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astig frame with ear loop
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez
Europe: United Kingdom
Early-mid 20th c.
rolled gold; glass
eye: 37 mm

Astigmatic pince-nez. 1/20th 10 carat gold-filled frame. Astig clip with triple-bar telescopic bridge. Small loop handle to right rim attached to small-link chain and ear loop. Swivelling plaquets with leather pads. Oval eye rims, glazed with prescripton lenses. Inner edge of left lens chipped.


2019.610

Gift of Mr Peter Booth FCOptom, 2018



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