Vintage 60s IOM Hong Kong NOS Gold Filled Sunglasses Black Acetate Engraved Mens

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About this item

A new old stock (deadstock) pair of 1960s IOM men's sunglasses, stored and never worn. The thick, glossy black acetate rectangular front has the classic mid-century "wayfarer" look, with solid brown sun lenses and a small silver-tone lightning-bolt (zig-zag) metal inlay at each outer corner. Riveted metal hinges join the front to flat gold-filled temples with a fine diamond (checkered) engraved pattern on the outer face and a reeded block at the hinge end, finished with black acetate earpiece tips. The front is stamped "50-20" inside, one temple is stamped "140-5 1/2" (140 mm / 5 1/2 inch), and one earpiece tip carries the stamped IOM emblem.

Brand heritage

IOM frames were made in Hong Kong in the 1960s and are among the high-quality frames of that era, built with solid acetate fronts and gold-filled metal parts. The IOM emblem on the earpiece tip shows the letters I and M in small boxes either side of an O with a diamond. This pair carries the emblem and its sizes but no model number. Dual metric/inch temple sizing such as "140-5 1/2" and riveted acetate fronts with engraved gold-filled temples are typical of the best frames of the period.

Why this one is special

• New old stock from the 1960s: stored, never worn
• Gold-filled temples with fine diamond engraving and black acetate tips
• Glossy black acetate rectangular front with silver-tone lightning-bolt corner inlays
• Riveted metal hinges, original vintage construction
• Signed with the IOM emblem, stamped "50-20" and "140-5 1/2"
• Classic medium fit that suits most men's faces

Specifications

• Brand: IOM (emblem on the earpiece tip)
• Made in: Hong Kong, 1960s
• Type: men's vintage sunglasses, new old stock
• Size (stamped): 50-20, lens width 50 mm, bridge 20 mm
• Temple length (stamped): 140 mm / 5 1/2 inch
• Frame width: approx. 138 mm
• Frame: black acetate front, gold-filled diamond-engraved temples, black acetate earpiece tips
• Lenses: solid brown tint
• Markings: "50-20" inside the front, "140-5 1/2" on the temple, IOM emblem on the earpiece tip

Condition

New old stock: never worn, kept in storage since the 1960s. After decades in storage it shows light storage and handling marks, visible in the photos: small surface marks on the black acetate, scuffs on the earpiece tips (mostly at the ends and where they meet the metal), light marks on the gold-filled temples, dulled silver-tone inlays, light oxidation and discoloration around the hinge rivets, and a tiny spot plus light marks near the edges of the lenses. Hinges open and close properly. Lens UV protection has not been tested. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The sunglasses only. No case, box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.