How to Find Antique Eye Glasses

Finding Vintage Spectacles

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  Determine what era glasses you are interested In. Antique eyeglasses can be found from the 1200s through the 1950s and 1960s. To be an authentic antique, they should be 100 years old or older.
  Refer to books, websites and antique shops. Consult experts in the field as well as collectors.

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  Determine what style eyeglasses you are interested In. Eyeglasses can be round, square, wire rimmed, horn-rimmed or rimless. They can include lorgnettes, sunglasses, reading glasses, goggles and many more.

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  Prowl antique shops, flea markets and yard sales. Surf online websites for experts in the field who also offer antique eyeglasses for sale.

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  Determine what you can afford. Antique eyeglasses can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. Set a budget and before you buy, be sure you know what you are getting for your money.

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  Enlist an expert. Consulting an expert can save you both money and time. An expert will know exactly what to look for and how much a pair of spectacles is worth.