{"product_id":"incredible-vintage-antique-quizzing-glass-pendant-18k-gold-and-walrus-ivory","title":"INCREDIBLE - Antique Quizzing Glass pendant - 18k Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eINCREDIBLE - Vintage Antique Quizzing Glass pendant - 18k Gold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eModern eyeglasse with stems that rest on our ears, were invented in the mid 18th century. Until then, reading aids were either balanced on the nose or were hand held. A \"\u003cb\u003equizzing glass\u003c\/b\u003e\" or a “quizzer” was a single magnifying lens on a handle which was held up to the eye to magnify the object in view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThey were popular in Europe from the late 18th century through early 20th century. A quizzer would have ben worn on a long chain for both for easy reach and to be fashionable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis quizzer is very fine and particularly unique. It is Icelandic in origin and is crafted in 18k solid gold. It has marks for maker and gold purity, though the maker is illegible to my eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePiece measures approximately 2.5 inches overall length with a 28mm diameter lens bezel. Total weight is 11.55 grams. Condition is excellent and the lens really works!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA very special find!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuizzing Glass - Magnifying glass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned for maker\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIcelandic antique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.55 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18k solid gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length with bail 2.5”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28mm diameter bezel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped for maker and gold purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition with normal age related wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eListing is for the quizzing glass pendant only. Modeled with the mariner link chain that is \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penelopepenelope.com\/collections\/jewelry-box\/products\/1960s-era-18k-gold-vintage-mariner-link-chain-necklace-20-inch-length\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eavailable here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOther pieces are available in my shop \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penelopepenelope.com\/collections\/jewelry-box\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease reach out with any questions jill@p-penelope.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"penelopepenelope","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51004235579714,"sku":"5100423557","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/3752\/files\/F9555DB1-1D18-47D8-9BC8-37EB3C11543B_1_201_a.jpg?v=1770432235","url":"https:\/\/www.penelopepenelope.com\/en-it\/products\/incredible-vintage-antique-quizzing-glass-pendant-18k-gold-and-walrus-ivory","provider":"penelopepenelope","version":"1.0","type":"link"}