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folding pince-nez
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
folding pince-nez
Europe: United Kingdom
Mid 19th c.
tortoiseshell; steel; glass
eye width: 38 mm

Folding pince-nez. Real tortoiseshell frame. Steel spring bridge secured by rivets at both ends. Integral pads. Thin pear-shaped fenestration fretted out between pad and rim. Pad has grooved surface. Pear-shaped loop handle. Pin to hold in folded position. Oval eyes. Glazed.


2002.506

Boots Opticians Ltd Collection



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