Pince-nez and Eyeglass Case
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Beatrice Fox
(American, 1887 - 1968)
ManufacturerManufactured by
Tiffany & Company
(American, founded 1837)
MakerPince-nez made by
Harvey & Lewis
(American, founded 1890)
MakerCase made by
Unknown
Date1900-1940
Medium(a.): ground glass lenses, 10 karat gold, tortoise shell or plastic
(b.): hard-sided spectacle case covered with black lizzard, lined with black velvet and trimmed with 14 karat white gold
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth): 4 x 1 7/8 x 3/4in. (10.2 x 4.8 x 1.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro
Object number1986.213.6a,b
DescriptionRimless pince-nez (.a) with a gold bridge and asymmetrical (almost circular), clear lenses. The bridge has plastic nose pads that may be 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 decorated with a geometric pattern and two floral designs at either corner. 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 decorated with a geometric pattern and two floral designs at either corner. The case is lined with black velvet.
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