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  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    These are gold filled Shur-on eyeglasses. Is there a style name for this pair?

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    kraftblue, May 1, 2021
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  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Pince-nez - common in reading glasses in the old days. No pesky ear pieces.
     
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  3. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Shuron has been in business since 1865.
     
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  4. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Wow that was quick! Thanks Evelyb and Holly!
     
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  5. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    "Pince Nez" ("Pass-Nay").

    AKA: "Nose-Pinchers" (the literal translation).
     
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Also the description of how they stay in place.
     
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