Robert Rudger 0750-122-01

These remarkable vintage Robert Rudger glasses immediately caught my attention with their delicate spiral details. The design reminded me of ancient Greek ornaments, golden diadems and the elegant decorative motifs found in classical art.

While working on my video “Glasses of the Gods”, I visited the Istanbul Archaeology Museum and found myself repeatedly drawn to ancient gold jewelry discovered in Ephesus and Pergamon. The more I looked at those ornaments, the more familiar these glasses felt. Their flowing lines seemed to echo waves, ancient ship decorations and the intricate weaving of Greek diadems.

Among all the glasses in my collection, this pair feels especially mythical. Whenever I wear them, I imagine gods, sea nymphs and legendary heroes from the stories that inspired me as a child.

A beautiful example of eyewear that feels less like an accessory and more like a piece of wearable art.

Material: Metal

Found in: Lithuania

Made in: Austria

Colour: Gold

Shape: Rimless cat eye