Vintage Persol Ratti 6201 Sunglasses Black Cat Eye Brown Gradient 48mm 60s Italy

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About this item

A sharp 1960s Persol in thick glossy black acetate, with an upswept rectangular cat-eye front, brown gradient lenses and Persol's silver arrow on each front corner. The temples have the Meflecto flexible section, marked by four grooves with small silver pins on the top edge, and Persol is signed in script on the temple.

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

• Ratti-era Persol 6201 with the iconic silver arrows
• Thick, sculpted 1960s acetate
• Meflecto flexible temples with four silver pins
• Compact 48 mm size that suits many faces

Specifications

• Brand / model: Persol Ratti 6201
• Lens width: 48 mm
• Total front width: 135 mm
• Temple length: 135 mm
• Frame: glossy black acetate, silver arrow plaques
• Lenses: brown gradient
• Stamps: Persol script on temple
• Made in Italy, 1960s

Condition

Very good pre-owned vintage condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age. The gloss is good, the hinges work firmly and the Meflecto temples are intact. Light marks and scratches are visible on the temples on close inspection. 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 6201 sunglasses

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H145