Estimated 1950s-1960s Vintage
American Optical Eyeglass Frames
Brand: American Optical
Model: Browline
Style: 12KGF (Gold Filled) Combination
Frame Color: Black
Size: 46/22
Condition: Deadstock
MADE IN USA
<Size Details>
Frame width 13.6 cm, height 4.3 cm
Temple size mark 5 1/2
The Pioneer of American Eyewear
【American Optical】
An icon of AO born in the mid-century.
With 12K gold-filled frames and
decorated with wing hinges,
this immortal combination was a masterpiece favored by
many celebrities, including Malcolm X, in its day.
Enjoy the appeal of a timeless masterpiece
that only the original, not a replica, can offer.
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While it is becoming increasingly difficult to find examples in good condition year by year,
this is a deadstock piece with perfect storage conditions,
showing no rust or deterioration on the frames.
The nose pads have slightly discolored to an amber hue,
but this is an age-related change seen in all units of this model.
It might be appropriate to describe it as a faint discoloration specific to deadstock
that hasn't reached the deep yellow color often seen, and is within an acceptable range that will not bother you.
A real vintage frame that you can feel when you hold it,
it establishes a genuine charm that cannot be satisfied
by the many copies and replicas on the market.
