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CLASSIC VINTAGE FIFTIES TWO-TONE T-O FRAMES

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These classic men's black plastic vintage eyeglasses are in excellent condition and ready for prescription lenses or sunglasses. The frame is stamped ''48 - 24'' and the arms read ''TITMUS U.S.A. 4 1/2 - 5 3/4''. The plastic has a nice sheen with no cracks, crazing or discoloration and the metal decorations shine.

PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES ANGLE photo, under 350 kb

PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES FRONT photo, under 350 kb

PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES DETAIL photo, under 350 kb

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This frame is from T.O., as you'll note on the rivet emblems. T.O. is Titmus Optical out of Chester, Virginia, in business since the early 1900s. These frames probably date from the middle to late 1950s and they're real classics. The two-tone style is one many makers called a ''Clear Bridge'', very cool. Keyhole bridge, tight 5 barrel hinges, and deep bridge tabs make this is classic vintage frame. Great glasses in excellent condition, ready to go.

PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES SIDE photo, under 350 kb

PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES BRIDGE BACK photo, under 350 kb

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Dimensions

Inches 

Metric

Lens Width

1 7/8 "  

48 mm  

Bridge

15/16 "  

24 mm  

Temple

5 3/4"  

146 mm  

Hinge to Hinge

5 3/16 "  

132 mm  

Full Front Width

5 5/8 "  

143 mm  

Lens Height

1 15/16 "  

49 mm  

How to measure for vintage frames.

Remember that temples are always measured their full length, hinge to tip, as though they were straightened out. Why? Because they're adjustable, so measurements to the bend will vary based on who wore the frame. Also remember that temples can be changed, so if this length isn't quite right for you, let me know - I may have a matching pair! Lens and bridge measurements are from lens edge to lens edge. Hinge to hinge is measured from screw to screw.

This frame is previously owned, so it has light surface scuffing, the kind from slipping in and out of a case and regular cleaning. They're very clean and ready for lenses, great frames. I'm thorough about condition so there are no surprises and can honestly say these glasses are in excellent condition. They'll make great everyday glasses or some very cool sunglasses.

 

PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES BACK photo, under 350 kb

PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES HINGE photo, under 350 kb

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Item Num Item Name Price Add to cart
# 3809
Two-Tone T-O #3809 SOLD
SOLD
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If you have any questions about this pair of glasses or anything else, please don't hesitate to contact me. I try to answer all questions promptly.

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