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
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.
Object number1986.213.7a,b
MarkingsThe outside of each nosepad on the bridge of the pince-nez (.a) is marked, "PAT. AUG. 25 / & OCT. 20 '03/ H. & L." The inside of the bridge (.a) is marked, "AO 1/10-12K G F."
The interior of the edging of the case (.b) is marked, "TIFFANY & CO. 14K X 453".
InscribedThe metal edging on the interior of the lid of the case (.a) is engraved, "B.F.A"
The metal edging on the exterior of the lid of the case (.a) is engraved, "1040 PROSPECT AVE. HARTFORD CONN."
NotesDate Note: The pince-nez is marked on both nosepieces with the patent dates, August 25, 1903 and October 20, 1903. (Blakelock, 11/19/2008)
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