Mega Rare 1960s AMERICAN OPTICAL TICKER TAPE BLACK (American Optical Ticker Tape) size 48/22
From AMERICAN OPTICAL, the largest eyewear manufacturer in America at the time and one of the most popular and well-known brands in the latest vintage eyewear scene alongside TART, comes the TICKER TAPE, an extremely rare American Wellington model with diamond hinges, released in the early 1960s when AO produced many historically significant masterpieces. Deadstock availability of this model is virtually nonexist With its diamond hinges, tapered French-style temples, nearly straight browline, and clean, vertically oriented frame shape,every detail is infused with sharp, crisp elements. This results in a smart silhouette balance when worn, a comfortable fit thanks to the lightweight frame body, and the fact thatthe original silhouette is quite compact, meaning that even a slightly larger size doesn't feel awkward—a key point.In addition to being a single-color black diamond-set American vintage piece that isn't seen on many people,this is a rare find in size 48