Vintage Persol Ratti P013 Optyl Aviator Sunglasses Brown 52mm Italy w/ Case Box

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About this item

A vintage Persol P013 made from Optyl, the light, heat-mouldable material that was the high-tech frame material of the 1970s and 80s. The aviator-style front is translucent honey-brown, darker at the top and lighter at the bottom, with a sculpted bridge and brown lenses. Each temple carries an oval gold-tone Persol "P" badge on the outside; inside, the temples are marked with the Optyl logo and Persol script, and "P013 10 52.70".

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). Before Luxottica bought the company in 1995, Persol frames were made under the Ratti family and are now known to collectors as "Persol Ratti". Optyl frames from this period are valued for their light weight and comfort.

Why this one is special

• Ratti-era Persol in Optyl - light, comfortable and shape-stable
• Gold-tone Persol "P" badges on both temples
• Translucent honey-brown frame with brown lenses
• Comes with a Persol case, box and Persol cleaning cloth

Specifications

• Brand: Persol (Ratti era)
• Model: P013, colour 10
• Inner temple stamps: "P013 10 52.70" / Optyl logo + "Persol"
• Lens width: 52 mm
• Hinge to hinge: approx. 135 mm
• Temple length: approx. 135 mm
• Frame: Optyl, translucent honey-brown
• Lenses: brown
• Made in Italy

Condition

• Pre-owned, excellent vintage condition
• Frame glossy with no Optyl frosting or cracking; hinges work properly; lenses clean. Small signs of use may be visible in some photos - please see all photos, they are part of the description

What's included

• Persol P013 sunglasses
• Persol case, Persol box and Persol cleaning cloth (as shown in the photos)

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H101