Gold filled Oxford pince-nez
 Catalogue Number: 1954 Gold filled Oxford pince-nez Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Pince-nez Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c 1920 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: USA Publisher/Manufacturer: American Optical Company Description Of Item: Oxford style pince-nez with large round eye rims, machine-engraved fixed pads, tempered metal spring bridge stamped underneath 'AOC VARSITY'. Handle on right outer rim for attaching a cord if desired and with slot to catch the left lens when folded. Glazed with significant plus cylinder lenses. 110 x 48 mm. Historical Significance: This was a fashionable style, especially in the USA 1915-1925. See Davidson and McGregor 2nd edition p 28 (Cat No 1955) and also Corson 1st Edition p 246. How Acquired: Donated by Michael Aitken, honorary archivist Date Acquired: Oct 2011 Condition: Very good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 9 |