Pince-nez
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Lewis Fox family
Dateabout 1915-1935
Medium14 karat white gold frame, ground glass lenses, white metal chain and hairpin
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (lenth x width of pince nez): 4 1/4 x 1 1/2in. (10.8 x 3.8cm)
Primary Dimensions (length of chain): 7 1/2in. (19.1cm)
Primary Dimensions (length of pin): 2 5/8in. (6.7cm)
Primary Dimensions (length of chain): 7 1/2in. (19.1cm)
Primary Dimensions (length of pin): 2 5/8in. (6.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro
DescriptionPince-nez with 14 karat white gold frame and clear, circular lenses. Lenses are ground with bifocal correction. The proper right side of the frame has a small loop to which a fine chain is secured with a c-clasp. The other end of the chain is attached to a white metal, u-shaped hairpin.
Object number1980.87.21
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