Lorgnette

 Lorgnette (fr. Lorgnette - opera glasses) - appeared in the XVII century, a kind of glasses with a frame that had a handle on the one hand and fold. Lorgnette also called single-lens monocle on the handle. The handle was attached to the chain, or broad lace moire ribbon. Frame could be tortoiseshell, gold or silver, inlaid with precious stones. In the XVIII century the presence of expensive lorgnette evidence of wealth and aristocracy of its owner, and often the owner often does not need the help of an additional optics. In addition, the usual thrall by anyone through eyeglass - lornirovanie - could express the most subtle nuances of relationships to others: from admiration to indifference and contempt.