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Windsors Classic Oval Eye Frame Historical Replicas

Windsors Classic Oval Eye Frame Historical Replicas

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Benjamin Franklin wearing glasses and reading

Windsor frames are updated versions of Ben Franklin's original "Focusers".


Based on paintings in the National Museum and spectacles in the Smithsonian, we know Ben Franklin wore Windsor-style frames, as did Presidents Andrew Jackson and Abe Lincoln. In fact, the pewter version of Windors are often selected by Civil War reenactors. Later historical figures such as Susan B. Anthony, Harry Truman and John Lennon proudly wore their Windsors. Even professional Santa Clauses often choose Windsors frames! Our oval shaped Windsor Pewters come in two sizes: the historically authentic 38 mm rim width and the more modern 42mm. Though Windsors are accurate replicas, they are updated with spring hinges that allow provide a better and more comfortable fit on wider faces. These frames are stainless steel, with an additional non-allergenic alloy in the flexible coiled-metal wrap-around temple cables that keep Windsors secure on your face. As was the style of the original spectacles, our Windsors have no nose pads, using instead a smooth, curved bridge that rests securely on the nose.

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Front Width: 112/120mm
Lens Height: 29/34mm
Lens Width: 38/42mm
Temple Length: Total cable temple length 165mm (135mm to the cable bend). Cable temples keep eyewear snug and relieve pressure on sensitive cartilage behind the ear.
Bridge Width: 25mm
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Santa Claus
Santa Approved!

What nice spectacles. I did not need another pair of glasses...until I saw these Windsor glasses on Focusers. My glasses have to be practical and stylish. These eyeglasses add a nice touch to my ensemble. Focusers did a wonderful job of getting the glasses to me in time for me to wear them this Christmas season. 5 Stars on the glasses and 5 Stars for Focusers. Thanks! -Santa

We're so glad you are enjoying your Windsors eyewear! They really look great and right at home on Santa's face! Merry Christmas!

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Allen Christensen

Exactly what I hoped for- thanks so much!

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Anonymous
Windsors with cable temples

Love the saddle bridge style and the quality of the work. The saddle bridge is So comfortable, but hard to find. I’ve referred friends to this website and will continue to do so, as I receive compliments.

Thank you Steve! Many of our new customers tell us they were referred by existing ones. The saddle bridge is a key feature of Windsors, as well as our Peabody-Pierce #23 frames and Battlefield McCallisters.

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Anonymous
Windsors classic ovals

Best frames I’ve ever had. 38mm is still big enough to get progressive lenses installed and the wrap around temple cables provides secure hold while at work or play. Love the fact that they don’t have bridge pads. Would definitely buy again. I’ve received many compliments on these glasses.

We're so happy you enjoy your Windsors, Armand! Thank you!