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
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.
Object number1986.213.6a,b
MarkingsThe nose pieces of the pince-nez (.a) are marked, "H & L 10K"The interior of the edging of the case (.b) is marked, "TIFFANY & CO. 14K X453"
InscribedThe exterior of the metal edging on the lid of the case is engraved, "B.F.A."
The interior of the edging is engraved, "1040 PROSPECT AVE. HARTFORD CONN."
Subject Terms
Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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