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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 | Diamonds, Black Enamel, Cord, Diamond Handle, Cartier, Art Deco | 1995 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Folding, Pin, Sterling Silver | 1995 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Gilded Brass Handle, 8 In. | 1995 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Heart-shaped Handle, 10k Gold | 1995 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Onyx & Diamond Handle, Seed Pearl Chain, 41 In. | 1995 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Scroll Work Handles & Top, Yellow Gold | 1995 | | Glasses | Opera | Attached To Gold Plated Holder, Folding, Case, 1880s | 1995 | | Glasses | Pince-nez | Folding, Leather Case | 1995 | | Glasses | Sun | Cher, Space Age Design, Black & White, Deep Harlequin Frame, Case | 1995 | | Glasses | Wire | Round, Small | 1995 | | Glasses | Womans | Attached To Fine Gold Chain & Hairpin | 1995 | | Glasses | Woman's | Attached To Fine Gold Chain & Hairpin | 1995 |
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