Vintage Silhouette M 2147 Round Sunglasses Havana Tortoise Brown Lens Austria

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About this item

A vintage pair of Silhouette sunglasses, model M 2147 /10, colour C 3075. The round panto front is cut from glossy havana tortoise acetate, dark brown with warm amber and honey mottling, with a straight sculpted bridge, softly upswept outer corners and two silver rivet dots at each corner. It is fitted with solid olive-brown lenses. The temples carry a polished silver Silhouette logo plate on the outside and are marked "Silhouette" and "FRAME AUSTRIA" inside. A compact, timeless shape that suits both women and men.

Brand heritage

Silhouette was founded in Linz, Austria, in 1964 by Anneliese and Arnold Schmied and still designs and makes its eyewear in Linz. The brand became known worldwide for fashionable 1970s and 1980s sunglasses and later for its ultra-light rimless Titan Minimal Art frames. Vintage Silhouette frames made in Austria are sought after by eyewear collectors.

Why this one is special

• Genuine vintage Silhouette, stamped "Silhouette" and "FRAME AUSTRIA"
• Classic round panto (P3) shape in havana tortoise acetate, a style that never dates
• Silver Silhouette logo plates on both temples and silver rivet details on the front
• Compact size, comfortable for smaller and medium faces

Specifications

• Brand: Silhouette
• Model: M 2147 /10, colour C 3075 (stamped inside the temple)
• Type: sunglasses, round panto
• Size stamped on the temple: 48□20 145
• Our measurements: lens width approx. 46 mm, frame front width approx. 128 mm, temple length approx. 140 mm
• Bridge: 20 mm (stamped)
• Frame: havana tortoise acetate with metal hinges
• Lenses: solid olive-brown tint
• Stamps: "M 2147 /10 C 3075 48□20 145" on one temple; "FRAME AUSTRIA" and "Silhouette" on the other; Silhouette logo plates outside
• Made in Austria; vintage

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. The frame is in good shape with light surface wear, including light rubbing on top of the bridge. The lenses show light marks and spots on the surface (visible in the close-up photos). Hinges work and the temples open and close properly. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The sunglasses only. No case, box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

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