This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Chicago, IL.
Brand: Pierre Cardin
Style/Model: Escargot 1
Material: Acetate, Metal
Colorway: BLU Deep Turquoise
Place of Origin: France
Stated/Approx. frame size: 60/18/145
Gently pre-owned frame in fantastic condition.
Frame: Deep blueish-turquoise color pops on this extremely hard-to-locate frame. No bite marks on earpieces, pitting at nose pads, or deep scratches/scuff. Imprinting has rubbed off slightly from the inside of the temples, but defo enough remains to show provenance.
Hardware: Golden barrel hinges and iconic snail shell temple details are intact. No verdegris/oxidation.
Lenses: Frames only.
Note these frames are at least 40 years old, and it is typical to require slight adjustments on any frame to fit any individual closer to perfect, handled by your eye care professional.
Measurements in inches. See the diagram in the last listing photo. Please compare measurements against a pair of your favorite spex.
1= 6
between the hinges= 5-1/4
2= 2-1/4
3= 2
4= 5/8
5= 2-3/8
6= 5-1/2
Items come from a smoke and pet-free studio.
This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Chicago, IL.