Vintage 1950s French Cat Eye Sunglasses Honey Tortoise Gray Lenses Unused NOS

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About this item

A rare, unused pair of 1950s French cat eye sunglasses in warm honey tortoise acetate with a clear crystal inner layer. The long, narrow upswept lenses in smoky gray and the slim tapered temples, stamped FRANCE with a gold-tone wire core, give a sleek, glamorous mid-century silhouette.

Brand heritage

France, and above all the Jura frame-making town of Oyonnax, was the heart of European acetate eyewear in the 1950s. Unsigned French workshop frames of this era, marked only 'Frame France' or 'France', are prized today for their thick hand-finished acetate and bold mid-century shapes.

Why this one is special

• Unused old stock from the 1950s
• Rich honey tortoise acetate with crystal inner layer
• Dramatic narrow, upswept cat eye shape
• Temple stamped FRANCE, gold-tone wire core visible in the arm

Specifications

• Lens width: 64 mm
• Bridge: 12 mm
• Hinge to hinge: approx. 135 mm
• Temple length: approx. 140 mm
• Frame: tortoise acetate
• Lenses: smoky gray
• Marked: FRANCE
• Era: 1950s

Condition

• Unused old stock (never worn), as originally listed
• Light storage marks possible on a 70-year-old frame; 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: H85