth: 0.7cm, Weight: 0.031kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Gold, ID: ID-ANTQ-5497

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