Small antique eyeglass case with a rigid metal body covered in leather and a fitted interior lined with velvet. The case is shaped to accommodate a pair of pince-nez spectacles and has a compact, protective form. The bottom of the case is stamped in gold with the optician’s name and address: Robert W. Shannon, 31 West Street, Room 43, Boston. The velvet-lined interior provides a soft protective surface for storing the eyeglasses.
