Catalogue Number: 3188 Shuron gold filled rimless pince nez with spring loaded pads with finger grips Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Pince-nez Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c 1920 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Publisher/Manufacturer: Shuron Optical Company Inc. Description Of Item: Gold filled rimless pince nez with spring loaded pads with finger grips. Top section of each pad has a black insert, bottom section is grooved. Glazed with oval glass lenses 42 x 38 mm of power R +1.25 DC, L +1.25/-0.50. Bridge is stamped GF SHURON. Case is a textured fabric covered metal snap type 130 mm x 50 mm x 10 mm, lined in blue velveteen. Lining has remains of a blue paper label with gold edge design attached. Historical Significance: Shuron is a USA based optical products manufacturer founded in 1865. How Acquired: Donated by Wayne Lyons Optical Dispenser Malvern Optical Clinic Date Acquired: 28-11-2017 Condition: Good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 9 |