Estimated 1950s-1960s Vintage
Manufactured by Tart Optical
Brand：TART OPTICAL
Model：ARNEL
Color：Smoke Gray
Size：42/24
Condition：DEADSTOCK
MADE IN USA
Size Details
Frame Width 133mm, Height 41mm
Temple marking 5 1/2 (140mm)
Lens Width 42mm, Lens Height 34mm
Bridge Width 24mm
The Arnel, the immortal masterpiece
that rose to fame through James Dean,
and is now beloved by Johnny Depp.
Please fully enjoy the allure hidden within
the vintage Arnel, known only to those who wear it.
This is the OG—the original from that era.
The bold horn-rimmed shape protruding on both sides,
formed by hand in a way that modern techniques cannot reproduce,
and the warm texture of the material—
these details, exclusive to the authentic pieces of that time,
create a luxurious accent that copies and replicas simply cannot match.
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This is a pristine deadstock item with no thinning of the celluloid or deterioration, and the preservation state is excellent.
However, there is a slight indentation on the left temple created when the rivet was fastened (see photo below).
It is barely noticeable and poses absolutely no issue for long-term use.
The temple features the pre-OTE Tart hallmark,
and the "○-○" mark can be confirmed.
It comes with the original sleeve featuring the New York address where the frames were housed.
A real Tart frame that you can feel the moment you hold it, establishing an authentic appeal that cannot be satisfied by the many copies and replicas on the market.
