$2.83 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
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These SRO Walton vintage eyeglasses feature a softly squared silhouette with gently rounded corners and a distinctive translucent two-tone finish. The warm amber-yellow front transitions into rich reddish-brown tones along the outer rims and temples, creating a subtle contrast that highlights the frame’s sculptural shape. A broad integrated bridge and gently contoured lower edges lend the design a balanced, structured appearance, while the substantial acetate-style construction reflects the bold character of 1980s eyewear. Frame Model: Walton Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: China (Hong Kong) Lenses: Empty, ready for custom Condition: Excellent vintage Measurements: 56-17-145 Historical Context SRO, short for Styl-Rite Optical, was an American eyewear maker associated with Flushing, New York, and is documented as producing optical frames by the early 1950s. The company became known primarily for quality optical frames, while its Sunmodes line extended its design language into sunglasses during the 1960s. SRO’s vintage frames reflect a distinctly American optical aesthetic, with sculpted acetate, keyhole bridges, decorative rivets, substantial hinges, and shapes ranging from rounded and rectangular forms to dramatic cat-eyes. Trademark records show the SRO name registered for eyeglasses and related optical goods as early as 1963, with later registrations covering sunglasses and sunglass frames. Surviving examples marked “SRO U.S.A.” from the 1950s through the 1980s illustrate the brand’s long presence in American-made vintage eyewear.
