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**Item Overview:**
Up for sale is a stunning, collector-grade pair of vintage Bausch & Lomb "HiBo" round wire-rimmed eyeglass frames. Made in the USA during the mid-20th century, these premium frames feature the iconic round profile, intricately styled bridge, and marbled yellow temple socks/tips.**Authenticity & Markings:**
The inner side of the bridge is sharply and clearly stamped:
- **"B&L HIBO 1/10 12K GF"**
This guarantees they are 12-karat gold-filled, meaning a thick, durable layer of solid 12K gold constitutes 10% of the total frame weight, bonded securely over a base metal core.**Condition Report (Excellent / Near-Mint):**
- **Gold Finish:** Pristine and bright. There is absolutely NO gold peeling, NO tarnish, and NO green verdigris/oxidation anywhere on the frame, hinges, or nose pad mounts.
- **Structural Integrity:** The frames are perfectly straight, balanced, and unbent. The hinges open and close smoothly with no wobble.
- **Temple Socks:** The marbled yellow acetate ear guards are intact, smooth, and free of cracks.
- **Lenses:** Currently fitted with [Insert choice: vintage prescription lenses / no lenses]. Your local optometrist or an online optical shop can easily cut and install custom prescription or tinted sunglass lenses into these frames.**Inclusions:**
- Includes the black protective storage case shown in the listing images.**Shipping:**
Will be packed with extreme care in a rigid box with heavy bubble wrap to ensure they arrive in their current beautiful condition.Please review all macro photographs to see just how clean this pair is. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Thanks for looking!
