PINCE-NEZ, in case

H1988.93

Pince-nez (spectacles) in case; gold nose piece with spring for 'pinching the nose'. Cork buffer on nose grip is missing. Hole on left for chain. Blue leather covered case with purple lining. Red label 'Reward in Returning Glasses/ To Mr. B/ THE OPTICIAN/ 263 Murray Street, W.A.' The rest is illegible.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1988.93
Accession Date: 17 Feb 1988

Material

Glass/Glass0 - Whole
Metal/Metal0 - Whole
Leather/Leather0 - Whole
Cork/Wood0 - Whole

Measurement

length110mm

 


 

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