c. 1920 Oval Eyewear Glasses Frames Gold-Filled Black Wire Rims Antique Vintage

Description: Black oval wire rimmed glasses. Given the absence of nose pads, these date from 1900 - 1920. Manufacturer's mark on nose bridge has worn away -- just remainder of gold content mark remains (see last photo). No maker's marks or size indications on temples. Strangely, the left eye is bifocal, but the right lens is single vision (no bifocal). Glasses Dimensions: Temple length (screw to tip): 4.25" Width (screw to screw): 4-5/8" Bridge: 7/8" Lens: 1-5/8" Wide x 1.5" Tall Condition: Excellent condition. Metal is clean and brightly polished. Not designed with nose pads. Black wire surrounds intact without cracks or breakage. No temple wraps. Lenses are free of cracks, chips, flakes, or visible issues and can be used as pattern for replacement. I see no reason these could not hold a new Rx. No Case.Unpacked weight: 0.8 oz. (24 grams)Many people ask us, what is the difference between gold filled glasses and gold-plated eyeglasses? Gold filled is a heavy plating process where 5 to 10 percent of the eyeglasses are real gold. Gold-plated on the other hand is a very light coating, often 100 times less than gold filled eyeglasses. The gold-plated coating is very inexpensive as it has little actual gold content and therefore is common today on eyeglasses as well as on many other types of jewelry. Another type of gold filled eyeglasses is called rolled gold plated, or RGP. The vintage eyeglass frames usually had much less gold content, often 1/30 10k. or so, so the value was much lower. 1/10 12k gold means that the frames are 10 percent of 12 karat gold, or 5% of solid gold which is 24 karat. 1/10 12k was the most common type of gold filled glasses made in the US. In the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe frames were often made of 1/20 10k, which is 5 Percent of 10 karat or about 2 percent of 24 karat solid gold. Always happy to pass through discounts on combined shipping. I only charge actual postage, and always use recycled packing materials. Note some photos appear redundant because I take photos from all possible angles. On symmetrical items, these photos may appear redundant when there are no distinguishing differences or condition issues between side views. I gladly accept returns, but please note I do not pay return postage unless there was a significant error in my description. The item listed is being sold as is, as pictured and as described to the best of my knowledge. All dimensions and weights approximate. If you have a question or an assumption on an item prior to purchase, please ask. I much prefer to take the time on the front end to make sure you will be satisfied with your purchase. Remember, when buying vintage expect imperfections as these items have a history and have been in the possession of others. I try to list EVERY flaw which would be commented on something in an antique or vintage condition – this does not mean all imperfections resulting from normal wear & use require comment. My goal is to have no rude surprises upon receipt.

Price: 55 USD

Location: Dallas, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-19T00:43:30.000Z

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