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  I currently have a large supply of original eyeglasses. Straight legs and the type that hook over the ears. They are all "readers." The lenses CAN NOT be changed. They are the single screw type of frames. Strength of the lenses start at "almost clear glass" and go to "OMG you must be blind." They are all good solid glasses and if not abused will last you a lifetime. I am happy to sell the straight leg types via the web site. Just tell me the strength you would like and do my best to pick out the proper strength for you. I use a 1.5+ so if your the same, easy cheesy. For the other strengths, I'm a pretty good guesser. Now for the hooked type legs I suggest you try those on next time you are in the store. If the legs are too short for you they will never be comfortable. So hit the Buy Now button and use the comment section of the order form to let us know which strength you need. You can always call or just stop by the store and try them on.

STRAIGHT LEG READERS
#000    $39.95  BUY NOW!



ORIGINAL EYEGLASSES 1.5+
"READERS"

  Here's a very nice pair of original reading glasses. Especially if all you need is 1.5 + strength. I'm guessing at the strength but I use 1.5 + and they work great for me. The steel frames are gun metal blue. The legs are curved as seen in the photo, this is a great help as they do not slip, slide nor fall off. I think the condition of both frame and lenses to be very good. These glasses will fit your typical sized guy or gal. The width of the eye glasses from ear piece to ear piece being 4 inches. The length of the legs are 5 inches. The frames are not the "screw type" so they are great if you need readers but you can not have your prescription put in them.

EYE GLASSES 1.5+ MAGNIFACATION
ITEM # GLASSES-01 $29.95
SOLD!



ORIGINAL OVAL EYEGLASSES 1.5+

  I sell a lot of eyeglass frames to theaters, they do not want the glass in the frame as this often will causes an unwanted glare as the actor moves about. This pair of glasses has a cracked and broken lense. Normally I would have just removed them and sell them without. But - I was thinking - What about using them in your impression just as they are with the "back story" of how you broke them and just how difficult it is to get glasses with the war going on. Just a thought. I'll be happy to remove the glass if you so request.

  This pair of original eyeglasses has the most sought after strength in readers. I'm guessing at the strength but I use 1.5 + and they are perfect for me. The frames are nickle over steel. The condition of the frames are good to very good. They fit average sized guy. The width of the eye glasses from ear piece to ear piece being 4 1/4 inches and the length of the legs is just over 5 inches. They are NOT the "screw type" frames. Lenses can not be changed.

OVAL EYEGLASSES 1.5
ITEM # GLASSES-02 $39.95
SOLD!



ORIGINAL EYEGLASSES 1+

  This set of frames is a very nice bright blue steel. They really do look brand new. The strength of these glasses is approx. a 1+. If you just need a little magnification when reading these will work just fine. This pair will fit your typical sized guy or gal. The width of the eye glasses from ear piece to ear piece being 4 3/8 inches. The legs are 5 1/4 inches. They are the "screw type frames" so should desire to change the lenses to your prescription it can be done by any good eye doctor or tech.

OVAL EYEGLASSES 1+
ITEM # GLASSES-05 $29.95
SOLD!



OVAL EYEGLASSES



  This pair of frames is in very good condition. Made from blued steel with straight legs and they have a strong lense. The width from ear piece to ear piece is 4 inches and the length of the legs is 5 inches. These are the screw type so you can have your prescription put in them if you wish. Use them just as they are for a great "prop".

OVAL EYEGLASSES
ITEM # GLASSES-06 $29.95
SOLD!



OVAL EYEGLASSES



  This pair of frames is in good condition. Made from steel with straight legs and they have a strong lense of about 2 or 2.5+. Remember I'm just guessing at the strength. The width from ear piece to ear piece is 4 inches and the length of the legs is 5 inches. These are the screw type so you can have your prescription put in them if you wish.

OVAL EYEGLASSES
ITEM # GLASSES-07 $29.95
SOLD!



1859 EYEGLASS TIN CASE




  First let me say that this case is not marked. Many of them have a patent date of 1859 stamped on them but many more are stamped with the 1863 pat. date. The construction techniques of this case lead me to beleive that it is one of the earlier ones.

For every 200 pairs of glasses I buy I find about one of these cases and they are getting harder and harder to come by espeacially in this condition. This one has the original blue felt lining. It snaps tightly shut which is not always the case. I've never found a pair of typical oval style straight leg glasses that would not fit in one of these cases. It is a little scary the first time you put your glasses into a case like this as you must apply a little more pressure than normal to make the legs conform to the case but that is just the way they fit.
  As you can see from the photo there is a small bit of the matte finish misssing from this case. If I were going to keep it for myself I would darken that up with a little varnish. Overall a very good quality case.

EYEGLASS TIN CASE
ITEM # TIN CASE 08 $39.95
SOLD!



DARK OVAL GLASSES



  This is one of the best pairs I've had in some time. The glass is very good quality, no scratches and quite dark which I personally find very appealing. The frames are tight and made from gold washed brass with straight legs. Single brad type frames. Lenses can not be changed.

DARK OVAL GLASSES
ITEM # GLASSES-09 $39.95
SOLD!


RECTANGLE EYEGLASSES



  This set of rectangle lense, folding, adjustable leg eyeglasses is in good condition. There is some "play" where the legs meet the frame but that is an easy fix for anyone who repairs glasses for a living. They are the double screw type so lenses can be changed. They currently have 1.5+ strength lenses. The most desirable of all readers.

RECTANGLE EYEGLASS
ITEM # EYEGLASSES 11, $39.95
SOLD!


RECTANGLE EYEGLASSES



  This set of rectangle lense, folding leg eyeglasses is in good condition. There is some "play" where the legs meet the frame but that is an easy fix for anyone who repairs glasses for a living. They have no lenses which make them perfect for theater. They are the single pin type so it is near impossible to put a set of lenses in them. All brass construction

RECTANGLE EYEGLASS
ITEM # EYEGLASSES 12, $29.95
SOLD!


RECTANGLE EYEGLASSES



  This set of rectangle lense, folding leg eyeglasses is in good condition. The lenses are very strong. They are the double pin type so it is impossible to put a set of lenses in them. All brass construction.

RECTANGLE EYEGLASS
ITEM # EYEGLASSES 13, $29.95
SOLD!


RECTANGLE EYEGLASSES



  This set of rectangle lense, folding leg eyeglasses is in good condition. The lense strenth is approx. 1.75+ or stronger. They are the single pin type so you can NOT change the lenses. All brass construction.

RECTANGLE EYEGLASS
ITEM # EYEGLASSES 14, $29.95
SOLD!


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