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finger-piece pince-nez & case
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez; pince-nez case
Dinshaw M. Dastoor & Company
Asia: India, Bombay
1930s
rolled gold; glass; (case) metal; velvet

Rimless pince-nez with rolled gold finger-piece clip and unpadded fenestrated plaquets. Oval lenses, with right lens fenestrated for a rolled gold chain and suspension clip. Contained within a slightly worn black metal side-opening case, with inner lip and purple velvet lining. Gold-coloured crown logo and inscription on lining of case lid.


2019.670

Gift of Mr Peter Booth FCOptom, 2018



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