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."
Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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