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finger-piece pince-nez & case
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez; pince-nez case
Thomas, Bertram
Europe: United Kingdom, England, West Yorkshire, Bingley
c.1937
rolled gold; glass; (case) metal; cloth; velvet

Rimless pince-nez with 1/10th 12ct rolled gold finger-piece clip and fenestrated plaquets with small tortoiseshell pads (left pad somewhat worn). Oval lenses, with left lens fenestrated. Contained within a decorative cloth-covered metal side-opening case, with inner lip and beige velvet lining. Gold-coloured inscription on outer under surface. Paper label urging periodic eye examinations pasted to lining of case lid.


2019.674

Gift of Mr Peter Booth FCOptom, 2018



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