Antique Pince-Nez Glasses Brooch Antique Short vintage French Bon Bon

Short vintage French Bon Bon tin by Parisian maker 'Gessler ' on a long necklace of shell

The necklace consists of beautiful chunky coral

but it's a similar concept with our collection of hearts attached to this old silver-plated buckle

the idea came together

Antique Pince-Nez Glasses Brooch Antique Short vintage French Bon BonIf I could get my prescription lenses put into these I would have had a good go at wearing them. However, I thought the chances were pretty low so I have made them into a whimsical brooch instead. Pince Nez literally means pinch your nose in French and it seemed to make sense to create a pair of eyes within the frames. I have added decorative beadwork around the glasses and to the outside edge of the brooch. Seeing is believing!