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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 | 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 | Lorgnette | Tortoiseshell, Reticulated Case, Swivel, 6 x 1 1/2 In. | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Snake, Coiled, Round Spring Frames, Bicolor Gold, c.1890, 5 In. | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Silver, Maiden Among Daisies Handle, Krementz & Co., 4 3/4 In. | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Platinum, Diamond Melee Handle, Black Cord, Onyx Slide, Art Deco | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Man's Face, Flower Cascade, Fronds, Bird, Serpent, 14K Gold, Art Nouveau | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Griffins, Devil, Orange Cabochon, Diamonds, Engraved Scrolls, Krementz , | 2012 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Garland, Scrolls, Star Set Diamond, 14K Gold, Art Nouveau, Krementz & Co. , | 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 | Art Deco, Camphor Glass Handle, Diamond, 3 1/4 In. | 2012 |
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