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'Ocentric' pince-nez fitting set
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
fitting set
The British Ocentric Optical Co. Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London WC1
c.1920s
rolled gold; glass; card; leather; velvet
overall: 39 mm x 134 mm x 222 mm
2017.337
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
fitting set
The British Ocentric Optical Co. Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London WC1
c.1920s
rolled gold; glass; card; leather; velvet
overall: 39 mm x 134 mm x 222 mm
Ten pairs of pince-nez contained within maroon folder with flap lid and press-stud fasteners, lined in dark brown velvet. Each pair has rimless oval lenses, gold-filled bridge and plaquets with tortoiseshell pads. Housing for a two-side printed card of dimensions inside lid, detailing seven product series.
2017.337
Gift of Mr David Randall, FCOptom, 2017