Click to Return to Gifts For Him

Jewels of Yesteryear

Antique Nose pince nez Spectacles

HOME | US | CHARTS | BOUDOIR VANITY | CHINA & CRYSTAL | CHRISTMAS | COMPACTS | FIGURINES | FLATWARE & SILVER | FOR HIM | FOXY LADY | HATS & PARASOLS | LINENS & TEXTILES | M'LADY'S JEWELS | LE PURSE | SMALLS | WILD CARDS | ORDERING | LINKS | EARRING CONVERSION
 
Antique 1/10 - 12KGF white gold reading magnifier spring nose (pince nez) spectacles with 18" sterling silver attach chain in very nice antique condition. 
The glasses have two sets of nose pads for better grip on the nose.
A pretty design across the top of the adjustable rims can be seen in photo below.
 
The early 20th Century saw pince nez spectables become extremely popular. They work with a spring mechanism which grips and holds the now.
These spectacles come with an older case marked Earl Pratt, Optometrist, Reno, Nevada. I doubt this case is orignial to the spectacles.
 
A nice historical piece and a nice item to put with that antique dictionary in your parlour! Or, one could have their own lenses installed.
Circa 1900
 
Condition:  Excellent Antique 
Measures:   4 ¼" From Side to Side - Are Adjustable
                   1 ¾" Appox Diameter of Magnifier Lenses
                   18" Sterling Silver Chain
Maker: 1/10 - 12KGF Spring --- Maker Unknown
Cost: $95 -- Includes S/H
#770

Antique Nose pince nez Spectacles
Reverse Side of Spectacles Showing Two Sets of Nose Pads

Antique Nose pince nez Spectacles
Decorative Details Across Rim of Adjustable Spectacles

Antique Nose pince nez Spectacles
Closeup of Filagree Findings to Secure Chain

Antique Nose pince nez Spectacles
Antique Nose pince nez Spectacles

ORDER #770

Domestic U.S.A. Buyers Only

 

International Customers: Please Contact Prior to Purchase as Prices Only Include Domestic U.S. Postage - There Are Additional Charges For International Shipping. Please See Detailed Info On Order Page by Clicking on Order # Above. Fill Out an Order Form & We Will Send You an Invoice With Your Total Through Paypal.

SITE MAP 
~ Click on Any Title~

HOME

Shop for all your Antique & Vintage Items at Jewels of Yesteryear
 
CHARTER MEMBER OF THE ANTIQUE PURSE COLLECTORS SOCIETY
See Links page to visit
MEMBER OF VINTAGE, FASHION & COSTUME JEWELRY CLUB ~ VFCJ

Copyright © 2006 by Jewels of Yesteryear. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited.
Photography & Web Design by Linda Marshall

CLICK HERE TO BUILD YOUR OWN WEB SITE WITH DOMAIN DIRECT.