Box for lorgnon in form of snakes; those in handle compose initials "S.D.B." Eyes are made of diamonds. Dark green leather exterior, ivory fabric interior with incision on lid reading "Tiffany + Co / New York / Paris / London."
Credit: Gift of Anonymous Donor
c. 1880
Gold, diamonds
1953-178-42
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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