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VINTAGE 1960s American Optical MALCOLM X Bi-Focal EYEGLASSES Sirmont CLUBMASTER

$ 184.79

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Maker: American Optical
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: Vintage ALL ORIGINAL - NO Chips or Cracks - Clear Glass Lens have Only the Faintest Scratches - Tight Screws & Hinges - Bright Gold Filled Finish - Mild Patina Commensurate with Age - Could Use a Thorough Cleaning - Overall, Very Good "Previously Owned" Condition - See Images and Details in Item Description
  • Color: Frames are Reddish Brown
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Metal Accent Trim: 12K Gold Filled

    Description

    I'm pleased to offer these "Awesome"
    VINTAGE 1960's
    American Optical
    PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES.
    This "classic" style of AO Sirmont Clubmaster Men's Eye Wear was unknowingly
    popularized
    by the American Muslim Minister "El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz".
    From the desk drawer of a recent estate; this set of 1960's era eyeglasses is
    ALL ORIGINAL
    ! It has clear glass bi-focal lens with a reddish brown plastic frame that is accented with
    12kt gold filled
    metal trim.
    Various measurements are as follows: Overall frame width is 5-5/16"/ Bridge is 5/8" / Temple length is 5-1/8" / Temple length to drop is 4" / Temple drop is 1-1/2" / Lens height is 1-1/2" and Lens width is 1-3/4".
    Incised lettering in the right temple reads: 5 3/4 -American (tm) Optical. Incised lettering at the right hinge reads: F 16. Incised lettering at the left hinge reads: 4G / Incised lettering in the left temple reads: 5 3/4. Incised lettering on the back of the bridge reads: 22AO - 1/10 - 12K G.F. (see images).
    Remarkably, there are NO chips or cracks!
    The lens have only the very faintest scratches and the finish of the plastic has that mild "patina" commensurate with age. Although hinges, screws and nose pads all remain tight; a thorough cleaning would be in order (see images).
    This "Vintage" ORIGINAL
    Circa 1960's
    AMERICAN MEMORABILIA EYE WEAR is in VERY GOOD "Previously Owned" CONDITION!
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