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'Self-Fix' rimless pince-nez from a fitting set
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
rimless pince-nez
The Self Fix Syndicate
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London W
c.1911
rolled gold; glass
lens: 29 mm x 36 mm
2013.723
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
rimless pince-nez
The Self Fix Syndicate
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London W
c.1911
rolled gold; glass
lens: 29 mm x 36 mm
Pince-nez. Rimless. Rolled gold narrow spring clip and bridge with swivelling plaquets and small blonde tortoiseshell pads. Clip fastened to each of the lenses by means of two clamps fitted within a notch cut into the lens. Oval lenses, right lens with brand name and left with fitting set number.
2013.723
Gift of Mr Robin Hall FCOptom, 2008