RARE Vtg Dwight D Eisenhower Personal Eyeglasses W/ Provenance 12K Gold Filled
This listing is for a very rare presidential collectible. It is a vintage pair of eyeglasses that were personally owned and worn by Dwight D Eisenhower. Eisenhower exchanged these glasses at Walter Reed Hospital on September 1st, 1965. The grandfather of our client ran the credit union at Walter Reed, and these glasses were given to him by Eisenhower's optometrist. We are including two letters with the glasses; one from the optician and one from our client. Please see the photos below. The frames of the glasses are marked 'AO 1/10-12KGF-S'. They are 12K gold filled and were made by American Optical. The frames are in very good overall condition with normal scuffs and dings. The case does not appear to be original. We have a low opening bid price, so don't miss your chance to win!
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