@RexfordGTugwell I'm not into this antique eyewear because I'm grooving on steampunk esoterica, it's because I have practical uses for them.

I've had cheap plastic Chinese pince-nez reading glasses for a couple months now and they're surprisingly handy, especially when I need reading glasses and sunglasses simultaneously. A pair that's more comfortable and looks nicer could be an improvement. Or maybe not, if these prove to be too bulky or fragile for daily out-and-about use.