Round eye 'tortoise shell' pince nez
 Catalogue Number: 1946 Round eye 'tortoise shell' pince nez Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Pince-nez Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c 1910 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: USA Description Of Item: Round eye 'tortoise shell' pince nez with 'gold' spring bridge affixed to the rim with large gold clips. Nose pads are an extension of the shell rim and are surface ridged to grip the nose. The rim of the right eye is extended to provide a handle and loop for a chain or cord. Glazed with + 3.00 D shp R and L. Underneath of the bridge is stamped 'Newport'. 110 mm x 48 mm. Historical Significance: Similar to Cat No 1886 How Acquired: Donated by Michael Aitken, honorary archivist Date Acquired: Sept 2011 Condition: Very good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 9 |