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CLASSIC VINTAGE TORTOISE IMPERIAL MODEL 660

 SOLD

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These classic men's tortoise plastic vintage eyeglasses are in mint condition and ready for prescription lenses or sunglasses. The frame is stamped ''46 - 24'' and the arms read ''Imperial 6 U.S.A.''. 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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What a great pair of glasses! They're made by Imperial Optical, their 660 model. They're unused vintage stock, so they've never been worn and never had lenses. Nice smooth keyhole bridge, strong seven barrel hinges, taper temples and a nice extension on those hornrims, too! Really great frames! The hinges are nice and tight, the temples show no wear of course, they are unused, of course, and the bridge is smooth and clean. These frames are in mint condition.

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 13/16 "  

46 mm  

Bridge

15/16 "  

24 mm  

Temple

6 "  

153 mm  

Hinge to Hinge

5 1/16 "  

129 mm  

Full Front Width

5 9/16 "  

141 mm  

Lens Height

1 9/16 "  

40 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.

I describe any flaws found while cleaning, but there are no problems to report with this pair. (If you disagree with my assessment, send them back for a full refund including the shipping paid, too!) I'm thorough about condition so there are no surprises and these glasses are in mint 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
# 6951
Tortoise Imperial 660 #6951 SOLD
SOLD
 

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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