Antique French Tortoise Shell & 18k Gold Lorgnette c. 1820- 50, Complete Basilica Saint Anne d'Auray I have not yet researched

I have not yet researched the hallmarks and rather anticipated the gold would test 18k on this stunning old snuff box

when I see these

the quality is all there

The box appears to be in gilded white metal but I'm not sure of the actual alloy

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Antique French Tortoise Shell & 18k Gold Lorgnette c. 1820- 50, Complete Basilica Saint Anne d'Auray I have not yet researchedA magnificent old French lorgnette in finest shell, with glass clear and undamaged and the handle as beautiful on front and back as any we've seen. A cartouche of 18k yellow gold adorns the one side, making it even more elegant. Perfect to use, as the mechanism works very well and the lenses are clear and unscathed by time. Slight magnification for we aging but fabulous baby boomers who now need just a touch of something to make that tiny text