American Optical 303 Numont Renaissance Titanium 12K GF 1 10 Eyeglasses Frame

American Optical Numont Renaissance Eyeglasses Frame.
The arms are marked ”Numont 303 Titanium 12K GF 1/10 AO Renaissance 49-18-140” and the glasses are otherwise unmarked. The markings mean the frame is 12 karat gold-filled. The bridge is engraved with beading and simple leaf pattern and the frame and temples are engraved with double dotted lines.
These frames come in silver (white gold).
This is a frame made by the very first frame manufacturer in the United States – American Optical. This frame is from their recent line called ”Renaissance”, inspired by some of their old ones. This model is their Numont, named after their old frame of the same name. It’s very nicely done. Great filigree throughout, top quality screws and detailing and the nose pads are quite similar to the old AO shell pads, very well-done. Note also the flex fittings to keep the lenses snug to the frame, just like the original AO ”Tri-Flex” lens fittings used on their Numont and Rimway frames. The Renaissance line is mostly all titanium frame structure and then finished with real gold just like they did in the old days. These are actually 1/10 12K GF, extremely rare in a contemporary frame. Gold-filled finish tends to outlast contemporary finishes significantly, not to mention they look great.
This style of frame allows for a variety of lens shapes.
Lenses are prescription and can be replaced.
Needs some polishing and cleaning.
As shown in photos.

USD : 29.0