Vintage FRED Cythere Eyeglasses 22K Gold Plated Cable Frame 57mm France Full Set

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About this item

An original vintage optical frame by the Parisian jeweller FRED: the Cythere, size 57 mm. The gold-plated full-rim frame has a soft geometric lens shape and a two-tone twisted marine cable set into the upper brow, echoing the cable-and-shackle language of Fred's famous Force 10 jewellery. Gold shackle-style hinges with ribbed collars, thin gold temples and black ear tips complete the look. The frame still wears its original clear FRED PARIS LUNETTES demo lenses and comes with the original blue Fred presentation case, white Fred Lunettes outer box and paper sleeve.

Brand heritage

FRED was founded in Paris in 1936 by Fred Samuel, who opened his first boutique at 6 rue Royale. In 1966 the house created the Force 10 bracelet, with its twisted marine cable and shackle clasp, which became the signature of the Maison. Fred later carried the same nautical motifs into its eyewear, sold as FRED Lunettes. Fred has been part of the LVMH group since the mid-1990s.

Why this one is special

• Model CYTHERE, stamped on the temple; collectors know it as one of Fred's classic cable frames
• Two-tone marine cable inset along the brow, a direct nod to the Force 10 bracelet
• Jewellery-grade gold plating with shackle-style hinges and ribbed collars
• Original FRED PARIS LUNETTES demo lenses still fitted
• Complete set: blue Fred case, Fred Lunettes outer box and paper sleeve

Specifications

• Brand: FRED (Paris)
• Model: Cythere
• Lens width: 57 mm
• Temple length: 135 mm (stamped)
• Frame: gold-plated metal (22K gold plated as listed), full rim, with silver-tone twisted cable on the brow
• Lenses: original clear demo lenses printed FRED PARIS LUNETTES, ready for prescription or sun lenses
• Nose pads: clear, signed FRED
• Temple stamps: "FRED made in France 135" and "135 CYTHERE"
• Made in France, 1990s

Condition

Listed as new old stock (unworn) with original demo lenses. Gold plating is bright with no visible plating loss; the cable detail is intact and the hinges are tight and aligned. The nose pads show slight age patina. The blue case and outer box show light storage wear consistent with age. Please see all photos, which are part of the description.

What's included

• FRED Cythere eyeglasses frame with demo lenses
• Original blue FRED presentation case
• Original white FRED Lunettes outer box
• FRED Lunettes paper sleeve

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H277