Round fingerpiece pince-nez with light shell rim by W W & Co
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Catalogue Number: 4551
Round fingerpiece pince-nez with light shell rim by W W & Co
Category: Spectacles and lenses
Sub-Category: Pince-nez
Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1910
Time Period: 1900 to 1939
Place Of Publication/Manufacture: USA
Publisher/Manufacturer: W W & Co
Description Of Item: Round eye fingerpiece pince-nez, unglazed, by W W & Co. Light shell coloured rim, gold plated bridge & nosepad mounts with small shell pads. Original manufacturer's tag attached, printed in red: 'GUARANTEED/ GOLD CASED/ W. W. & Co/ Made in U.S.A.'. Size 95mm x 38mm.
Historical Significance: From the practice of John Garratt, grandfather of the donor.
How Acquired: Donated by John Boxshall
Date Acquired: May 2025
Condition: Fine
Location: Documents Room Orange Daytona Cabinet Drawer 3
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