Summary
Women's pince-nez with gold plated rims and spring loaded brooch attachment, circa 1870-1900.
Physical Description
Eyeglasses with metal frame and glass lens, the bridge of the glasses is in the form of a spring. The glasses are connected to a round black coloured brooch with a gold coloured metal chain . Inside the brooch is a spring winding system which contracts the chain when required.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John Askew, 26 Aug 1930
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Date Made
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Inscriptions
Marked on Brooch: 'E- KLIPS' 'PATENT NO. 2855.'
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Object Dimensions
90 mm (Width), 11 mm (Depth), 30 mm (Height), 0.02 g (Weight)
Dimensions of Pince-nez only. Length of chain, when fully extended: 404mm. Dimensions of brooch: Diameter: 19mm; Height: 12mm.
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