Rimless pince-nez spectacles with chain & hook, cased
 Catalogue Number: 2631 Rimless pince-nez spectacles with chain & hook, cased Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Pince-nez Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1920's Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Melbourne Publisher/Manufacturer: Coles & Garrard Description Of Item: Rimless oval-eye pince-nez with gold sprung 'Fits-U' style bridge and gold ear hook and chain. Bridge stamped '1/20 10ct'. metal snap case covered with maroon leather and faded 'COLES & GARRARD' sticker to rear. Remnants of owner's name and telephone number inside case: 'M.MORGAN CENT 2939'. 96mm x 31mm. Historical Significance: These glasses were given to John McGibbony by a Mrs Sparrow (or Swallow?) who claimed that they were the first pair of spectacles dispensed by Coles & Garrard. No authentication is available. How Acquired: Donated by John McGibbony Date Acquired: June 2013 Condition: Specs good, case fair Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 9 |