Vintage 1970s Persol Ratti Optyl P203-10 Oversized Round Sunglasses Amber Italy

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About this item

A dramatic 1970s Persol-Ratti oversized round butterfly frame, model P203-10, moulded in Optyl. The translucent front fades from cognac amber across the brow to olive-honey at the bottom of the rims and along the temples, and carries the original rose/plum tinted lenses. The inner temples are printed "Persol-RATTI" with the optyl logo on one side and "ITALY P203-10" on the other; the outer temples carry a small oval badge.

Brand heritage

Persol was founded in Turin, Italy, in 1917 by Giuseppe Ratti; the name comes from "per il sole" (for the sun). In the 1960s-70s some Persol-Ratti frames were made in Optyl, the lightweight, hypoallergenic thermoset material patented by Austrian Wilhelm Anger in 1964.

Why this one is special

• Rare Persol-Ratti Optyl model, P203-10
• Huge 1970s jet-set butterfly silhouette
• Beautiful cognac-to-olive translucent fade
• Original rose/plum lenses
• Clear factory prints: Persol-RATTI, optyl logo, ITALY, P203-10

Specifications

• Brand: Persol (Persol-Ratti)
• Model: P203-10
• Lens width: approx. 64 mm
• Frame width: approx. 150 mm
• Temple length: approx. 140 mm
• Frame: Optyl, translucent amber/olive fade
• Lenses: rose/plum tint
• Markings: "Persol-RATTI", optyl logo, "ITALY", "P203-10"
• Era: 1970s, Made in Italy

Condition

• Excellent vintage condition: glossy frame with only minimal light surface micro-wear
• Hinges firm and smooth; lenses clear
• Please see all photos, they are part of the description

What's included

• The sunglasses only (no case or box shown)

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H199