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Folding eyeglasses with cord
LORGNETTES
folding eyeglasses
Europe:
Early 20th c.
metal; glass; cord
eye: 37 mm

Lorgnette-type folding eyeglasses. Sterling silver gilt frame. Rigid bridge hinged at both ends. Short open-work Art nouveau decorative handle with oval loop end and spring release catch. Flange to hold in fixed position. Round eyes with chased decoration on rims. Glazed with prescription lenses. Black cord.


2014.317

Gift of Mrs C. A. Pierce, 2014



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