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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 | Spectacles | Original Lenses, Ribbon Loops, C.1770 | 1998 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Original Lenses, Ribbon Loops, England, C.1750 | 1998 | | Glasses | Goggles | Yellow Lenses, Tortoise Color Celluloid Frame, Steel Case, 1930s-1940s | 1999 | | Glasses | Plastic | Tortoise Color, Fold Down & Out To Open | 1999 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Brass Frames, Benz, Case, 5 1/8 In. | 1999 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Brass Frames, Mahogany Case, 1830s | 1999 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Iron Frame, Original Lenses, Large Ribbon Loops, Mid-18th Century | 1999 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | 14k Yellow Gold | 1999 | | Glasses | Spectacles | 3 1/2-in. Folded | 1999 | | Glasses | Folding Into Case | Spring Loaded At Bridge, Engraved Landscape, Japan, 6 In. | 2000 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Floral & Scroll Design, Art Nouveau, 14k Yellow Gold | 2000 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Tortoiseshell, Scroll Carved, Pierced Handle, Swiveling Eye Piece, 8 In. | 2000 | | Glasses | Sharpshooters | Amber Lens, Light Center | 2000 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Blue Lens, Silver Frames, C.1800 | 2000 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Brass Frames, Case, Benz, Early 19th Century, 5 1/8 In. | 2000 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Brass, Round Lenses, Slide Adjustable | 2000 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Green Lens, Steel Frame, 18th Century | 2000 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Iron Frames, Steel Case, Purple Cloth Lining, Original Lenses, C.1760 | 2000 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Iron, Original Lenses, Iron Case, England, C.1765 | 2000 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Round Lenses, Ribbon Loops, Iron, C.1750 | 2000 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Steel Frames, Original Case, England, C.1750 | 2000 | | Glasses | Spectacles | T.s. Curtis, 1840s | 2000 | | Glasses | Spectacles | 12k Gold Filled Frames, Bifocal Lenses, Salesman's Sample, C.1910, 2 In. | 2000 | | Glasses | Sharpshooter's | Amber Lens, Light Center, Silver Frame | 2000 | | Glasses | Batwing | White & Silver Plastic, France, 1950s | 2001 |
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