Vintage NOS Morel Rectangular Sunglasses Dark Olive Acetate 48mm 1960s France

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About this item

A new-old-stock pair of 1960s Morel sunglasses with a bold, thick rectangular acetate frame and a flat top line. The frame is not true black: it is a very dark olive-brown that looks black in soft light and shows warm earthy tones in bright light. Smoky purple-grey lenses give a handsome contrast. The temple is signed MOREL on the inside.

Brand heritage

Morel is a family-owned French eyewear maker from the Jura mountains, the historic heart of French spectacle making. Its story starts in 1880, when Jules Morel made his first pince-nez; in the 1930s Marius Morel grew the business into large-scale frame production. The company is still run by the family today.

Why this one is special

• New old stock, apparently unworn
• Strong 1960s rectangular shape with a thick, sculpted front
• Unusual very dark olive-brown acetate instead of plain black
• Signed MOREL on the inner temple

Specifications

• Brand: Morel (stamped MOREL on inner temple)
• Lens width: approx. 48 mm
• Total frame width: approx. 135 mm
• Temple length: approx. 140 mm
• Frame: very dark olive-brown (near black) acetate
• Lenses: purple-grey tint
• Nose pads: clear moulded pads (yellowed with age)
• Era: 1960s
• Origin: France

Condition

• New old stock, apparently unworn
• Possible minor storage marks from age; small mark on the inner bridge near the nose pads
• The clear nose pads have yellowed with age
• Lens UV protection and optical specs have not been tested
• Please see all photos for the exact condition

What's included

• Morel sunglasses only (no case or box)

Shipping & Returns

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

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