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Gold oval Astig pince-nez, glazed with bifocal lenses

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Catalogue Number: 4544
Gold oval Astig pince-nez, glazed with bifocal lenses
Category: Spectacles and lenses
Sub-Category: Pince-nez
Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1905
Time Period: 1900 to 1939
Description Of Item: Gold oval Astig pince-nez, glazed with bifocal lenses R: +0.25 DS Add +2.50 L: +0.25 DS Add +2.50. Straight sprung bridge. Pivoting gold nose pads with layer of cork. Loop for ribbon. Size 100mm x 32mm.
Historical Significance: From the practice of John Garratt, grandfather of the donor.
How Acquired: Donated by John Boxshall
Date Acquired: May 2025
Condition: Very good
Location: Documents Room Orange Daytona Cabinet Drawer 3

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