1930s C.W. Dixey & Son London 1/10 12k Gold Filled Windsor Frames Keeler Case For Sale

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This item consists of historical, 90+ year-old antique frames sold strictly as an archival museum piece or historical display collectible. The fitted glass pieces are non-functional, original period templates and are not modern prescription corrective lenses.Condition: Excellent vintage condition with signs of wear and tearGold-filled metal has worn beautifully with no brassing.Hinges tight, temples straight.C.W. Dixey & Son are the oldest opticians in the world, founded in 1770. “Opticians to the King”. These are proper British heritage quality, not mass-market fashion frames.The Case - G. Davis Keeler:Vintage leather case stamped “G. DAVIS. KEELER” in gold. Keeler was “Optician to the Astors & Vanderbilts” in New York from the 1890s to the 1940s. Brown leather exterior with a burgundy velvet interior. Same era as the frames—a perfect period match.Notes for collectors:This is a luxury 1930s historic set—British heritage frames + an American case. 1/10 12k GF means the gold won’t wear off like standard thin plating.Perfect for historical displays, vintage menswear enthusiasts, steampunk styling, professor/Churchill style curation, or specialized Dixey collectors.Sold as seen. No returns on vintage items. Any questions just ask and I’ll send more photos.