{"product_id":"antique-1-10-12k-gold-filled-rimless-pince-nez-eyeglasses-chain-with-o-s-mitchell-case-13af0063","title":"Antique 1\/10 12k Gold-Filled Rimless Pince-Nez Eyeglasses \u0026 Chain with O.S. Mitchell Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eA piece of early 20th-century optical history, this pair of antique rimless pince-nez eyeglasses comes housed in its original hard case from O.S. Mitchell, a pioneering druggist and optician who arrived in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, in 1903. O.S. Mitchell is notable as the father of celebrated Canadian author W.O. Mitchell, adding a unique layer of historical provenance to the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe delicate rimless frames are constructed of 1\/10 12k gold-filled wire and secure via a classic pince-nez nose bridge. The spectacles are accompanied by an elegant ear hook and chain drop, a design meant to tether the piece securely during wear. The accompanying black ribbed case opens to reveal a vibrant purple velvet interior, bearing the original gold foil stamp of the Weyburn pharmacy. This pairing represents a beautiful intersection of Edwardian optical craftsmanship and Canadian prairie history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Maker\/Artist: Retailer\/Case by O.S. Mitchell, Druggist \u0026amp; Optician (Weyburn, Sask)\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: Circa 1900s–1910s\u003cbr\u003e Materials: 1\/10 12k Gold-Filled Metal, Glass, Leatherette, Velvet, Brass\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: Case: 1.75\" H x 5\" W x 1\" D; Glasses: Approx. 4\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThe glasses remain entirely intact but display age-appropriate verdigris and tarnish on the gold-filled nose bridge mechanism. The original case shows moderate exterior wear along the edges and hinges, consistent with over a century of use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214802575541,"sku":"J1","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_589dae8d-0d40-4af4-9b85-7379b3b0dd56.jpg?v=1788580657","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/antique-1-10-12k-gold-filled-rimless-pince-nez-eyeglasses-chain-with-o-s-mitchell-case-13af0063","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}