4601 West Jefferson Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90016 Tel : 800-711-4614 Contact us at: info@respecs.org |
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| MISSION STATEMENT |
| Since its debut in the early 1990's, ReSpecs has dedicated its efforts to saving historic American eyeglasses to preserve a unique patrimony built over a century of exceptional craftsmanship. |
| In 600 years, style and science have marched hand in hand to produce better vision for better living. During the 20th century, in the United States, the manufacture of eyeglass reached its highest level of craftsmanship. Not only were the designs original and the miniature engravings beautiful but the frames were made of Gold-filled wire and hallmarked by their manufacturer. |
| Historic Eyewear Restoration |
| In the last decades, the price of gold and precious metal recycling techniques have advanced so quickly that the recovery of gold for cash has justified melting most these historic frames. Everyday, the last remains of this extraordinary American art and craft disappear in the hands of smelters and refiners. |
| Our goal, and our commitment, is to provide the necessary resources to help stop this destruction and to preserve as many historic frames and parts as possible before it is too late. |