Oval pince-nez of blued steel
 Catalogue Number: 4510 Oval pince-nez of blued steel Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Pince-nez Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1850-1900 Time Period: 19th C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Europe Description Of Item: Folding oval pince-nez, unglazed. Frame of blued steel, with round loop for ribbon. Spring bridge allows the frame to be folded one lens upon the other for compact storage. Size 85x30mm open. Historical Significance: Described in the Abel collection as: Vorhalter um 1850 How Acquired: Donated by Chris and Wendy Abel Date Acquired: 22/7/2024 Condition: Good but surface corrosion Location: Documents Room Giantz cabinet 5 drawer 1 |