Objects
Viewing Record 378 of 603Previous Record Next Record
Switch Views: Lightbox | Image List | List
folding pince-nez
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
folding pince-nez
Early 20th c.
silver gilt; metal; glass
eye: 38 mm
2002.583
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
folding pince-nez
Early 20th c.
silver gilt; metal; glass
eye: 38 mm
Folding pince-nez. Silver gilt frame with fixed, fenestrated plaquets. Spring bridge with light decoration, secured by rivets at both ends. Elaborate lozenge-shaped handle with openwork carving and inner oval loop, plus spring release catch and riveted flange to hold in folded position. Round eyes with foreign silver mark on right rim beneath handle. Glazed.
2002.583
Boots Opticians Ltd Collection