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Blued steel folding pince-nez with chain, glazed

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Catalogue Number: 4556
Blued steel folding pince-nez with chain, glazed
Category: Spectacles and lenses
Sub-Category: Pince-nez
Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1910
Time Period: 1900 to 1939
Description Of Item: Oval eye blued steel pince-nez with medium arched bridge and long, sprung cork nose pads. Glazed: R +1.25 DS, L +1.50 DS.. One eyerim has mount with chain, other has a small spur to secure the pince-nez when it is folded for storage. Some mild corrosion to surface. Dimensions: 107 mm x 52 mm
Historical Significance: From the practice of John Garratt, grandfather of the donor.
How Acquired: Donated by John Boxshall
Date Acquired: 2/6/2025
Condition: Good
Location: Documents Room Orange Daytona Cabinet Drawer 3

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