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On Display: House - Wentworth Room
Pince-nez (Spectacles)
1700-1750
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Silver
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1961.1478 B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.1478 B
Object Name
Pince-nez (Spectacles)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1700-1750
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side of nose bridge
Inscription: Crown above the letter "R", stamped incuse
Type: Inscription
Location: Side of nose bridge
Inscription: "5" stamped incuse
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Silver
- Glass
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
2.598 (W) x 2.047 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.6 (W) x 5.2 (L)