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pince-nez & case
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez; pince-nez case
Standard Optical Company [UK]; Rowley & Co
Europe: United Kingdom, England
Early 20th c.
rolled gold; glass; metal; leather; velvet
case: 104 mm; lens: 31 mm x 41 mm
2024.332
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez; pince-nez case
Standard Optical Company [UK]; Rowley & Co
Europe: United Kingdom, England
Early 20th c.
rolled gold; glass; metal; leather; velvet
case: 104 mm; lens: 31 mm x 41 mm
Rimless pince-nez. Gold-filled finger-piece clip and bridge with swivelling plaquets, fenestrated but without pads. Oval lenses, the right lens with a drilled hole at the side to accommodate a ear hook and chain. Contained in a red leather-covered metal snap case with hinged lid, inner lip and black velvet lining. Retailer's branding in gold on underside of case.
2024.332
Gift of Dr John Lowe, 2024