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ID:	648100 I recently aquireed this pair of silver bifocals appear to be 18th century Invented by Ben Franklin in 1784 can't read the name right on the side but their pretty old one small piece missing on a lense 4 separate lenses in them pretty Neat !!!
    Last edited by Bullheadtee; 07-30-2022, 11:40 AM.
    New Jersey

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    Think it says Mc allister
    New Jersey

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    • #3
      cool.
      Utah

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      • #4
        way cool

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        • #5
          Awesome find!! Made by McAllister of Philadelphia. The shop opened in 1799. Most likely made of coin silver.
          Uncle Trav- Southwest Michigan

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            Awesome information ! I can read with the bottom lenses lol
            New Jersey

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