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finger-piece pince-nez & case
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez; pince-nez case
Troulan, J.
Europe: United Kingdom, England, Devon, Exeter
1930s
rolled gold; glass; (case) metal; leather; velvet
2019.671
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez; pince-nez case
Troulan, J.
Europe: United Kingdom, England, Devon, Exeter
1930s
rolled gold; glass; (case) metal; leather; velvet
Rimless pince-nez with rolled gold finger-piece clip and fenestrated plaquets with small tortoiseshell pads. Oval lenses, with left lens fenestrated for a rolled gold chain and ear suspension loop. Contained within a black leather-covered metal side-opening case, with inner lip and dark blue velvet lining. Gold-coloured inscription on inner lip. Paper label urging annual eye examinations pasted to lining of case lid.
2019.671
Gift of Mr Peter Booth FCOptom, 2018