Victorian gold-tone jewelry for formal occasions

A fine antique gold-filled Aesthetic Movement charm. With a gold-filled cube shaped body. Having applied wirework and granulation throughout. With a bezel-set ruby colored glass cabochons to the center of each of the cube's 6 sides. With an integral bail to one of the corners Simply a wonderful Victorian or Aesthetic Movement charm! (Chain for display purposes and not included with purchase.) Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used...

This Art Nouveau gold lorgnette likely originates from the United States during the first 20 years of the 20th Century. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold the lorgnette is extremely simple in its design and is virtually void of ornamentation with the exception of some fine scrollwork around the lens casing. The lenses that are currently fitted are likely original, and whilst in-tact do have some abrasions to the surface of the glass. The piece is marked internally for 14 karat gold and also...