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"  From the 1940s to the 1960s, eyewear received a makeover with the introduction of fashionable eyeglasses. Many companies in the United States and Europe made eye-catching frames. Shapes and materials included: faux tortoise (c. 1948; $50), cat-eye (c. 1950; $75), and Lucite with rhinestones (c. 1960; $65).  What Is It?  Beginning in the late 1940s, eyewear became fashionable because many manufacturers, such as Art-Craft Optical Co., Bausch &amp;amp;amp; Lomb, Kono USA, and Swank International Optical Co., ran ads that featured movie stars wearing their frames. Glasses were made in a variety of materials: aluminum, celluloid, and clear or pearlized plastic. Frames were embellished with rhinestones, pearls, or silver trim. They were sold in department stores.  What to Look For Vintage frames from these decades are very popular with collectors. Those that were designed by famous fashion names of the day, including Christian Dior, Oleg Cassini, and Elsa Schiaparelli, are particularly valuable, with prices starting at $150. Vintage models by unknown makers (shown) are not as expensive; prices range from $25 to $100. Condition is important, since most collectors wear the glasses. Good examples can be found at vintage frame shops and clothing shows.  Valued at: $50 to $75 each  *The estimates provided are preliminary only and subject to change based on firsthand inspection and further research. Appraisal prices refer to an item&amp;#039;s fair market value, or what one might expect to pay for an object of similar age, size, color, and condition at auction. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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