Octagonal Round Top Bifocal Pince Nez 1913

The Octagonal Round Top Bifocal Pince Nez dates to 1913. It comes in a silver color. The nose spring bears a signature reading “G-4” under the bridge. This is a Fits-U style pince nez. It carries no marking to confirm that name, but the design matches that familiar type closely.

Shape and Bifocal Design

This piece has an unusual rounded and elongated octagonal shape. That shape is uncommon among pince nez from this era, most of which favor simpler round or oval lenses. It features a round top bifocal add built into each lens. The original lenses could be replaced by one’s optician as vision changed over time. This flexibility made pince nez a practical long-term investment for many wearers.

A Distinctive Early 1900s Piece

This Octagonal Bifocal Pince Nez stands out for its distinctive lens shape and its early bifocal integration. Pince nez styles varied widely in the early twentieth century, and this piece shows a maker experimenting with form beyond the standard round lens. Collectors of pince nez eyewear will find its shape and bifocal add especially notable among period pieces. It fits naturally alongside other frames in the spectacles collection.