Vintage 1950s Italian Sunglasses Thick Dark Brown Acetate Large Mens Rockabilly

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About this item

A genuine circa-1950s men's sunglass frame in substantial dark-brown acetate, stamped "MADE ITALY" inside the temple. The acetate looks almost black in low light and glows warm chocolate and mahogany when lit. Large soft-square shape with a strong brow, rounded lower rims, flared endpieces and a low sculpted bridge, plus small diamond-shaped metal rivets on the front and temples. Fitted with brown-tinted lenses.

Brand heritage

Post-war Italy was one of the great centres of acetate eyewear making, and 1950s frames like this were cut from thick sheet acetate and finished by hand. No maker's name is visible on this pair; its appeal is the real Italian manufacture and the period rockabilly silhouette.

Why this one is special

• Authentic 1950s Italian manufacture, stamped MADE ITALY
• Large, wearable men's size, rare for the period
• Thick translucent dark-brown acetate
• Diamond rivet details on front and temples

Specifications

• Stamp: "MADE ITALY" inside the temple
• Lens width: 50 mm
• Temple length: 140 mm
• Total frame width: 140 mm
• Frame: dark brown acetate, metal rivets and hinges
• Lenses: brown tint (material not verified)

Condition

• Pre-owned vintage with age wear
• Surface scratches and scuffs on the acetate
• Green oxidation around the metal hinge hardware
• Tarnish and finish loss on the decorative metal rivets, mostly at one front corner
• Lenses show handling and surface wear
• Lens material, polarization and UV protection not verified; lens replacement may be wanted for daily wear

What's included

• Sunglasses only

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H412