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Vintage Pince-Nez Eyeglass frames
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Nice Vintage Pince-Nez eyeglass frames. In great condition, ready for your prescription or sunglass lenses and for everyday wear. Made around the turn of the 19th century. See the product details tab below for the size and other info.
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Pince-nez Eyeglasses have no arms, they clip on to the nose. Thus the name Pince-nez which in French means – pincer, to pinch, and nez, nose. Pince-nez reached their peak popularity around 1885 and were popular until around 1920. During their prime, Pince-nez accounted for over two thirds of all eyeglasses worn in the US. They were so popular that the name eyeglasses referred specifically to Pince-nez; spectacles meant frames with ear pieces. There are two basic types of Pince-Nez, The C bridge and The hard Bridge. The general difference between the 2 is that the C bridge has a flexible bridge that presses down on the nose while the hard bridge is not flexible and is held in place by two spring loaded pads that clip on to the nose. Pince-nez started to fall out of favor to a large degree in the 1920s and haven't been manufactured since.
| SKU | 817 |
| Frame Width | No |
| Between Arms | No |
| Lens Size | No |
| Bridge Size | One size fits all |
| Color | No |
| Temple Length | No |
| Company | Not marked |
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