Vintage American Optical Co., circa 1920-30s
Brand: American Optical
Model: Cortland Material: 1/10 12 kgf (gold plated)
Frame color: White gold Size: 40/24
Made in USA
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Frame width 117mm, height 41mm
Temple 145mm
American Optical: The pioneer of American eyewear
Cortland model with a precious gold (12KGF) frame.
Iconic skull temple design with spoon-shaped temple ends
Enjoy the luxurious detail and superb quality that is incorporated throughout the frame, making it hard to believe it is from 100 years ago, a work of art that could only have been realized in this era.
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It is in excellent condition, having been stored for nearly 100 years in a warehouse belonging to a former ophthalmology office that closed down 30 years ago.
It is gold plated and the chrome surface still retains its original luster.
Whether you choose clear lenses or tinted lenses, these sunglasses are sure to be a great accent piece.
Enjoy the good old American craftsmanship that cannot be replicated even with today's technology.
A catalogue from the 1930s
