Vintage 1950s Cat Eye Sunglasses Italy Yellow Star Pattern Brown Lens 48mm Pinup

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About this item

A wonderfully expressive 1950s cat-eye frame made in Italy. The black frame is faced with a pale yellow decorative surface printed with a repeating tiny dark star motif, and the upswept outer corners carry small metal rivet plaques. Black inner temples and brown lenses complete the classic rockabilly / pin-up look. This is a genuine period frame, not a modern retro copy.

Brand heritage

Italy was one of the great centres of post-war European eyewear, and Italian cat-eye frames of the 1950s are known for their playful decoration and bold upswept shapes. This frame is stamped MADE IN ITALY; the small maker plaque on the temple reads approximately "ADOC" but we could not confirm the maker, so we do not attribute it to a specific brand.

Why this one is special

• True 1950s cat-eye profile with upswept corners
• Rare yellow star-pattern decoration on a black frame
• Stamped MADE IN ITALY, with metal maker plaques and number 6163 on the temples
• Strong display piece for a mid-century eyewear collection

Specifications

• Origin: Made in Italy (stamped on inner temple)
• Markings: small metal plaque reading approx. "ADOC"; other temple plaque "6163"
• Lens width: 48 mm
• Total frame width: 138 mm
• Temple length: 135 mm
• Frame: black with yellow star-pattern facing
• Lenses: brown
• Era: circa 1950s

Condition

• Vintage, pre-owned, with substantial age wear
• Loss and chipping of the yellow patterned finish, especially around the rims and temples
• Oxidation on the metal hinges
• Wear and scratches on the black inner temples
• The clear nose pads have yellowed and are rough on one side
• Lens UV protection has not been tested
• Please study all photos: the wear is part of the character

What's included

• Sunglasses only (no case or box)

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H408