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folding eyeglasses (pivot type)
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
folding eyeglasses
19th c.
metal; glass
eye: 34 mm

Yellow metal lorgnette. Sprung folding bridge with central pivot/rivet and engraved decoration. Loop handle with decorative and bulbous spring release catch and flange to hold in folded position. Oval eye rims, glazed with prescription lenses.


2018.183

Gift of Mr Rian Love/OATS/City University, 2015



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