Quizzing Glass
English Antique Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant of Snake Motif
Located in New York, NY
An antique, Georgian period textured gold quizzing glass pendant designed as an ouroboros snake
Category
Antique 1820s English Necklace Enhancers
Materials
15k Gold, Gold
Antique Empire Quizzing Glass Forged Iron Polished Cut Steel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Iron quizzing glass was crated towards the end of the eighteenth century in France. The large
Category
Antique 1790s French Empire Vanity Items
Materials
Cut Steel
$880
H 2.56 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
than say a quizzing glass and is more the size of a traditional small magnifying glass, it has the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
This larger Quiz is decorated with repousse Rococo Roses on the stem and the lens can be changed
Category
Antique 1820s British Rococo Necklace Enhancers
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
The slightly rectangular Quiz with repousse Roccoco floral decoration on the stem. The lens can be
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Necklace Enhancers
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
The circular Gold Quiz of simple geometric form with a screw at the bottom of the circle so your
Category
Antique 1870s British Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
English "Quizzer" Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
The quizzing glass was popular with both men and women from the eighteenth century and onwards
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Quizzing Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
Large Georgian quizzing glass or magnifier in 18K cased gold with floral chasing.
Both men and
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian More Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Garnet and Gold Quizzing Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant 9K gold quizzing glass set with almandine garnets. These magnifiers were worn by both men
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Gold and Turquoise Quizzing Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unique Georgian quizzing glass or quizzer in three color 18K gold set with turquoise in a floral
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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Elegant Gold Quizzing Glass British 1915
Located in Baltimore, MD
Quizzing glasses originated in the Georgian Era and were worn by both men and women. These
Category
20th Century English Jewelry
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck quizzing glass chased with roses,shamrocks and thistles, the symbols for Great
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Pinchbeck
Georgian Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1810, 18k, Italy, possibly Genoa. This charming antique quizzing glass, or “quizzer”, finds
Category
Antique 1810s Georgian Drop Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Gunmetal Navette Link Longuard Chain
Located in Houston, TX
separated by lengths of chain. Contains a swivel, perfect for supporting a locket, fob or quizzing glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Antique 9K Gold Watch Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
for holding a watch, fob, lorgnette or quizzing glass.
The interesting links are a combination of
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Vintage Platinum 950- Natural diamond Quizzing/Eye Magnifying glass.
Located in New York, NY
Platinum - Natural diamond Quizzing/Eye Magnifying Glass
Metal Type: Platinum 950
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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Late Georgian Pinchbeck Quizzing Glass Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This is a fantastic pinchbeck quizzing glass from the late Georgian era. It features an infinity
Category
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900, 14k, American. This charming antique quizzing glass (magnifier), or "quizzer," finds
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
I adore this stunning antique, Georgian era gold quizzing glass pendant and you are sure to love it
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Bronze
Antique Georgian 15k Gold Ouroboros Quizzing Glass Pendant, Snake
Located in NEWARK, GB
decorative pieces really were a functional piece of jewellery.
This quizzing glass has a decorative engraved
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
derives from the quizzing glass, an early magnifier. This piece has good magnification and if necessary
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold
Georgian Ouroboros Snake Quizzing Glass on Gold Muff Chain
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstanding Georgian c.1800 Quizzing (reading, magnifying) glass. The glass mounted in chased
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
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Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s
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By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
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Victorian 2.30 Carat Opal and 2.54 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in New York, NY
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Quizzing Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of quizzing glass for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 9k Gold. Finding the perfect item from our selection of quizzing glass may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Take a look at a choice in our collection of quizzing glass featuring Garnet from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an object in our assortment of quizzing glass, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Quizzing Glass?
On average, a piece of quizzing glass at 1stDibs sells for $1,297, while they’re typically $620 on the low end and $11,600 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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