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Glasses

Glasses for the eyes, or spectacles, were mentioned in a manuscript in 1289 and have been used ever since. The first eyeglasses with rigid side pieces were made in London in 1727. 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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Name      
Category Pattern or Item Description Year Priced
Glasses Bakelite
Men's, Round Lenses, 1920-30, 5 1/4 In.
 2006
Glasses Batwing
White & Silver Plastic, France, 1950s
 2001
Glasses Benjamin Franklin
Advertising Cloth, Case
 1995
Glasses Brass
Flat X-shaped Nasal Bridge, Loop Temporal Piece, Oval Green Lenses, 1840
 1996
Glasses Brass
O. Parker, Pat.1872, Canada, Cigar Shaped Tin Case
 1996
Glasses Brass
Turnpin Type Temporal Pieces, Ends In Loops, Oval Lenses, Running Deer Mark
 1996
Glasses
Women's, Black & Clear Lucite, Carved Edge, France, 1950s, 5 1/4 In.
 2006
Glasses
Women's, Flame Ends, Aurora Rhinestones, Sergio, Italy
 2006
Glasses
Women's, White Pearlescent Plastic, France, 5 1/4 In.
 2006
Glasses Cat's-eye
Aluminum, Copper Tone, Bagette Rhinestones, Art Craft
 2007
Glasses Cat's-eye
Bakelite, Butterscotch, Carved Lines, Vogue, 1950s
 2007
Glasses Cat's-eye
Brown Translucent Plastic, Topaz Rhinestones, Gold Accents, 1950s
 2007
Glasses Cat's-eye
Pearlized Amethyst, France, 1950s
 2007
Glasses Cat's-eye
Silver, Polished, Marcasite Rhinestones, 1950s
 2007
Glasses Chatelaine
Velvet, Leather & Silver Plate, C.1860
 1997
Glasses Chatelaine
Embossed Metal, Case, Clip
 1998
Glasses Coin Silver
Extendible Temporal Ending In Loops, Cigar Shaped Leather Case
 1996
Glasses Coin Silver
Long Temporal Piece, Loops, Oval Lenses, Marked Pure Coin & No. 6
 1996
Glasses Coin Silver
Oval Lenses, Oval Loops, Mcallister, Philadelphia
 1996
Glasses Coin Silver
Turnpin Type Temporal Pieces, Loops, Green Lenses, Fisher, Philadelphia
 1996
Glasses Folding Into Case
Spring Loaded At Bridge, Engraved Landscape, Japan, 6 In.
 2000
Glasses Goggles
Wellaworth, Wire Frame, Tinted Lenses, Box, Early 1900s
 1995
Glasses Goggles
Yellow Lenses, Tortoise Color Celluloid Frame, Steel Case, 1930s-1940s
 1999
Glasses Horn Rimmed
Men's, Apolo, Black, Featherweight Dupont Nylon, 5 3/4 In.
 2006
Glasses Horn Rimmed
Men's, Imitation Tortoiseshell, Diplomat, Late 1950s, 5 1/4 In.
 2006
Glasses Horn Rimmed
Men's, Imitation Tortoiseshell, Foremost Optical, Early 1960s, 6 In.
 2006
Glasses J Hyde
Sterling, C.1815
 1995
Glasses Lorgnette
14k White Gold, Folding, Leather Case
 1995
Glasses Lorgnette
Black Bakelite, Folding
 1995
Glasses Lorgnette
Center Diamond, Geometric Onyx & Diamond Mount, Platinum
 1995
Glasses Lorgnette
Diamond Bail & Bridge, Sapphire Ring, Platinum & White Gold
 1995
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 Lorgnette
Mother-of-pearl, Silver Frame, Fixed Round Lenses, Mid-19th Century
 1996
Glasses Lorgnette
Sterling Silver, Round Bifocal Lenses, Decorated Handle, Releasing Knob
 1996
Glasses Lorgnette
Textres Scrolling Handle, Flora Link Chain
 1996
Glasses Lorgnette
Unplated Steel, Large Round Lenses, Releasing Knob On Shaft
 1996
Glasses Lorgnette
Filigree Design, 14k White Gold
 1997
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 Lorgnette
Black Onyx, Marcasite, France
 2001
Glasses Lorgnette
Faux Tortoiseshell, Pierced Handle, Swiveling Eye Piece, 8 In.
 2001
Glasses Lorgnette
Tortoiseshell, Folding, Lever Opens Spectacle, 3 1/2 In. Closed
 2001
Glasses Lorgnette
Platinum, Diamonds, Cord, Tiffany, 1890-1915
 2002
Glasses Lorgnette
Diamond, Onyx, Navette Shape, Platinum Mount, Art Deco
 2003
Glasses Lorgnette
Engraved, Flowers, Vines, Monogram, 14k Gold
 2003
Glasses Lorgnette
Black, Red Enamel, 14k Gold Case, Platinum Bail, Onyx, Tiffany & Co.
 2004
Glasses Lorgnette
Platinum, 14k White Gold, Diamond Chain, Art Deco, C.1920, 28 In.
 2004
Glasses Lorgnette
Platinum, Diamond, Hinged Opera Glasses, Onyx, Art Deco, C.1920
 2004
Glasses Lorgnette
Scroll & Leaf Design, Monogram, 10k Gold, C.1890, 3 In.
 2004
Glasses Lorgnette
Reeded Case, 14k Gold, Initials, Art Deco, Lugeni, C.1930, 2 1/2 x 3/4 In.
 2005
Glasses Lorgnette
Sterling, Art Nouveau
 2005
Glasses Lorgnette
14k Yellow Gold
 1999
Glasses Lorgnette
Sterling Silver
 2001
Glasses Lorgnette
Diamonds, Platinum, Hand Engraved, Bar, Chain, C.1920
 2006
Glasses Lorgnette
Engraved, Filigree, 12k Gold, Leather Case
 2006
Glasses Lorgnette
Floral Repousse, Brass, Gold Filled Handle Case, Late 1800s
 2006
Glasses Lorgnette
Flowers, Birds, Gold, Pierced, Engraved, Continental, Late 1800s, 3 In.
 2006
Glasses Lorgnette
Tortoiseshell Celluloid, Dragon Handle Case, 5 1/2 In.
 2006
Glasses Lorgnette
14k Gold, Etched Design, Applied Salamander, Link Chain, 1920
 2007
Glasses Lorgnette
Pearls, Filigree Chain, 14k & 18k White Gold, Art Deco, 1917
 2007
Glasses Lorgnette
Tortoiseshell, Elaborately Carved Handle, 1890s, 10 1/2-in. Handle
 2007
Glasses Magnifying
Round In Gold Mount, Figure Of Child, Ruby Accent, Tiffany
 1996
Glasses Magnifying
Carved Bone Dog Head, Glass Eyes, Carved Whistle, 12 In.
 2006
Glasses Magnifying Glass
Bentwood Frame, Thick Bubbled Lens, C.1700
 2005
Glasses Monocular
Gilt Brass, Ivory, Screw Barrel Focusing, 2 In.
 2007
Glasses Opera
Attached To Gold Plated Holder, Folding, Case, 1880s
 1995
Glasses Pince-nez
Folding, Leather Case
 1995
Glasses Pince-nez
Folding, Bifocal, 14k White Gold
 1997
Glasses Pince-nez
Folding, Sterling Silver
 1997
Glasses Pince-nez
Tortoiseshell Frame, 12k Gold, Leather Case
 1997
Glasses Pince-nez
2 Lenses, Leather Pocket Case
 2001
Glasses Pince-nez
Gilt Metal Wire Frames, Oval Lenses, Hard Case, Velvet Lining, 1900s
 2005
Glasses Pince-nez
Chain, 14k White Gold, Case, 1917
 2006
Glasses Pince-nez
Gilt Metal Frames, Oval Lenses, Engraved Adjustment Lever, C.1890
 2007
Glasses Pince-nez
Gold Tone Metal, Nose Piece, Attached Chain, Hairpin, C.1900
 2007
Glasses Plastic
Tortoise Color, Fold Down & Out To Open
 1999
Glasses Plated Brass
Extendible Temporal Piece, Oval Loop, Papier-mache Case
 1996
Glasses Racing
Prewar, 2 Pair
 2003
Glasses Round Lenses
Ribbon Loops, Steel Case, C.1750, Pair
 2007
Glasses Sewing
Brass, Adjustable, Fred Von Santen Fancy Good, Leather Case, 1890s
 2006
Glasses Sharpshooter
Amber, Clear Centers, Civil War, Case
 1996
Glasses
Amber Lens, Light Center, Silver Frame
 2000
Glasses Sharpshooters
Amber Lens, Light Center
 2000
Glasses Silver
Extendible Temporal Pieces Ends In Shields, Oval Lenses, London, 1809
 1996
Glasses Silver
Wide Extendible Temporal Pieces, Ending Small Shields, London, 1825
 1996
Glasses Silver Frame
Folding, Into Mother-of-pearl Cover, Scissor Type, Early 1800s
 1996
Glasses Spectacles
Brass Nose Rest, Plain Glass, Salesman's Sample, 15 1/4 In.
 1996
Glasses Spectacles
Civil War, Felt Lined Tin Case, Case, 5 7/8 In.
 1997
Glasses Spectacles
Iron, Original Lenses, Steel Case, Cloth Lining, C.1760
 1997
Glasses Spectacles
Maddox, Rods
 1997
Glasses Spectacles
Original Lenses, Ribbon Loops, C.1770
 1998
Glasses Spectacles
Original Lenses, Ribbon Loops, England, C.1750
 1998
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 Spectacles
12k Gold Filled Frames, Bifocal Lenses, Salesman's Sample, C.1910, 2 In.
 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
Amber Tint, Pinpoint Style Center Rings, Gold Tone Nose Bridge, 4 In.
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Blue Tinted Lenses, Adjustable Metal Frames, Early 19th Century
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Brass & Iron, Sliding Lid Case, Revolutionary War
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Brass Frames, Telescoping Ear Pieces, 4 1/4 In.
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Eye, Round Lenses, 12k Gold Filled Frames, Blue Fitted Snap Case, 1940
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Pince Nez, Sunglasses, Yellow Glass Lenses, 4 In.
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Ring End, Tin Case, C.1725, 6 3/8 x 1 In.
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Silver Tone, Yellow Tint, Metal Frames, 5 In.
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Smokey Glass Lenses, Wire Frame, 4 1/2 In.
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Steel, Brass Case, Engraved, Victorian
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Woman's, Pince Nez, Silver Tone, Aluminum Case, 4 1/4 In.
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Woman's, Sunglasses, Green Glass Lenses, Nose Clip, 4 In.
 2001
Glasses Spectacles
Iron, Original Leather Case, C.1750
 2002
Glasses Spectacles
Round Lenses, Gold Filled Frames, Blue Fitted Snap Case, 1940
 2002
Glasses Spectacles
Round Lenses, 12k Gold Filled Frames, Blue Fitted Snap Case, 1940
 2003
Glasses Spectacles
Silver Wire, 1830s ~illus
 2003
Glasses Spectacles
Cat's-eye Mask Frame, Rhinestones, American, 1950s
 2004
Glasses Spectacles
Maria, Cat's-eye Mask, Rhinestones, Hand Etching, France
 2004
Glasses Spectacles
Martin's Margins, Iron Frame, Horn Insets, England, C.1750
 2004
Glasses Spectacles
Martin's Margin's, Iron Frame, Horn Insets, England, C.1750
 2005
Glasses Spectacles
Octagonal Lens, Case, Embossed Lid, C.1860
 2005
Glasses Spectacles
3 1/2-in. Folded
 1999
Glasses Spectacles
14k Gold, Octagonal Lenses, C.1890
 2007
Glasses Steel
Flat X Shaped Nasal Bridge, Large Circular Lenses, Early 19th Century
 1996
Glasses Steel
Wide Extendible Temporal Pieces, Circular Loops, Oval Steel Case
 1996
Glasses Sun
Cher, Space Age Design, Black & White, Deep Harlequin Frame, Case
 1995
Glasses Sun
Orange Shade, Lime Green & Pink, Labeled Emilo Pucci, 1960s
 2003
Glasses Sun
Cat's-eye Mask, Cobalt Blue Glass Lens, Pink Satin, Handmade, France, C.1958
 2004
Glasses Sun
Cat's-eye Mask, Cobalt Blue Glass Lens, White, Black Laminate, France, C.1958
 2004
Glasses Sun
Laminated, Fabric, Multicolor, Large Round Lenses, Pucci Style, France, C.1958
 2004
Glasses Sun
Laminated, Fabric, Plaid, C.1958
 2004
Glasses Sun
Cartier, 188 Collet-set Diamonds, Black Acetate Inset, Cartier, France
 2005
Glasses Sun
Yellow Glass Lenses, Flexible Earpiece, Leather Case, Ray Ban, Bausch & Lomb
 2005
Glasses Sun
Brass Frames, Green Lenses, Paper Case, Mounted In Wood Case, Late 1700s
 2006
Glasses Sun
Ray-ban, Aviator, Shooter Model, Gold Filled, Glass Lenses, 5 5/8 In.
 2006
Glasses Sun
Women's, Square, Pink & White Rims, Cazal, Germany, Late 1970s
 2006
Glasses Sun
Aviator, Gold Rim, Green Glass, Ray-ban, Bausch & Lomb, Leather Case, 1950s
 2007
Glasses Sun
Folding, Metal Frame, Black & White Enamelled Art Deco Case, Link Chain
 2007
Glasses Sunglasses
Woman's, Orange, Lime Green & Pink, Emilo Pucci, 1960s
 2002
Glasses Tortoiseshell
Folding, Short Handle, Circular Loop
 1996
Glasses White Metal
Extendible Temporal Pieces, Ending In Loops, Oval Lenses
 1996
Glasses Wire
Round, Small
 1995
Glasses Wire Frame
Brass, Oval Lenses, Leatherette Case
 2001
Glasses
Attached To Fine Gold Chain & Hairpin
 1995
Glasses Womans
Attached To Fine Gold Chain & Hairpin
 1995




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