{"product_id":"american-optical-vintage-hinge-wellington-tortoise-new-custom-green-lens-sunglasses","title":"American Optical Vintage Hinge Wellington Tortoise-New Custom Green Lens Sunglasses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage American Optical AO-Hinge Wellington Tortoise Custom Green Sun Lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors condition. Professionally serviced, polished, and renewed, preserving the frame’s vintage character and distinctive AO monogram fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFashioned with brand-new custom sun lenses by Second Chance Customs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: American Optical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: AO-Hinge Wellington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Brown tortoise with warm amber highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape: Wellington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeyhole bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature interlocking AO monogram front fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver-tone temple accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial seven-barrel hinges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAO FLEXI-FIT temple markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tortoise pattern brings depth and warmth to the sculpted front, while the exposed metal fittings give this frame its unmistakable American Optical identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses — Second Chance Customs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand-new custom solid-green sun lenses, professionally fitted with backside anti-reflective coating to help reduce reflections from light entering behind the lenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe green tint complements the amber and brown tones of the vintage frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens width: 46mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge width: 22mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemple length: 152mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact lens size paired with a generous keyhole bridge and longer temples. Personal fitting is recommended for the best alignment and comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love Them | Era \u0026amp; Relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn important American Optical collector style, recognized by vintage eyewear specialists as the AO-Hinge Wellington. Its defining feature is the interlocking AO monogram integrated into the front hinge fittings—a small detail with considerable visual presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialist archives identify comparable keyhole-bridge examples with the 1950s–1960s and describe tortoise as an especially scarce variation within this family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair combines that collectible design with professional servicing and fresh custom lenses. Warm tortoise, green lenses, substantial hinges, and a beautifully balanced silhouette make it a compelling piece of American eyewear history to wear today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticated by Second Chance Authenticators, our independent authentication division. Examined for maker identification, construction, identifying markings, vintage characteristics, and condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a RECORDED Certificate of Authenticity and QR-linked registry record documenting the frame’s identifying details, Collectors condition grade, and replacement custom lenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondChanceAuthenticators.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Optical AO-Hinge Wellington frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Second Chance Customs green sun lenses with backside AR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Eyewear protective case and cleaning cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage frame with newly fitted custom lenses. The era is attributed through comparison with documented specialist examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotographs show the actual pair. Custom prescription lenses or readers are available upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable online and by appointment. Please review our posted return policy before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWE DO NOT OFFER RETURNS ON LUXURY ITEMS OR LIMITED EDITION ITEMS. 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