Vintage 1950s French Cat Eye Sunglasses Black Burgundy Layered Pearl Inlay 50mm

Custom sun lenses available

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About this item

A slim, sharply upswept mid-century French cat-eye frame in multi-layer acetate: glossy black on the face over a burgundy inner layer that glows at the edges. Each outer corner carries a vertical mother-of-pearl inlay, and the frame is fitted with warm brown lenses.

Brand heritage

France was one of the great centres of hand-made acetate eyewear in the 1950s, and its cat-eye frames with layered colours and inlays are among the most collected sunglasses of the period.

Why this one is special

• True 1950s French cat-eye silhouette
• Layered black and burgundy acetate
• Mother-of-pearl inlay at each corner
• Hard to find in this slim style

Specifications

• Lens width: 50 mm
• Bridge: 12 mm
• Hinge to hinge: approx. 130 mm
• Temple length: approx. 135 mm
• Frame: black over burgundy acetate, mother-of-pearl inlays
• Lenses: brown
• Era: 1950s, France

Condition

• Pre-owned vintage condition with light wear consistent with age
• Please see all photos, they are part of the description

What's included

• The sunglasses only (no case or box)

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H76