Pince-nez and Eyeglass Case
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Beatrice Fox
American, 1887 - 1968
RetailerSold by
Tiffany & Company
American, founded 1837
MakerCase made by
Unknown
Dateabout 1920-1940
Medium(.a): ground glass lenses, 14 karat white gold, plastic;
(.b): silk damask fabric-covered metal case lined with suede leather and edged in 14 karat white gold
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth): 4 1/2 x 2 x 3/4in. (11.4 x 5.1 x 1.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro
DescriptionRimless pince-nez (.a) with a white gold bridge and asymmetrical (almost circular), clear lenses. The bridge has plastic nose pads.
Hard-sided spectacle case covered in silk damask fabric woven in shades of chartreuse, blue and salmon lined with brown suede (.b) with a spring closure. The edge of the closure is edged with 14-karat gold trim.
Hard-sided spectacle case covered in silk damask fabric woven in shades of chartreuse, blue and salmon lined with brown suede (.b) with a spring closure. The edge of the closure is edged with 14-karat gold trim.
Object number1986.213.5a,b
MarkingsThe interior of the metal edging is stamped "14K X 453 TIFFANY & CO."InscribedThe exterior of the gold trim on the lid of the case is engraved, "B.F.A. 1040 PROSPECT AVE. HARTFORD CONN."Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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