Estimated 1950s-1960s Vintage
American Optical Eyeglass Frames
Brand: American Optical
Model: Jaguar
Style: Horn-rimmed Wellington
Style: Horn-rimmed Wellington
Size: 46/21
Condition: Deadstock
MADE IN USA
Frame total width 13.5cm / Height 4.3cm
Temple size marking 6
From the Space Age, a period that produced
many masterpieces during what could be called
AO's golden era, comes their iconic
masterpiece, the "Jaguar."
The fusion of a thick Wellington shape
and a horn-rimmed style creates a
distinctive frame balance.
It promises a luxurious look whether fitted with
clear lenses or tinted sunglass lenses.
*Sourced from the warehouse of a shop owner
who operated an optical store in Massachusetts
until the late 1980s.
Although there are slight signs of age throughout,
this is an unused deadstock item with no
damage or defects.
These authentic vintage frames, which you can
truly appreciate once held in your hands,
possess a genuine texture and charm that
cannot be satisfied by the many copies
and replicas on the market.
*From a 1960s AO company catalog:
