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Rimmed Pinz Nez with Siver Colored Case

Item#: OIS831

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Rimmed Pinz Nez with Siver Colored Case - click to enlarge.

Rimmed pinz nez with case. This is the ‘Astigmatic’ type Pince-Nez eyeglasses that were made between 1910 - 1920 with oval frame and bridge that are two separate pieces held together with a spring. Winding the spring adjusts the width of the bridge. Nose pads are cork coated and rotate on hinges. The lenses are polished glassץ the case has a snap lid. the inside was green felt but it is in rather poor condition. Overall length 11 cm