Vintage Persol Ratti Meflecto 71306 Oval Sunglasses Black Brown Gradient Italy

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About this item

An oversized 1970s Persol Ratti oval in deep black acetate with brown gradient lenses. The temples use the Meflecto flexible system, shown here by two round metal rings set into each temple. Inner temple stamps read 71306, the boxed "meflecto" mark, the Persol script logo and "54-72 PATENT". Offered as unworn old stock with storage defects described below.

Brand heritage

Persol was founded in Turin, Italy, in 1917 by optician Giuseppe Ratti, whose first products were protective glasses for aviators and sportsmen; the name comes from "per il sole" (for the sun). In the late 1930s the company introduced the Meflecto flexible-temple system, with small metal cylinders set into the acetate temple to reduce pressure on the head, and the silver arrow became the brand's signature. Frames made in the Ratti era are sought after by collectors for their Italian acetate work and engineering.

Why this one is special

• Ratti-era Persol model 71306 with Meflecto temples
• Dramatic oversized round-oval 1970s shape
• Brown gradient lenses
• Rare twin-ring Meflecto temple design
• Made in Italy

Specifications

• Brand: Persol (Ratti era)
• Model: 71306
• Stamps: 71306, meflecto, Persol, 54-72 PATENT
• Frame: black acetate
• Lenses: brown gradient
• Temple length: approx. 135 mm
• Size: large
• Made in Italy, 1970s

Condition

• New with defects: unworn old stock with storage wear
• Oxidation/corrosion on the metal hinges and tarnish on the Meflecto rings (see close-ups)
• A few small specks or marks may be visible on the lenses in some light
• Please review all photos; they show the exact pair you will receive

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: H571