Elton John's Prescription Eyeglasses
Owner
Elton John
(English, born 1947)
Maker
Sylvi's Handarbeit
(German)
Date1970-1989
ClassificationsClothing
DescriptionElton John Custom Prescription Eyeglasses (c. 1970s-1980s). Vintage original Elton John personally owned and worn glasses of multicolor, confetti acrylic frame, lemon yellow stems and prescription lenses. Imprinted on the right stem interior, in gold gilt, "Sylvi's, Handarbeit, Made in Germany" and on the left, "A 215 50 20 - 12.". Black leather case (.0001b) with decorative emblem.Pianist, singer, and composer Elton John (b. 1947) is one of the best-selling solo artists of all time. His partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin has lasted since the late-1960s and produced numerous chart-topping hits.
Sir Elton has recorded 31 studio albums, with a stretch of six albums in the 1970s reaching number one in the U.S. Billboard charts – Honky Château (1972) through Rock of the Westies (1975). He has earned five Grammy Awards, five BRIT Awards, two Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, a Tony Award, and many other honors.
Elton John was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
