first monocles were found in Italy, in the year 1350, which is shown on an Italian fresco in the church of san nicolo, travois. double-folding types are know in 15th century, made of horn or wood, in 17th century later on metal framed monocles were made in different shapes.
today, magnifying glasses, magnifiers with handle, monocles, or lorgnettes usually have frames made of:
metal, where hi-nickel alloys are used
acetate, a wide choice of colored zyl
lenses of monocles are available in:
acrylic, which is scratch-resistant coated
polycarbonate, nearly unbreakable
glass , natural grinded glass shapes
we manufacture monocles in single and double versions, additional lorgnettes with rotating handle, or foldable frame; select of our wide choice:
stylish shaped double layer zyl handle
with rotating lens protecting cover
artificial jewelry applied on top figure
feminine lorgnette with velvet pouch