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folding eyeglasses (pivot type)
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
folding eyeglasses
19th c.
metal

Yellow metal lorgnette. Sprung folding bridge with central pivot/rivet and engraved decoration in form of interlocking crescents. Short handle with decorative and bulbous spring release catch and flange to hold in folded position. Suspension ring. Round eye rims, unglazed.


2021.465

Gift of Mr Colin Butterworth, 2021



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