UNGER BROS. Victorian Sterling Silver Lorgnette Ruby The wood plaque is bezel

The wood plaque is bezel set with millgrain and surrounded by a marcasite encrusted setting

Dangling from the triangle are three small urn-shaped spears

Condition: The overall condition of the lorgnette is excellent

This tortoise shell is particularly beautiful

rich color and look fantastic in contrast with the bright yellow gold setting

UNGER BROS. Victorian Sterling Silver Lorgnette Ruby The wood plaque is bezelKnown for their strong Art Nouveau repousse designs, the Unger Brothers became one of the premier and most well known American manufacturers of sterling silver jewelry and decorative objects. Born to a family that immigrated from Germany, the Unger Brothers established their business in Newark, NJ and began producing sterling silver jewelry in 1878. They specialized in manufacturing jewelry, glass cutting and silversmithing, and in addition to