Vintage Persol Ratti 09135 Navigator Sunglasses Black Double Bridge Italy Boxed

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About this item

A 1970s Persol Ratti 09135 with a bold squared navigator front in black acetate and a straight double bridge. Silver Persol arrows sit at the hinges, and the slim black temples are printed "Persol RATTI" on the outside and "MADE IN ITALY" with the size "52-72" on the inside; the model number 09135 is stamped by the hinge. The lenses are a warm brown. The temple also carries the printed name of the Egyptian optician (Port Said) who first sold it, in Arabic.

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

• Ratti-era Persol 09135, model number stamped on the temple
• 1970s navigator shape with straight double bridge
• Silver arrow hinges, the Persol signature
• Comes with Persol box, hard case and cleaning cloth

Specifications

• Brand: Persol (Ratti era)
• Model: 09135
• Temple markings: "Persol RATTI", "MADE IN ITALY", "52-72", Arabic retailer imprint (Port Said)
• Lens width: 52 mm
• Temple length: approx. 130 mm
• Frame: black acetate, double bridge, arrow hinges
• Lenses: brown
• Made in Italy; era: 1970s

Condition

• Great vintage condition; black acetate polished and without significant marks or warping
• Arrow hinges bright and working properly
• Lenses with good clarity; please see all photos

What's included

• Persol 09135 sunglasses
• Black Persol box, Persol hard case and Persol cleaning cloth (as shown)

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H11