"Gold Spring-loaded Pince-nez With Ear Chain In A Case, 1920"
This spring-loaded pince-nez is crafted in yellow gold. Its ring is intricately chased, and it features a safety chain with an ear loop, also in gold. The nose pads are made of tortoiseshell. It has corrective lenses for nearsightedness. It comes in its metal and burgundy leather case, lined with velvet, from the house of GIROUX PARIS, 19 rue de l'Odéon and 33 Bd Haussmann. This spring-loaded adjustment system suits most face shapes and allows the pince-nez to remain straight and in place during everyday life!
18-karat yellow gold.
Eagle's head hallmark on the intricately chased ring of the pince-nez.
Weevil hallmarks on the ear loop wire and the chain ring.
PERFECT CONDITION! France, circa 1920.
Dimensions: 9.8 cm x 3.7 cm.
Weight: 15 g
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