1287 Riveted Eyeglass - Swan Stairs Find, London UK

Includes eyeglass frame, reading lenses, leather case and a micro-fiber cleaning cloth.

The History Behind The Eyeglasses

Riveted eyeglasses were the first wearable vision aid. Invented in Italy in the late 1200s, Riveted spectacles facilitated aging scholars, religious clerics, literate men etc. with improved near vision enabling them a degree of relief in their work and studies. Rivet spectacles remained in use for almost 250 years. 

Riveted eyeglasses are period correct for actors, re-enactors, wardrobe stylists, prop masters etc. portraying the latter part of the Medieval period and the Renaissance period. Perfect for collectors who would like to add to their collections. Beechwood frame includes reading magnification lenses, leather case and cleaning cloth. Choose from a variety of lens power options in both clear/white with or without Anti-reflective coating or with period correct aquamarine/teal tint.  Lens diameter 34mm, 44mm including frame surround.

Our Riveted spectacles are laser cut from beechwood by ZanozaWorkshop, Chișinău, Moldova