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ARTIFACT:
This is a beautiful pair of circa early 1930s "aviator" style sunglasses with classic flat bridge, dark tinting and curved ear pieces. The arms and frame are gold-filled (1/10 12K). The glasses are maker-marked in three spots and come in their original case by Spectors, Jewelers and Opticians of New Haven, Connecticut.
VINTAGE:
Circa early 1930s.
SIZE:
Approximately 5-1/2" across and 4-1/8" in length (each arm)
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gold-filled brass, glass, resin nose pads; case: leather, wood and steel with nickeled brass closure.
ATTACHMENT:
Snap on case.
MARKINGS:
LoC 1/10-12K G.F. (in three spots on glasses): SPECTORS, JEWELERS and OPTICIANS 848 CHAPEL STREET NEW HAVEN, CONN. inside case.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. SHOP MDJX12 LAGEX12/12 SAGEX11/13
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The glasses are in great shape with only some light wear and a bit of tarnishing; case has some abrasions.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
