American Optical
Vintage Cable Temple Aviator
Unworn • All Original • Made in USA
A true American aviation classic.
This original American Optical aviator features polished silver metal construction, a double bridge with integrated sweat bar, original brown lenses, and traditional cable temples with black wrap — a design historically associated with U.S. military pilots and American aerospace heritage.
Functional. Purpose-built. Collectible.
Frame
- Silver metal construction
- Double bridge design
- Integrated sweat / brow bar
- Cable temples with black wrap
- Adjustable nose pads
- Made in USA
Lenses
- Original factory brown lenses
- Non-polarized
- All original and intact
Condition
- Unworn.
- All original components.
- No corrosion present.
- Sweat bar intact.
- Cable temple wraps clean.
Presents in true deadstock store stock condition.
Authentication
Authenticated and verified by
Second Chance Authenticators (SCA)
Inspection includes:
• Era consistency verification
• Construction and material analysis
• Lens originality confirmation
• Hardware integrity review
Second Chance Authenticators is a standalone authentication and grading division dedicated exclusively to luxury and collectible eyewear.
Why This Pair
American Optical, established in 1833, is the oldest eyewear manufacturer in the United States. Their aviators were worn by U.S. military pilots and American astronauts, making this silhouette one of the most historically significant in eyewear
Closing
This is not a reproduction.
This is original American production.
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