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folding eyeglasses
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
folding eyeglasses
Europe: France
Early 19th c.
metal; brass; precious stones; glass
overall: 32 x 121 mm; eye: 29 x 30 mm; handle: 15 x 22 mm
1999.4533
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
folding eyeglasses
Europe: France
Early 19th c.
metal; brass; precious stones; glass
overall: 32 x 121 mm; eye: 29 x 30 mm; handle: 15 x 22 mm
Gilt brass lorgnette. Openwork rims encrusted with imitation stones (rose diamonds or maracasite). Hinged bridge (sprung). Small oval suspension loop to the side. Trapezoidal eyerims, glazed.
1999.4533
BOA Purchase, 1936