Vintage Persol Ratti Manager 101/59 Sunglasses Black Aviator Gold 80s Italy Case

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About this item

A large 1980s Persol Ratti "Manager" aviator in glossy black acetate, model 101/59, made in Italy. Gold-tone hinges and a gold arrow detail on each temple contrast with the black frame, and the rich rose-brown lenses give the classic Persol tint. It comes with its original Persol brown leather slip case from a Middle Eastern Persol importer.

Brand heritage

Persol was founded in Turin, Italy, in 1917 by optician Giuseppe Ratti, who first made protective glasses for pilots and sports drivers; the name comes from "per il sole", "for the sun". In the 1930s Persol introduced the patented Meflecto flexible temple, and the Supreme silver arrow became its signature. Frames made before Luxottica acquired the brand in 1995, usually called "Ratti era" Persols, are highly prized by collectors for their thick, hand-finished acetate and mineral glass lenses.

Why this one is special

• Signed "Persol RATTI - MANAGER 101/59" and "MADE IN ITALY" on the temples
• Arabic importer marking on the temple and a matching original leather case with gold print (Mecca, Jeddah, Riyadh, Taif, Madina)
• Bold oversized 1980s pilot shape
• Gold-tone hinges and arrow accents on black acetate

Specifications

• Brand: Persol (Ratti era)
• Model: Manager 101/59
• Temple stamps: "Persol RATTI - MANAGER 101/59" / Arabic import text "- MADE IN ITALY"
• Lens width: approx. 66 mm
• Total frame width: approx. 139 mm
• Temple length: approx. 135 mm
• Frame: black acetate with gold-tone hinges and arrow accents
• Lenses: rose-brown tint
• Made in Italy, 1980s

Condition

• Excellent, near mint vintage condition as described in our original listing
• High-gloss acetate with no visible cracks or distortion
• Lenses clean with no visible scratches
• Hinges crisp and working
• Leather case shows light age wear; please see photos

What's included

• Persol Ratti Manager 101/59 sunglasses
• Original Persol brown leather case

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H862