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Toirtoiseshell Rimmed Pinz Nez

Item#: OIS1233

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Toirtoiseshell Rimmed Pinz Nez - click to enlarge.

Pince-nez pectacles with toirtoiseshell rim and round lenses. They could be set and removed at will using only two fingers of one hand to operate the finger-pieces. Pince Nez (French for "pinch nose") are a style of folding spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring bridge. First made their appearance in the late 18th century, reaching their peak popularity by the end of the 19th century. The dioptr is +2. The spectacles come in a red leather covered case. The case is in poor condition