Estimated 1950s-1960s Vintage
Manufactured by American Optical
Brand: American Optical
Model: Influential
Design: 1/10 12KGF Combination Browline
Frame Color: Brown Stone
Size: 46/22
Condition: Deadstock
MADE IN USA
<Size Details>
Frame Width: 133mm, Height: 44mm
Temple Size Mark: 5 3/4 (145mm)
Lens Width: 46mm, Lens Height: 39mm
Bridge Width: 22mm
A pioneer of American eyewear:
[American Optical]
Among their combination frames with wing rivets,
this is a rare model that boasts enduring popularity:
the "Influential."
A timeless combination featuring a 12k gold-filled frame
adorned with signature wing hinges.
This is the same precious model famously worn by Malcolm X.
Enjoy this timeless masterpiece, cherished by
countless icons throughout history.
A deadstock item with no issues after half a century of storage.
The nose pads are in pristine condition with no discoloration.
A rare model that is no longer easily obtainable even with money.
It is truly rare to find this representative AO masterpiece
in such preserved condition today.
This real vintage frame, which you can feel the moment you hold it,
establishes a sense of authentic charm that cannot be satisfied
by the many copies and replicas on the market.
