Vintage 50s lightweight sunglasses. Minimal curved floating lens design on a flat brow bar. buying 40s. NOS

These unassuming sunglasses are a triumph of design in their own category. They would have been made for a broad appeal in the 50s with the parameters of still limited resources after the ravages of WW2, and at the same time, have clever refinements in technology and fresh approaches to getting things done. The result is a no nonsense lens with no frame whatsoever. A minimal flat brow bar with the lens directly bolted on from behind. The nose pads are affixed directly to the lens and appear as if they're a single complete moulding. The cylindrical arms are attached with an ingenious integral barrel hinge. But what is most remarkable about these glasses, is that despite the restrictions of their design brief, they're still stylish. The brow has been manipulated to flare upwards slightly from the bridge creating a dynamism thats hard to ignore. But it's the curvature of the lens that controls the scene and is wholly unique to it's time and if you're not used to vintage, would certainly qualify as a new experience as it has never been replicated by modern designs and thats not something that can be claimed very often.

Original new old stock in good condition.
The lenses have surface marks due buying to improper storage packaging.
They don't impede visibility but need mentioning.

• frame width (outside widest point): 131mm
• frame height: 49mm
• temple length (from the hinge and including ear bend): 140mm
• bridge width: 15mm
• inside hinge to hinge: 118mm

Shipping guidelines

Uk combined up to 3 items for stated price.
+ £2 for each extra item.
Europe and USA and the rest of the world;
stated price + £2 for each extra item.

UK 1st class recorded. Approximately 2 days.
UK Express. 1 day. This is a prohibitively expensive service.
Europe EU. Approximately 7 to 10 days.
Europe Non EU. Approximately 7 to 10 days.
North America. Approximately 10 to 14 days.
Rest of the World. Approximately 10 to 14 days.

Returns accepted within seven days of receiving.
Buyer must pay for return postage.

Ref: 70-24 B56