Antique frames made in hand with techniques that have been lost in time OF materials that encapture centuries of tradition
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Rare Vintage Sunglasses has been the premier online destination for only the finest vintage and antique frames since 2001. Our expertise mainly focuses on the most sought after antique frames collected by the most educated connoisseurs and collectors of vintage and antique Eyewear. Please take the time to view our frequently updated stock and take a step in to the past through our one of a kind amazing pieces of art.
VINTAGE SUNGLASSES
Sunglasses first became fashionable in 1929, when Sam Foster began selling protective shades on boardwalks on the Jersey Shore. While it would take time for them to catch on among the masses, early Hollywood stars adopted Foster Grants and other round frames, helping to show the world how chic this Eyewear could be. At Rare Vintage Sunglasses we pride ourselves for finding true Eyewear connoisseurs the finest that vintage Eyewear has to offer.
Genuine tortoise shell grades
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Only the finest antique genuine tortoise shell frames ranging in multiple qualities and shades of tortoise such as extra blonde, blonde, cherry, cherry blonde, demi blonde, amber blonde, light amber, demi amber,amber & onyx