These classic silver wire rim vintage eyeglasses are in very good condition and ready for prescription lenses or sunglasses. The bridge is marked ''AO FUL-VUE'' and the glasses are otherwise unmarked.

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This is an American Optical P3 frame, very likely military issue dating from during or around World War II. The screws are all tested and working well - to my eye they're all the original AO screws, too, so this frame is probably completely original, including the regulation putty-colored nose pads. The lens width is more generous that most military issued P3 frames from the period and the temples are a generous length, too. The frame was found with lenses and if you'll remind me I'll send them since they could be used as a lens pattern. The hinges are nice and tight and the nose pads are smooth and clean.

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Dimensions	Inches	Metric
Lens Width	1 3/4 "	45 mm
Bridge	7/8 "	22 mm
Temple	6 1/2"	165 mm
Hinge to Hinge	4 9/16 "	116 mm
Lens Height	1 5/8 "	42 mm
How to measure for vintage frames.

Wire rims are flexible, so lenses can be made to a variety of shapes for this frame. The typical style for this frame is a near-round lens often called a ''P3'' shape. 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.

These frames definitely saw some action, military or otherwise. They have adjustment markings and some finish wear in the typical places: the temples by the ears, the rims just below the bridge and the backs of the rims at the brow. Fully functional frames, very strong and ready to go. 

 

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Item Num	Item Name	Price	Add to cart
# 6240	Silver WW2 AO P3 45-22 #6240	SOLD	SOLD

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Item Num	Item Name	Price	Add to cart
# 5710	Silver AO clip-on #5710	SOLD	SOLD

This frame is eligible for a complimentary vintage case. If you would like a case, please see the Best Case Scenario page!

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.