Pince-Nez Eyeglasses

Object/Artifact

Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Pince-Nez Eyeglasses

Entry/Object ID

2025.20.0006a

Description

Pair of antique pince-nez eyeglasses with round, rimless glass lenses mounted to a metal bridge and nose-grip mechanism. The bridge and fittings appear to be brass or gold-filled metal, with a simple, compact construction and no side arms or temples. The glasses are accompanied by a small leather case with a fitted, velvet-lined interior.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Pince-Nez

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Eyeglasses

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Device, Vision

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Assistive Objects

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Material

Metal, Glass

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Entries

Entry

Pince-Nez Case

Notes

2025.20.0006