Vintage Persol Ratti Meflecto Ladies Cat Eye Sunglasses Black 46mm Brown Italy

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About this item

A refined ladies' Persol from the Ratti era in glossy black acetate. The softly upswept cat-eye front carries the long silver Persol arrow plaques across the top corners, and the temples have the Meflecto flexible section, marked by four small gold-tone dots behind each hinge. The inner temples are stamped "Persol" in script with "M.G", and with the oval "RATTI" mark. Brown gradient lenses.

Brand heritage

Persol was founded in Turin, Italy, in 1917 by optician Giuseppe Ratti, who first made protective eyewear for pilots and racing drivers; the name comes from the Italian "per il sole" ("for the sun"). In the 1930s the company developed the patented Meflecto flexible-temple system, and its Supreme Silver Arrow hinge became the brand's signature. Frames from the Ratti family era, before the brand joined Luxottica in 1995, are prized by collectors for their dense hand-finished acetate and classic Italian lines.

Why this one is special

• Genuine Ratti-era Persol, stamped "Persol", "M.G" and "RATTI"
• Elegant small ladies' cat-eye shape
• Long silver arrow plaques on the front
• Meflecto flexible temples with gold-tone dots
• Brown gradient lenses

Specifications

• Brand: Persol (Ratti era)
• Temple stamps: "Persol M.G" and oval "RATTI"
• Lens width: 46 mm
• Hinge to hinge: 130 mm
• Temple length: 130 mm
• Frame: black acetate, Meflecto flexible temples
• Lenses: brown gradient
• Made in Italy; era: 1960s

Condition

• Pre-owned vintage condition; acetate keeps a good gloss
• Light signs of age and handling, see close-up photos
• Hinges and flexible temples work properly

What's included

• Persol sunglasses only (no case or box shown)

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H122