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Elton John Eyewear Sold At Auction

Thousands have been paid for some some Sir. Elton Johns Eyewear” (www.nytimes.com/1988/09/07/arts/pop-ephemera-auction-elton-john-s-collection.html?pagewanted=1)

Public interest seemed strongest in the daytime sale, which featured Mr. John’s collection of rock memorabilia and his flamboyant costumes and eyeglasses.

Elton John Eyewear that lights up

Bidding was particularly keen for the more than 50 pairs of Mr. John’s elaborately decorated spectacles. The Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angeles, which purchased more than 20 items today, paid $16,830 for a battery-operated pair that light up and spell Elton. Nearly all of the eyeglasses topped $1,500, including a damaged pair of rhinestone-lined frames.

Angelo Mazzonetto, whose Italian company Safilo makes spectacles, purchased more than eight pairs, including a $4,114 pair trimmed with feathers, for his company’s eyeglass museum. ”But the piano-shaped frames, which I wanted, were too expensive,” he said. They sold for $3,927. A Disappointed Look-Alike

Mitch Phillips, an automobile parts salesman who traveled here from Cleveland for the sale, was

Elton John The Piano Man

also disappointed by the high prices. Dressed for the occasion in an Elton John-esque suit, straw boater and big eyeglasses, he made do with three color photographs of the singer in concert for $710. ”The sunglasses were more than I could afford,” he said.’

Elton John Eyewear With Windshield Wipers and Miss Piggy

Elton John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and knighted in 1998. He has been active in the fight against AIDS since the late 1980’s.

In wigs and sparkly Eyewear

Elton John With His Liberty Look

The infamous Windshield wiper Eyewear

Elton John Windshield Wiper Eyewear

In Pink With Miss Piggy

Elton John With Miss Piggy

Elton John In The Pinball Wizard Wearing Diamond Studded Eyewear

Elton John Played the Pinball Wizard  in The Who’s rock opera. The diamond studded eyewear was a stunner in the show.

Elton John Tribute- Eyewear Fashionista And Trend Setter

Before Lady Gaga, Before Rihanna, Before Risky Business, there was Elton John, flamboyant, costumed and colorful English pop star, rock singer, composer and pianist. This week we are going to play tribute to his role in funky, unique, wacky and wild eyewear and credit him with for helping to bring the fashion into eyeglasses.

Elton John wearing bubbly eyewear dressed in red and pink feathers.

Elton John in Feathers

Elton John Wearing a Solar system eyewear ensemble

Elton John Wearing Solar System Eyewear

Elton John in Batman Eyewear

Elton John Singing ‘I think I am going to Kill Myself (Edinburgh 1976

Eye Can’t Believe It Art – Edgar Mueller Optical Illusions

Here are some more “Eye Can’t Believe It” art creations by the amazing chalk artist Edgar Mueller. I hope one day to see one of these optical illusions in person.  The cave scene was created at the West India Quay on London ’s Isle of Dogs. Mueller said he wanted the artwork to appear as if the cave was unearthed by an earthquake.

Apocalyptic Scene Geldern, Germany

Isle of Dogs - London, England

Tongue In Cheek Funny Optical Ad

We bring to you again another funny optical ad from Charoen a top optical retailer in Thailand. This time Charoen is promoting sales with a ‘free watch’ promotion. Charoen Optical ads are all humorous. To view more, you can go to YouTube and search Charoen Optical .

Eye-How To Make Emergency Snow Goggles

More snow in the US of A- so what happens if you slip and lose your sunglasses? Some helpful hints on how to make your own!

What do you do if you have lost your sunglasses.. and you are risking blindness from the glare off the snow? Make yourself a pair of emergency snow goggles. These can also be used on sunny days when on the water to stop the glare!

Eye Can’t Believe It – Beatles “Rain”

While we are on the subject of RAIN, I know we don’t have anything to complain about here in Southern California compared to the East Coast but we are not used to all this rain! Eye Can’t Believe It! We have had about 5 years worth already. Hope you like the Beatles “Rain” and enjoy a little Opti-fun.