Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible pair of genuine early 20th-century antique "Realm" pattern Windsor-style spectacles. Manufactured during the 1910s–1920s era under the historic Stevens & Co. umbrella, these glasses are an incredible piece of American optical history.
Key Features & Markings:
* **The Brand Stamps:** The inner underside of the saddle bridge is clearly stamped with the model name **"REALM"**.
* **The Gold Hallmark:** The outer metal endpieces feature the crisp, tiny antique hallmark **"1/10 12K"** confirming high-quality 12-karat gold-filled construction.
* **Design:** Classic round lenses with elegant cable temples and a protective dark celluloid shroud over the rims and bridge.
* **The Case:** Comes complete with its authentic, original hard-shell clamshell case. The top is beautifully gold-stamped with local hometown jeweler graphics: *"PHILIP LEVINSON, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN, 24 FRONT ST., ROCHESTER, N.Y."*
Condition Report:
Frames & Lenses: The frame structure remains solid, straight, and sturdy. The glass lenses are intact and secure with typical light surface dust/wear from age.
Temples/Arms:Please note that the left flexible cable temple arm coating is partially compromised/missing at the very tip (please review all close-up photos closely).
Case:Functions perfectly, snapping shut securely with fantastic, crisp gold lettering on the front.
**This set is a perfect addition for historical collectors, optical displays, unique fashion curation, or period film/theater prop use. Sold as-is as a historic antique.**