October 2018

Let's Check Out The History of Pince Nez Eyeglasses Take a walk back in time and discover some fascinating and fun facts about Pince-Nez eyeglasses, including the history behind them which make them so unique. Pince Nez originally came into existence in the mid 15th century in Europe, but later gained a large following from curious eyeglass enthusiasts from 1885-1925 when Pince-Nez eyeglasses reached their peak popularity. At one point, they actually were one of the most commonly seen antique eyeglasses during that era. They are unusually unique because their supported without ear pieces, by pinching the bridge of your nose to keep them in place. They were anchored onto the bridge of the nose with two small spring loaded clips. These one of a kind eyeglasses have earned their place in history and will make people do a double take. Continue reading →