Vintage Persol Ratti 6201 Meflecto Sunglasses Black Brown Lens 53mm 1960s Italy

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About this item

The Persol 6201 is a 1960s classic: a thick black acetate square front with softly upswept outer corners, the signature silver Persol arrow on each front corner, and Meflecto flexible temples marked by the grooved band behind the hinges. Fitted with brown lenses. The temple is stamped with the Persol script logo, alongside an additional imprint in Arabic script from the original retailer.

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 flexible temple and the Silver Arrow, which remain the brand's signatures. Frames from the Ratti era are prized by collectors for their build quality.

Why this one is special

• Sought-after 1960s Persol 6201 model
• Silver Arrow fronts and Meflecto flexible temples
• Large 53 mm size, uncommon for the period
• Original brown lenses
• Made in Italy

Specifications

• Brand: Persol (Italy)
• Model: 6201
• Frame: black acetate, Silver Arrow, Meflecto temples, spring-barrel hinges
• Lenses: brown
• Lens width: 53 mm
• Bridge: 16 mm
• Hinge to hinge: 142 mm
• Temple length: 135 mm
• Era: 1960s

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. The front keeps its gloss and the hinges hold good tension. The temples show scratches and wear marks, mostly on the inner sides, consistent with age and use (see close-up photos). Please note the frame is black: the bright studio light in the mannequin photos makes it look grey. Please review all photos, as they are part of the description.

What's included

• Persol sunglasses only

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H133