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A completely original, unbroken estate set that has remained together for nearly a century. It features pristine 1930s Shuron Optical Co. gold-filled wire frames housed inside their original, custom-stamped hard-shell velvet-lined case from the historic practice of A.J. Radin Optometrists (historically located at 228 Livingston St. in Downtown Brooklyn, N.Y.)
Abraham J. Radin was a highly successful, licensed optometrist and optician who established a long-standing family practice in Brooklyn. He initially operated his boutique from the Boerum Hill location printed on this case (165 Nevins Street). [1]
Abraham Radin\'s descendant—Max F. Radin (M. F. Radin)—later took over the family optical lineage, solidifying the name \"Radin\" as a neighborhood staple for eye care.
Today: The multi-generational family business relocated just a few blocks away to 228 Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn, where the practice continues to operate as an independent local optician under the historic name. The Era: Classic 1930s Art Deco period.The Bridge: Features an ultra-rare, high-demand Geometric Step-Bridge with sharp, architectural tiered detailing.
The Style: Patented \"Ful-Vue\" alignment, a revolutionary era design where the temple arms mount to the very top corners of the rims, designed to keep a driver’s or wearer’s peripheral vision entirely clear.
The Temples: Beautiful, flexible wrapped cable temples engineered to hook securely behind the ears.The underside of the structural step-bridge is deeply stamped: \"1/10 12K GF\" alongside the official early Shuron maker\'s marks well as both arms. See in pictures.Frames: Exceptional museum/collector grade condition. The wire chassis is completely straight and retains its brilliant, rich 12k gold luster. Minimal, light, age-appropriate cleaning patina near the nose pad hinges which adds to its undeniable antique charm.
Case: Extraordinary structural condition with bold, crisp, fully legible gold foil lettering reading: \"A. J. Radin, Optometrist, Brooklyn, N.Y.\" The internal dark velvet lining is safely preserved but there is wear matching the glasses see in pictures. Also a mark on the outside of the case. Case closes as it should .
Lenses: Retains the original mid-century real prescription glass lenses, entirely intact. No chips.
Len width 1.75”
Bridge width .75”
Arms 6”I have researched these glasses to the best of my ability the above is correct. Please see my pictures for a better description and email me with any questions.
