KittyT
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The one issue with vintage frames is that the plastic can become brittle with age and not a lot of opticians will touch them for that reason.
imoldfashioned said:These are from Target, no? Can you tell me how the quality and fit are--I've been looking at them online.
Also, fabulous glasses FDG--they look perfect on you!
KittyT said:The one issue with vintage frames is that the plastic can become brittle with age and not a lot of opticians will touch them for that reason.
Fleur De Guerre said:Of course I asked them at the time, the guy who did my test etc, was a total eyewear nerd, talking about all the vintage frames he collects. He said mine were pristine, no discolouration, no cracks, no brittleness, no funny smells. They might as well have been repro, the condition they were in.
Thanks Warbaby, but close up they are all plastic/celluloid and that was how they were sold. I would have been shocked with the price I paid if they were 'real' but they just look good in the photos. I can't wait to wear them.Warbaby said:The three matching combs in the center look like they may be real tortoise, not celluloid or plastic. Can't tell absolutely from just the photos, but I've done a lot of tortoise restoration and those look right to me. The one on the top left may also be tortoise, and the big one below it is also a contender. Just thought you might like to know...
lyburnum said:I got these OSHKOSH B'GOSH jeans for $25. Apparently from the early 50s, however I want to check them over once they arrive, as $25 for early 50s jeans sounds a little odd to me.
I need another pair either way though, as I only have one pair at the moment.
Fleur De Guerre said:Not here, they'll happily take your money, you have to pay first, and if they break, tough luck.
Of course I asked them at the time, the guy who did my test etc, was a total eyewear nerd, talking about all the vintage frames he collects. He said mine were pristine, no discolouration, no cracks, no brittleness, no funny smells. They might as well have been repro, the condition they were in.
Fleur De Guerre said:My two most recent purchases:
My mum bought me a demi parure of Sarah Coventry, which was sold to her as 40s, but is in fact 60s. Luckily it was very cheap and I absolutely love it, so I couldn't care less what era is is!
The earrings are identical to these, but the brooch is in more of an asymmetrical leaf shape than the one here. One day I'll get myself a camera!
(incidentally this one is on eBay now, starting bid of $199! My mum paid around $20! lol)
Edit: I've had a look around on eBay and all the sets I can find look like this one! The brooch is definitely Sarah Cov and it matches the earrings perfectly, but it's not the same as this "Blue Lagoon" set. Mysterious!
Folly said:I've had the opposite problem in the UK. I have a pair from the fifties and no optician I've spoken to will touch them because they're worried in case they break them. I'm sure if I forced my money upon them and insisted, they'd do it mind you lol
TheKitschGoth said:My opticians wouldn't put my lenses in my old glasses - and we're talking 5 year old frames here..