Vintage 1950s Cat Eye Sunglasses Black Acetate Rhinestone Silver Gold Inlay 50mm

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About this item

A glamorous pair of true mid-century cat eye sunglasses in glossy solid black acetate. The upswept outer corners of the front and the front of each temple are decorated with silver-tone metal inlay panels set with clear rhinestones and framed by a gold-tone dotted, scalloped border, so the sparkle continues across the hinge when the glasses are worn. Oval brown tinted lenses, a softly shaped keyhole-style bridge and thick black temples. The temples are fitted with riveted metal hinge plates (two pin rivets on each side), a construction typical of 1950s European frames. The inside of one temple still carries an old paper shop label handwritten "2300/177 S".

Brand heritage

The jewelled cat eye frame is the defining eyewear look of the 1950s, when opticians and frame makers on both sides of the Atlantic decorated acetate frames with rhinestones, metal filigree and inlays. This frame carries no maker's name or country stamp, so it is offered honestly as an unsigned vintage piece.

Why this one is special

• Authentic mid-century jewelled cat eye frame, not a reproduction
• Silver-tone inlay panels with clear rhinestones and gold-tone scalloped borders on front and temples
• Glossy solid black acetate with riveted metal hinges
• Old handwritten shop label "2300/177 S" still on the temple
• Wearable size: 50 mm lenses, 140 mm frame width

Specifications

• Type: Women's cat eye sunglasses
• Brand: unsigned (no maker's name on the frame)
• Lens width: 50 mm
• Frame width: 140 mm
• Temple length: 140 mm
• Frame: glossy black acetate with silver-tone rhinestone inlay panels and gold-tone borders
• Lenses: brown tinted
• Hinges: riveted metal hinge plates
• Markings: old paper shop label "2300/177 S" inside one temple
• Era: vintage, estimated 1950s

Condition

Vintage, pre-owned in good condition with light signs of age: small surface marks on the acetate and lenses, light age on the inlays and patina on the metal hinges. The paper shop label shows age. Hinges 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.