antique lorgnette, a type of spectacles with a handle.

Elegant vintage opera glasses with intricate blue and gold detailing. Perfect for collectors or theater enthusiasts. Lorgnettes were popular during the 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily used as a fashionable accessory for short, quick glances at events like the opera or theater, rather than for continuous vision correction. They were held to the eyes using the handle, a stylish alternative to spectacles that rested on the nose or ears.