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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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| Image | Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Tortoiseshell,Carved,1920s,7 3/4 In. | 2011 | | | Glasses | Rimless | Chinese,Tortoiseshell Temple Pads,Shagreen Case,5 1/2 & 7 In. | 2011 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Steel Flip Top Case,c.1750 | 2011 | | | Glasses | Sunglasses | Folding,Simulated Tortoise,Green,Orange,Pierre Cardin,1960s,6 1/4 x 1 3/4 In. | 2011 | | | Glasses | Sunglasses | Pinco-Ney,Foldable,Gutta Percha Rim,Case,Early 1900s,3 1/2 In. | 2011 | | | Glasses | Sunglasses | Spring Frame,Hard Case,Douglas & Pittman,Atlanta,Ga.,Late 1800s | 2011 |  | Glasses | Lorgnette | 14K Yellow Gold,Sterling Silver,4 In. Illustrated | 2011 |  | Glasses | Lorgnette | Silver,Dragon Design,French Hallmark,4 3/4 In. Illustrated | 2011 |  | Glasses | Protective Goggles | Tinted,Rubber,Metal Case,6 x 2 1/4 In. Illustrated | 2011 |  | Glasses | Sunglasses | Plastic, Rhinestones, Off White, Light Brown Overlay, Mid 1900s, Illustrated | 2010 | | | Glasses | Cat’s-Eye | Bakelite, Butterscotch, Wavy Lines, Vogue, 1950s | 2010 | | | Glasses | Cat’s-Eye | Rhinestones, Black, Square, Green Vinyl Case, c.1940, 5 x 6 In. | 2010 | | | Glasses | Gold | Side Spangle Drops, Leather Case, Gastone Novelli, GEM, Milan, 1968 | 2010 | | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Platinum, 68 Diamonds, 23 Sapphires, Rock Crystal, Victorian | 2010 | | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Platinum, Diamonds, Filigree, Link Chain, Hinged Frame | 2010 | | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Silver, Rose Cut Diamond, Scrolled, Chain, Art Nouveau, 7 In. | 2010 | | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Sterling Silver, Green Enamel, Classical Design, 6 In. | 2010 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Coin Silver, Rounded Rectangular Lenses, Collapsible Arms, D. Moody, 5 x 5 In. | 2010 | | | Glasses | Tortoiseshell | Carved, Gothic Style, Case, 5 x 2 1/4 x 1/2 In. | 2010 |  | Glasses | Scissors Frame | Gilt Metal, Acanthus Scrolls, France, 19th Century, 4 3/8-In., illustrated | 2009 |  | Glasses | Spectacles | Silver, Coin, Stamped, Caldwell, Case, c.1850, 5 x 4 In., illustrated | 2009 |  | Glasses | Steel | Round, Double Hinged, Wood Case, Late 18th Century, 1 7/8 x 5 In., illustrated | 2009 |  | Glasses | Wood | Folding, Black Lacquer, Brass Mounts, Chinese, Case, 2-In. Lenses, illustrated | 2009 | | | Glasses | Coin Silver | Jay Cadwell, Leather Case, Philadelphia, c.1850, 5 x 4 In. | 2009 | | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Art Deco, 14K Gold, Case, Green Velvet Lining | 2009 |
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