Vintage 1950s Italian Handmade Thick Tortoise Acetate Sunglasses Rectangle 59mm

Custom sun lenses available

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About this item

A substantial pair of mid-century sunglasses, hand-shaped from thick tortoise acetate with bold amber and dark brown tiger-stripe patterning. The wide rectangular front has softly rounded corners and a deep, sculpted rim, joined to straight temples by riveted pin hinges marked with two small metal dots. The lenses are a dark grey-green tint. There is no maker's name on the frame; we sourced it as Italian-made, as stated in our earlier listing.

Background

Thick hand-cut acetate frames like this were typical of European, and especially Italian, sunglasses of the 1950s and 1960s, when the bold rectangular "Riviera" look was at its height. Unsigned workshop frames of this period are now collected for their material quality and strong shapes.

Why this one is special

• Very thick hand-shaped acetate with dramatic tiger-stripe tortoise
• Wide 59 mm rectangular lenses, about 150 mm across the front
• Riveted two-dot pin hinges
• Dark grey-green lenses, classic mid-century tint

Specifications

• Maker: unsigned (no brand stamp)
• Lens width: 59 mm
• Total frame width: approx. 150 mm
• Temple length: approx. 145 mm
• Frame: thick tortoise acetate, riveted pin hinges
• Lenses: dark grey-green
• Origin: Italy (per our sourcing)
• Era: 1950s-1960s

Condition

• Great vintage condition for its age; acetate keeps strong luster
• Light signs of handling on the frame (see photos)
• Hinges work smoothly

What's included

• Sunglasses only (no case or box)

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H175