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Unglazed gold pince-nez, large arched bridge

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Catalogue Number: 4553
Unglazed gold pince-nez, large arched bridge
Category: Spectacles and lenses
Sub-Category: Pince-nez
Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1910
Time Period: 1900 to 1939
Description Of Item: Oval eye pince-nez with large arched bridge and long, sprung cork nose pads, unglazed. One eyerim has mount for ribbon, other has a small spur to secure the pince-nez when it is folded for storage. Some scratches and decay to gold plating.Dimensions: 95 mm x 50 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: Very good
Location: Documents Room Orange Daytona Cabinet Drawer 3

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