1740-1800 Reproduction Glasses Frames (Shorter Temple)

$42.00

Please note this is a slightly shorter temple style than what we have previously carried.

These high quality glasses accurately replicate historical examples from the mid to late 18th century. Their one-piece temples are shorter than those on the later styles we carry, and usually end at the temple rather than extend to the ear. Clear sample lenses are included in the round 1-3/16" openings, ready to have your prescription installed by your local optometrist (let us know in the comments and we will loosen the screws) or they are available with 2X lenses. The nose bridge on this style is slightly wider than on our Late 18th century hinged glasses. 

Dimensions:

Width:  4 3/4"

Length:  5"

Nose Piece:  1 1/4"

Center to Center:  2.5"

Lens:  1 3/16"

Bevel: Hide-a-bevel/V bevel. There is a safety bevel on the backside of the magnified lens.

Imported in China

Item # GL-784

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John W. Hayes
These are convenient.

I had a chance to try these on when I purchased them and they fit my head and eye just fine. The bow-ends rest just past the top of my ears. They have plenty of "spring" to stay in place. I had reading lenses put into them and they are my constant companion when I attend camps, when I sew, and when I read at home.

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Erin S
Pretty Disappointed

I wore a pair of these for work for many years, so I thought that the shorter temple would be the only change and might help them from falling down my nose. I should have read the reviews because the temples end right before my ears. Not only that, but the lenses aren't round anymore. More like a teardrop oblong shape. Worse yet, my lenses aren't even the same shape as each other. I dont know if I'll even be able to get my prescription in these because of their weird, uneven shape. The quality of these definitely went downhill.

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Greg

Great addition to my kit. Fast delivery!

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Jonathan

The glasses work and look as advertised.

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Drew
Bring back the old style please

The temples are now too short to the point they fall off my head and the lenses are no longer 30mm