True Antique 1960’s American Optical GF 12kt USA
$325.00
Between the 1600's and 1800's, metal frames were produced by local jewelry manufacturers as well as other specialty metal workers. The AO heritage began in 1826, when William Beecher, a Connecticut farm boy, came to Southbridge, after an apprenticeship in Providence, Rhode Island, where he learned the jeweler’s trade. The original factory building – “The Old Spec Shop” – at American Optical was built in 1839, when William Beecher’s spectacles manufacturing operation outgrew the second floor over his jewelry shop, and was occupied until 1872. From the start of the 1900's AO had grown to be one of the largest manufactures of eyewear in the world.
In stock
Product Dimensions
50 mm
Lens Width
18 mm
Bridge Width
130 mm
Temple Length
135 mm
Overall Frame Width
Eyeglass Frames Size Guide
There are several measurements when it comes to eyeglasses, of which there are 4 important measurements.
Chances are that your current glasses have measurements engraved on the inside of the temples. A temple may contain: the brand, model name and 50 □ 19 140 , 50/19 140 or 50 19-140. These measurements indicate three frame dimensions—lens width, bridge width, and temple length. The overall frame width, however, will not be printed on the temple arm.
Once you know the measurements of your current glasses, you can easily choose the right pair of glasses that best suit you.
Lens Width
Measure the lens horizontally, at its widest point.
Bridge Width
Measure horizontally, from one edge of the bridge to the other.
Temple Length
Measure from the hinge—where the arm connects in the front— to the spot where the arm begins to bend down around the ear. Then measure from the top of the bend to the bottom tip. Add these together for the total temple arm length.
Overall Frame Width
Measure the horizontal front of the frame, from one end to the other
