{"product_id":"antique-pince-nez-eyeglasses-with-original-leather-case","title":"Antique Pince-Nez Eyeglasses with Original Leather Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful antique \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003epince-nez eyeglasses\u003c\/span\u003e along with their original leather storage case. Popular from the late 19th century through the early 20th century, pince-nez (French for \"pinch nose\") grip the bridge of the nose directly instead of utilizing typical earpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e This specific pair is a folding variety of pince-nez. It features a flexible, curved metal spring bridge connecting the two oval lenses and a small loop extension on one side meant for attaching a lanyard, ribbon, or chain.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stamped leather case \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eserves as a historical marker, identifying the manufacturer as L. Albini \u0026amp; C., a prominent firm of \u003cem\u003eottici\u003c\/em\u003e (opticians) based in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Via St. Margherita in \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMilano, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e. When it comes to items like these, a\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e significant portion of this set's value comes from the well-preserved leather case stamped with the \"L. Albini \u0026amp; C. Milano\" jeweler\/optician branding. Cases with distinct regional markings are highly desired by European and optical history collectors.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease email me with questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59488812794142,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-06-1916.11.35.jpg?v=1781904192","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-pince-nez-eyeglasses-with-original-leather-case","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}