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CLASSIC VINTAGE TART ARNEL BLACKWOOD CB EYEGLASSES

$149.00 Several sizes available

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These classic men's Tart Arnel vintage eyeglasses are in mint condition and ready for prescription lenses or sunglasses. The frame is marked ''48 24'' and the arms read ''oTe 6 1/4''. The other frames are marked the same way, according to size. The plastic has a nice sheen with no cracks, crazing or discoloration and those dart rivets shine bright.

PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES ANGLE photo, under 350 kb

PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES FRONT photo, under 350 kb

PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES DETAIL photo, under 350 kb

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This is a famous frame from Tart Optical out of New York, likely made in the middle to late 1950s or early 1960s. The model is the Tart Arnel and the color is Blackwood CB. The material is a black-grained zyl on the brows and temples and the bridge and rims are CB for ''clear bridge'', also called a two-tone frame. The clear zyl is nice and clear, which means they were well-stored and as a bonus, they'll come complete with their paper frame envelope. Great keyhole bridge, strong, smooth seven barrel hinges, bright rivets in the famous ''dart'' shape and taper temples, nice and thick. These really are great frames, ready to go!

PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES SIDE photo, under 350 kb PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES BRIDGE BACK photo, under 350 kb
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 Frame Sizes: 44 - 24 46 - 24 48 - 22 48 - 24

Dimensions  

Lens Width:   44 mm
( 1 3/4'' )
46 mm
( 1 13/16'' )
48 mm
( 1 7/8'' )
48 mm
( 1 7/8'' )
Bridge:   24 mm
( 15/16'' )
24 mm
( 15/16'' )
22 mm
( 7/8'' )
24 mm
( 15/16'' )
Temple:   145 mm
( 5 3/4'' )
150 mm
( 6 '' )
155 mm
( 6 1/4'' )
155 mm
( 6 1/4'' )
Hinge to Hinge:   127 mm
( 5 '' )
128 mm
( 5 1/16'' )
129 mm
( 5 1/16'' )
134 mm
( 5 1/4'' )
Full Front Width:   137 mm
( 5 3/8'' )
138 mm
( 5 7/16'' )
140 mm
( 5 1/2'' )
144 mm
( 5 11/16'' )
Lens Height   37 mm
( 1 7/16'' )
38 mm
( 1 1/2'' )
41 mm
( 1 5/8'' )
42 mm
( 1 5/8'' )
For measurement basics click here.

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 by maker and adjustment. Lens and bridge measurements are from lens edge to lens edge. Hinge to hinge is measured from screw to screw.

All frames are thoroughly inspected before leaving the Attic. I'm thorough about condition so there are no surprises and these glasses are in mint condition. They'll make great everyday glasses or some very cool sunglasses.

 
PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES BACK photo, under 350 kb PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES TIPS photo, under 350 kb
PLASTIC VINTAGE EYEGLASSES HINGE photo, under 350 kb

 

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Tart Arnel Blackwood CB   $149
Item Num Frame SizeAdd to Cart
#7767 44 - 24
#7986 46 - 24
#7985 48 - 22
#7721 48 - 24
For measurement basics click here.

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, $149
Tart Arnel Blackwood
 CB  #7721
 

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