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Post by Black Hand on May 23, 2021 12:21:54 GMT -7
At one time, I had found a site that sold 19th century frames that came with 2.0 reader lenses. I can no longer find the site...
Can anyone provide me with sites that sell 18th and 19th century frames (with reading lenses)? I have found frames at Jas Townsend and Blockade Runner already.
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Post by brokennock on May 23, 2021 15:41:37 GMT -7
At one time, I had found a site that sold 19th century frames that came with 2.0 reader lenses. I can no longer find the site... Can anyone provide me with sites that sell 18th and 19th century frames (with reading lenses)? I have found frames at Jas Townsend and Blockade Runner already. Not sure if they do sales, maybe there are some links to sources of period eyeglasses, www.antiquespectacles.com/guide/guide_to_assist.htm |
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Post by hawkeyes on May 23, 2021 16:50:02 GMT -7
I have frames from Townsend, extremely happy with the purchase. Haven't broken them yet which is a testimony to their durability so far.
I will say the nose bridge irritates my sniffer sometimes. Been meaning to wrap the bridge with thin cordage or silk ribbon.
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Post by brokennock on May 23, 2021 17:58:04 GMT -7
I have frames from Townsend, extremely happy with the purchase. Haven't broken them yet which is a testimony to their durability so far. I will say the nose bridge irritates my sniffer sometimes. Been meaning to wrap the bridge with thin cordage or silk ribbon. I have antique frames, probably closer to 1810 than 1750, but, they will do for now. Except that the bare wire bridge makes the lenses ride too low in front of my eyes. They might be fine for readers, but, to shoot, when I properly get my cheek to the stock, I was looking over ths top of the lenses and thus could see nothing beyond the flint. I wrapped the bridge with heavy silk thread, almost string, and, included a thin strip of buckskin tapered at each end and just short of the length of the bridge. I wrapped this so it is between my nose and the wire this lifting the lenses and solving the comfort issue. |
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Post by Keith on May 24, 2021 0:30:00 GMT -7
At one time, I had found a site that sold 19th century frames that came with 2.0 reader lenses. I can no longer find the site... Can anyone provide me with sites that sell 18th and 19th century frames (with reading lenses)? I have found frames at Jas Townsend and Blockade Runner already. Mate I got mine from Trevor Timms in the UK, but had my prescription lenses fitted here. trevortimms@blueyonder.co.uk woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2015/09/reading-glasses.htmlKeith.  |
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Post by brokennock on May 24, 2021 5:39:26 GMT -7
At one time, I had found a site that sold 19th century frames that came with 2.0 reader lenses. I can no longer find the site... Can anyone provide me with sites that sell 18th and 19th century frames (with reading lenses)? I have found frames at Jas Townsend and Blockade Runner already. Also, any legitimate eyeglass place should be able to put whatever script or reader lens you want in any frame you want. If you have trouble with this send me whatever frames you get and exactly what power or prescription you need and I'll have my guy do them. |
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Post by Black Hand on May 24, 2021 6:44:13 GMT -7
I will likely order a pair from Blockade Runner (http://www.blockaderunner.com/other/eyeglasses.html top of the page). Should work for my 1830s impression and for everyday wear. I will order an earlier style at a later date.
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Post by hawkeyes on May 24, 2021 9:04:05 GMT -7
My local wally world put my lenses in no problem. Price was a factor for me as I don't wear them daily so no complaints towards Townsend or wally world.
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