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astig frame & case
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez; pince-nez case
Chadburns' Lenses Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom, England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield
1930s
rolled gold; glass; (case) metal; leather; velvet

Rimless astigmatic pince-nez with gold-filled clip comprising single-bar telescopic bridge. Swivelling plaquets with leather pads. Oval prescription lenses. Contained within a black leather-covered metal side-opening case, with inner lip and purple velvet lining. Gold-coloured inscription on inner lip. Paper identification label pasted to lining of case lid.


2019.811

Gift of Mr Rian Love/OATS/City University, 2015



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