Posted 12 years ago
gvgordon
(151 items)
Well I stepped up on these because I had never seen any quite like them Guessing they are a sample case with reading glasses.
Very unique.
Can see S.O. Stevens on one of the pair.
Can anyone date these for me. The second and third pics are extra items in the same purchase.
Pinz-nez. I can't date them closely, but here are some links to get you started. miKKo : )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pince-nez
http://vintageopticalshop.com/vintage-eyeglasses/pince-nez-1.html
Thanks for the links, shed a lot of light on the questions I had.
Nice set of pince-nez! You have the hoop spring variety which is my favorite. The other type has springs holding the nose guards.