product code : k5636 : £ 165

• 1940's white plastic frame marked MADE IN
  ENGLAND and with REGISTERED DESIGN NO.


• Original mid-grey glass lenses

condition

• lenses : excellent - 9


• frame : good


• fit : good - pin hinges

size

• face : 125mm


• lens width : 44mm


• lens height : 41mm


• arms : 135mm

lens spec

• uv transmission % : R = 2 ; L = 3


• light transmission (LTF) % : R = 24 ; L = 28


• uv protection y/n : y

other info

• The Registered Design No. stamped on the inside of the
  
  right temple of this extraordinary pair of sunglasses tells
  
  us that it was made between March 1945 and February
  
  1946 - so probably for a VE party in mind. It is an unusual
  
  design in that the frame is a standard size but the temples
  
  are oversized by comparison. And everything about it is flat
  
  and squared-off, except the inside of the bridge which has
  
  been shaped for comfort. The frame has been marked down
  
  to 'good' as it is showing a few signs of age, but the flat
  
  lenses have been protected over the years by the design
  
  and possibly one careful lady owner. As is common with
  
  sunglasses of this vintage, the lenses differ slightly in
  
  transmission (darkness) - see above - but not noticeable
  
  when being worn. Good uv protection in both lenses, so
  
  perfect for when we're allowed back on the beach. Good
  
  uv protection in both lenses - but actually this pair should
  
  probably be in a museum.