Vintage S.T. Dupont Rimless Sunglasses 23KT Gold Plated Brown Lacquer Austria 54

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About this item

A pair of vintage S.T. Dupont rimless sunglasses, made in Austria by Estede, the licensed maker of S.T. Dupont eyewear. The 23 KT gold-plated frame has a finely engraved, textured bridge and lens end pieces, and each temple carries a row of diagonal brown tortoise-effect lacquer inlays next to the engraved script "S.T. Dupont" signature. The black temple tips are marked with the gold script Dupont "D". The oval-rectangular brown tinted lenses suit both men and women.

Brand heritage

S.T. Dupont was founded in Paris in 1872 and is known for its luxury lighters, pens and leather goods, and for its Chinese lacquer work. Its vintage eyewear was produced under licence by Estede in Austria, and frames were often finished in 23 KT gold plating with lacquered details, like this pair.

Why this one is special

• Signed S.T. Dupont: script signature engraved on the temple and a "D" logo on the temple tips
• 23 KT gold-plated frame, stamped "23 KT GP"
• Brown lacquer inlays on the temples, in the style of Dupont's lacquer work
• Rimless design with an engraved, textured bridge and end pieces
• Made in Austria by Estede

Specifications

• Brand: S.T. Dupont (made by Estede)
• Inner temple stamps: "CE MADE IN AUSTRIA ESTEDE 23 KT GP" and "..050 54□18 13.." (partly worn; "050" is probably part of the colour code, and the model number is not legible)
• Stamped size: 54□18 (lens width 54 mm, bridge 18 mm)
• Our measurements: lens width approx. 50 mm, temple approx. 130 to 132 mm
• Frame: gold plated metal with brown lacquer inlays, rimless
• Lenses: brown tint
• Nose pads: clear, adjustable
• Temple tips: black, with the gold "D" logo

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with normal signs of use: light wear to the gold plating, especially on the inside of the temples where some stamped characters are worn, and light marks on the temple tips. The lacquer inlays are intact. Please check all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

What's included

The sunglasses and a tan leather-look slip case (not branded, as shown in the photos). No box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.

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