Vintage Rodenstock Junge Linie 137 Aviator Sunglasses Gold Mint 56mm 70s Germany

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About this item

A refined 1970s aviator from Rodenstock's Junge Linie (young line) range, model 137. The thin gold-tone metal frame carries a pale mint-green enamel trim along the upper rims, with a straight double bridge, slim wire temples ending in cream tips, and clear adjustable nose pads. Solid brown lenses.

Brand heritage

Rodenstock was founded in Würzburg in 1877 by Josef Rodenstock and moved to Munich in 1883. It is one of Germany's oldest optical houses and introduced its 'Florida' aviator-shaped glasses in the 1930s, making the aviator part of its heritage.

Why this one is special

• Rodenstock Junge Linie 137 - signed on the temple
• Unusual mint-green enamel brow trim on gold metal
• Classic double-bridge aviator shape
• Rodenstock logo nose pads

Specifications

• Brand: Rodenstock
• Model: Junge Linie 137, D 130
• Lens width: approx. 56 mm
• Bridge: 13 mm (stamped)
• Hinge to hinge: approx. 135 mm
• Temple length: 130 mm (stamped)
• Frame: gold-tone metal with mint enamel
• Lenses: brown
• Era: 1970s, Germany

Condition

• Pre-owned vintage condition
• Light wear and scratches to the gold plating on the temples, normal for the age - please see all photos

What's included

• The sunglasses only

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: H78