{"product_id":"antique-folding-pince-nez-sunglasses-with-case-rimmington-wells-boston","title":"Antique Folding Pince-Nez Sunglasses with Case – Rimmington Wells, Boston","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eA sharp little survivor from the early days of eyewear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eThis antique pair of folding pince-nez sunglasses features dark lenses in a wire frame, designed to clip neatly onto the nose without arms. The bridge folds compactly into its original leather case, making it a practical pocket piece from a time before modern sunglasses took over\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eThe case is gilt stamped \u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e“Rimmington Wells\",\u003c\/strong\u003e qualified consulting optician\u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(F.S.M.C., F.I.O.), Boston,”, adding a nice maker\/retailer detail and period authenticity c.1905–1915\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eAn evocative object — equal parts optical history, gentleman’s accessory and curiosity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e– Folding pince-nez sunglasses (no arms)\u003cbr data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e– Dark tinted lenses\u003cbr data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e– Metal wire frame\u003cbr data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e– Original fitted leather case with maker’s stamp\u003cbr data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e– Likely early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eGood antique condition\u003cbr data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eWear and surface marks to lenses\u003cbr data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eCase shows age, scuffs and patina\u003cbr data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eMechanism remains intact and folds correctly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003ePostage \/ Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eAvailable for pickup in Northam\u003cbr data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eCarefully packed and shipped Australia-wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rimmington Wells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52838731841836,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_5357.jpg?v=1775720335","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/products\/antique-folding-pince-nez-sunglasses-with-case-rimmington-wells-boston","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}