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Glasses for the eyes, or spectacles, were mentioned in a manuscript in 1289 and have been used ever since. Sometime before 1727, the modern style of glasses, held in place by the temples, the pieces that extend behind the ears, was developed. Bifocals were invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1785. Lorgnettes were popular in late Victorian times. Opera Glasses are listed in their own category.
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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Art Deco, Camphor Glass Handle, Diamond, 3 1/4 In. | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Chain, Link, Paperclip, Moonstone Clusters, 14K Gold, c.1900, 58 In. | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Flower, Leaves, Scrolls, 14K Gold, Krementz, Art Nouveau, 4 In. | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Garland, Scrolls, Star Set Diamond, 14K Gold, Art Nouveau, Krementz & Co. , | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Griffins, Devil, Orange Cabochon, Diamonds, Engraved Scrolls, Krementz , | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Man's Face, Flower Cascade, Fronds, Bird, Serpent, 14K Gold, Art Nouveau | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Platinum, Diamond Melee Handle, Black Cord, Onyx Slide, Art Deco | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Silver, Maiden Among Daisies Handle, Krementz & Co., 4 3/4 In. | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Snake, Coiled, Round Spring Frames, Bicolor Gold, c.1890, 5 In. | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Tortoiseshell, Reticulated Case, Swivel, 6 x 1 1/2 In. | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | White Gold Frame, Filigree Handle, 3 x 1 1/2 In. , | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Woman's Head Handle, 14K Gold, Diamond, 50-In. Chain | 2012 | | Glasses | Pince-Nez | Yellow Gold, Tortoiseshell Nose Grips, Marked, 4 x 1 1/2 In. | 2012 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Pin, Clip, 14K Gold 14 In. Chain, Red Case, c.1850, 2 x 3 In. | 2012 | | Glasses | Sunglasses | Turquoise, White Edge, Batwing Frames, Darkened Lenses, 1950s | 2012 | | Glasses | Aluminum | Cat's-Eye,Floral Etching,Blue Accent,Marked,American Optical,1950s,5 3/4 In. | 2011 | | Glasses | Bifocals | Round,Faceted Lens,14K Gold Frame,4 In. | 2011 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | 14K Gold,Leather Case,Early 20th Century,5 3/4 In. | 2011 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | 14K White Gold,Sterling Silver Chain,Round Lenses,c.1920,24 In. | 2011 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Art Nouveau,Sterling Silver,Gold Wash, | 2011 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Folded,Round,Release Button,Short Handle,18K White Gold,3 In. | 2011 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Octagonal Folded Lenses,Release Button,14K White Gold,4 In. | 2011 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Round,Column Handle,Push Button Release,14K Gold,4 In. | 2011 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Round,Folded,Square Tapered Handle,Trefoil Finial,Mark,Rose Gold,5 In. | 2011 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Round,Folded,Tapered Handle,Round Finial,Yellow Gold,5 In. | 2011 |
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