Historic Eye

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• Referral from August 8, 2014
  

  Mark L. asked:

  Can anyone suggest some good sources for period eyewear frames? I've considered Townsend and Earlyspecs.

  

  Gregory S. replied:

  By the way, is it me or does anyone else find it odd that people just throw out advice without having the slightest clue as to what they're talking about? That Historiceyewarcompany.com is actually a pretty neat site, but if you actually take the time to read what they sell, they make spectacles for the 1830 s on up. Blurting out "Godwin" means your research has gone as far as looking at a catalogue or website for about ten minutes (unless they've come out with something spectacular since three weekends ago). Has anyone ever noticed that I don't comment on every subject that pops up regarding the 18 th century? It means I don't know the subject very well so I can't contribute to the conversation. Wouldn't it be nice if everyone else thought along those lines? I guess I can say that as this is, theoretically, a "progressive" list (faint cry of "bullshit!" can be heard in the distance). Anyway, I'm off to the skinner auction to look at some cool original stuff. You guys have fun reinforcing everything that is wrong with "reenacting". Give em hell Steve, Sharon and Andy.

  

  David T. replied:

  Bob - you mentioned Historic Eyewear and few being well marked. I do on occasion see "18 th century" glasses at auction. I have never bid - 18/19 th???

  

  David T. replied:

  So MARK - seemed like a simple question that drifted - not sure I saw an answer - Townsend and Earlyspecs...Historic eyewear seems to be out of period. Eyeglass warehouse has originals - not inexpensive, but no one could question them.

  

  Bob A. replied:

  that's correct that Historic Eyewear is out of our period.... I saw nothing for us. Eyeglass Warehouse has lots of originals but few are well marked to know what's what.

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