Vintage Persol Ratti 6626 Sunglasses Black Wrap Brown Lens 64mm 1960s Italy Case

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About this item

A bold, sporty Ratti-era Persol: model 6626 in glossy black acetate, with a thick straight brow, a deep wraparound front and solid warm brown lenses. The broad, tapered temples carry Persol's Meflecto construction, marked by two fine cuts with small metal pins just behind the hinges. The inside of the temples is stamped 6626, Persol in script, RATTI, and HASSAN, the name of the optician who originally retailed the frame. It comes with a brown leather-look case embossed with the Persol logo.

Brand heritage

Persol was founded in Turin, Italy, in 1917 by Giuseppe Ratti, who began by making protective glasses for pilots and sportsmen; the name comes from the Italian per il sole, "for the sun". In the late 1930s the company introduced its patented Meflecto flexible temple system, still a Persol hallmark today. Frames signed "Ratti" were made before the brand was acquired by Luxottica in 1995 and are the ones vintage collectors look for.

Why this one is special

• Genuine Ratti-era Persol, stamped 6626, Persol and RATTI
• Large 64 mm wraparound sport shape, rarely seen
• Meflecto flexible temples
• Original period retailer stamp (HASSAN) on the temple
• Comes with a Persol embossed case

Specifications

• Brand / model: Persol Ratti 6626
• Lens width: 64 mm
• Width hinge to hinge: 145 mm
• Temple length: approx. 135 mm
• Frame: glossy black acetate
• Lenses: solid brown
• Stamps: 6626, Persol, RATTI, HASSAN
• Made in Italy, 1960s

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. The frame shows visible surface marks and light scuffing on the front and temples; the hinges are intact. The case also shows signs of use. The lenses' UV protection has not been professionally tested, so please do not assume a rating. Please see all photos, which are part of the description.

What's included

• Persol Ratti 6626 sunglasses
• Brown Persol embossed case

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H434