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Title: Some funky reading glasses.
Post by: snowflake on September 19, 2011, 02:32:09 PM
The first pair are strange little things. These are the ones I'd like to have a date on. But mostly I just wanted to show them. Is that ok? They just say Taiwan.
Probably not old, but then, I've never seen anyone wear a pair like this in my lifetime.   :)

ETA: I should pay more attention to my typing. Just fixing typo's
Title: Re: Some funky reading glasses.
Post by: snowflake on September 19, 2011, 02:39:01 PM
This next pair, I just like in a weird way. Too bad an arm is missing.
Info: B&L 4 5/4 Alum
B&L 1/10 12K GF
20-44

You would think they were gold by the information! They aren't, so what's up with the numbers?
Title: Re: Some funky reading glasses.
Post by: fancypants on September 19, 2011, 03:05:53 PM
The second pair is indeed a gold-filled frame , made by Baush & Lomb , in an 'Aluminum colored/finish' model .

The numbers '20-44' are a size for the bridge (20mm) , and the other number is for the size of the lenses (44mm) .

I'd say 1970's manufacture , if my memory serves correctly .
Title: Re: Some funky reading glasses.
Post by: snowflake on September 19, 2011, 03:28:27 PM
Well...now I feel stupid!   :-[  I thought they were aluminum. B&L seem like a good name in glasses. Thanks so much!
Title: Re: Some funky reading glasses.
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on September 19, 2011, 04:24:33 PM
Those are make-up glasses. They flip down so that you can apply your makeup in the mirror!  ;D
Title: Re: Some funky reading glasses.
Post by: snowflake on September 19, 2011, 04:47:46 PM
I thought you were joking with me, tales! I looked it up and it is! I always wondered why anyone would wear them around. Thanks a bunch! It's so nice to know.
Title: Re: Some funky reading glasses.
Post by: greenacres on September 19, 2011, 06:11:15 PM
I could use a pair of those, lol
Title: Re: Some funky reading glasses.
Post by: snowflake on September 19, 2011, 07:55:28 PM
LOL! That just makes me chuckle. I have never put them on. Going to try it tomorrow just for fun.