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finger-piece pince-nez
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez
Africa: Kenya
c.1910-1920
rolled gold; glass

Pince-nez. Rimless. Gold-filled finger-piece mount with tortoiseshell pads. Roughly cut 'half-moon' lenses (left lens with additional chipping). Perforation in right lens for a black neck cord. Together with a black skin-covered hinged metal case with black velvet lining.


2003.326

Gift of Dr S. Kassam, 2003



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