Vintage 70s Martin Creation 217 Sunglasses Gold Wire Frame West Germany 52-16

Custom sun lenses available

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About this item

An elegant 1970s West German pair: a delicate gold-tone wire frame with softly faceted oversized lenses, a double bridge (straight top bar and arched lower bridge), clear nose pads and tan ear tips. Solid brown lenses. Inner temples stamped "MARTIN creation 217", "52-16", "125" and "FRAME WEST GERMANY".

Brand heritage

"Frame West Germany" dates this pair to the West German era of eyewear making, before reunification in 1990, when German workshops were known for precise, finely finished metal frames.

Why this one is special

• Stamped FRAME WEST GERMANY
• Light gold-tone wire with double bridge
• Soft faceted oversized lens shape
• Full model and size stamps

Specifications

• Brand: Martin Creation
• Model: 217
• Size: 52-16, temple 125 mm
• Frame: gold-tone metal wire, double bridge, adjustable nose pads
• Lenses: brown
• Markings: "MARTIN creation 217", "52-16", "125", "FRAME WEST GERMANY"
• Era: 1970s

Condition

• Good vintage condition with minor age-appropriate patina on the gold finish
• Hinges tight and functional, lenses clear - please see all photos

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: H180