Pince-nez
Category
Metalwork
Date
1870 - 1900
Materials
Brass, Cork, Glass, Gold
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1356065
Summary
Pair of rolled gold pince-nez spectacles with oval frames, loop for hanging ribbon and cork nosegrips. Patent No.1530. 1870 - 1900
Provenance
worn by donor's grand-mother who was married in 1881 and died in the 1940's.
Marks and inscriptions
Patent No.1530