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Tart Optical
Tart Optical Leading Liz — Blue & Crystal Acetate
Circa 1950s–1960s · comparative attribution
A Tart Optical Leading Liz in blue and crystal acetate, with an upswept cat-eye front and compact keyhole bridge. The recorded Tart rivets and temple construction complement the sharply lifted brow.
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- Maker / origin
- Tart Optical
- Period
- Circa 1950s–1960s · comparative attribution
- Recorded details
- Size 46–22
- Collection number
- RGS–22
- Model
- Leading Liz
- Colour
- Blue upper sections / crystal lower front
- Front
- Upswept cat-eye
- Bridge
- Keyhole
- Rivets
- Diamond-shaped
Blue over crystal
The blue upper sections form a lifted brow over a much clearer lower front. At the outer corners, the rims rise into a restrained cat-eye point; toward the centre, the keyhole bridge adds a rounded opening above the nose. Diamond rivets provide small metallic accents on the front and temples. The contrast of opaque colour and transparency is the defining feature of this Leading Liz, distinct from the all-black examples frequently used as comparisons.
Collector’s note
The clear lower section gives the blue upper line visual lightness, drawing attention to the outer corners of the frame.
Condition & presentation
Blue upper sections and a clear lower front, with diamond rivets retained. Please refer to the photographs for surface detail; additional close-ups are available. No case is included.
Restoration is carried out with intention by third-party specialists on an as-needed basis, preserving original features and markings as fully as possible. Individual condition notes describe the visible state and any specifically recorded changes.
Related examples & research
Comparative references inform model history and period attribution. They describe other examples, with their own sizes, markings and condition.
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