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