Lovely tortoise shell pince nez glasses in a leather case c. 1880s-1890s. These glasses seemed to do almost nothing (no noticeable magnification), so I'm not quite sure what their purpose was.
The case reads:
J. Gall Co
Patent
Achromatic Spectacles
21 Union Square, N.Y.
The glasses sit on the bridge of the nose (pince nez means pinch nose) and fold up nicely for storage when not in use.
+++ Measurements +++
Each lens measures approximately 1 3/8" across.
The leather case measures 2 5/8" x 1 7/8"
+++ Condition +++
Lovely condition overall with minor age-related wear and patina. The glasses are in excellent condition with one tiny imperfection on the edge of one lens.
+++ Please read +++
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