Serpent Quizzing Glass

15ct gold Regency quizzing glass with a double serpent motif finely engraved with crosshatching c.1820.

Traditionally worn on a long chain to ‘quizz’, to closer inspect the object at hand.

A ‘quizzer’ magnifying lens encircled by gold became the ultimate connoisseur’s accessory.

A most fashionable item for the Regency dandy.

2.8inches by 1.5inches.