Vintage Persol Ratti 6684 Sunglasses Black Aviator Brown Gradient 60mm 60s Italy

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About this item

A big, glamorous 1960s Persol: model 6684 in glossy black acetate with large teardrop aviator rims and a keyhole bridge with a distinctive grooved centre section. Brown-to-light gradient lenses give a relaxed, cinematic look. The temples have the Meflecto flexible section, marked by two fine cuts with small metal pins. Inside, one temple is stamped 6684 and Persol in script beside an Arabic-script optician's stamp from the original retailer; the other temple is stamped RATTI.

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 6684, clearly stamped
• Large 60 mm aviator shape with keyhole bridge
• Meflecto flexible temples
• Period retailer stamp in Arabic script, a nice piece of the frame's history

Specifications

• Brand / model: Persol Ratti 6684
• Lens width: 60 mm
• Bridge: 10 mm
• Width hinge to hinge: 138 mm
• Temple length: 140 mm
• Frame: glossy black acetate
• Lenses: brown gradient
• Stamps: 6684, Persol, RATTI, retailer stamp
• Made in Italy, 1960s

Condition

Good pre-owned vintage condition with light surface marks on the frame and temples from age and handling, and fine scratches on the lenses. The hinges are intact. 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 6684 sunglasses

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H83