Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 25 June 2026

Catalogue

Lot 561: Two items comprising a vintage gilt metal folding lorgnette and a pair of commemorative royal cypher cufflinks

This auction ended on June 25, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Not sold

A collection consisting of a vintage handheld lorgnette and a pair of cufflinks. The lorgnette features a yellow-toned metal frame with a hinged circular folding lens mechanism and a textured handle terminating in a suspension loop. The pair of cufflinks is of bi-metal construction, featuring octagonal silver-toned faces connected by chain links to torpedo-shaped yellow-toned metal backs. Each cufflink face is embossed with the royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II, depicting the letters E, I, I, and R surmounted by a crown. No visible hallmarks or maker marks are present on either piece.