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info The Balrim B-51 dates from the early-1950's and was marketed as semi-casual eyewear as you can see from this promotion in their 1957 catalogue. It was a hugely popular shape - their top selling frame for a number of years - which is why we find them from time to time. And the fact that temple options aside, at the time of the above catalogue, it came in 16 sizes in 7 colours: 112 different options. Compare that to today's frame makers who at best offer two eye sizes and one or two bridge sizes. Such was the size of Bausch & Lomb in the mid-1950s. This pair dates from the late 1950's when the shields on the front were made bigger and bolder and this type continued into the early 60's. The colour of our frame is the not listed in the above catalogue as it was introduced later: Black Briar & White, which is sort of a striped grey, the 'white' referring to the metal chassis being white gold. The frame is never having been worn, we found it with an original typed sales sticker on the inside. — klasik |
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product code : k8229 : £ 355 1950's striped grey plastic and white gold fill frame marked B&L 1/10 12K GF KlasikVintageEyewearKlasik Can be glazed with Rx or sunglasses lenses. condition lenses : n/a frame : new fit : very good size face : 127mm lens width : 46mm lens height : 38mm bridge : 22mm arms : 135mm (5¼" marked on frame) |
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