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folding pince-nez
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez
Europe:
Late 19th c. /Early 20th c.
gold; glass; tortoiseshell
eye: 25 mm x 34 mm

Folding pince-nez. Gold (plated?) frame. Yellow metal spring bridge secured by screws at both ends. Ribbed tortoiseshell pads presenting as though a continuation of the spring clip, although attached to no plaquets. Tear-shaped loop handle. Pin to hold in folded position. Round eye rims, glazed.


2021.939

Gift of Mr Colin Butterworth, 2021



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