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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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Complete Details
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)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Rosenthal, J. William. 1996 Spectacles and Other Vision Aids A History and Guide to Collecting.
• Similar design: pp. 238-9, figs. 423-4Book: Toppler, Joachim. 1988 A Spectacle of Spectacles. 178.
• Similar design: p. 56, fig. Oc15Book: Davidson, Derek C. 1989 Spectacles, Lorgnettes and Monocles. 32.
• Similar objects: p. 10.