Pince-nez fitted with round segment split type bifocal lenses
 Catalogue Number: 1697 Pince-nez fitted with round segment split type bifocal lenses Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Pince-nez Year Of Publication/Manufacture: late 19th C Time Period: 19th C Description Of Item: Gold Astig-style pince-nez spectacles (100 x 32 mm) fitted with grooved spilt type round segment bifocal lenses, power R&L +1.25 D add +3.50 D Historical Significance: This is an unusual construction of bifocal lenses, resembling a Franklin bifocal but with round segments How Acquired: Donated by CW Kett, founding member and life member of the Australian College of Optometry Date Acquired: c 1975 Condition: Fair Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 9 |