Vintage Persol Ratti 58256 Aviator Sunglasses Black Acetate Brown 54mm Italy 70s

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About this item

A genuine vintage Persol from the Ratti era: model 58256 in glossy black acetate, a full teardrop aviator front with a flat double bridge and solid brown lenses. The temples carry three slim silver inlay bands behind the hinge, a classic Persol detail of the period. Inner temple stamped "58256/54"; the other temple tip is stamped "95" (Persol's code for black).

Brand heritage

Persol was founded in Turin, Italy, in 1917 by Giuseppe Ratti, first making protective goggles for pilots and racing drivers; the name comes from "per il sole" (for the sun). The Meflecto flexible-temple system and the Silver Arrow hinge became Persol signatures. Frames made before Luxottica acquired the brand in 1995 are known to collectors as "Persol Ratti" and are prized for their Italian acetate work.

Why this one is special

• Ratti-era Persol, made in Italy
• Large aviator shape in black acetate with double bridge - a 1970s/80s style that is hard to find today
• Three silver inlay bands on each temple
• Original brown lenses

Specifications

• Brand: Persol (Ratti era)
• Model: 58256 (stamped "58256/54"), colour code 95 (black)
• Lens width: 54 mm
• Hinge to hinge: approx. 132 mm
• Temple length: approx. 130 mm
• Frame: black acetate, double bridge, silver-tone hinges and temple inlays
• Lenses: brown
• Made in Italy

Condition

• Pre-owned, good vintage condition
• Light signs of use and small marks on the frame and lenses from age; please see all photos, they are part of the description

What's included

• The sunglasses only (no case or box)

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H706