Vintage Persol 6659 Meflecto Sunglasses Black Brown Lens 57-18 Wide Arm Italy

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About this item

A genuine vintage Persol model 6659 in black acetate with brown lenses: a bold, soft-square front with wide, sculpted temples carrying Persol's patented Meflecto flexible section (the grooved band behind the hinge). The temples are stamped 6659 and Persol in script, with an additional period stamp next to the logo. A large 57 mm lens size that fits modern faces comfortably.

Brand heritage

Persol takes its name from the Italian per il sole ("for the sun"). The company was founded in Turin in 1917 by optician and photographer Giuseppe Ratti, first making protective eyewear for pilots and sportsmen. In the late 1930s Persol introduced the Meflecto system, flexible temples built around inserted cylinders that let the arm adapt to the wearer's head without pressure – still one of the brand's signatures today.

Why this one is special

• Uncommon wide-arm Persol model 6659, rarely seen on the market
• Meflecto flexible temples for a pressure-free fit
• Large 57-18 size, generous by vintage standards
• Original brown lenses, classic Persol colour
• Made in Italy, vintage production

Specifications

• Brand: Persol (Italy)
• Model: 6659 (stamped inside temple)
• Frame: black acetate, wide temples with Meflecto flex section, spring-barrel hinges
• Lenses: brown
• Lens width: 57 mm
• Bridge: 18 mm
• Hinge to hinge: 138 mm
• Temple length: 135 mm
• Era: vintage (listed by us as 1960s)

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. The frame is solid with good hinge tension. The temples show light surface scratches and fine hairline marks from age and use, visible in the close-up photos, and the acetate has a softer, slightly satin sheen in places. Lenses are in good condition with no major scratches. Please review all photos, as they are part of the description.

What's included

• Persol 6659 sunglasses
• Persol-branded box, hard case and cleaning cloth (as pictured)

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H29