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folding pince-nez
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez
Europe
Late 19th c. /Early 20th c.
steel; tortoiseshell
eye: 27 mm x 36 mm
2021.951
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez
Europe
Late 19th c. /Early 20th c.
steel; tortoiseshell
eye: 27 mm x 36 mm
Folding pince-nez. Combination frame comprising steel spring bridge secured by double screws at both ends, hooking onto sprung steel plaquets bearing leather pads. Real tortoiseshell rims and ring handle. Metal pin to hold in folded position. Oval eye rims, unglazed.
2021.951
Gift of Mr Colin Butterworth, 2021