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CLASSIC GOLD ALGHA ENGLISH WINDSORS

$89.00 Three temple choices available

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These classic gold round Windsor antique eyeglasses are in mint condition and ready for prescription lenses or sunglasses. The arms are marked ''FRAME MADE IN ENGLAND ALGHA CE'' and the glasses are otherwise unmarked. The finish is 14 karat gold.

WIRE VINTAGE EYEGLASSES ANGLE photo, under 350 kb

WIRE VINTAGE EYEGLASSES FRONT photo, under 350 kb

WIRE VINTAGE EYEGLASSES BRIDGE photo, under 350 kb

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This is a newly minted frame made in England by Algha Works, a wonderful manufacturer. You may know them by their Savile Row eyewear, a famous line seen in movies, on movie stars, rock stars and even worn by the Queen. Algha Works has been in the eyeglass business since the 1930s with roots back to the 1920s. They still make frames using many of the same tools and techniques, these frames included! These have the traditional Windsor bridge, smooth and comfortable, a nice extension in the hinges and round rims, great frames!

WIRE VINTAGE EYEGLASSES SIDE photo, under 350 kb WIRE VINTAGE EYEGLASSES SIDE photo, under 350 kb
Cable Temples 
 
Skull Temples 

Dimensions

Inches 

Metric

Lens Width 1 5/8 "   40 mm  
Bridge 7/8 "   22 mm  
Temples Three choices:
  Cable: 6 1/2"  (165 mm) or 6 3/4'' (170 mm)  
Skull: 5 3/4'' (145 mm)  
Hinge to Hinge 4 1/2 "   114 mm  
Lens Height 1 5/8 "   40 mm  
For measurement basics click here.

Wire rims are flexible, so lenses can be made to a variety of shapes for this frame. This style is worn round, but can also be worn with nearly round lenses or other shapes. Temples are measured their full length, hinge to tip, as though they were straightened out. Why? Because they're adjustable, so measurements to the bend vary. Lens and bridge measurements are from lens edge to lens edge. Hinge to hinge is measured from screw to screw.

These frames have three temple options, the 165 mm cable temples, 170 mm cables and 145 skull temples. The frames can also be fitted with rim covers in a variety of colors. Please inquire for details about purchasing covers.

I'm thorough about condition so there are no surprises and your glasses will be thoroughly inspected before shipment. They make great everyday glasses or some very cool sunglasses.

 
WIRE VINTAGE EYEGLASSES BACK photo, under 350 kb WIRE VINTAGE EYEGLASSES HINGE photo, under 350 kb WIRE VINTAGE EYEGLASSES TIPS photo, under 350 kb
WIRE VINTAGE EYEGLASSES BRIDGE BACK photo, under 350 kb

 

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Gold Algha Windsors  $89
Item Num Temple optionsAdd to Cart
#7503 6 1/2'' (165 mm) cable
#7524 6 3/4'' (170 mm) cable
#7525 5 3/4'' (145 mm) skull
 

Cable temple covers to fit these frames can be found here (1.3 traditional) and here (1.5 heat shrink).

If you have any questions about this pair of glasses or anything else, please don't hesitate to contact me. I try to answer all questions promptly.

 
Mint condition, several sizes, $89
Gold Algha Windsor #7503
 

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