Quizzing Glass
Antique Georgian Quizzing Glass Pendant 15 Karat Yellow Gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful quizzing glass was the much needed and treasured accessory of an elegant Georgian
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Antique 1820s English George IV Vanity Items
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
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Antique 1790s French Empire Vanity Items
Materials
Cut Steel
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
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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
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Antique 1820s British Rococo 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
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Antique 1870s British Pendant Necklaces
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
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Antique Early 1800s British Necklace Enhancers
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
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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
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20th Century English Jewelry & Watches
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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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Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Stuart Crystal Ring, 18th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare, beautiful and magical Stuart Crystal Ring set in 15 Kt gold and backed in sterling silver. Before I say more please understand that none of the impurities shown in the photog...
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Antique 18th Century English George II Solitaire Rings
Materials
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional antique Georgian pocket watch key, made of pink gold. The pink gold key is decorated and surrounded by detailed hollow curled figures on its border which features deli...
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries.
Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Solitaire Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, GB
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s.
This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s
A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s.
T...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
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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.