Vintage American Optical Co., Ltd., circa 1950s
Brand: American Optical
Model: Time's Color: Demi Amber Size: 42/18
Condition: Deadstock
Made in USA
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Frame width: 123mm, height: 41mm
Temple 5 1/2 (142mm)
Lens width 41mm, Lens height 34mm
Bridge width 19mm
From American Optical, the pioneer of American eyewear, comes the Wellington masterpiece, the Times.
The unique look of the established horn rim and vintage fabric promises the ultimate styling whether worn with clear lenses or with colored lenses as sunglasses.
If there are frames you can't afford
AO's masterpiece, This Times, is one of them.
Enjoy the timeless charm that has established the icon of American frames.
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These deadstock items had been lying dormant in the warehouse of an ophthalmologist and eyewear shop owner who went out of business in Baltimore in the 1990s.
It is in perfect condition with no signs of deterioration or damage.
The realistic vintage frames that you can feel when you hold them in your hands have an authentic texture and charm that cannot be matched by the many copies and replicas on the market.
