19th Century Pince-Nez
The Pince-Nez style was popular from the 1880's until the 1940's. There are two types of Pince-Nez frames and many variations within each type. One type has a spring bridge that serves both as a bridge and to provide the tension that keeps the frames on the nose.
The other style has a hard unmovable bridge. The tension is provided by two small coil springs attached to the nose pads. This type of frame was used to make the sunglasses used in the movie Matrix. Modern sunglass lenses were put in these antique frames.
Stock Number 2122-31
An early pair of jeweler made Pince-Nez Eyeglasses
These frames date to about 1820.
They are solid gold. They are designed to fit most people.
They do not have nose pads.
They date before the introduction of the nose pads.
The metal rims are scored with a file at the place they contact the nose.
These frames were designed to be used for reading.
They will not stay in place while walking around.
They are ideal for use to read opera or stage play bills and menus.
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