Rochester Optical AN6531 Ful-Vue Nickel Plated Frame WWII Aviator Sunglasses

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Description: This listing is for authentic Rochester Optical AN-6531 Ful-Vue R.O.C. Brass Core Nickel Plated Frame Cable Temple Green Mineral Glass Lens WWII Era Aviator Pilot Commercial Sunglasses w/ Case 57-12-115 ULTRA RARE Pre-1949. Sunglasses are in poor/fair vintage pre-owned condition, both lenses have scratches and both temple screws have been replaced (see photos). Size: 57-12-115. Made in USA. Red hard case (non-original) included in listing. Please see pictures to make your complete condition assessment. While most vintage AN6531 Ful Vue aviators for World War II military were made by either Bausch & Lomb or American Optical, commercial licensing rights were also sold by American Optical between 1927-1949. Rochester Optical purchased the rights and produced the sunglasses in small numbers such that they are very difficult to find today and highly sought after by vintage eyewear and militaria collectors. These used a brass core frame rather than magnetic steel and the plating is nickel instead of 12K gold; this frame was lighter weight than gold plated versions. Originating in the late-1920s, the "teardrop" shape lens of the AN6531 were designed to accommodate Air Force pilots who were constantly looking down at their instrument panel while in flight, and of course all future aviators are recognized by this lens shape. The inner nose bridge is impressed R.O.C. FUL-VUE 12, an early nickel-plated version of the iconic and original AN6531 aviator from which all future Ray-Ban aviator and Outdoorsman sunglasses evolved and continue to this day. Please feel free to ask any questions prior to bidding/purchasing. Buy a Pair, Give a Pair The whole story begins with you Alleviating the problem of impaired vision and protecting eyes from damaging UV rays is at the heart of what we do, and with your help, sunglasses and eyeglasses have been distributed through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program. How it works 2.5 billion people around the world need glasses but don?t have access to them; of these, 624 million cannot effectively learn or work due to the severity of their visual impairment. To help address this problem, we work with Kayugi Missions of Kenya to ensure that for every pair of Lou Mart sunglasses or eyeglasses purchased, a pair of sunglasses or eyeglasses is distributed to someone in need. Kayugi Missions CBO is a sustainable development initiative, non- political, non- governmental and nonprofit organization registered under certificate number MHO/CBO/44328/19 by the Department of Social Development-Muhoroni Sub County. Kayugi Missions CBO is a structured development initiative aiming to generate solutions to common problems affecting the people of Muhoroni. Our Missions and Community Outreach programs are geared towards poverty eradication, creation of jobs, and provision of good health, promoting gender equality, education and social justice. Payment: Please pay within 24 hours of an auction ending or purchasing an item. Shipping: We ship within 3 days of receiving payment and all orders are sent via USPS Priority Mail. International Shipping available upon request. Contact Us: Do not hesitate to contact us at any time before or after your purchase, we are committed to 100% customer satisfaction. 1. We do our best to reply to questions/comments as soon as possible, due to a high volume of incoming emails and time zone differences, we may not be able to send you an immediate reply 2. We strive for positive feedback on all transactions and nothing less than an overall Detailed Seller Rating (DSR) of 5. If you feel that your experience with us was not positive please contact us so that we can resolve any problems.

Price: 315.99 USD

Location: Rock Falls, Illinois

End Time: 2024-08-29T16:00:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 16.99 USD