Vintage Messidor II Sunglasses Gold Filled Browline Brown Glass 1950s France

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About this item

A genuine mid-century French frame stamped MESSIDOR II. A slim gold-filled brow bar sweeps across the top and curves gracefully over the nose, holding honey-amber acetate lower rims and brown glass lenses in a soft upswept browline / cat-eye shape. Fine gold-filled skull temples complete the light, elegant construction. The brow bar is stamped with the MESSIDOR II name between French maker and gold-filled (doublé or) hallmark squares, and the temples carry matching hallmarks.

About the maker

Little is documented about the Messidor name today. The frame is a typical example of mid-century French optical craftsmanship, when gold-filled (doublé or) frames, a thick layer of gold bonded over a base metal, were struck with small square hallmarks identifying the maker and the gold content. That makes these frames far more durable than ordinary plated metal.

Why this one is special

• Signed MESSIDOR II with French hallmarks on the brow bar and temples
• Gold-filled metal with honey acetate rims, a classic 1950s French combination
• Original brown glass lenses
• Elegant upswept browline shape that suits both women and men

Specifications

• Brand / model: MESSIDOR II
• Lens width: 58 mm
• Bridge: 20 mm
• Temple length: 125 mm
• Width hinge to hinge: 135 mm
• Frame: gold-filled (doublé or) brow bar and temples, honey-amber acetate lower rims
• Lenses: brown glass
• Stamps: MESSIDOR II plus French maker and gold-filled hallmark squares
• Made in France, 1950s

Condition

Very good pre-owned vintage condition. The gold-filled metal keeps a warm, bright finish and the stamps are crisp. Small spots of green age oxidation (verdigris) are visible where the brow bar meets the rim screws near the bridge, and the acetate shows light age marks. Please see all photos, which are part of the description.

What's included

• Messidor II sunglasses

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H17