Pince-nez and Eyeglass Case
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Beatrice Fox
(American, 1887 - 1968)
RetailerSold by
Tiffany & Company
(American, founded 1837)
MakerPince-nez madde by
Harvey & Lewis
(American, founded 1890)
Date1903-1940
Medium(.a): ground glass lenses, 12 karat gold.
(.b): metal case covered with lizzard skin lined with velvet and trimmed with 14 karat gold.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth): 4 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 7/8in. (11.1 x 4.8 x 2.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro
Object number1986.213.7a,b
DescriptionRimless pince-nez (.a) with a gold bridge and assymetrical (almost circular), clear lenses. The bridge has plastic nose pads made to look like tortoise shell.
Hard-sided eyeglass case (.b) covered in black lizard skin with a spring closure. The case is edged with 14-karat gold trim. The case is lined with black velvet.
Hard-sided eyeglass case (.b) covered in black lizard skin with a spring closure. The case is edged with 14-karat gold trim. The case is lined with black velvet.
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