Vintage 1960s French Oversized Sunglasses Cherry Red Acetate Green Lens 55mm

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About this item

A bold pair of 1960s oversized round sunglasses in the French style. The thick front is translucent cherry-amber acetate with a rounded, slightly upswept cat-eye brow and wide flared end pieces, each set with two small silver pin-dot rivets. The temples are a striking brown and cream diagonal striped horn-effect acetate with a metal core wire running inside, joined to the front with riveted metal hinges. Solid dark green-grey (G-15 type) lenses. The original small triangular "VERRES Bi-Filtrants" lens sticker is still in place on the left lens, a French lens label from the period.

Brand heritage

France, and in particular the Jura region around Oyonnax and Morez, was the heart of European acetate eyewear making in the 1950s and 1960s, with many small workshops cutting and hand-finishing thick acetate frames. This frame carries no maker's name; the only marking is the French "VERRES Bi-Filtrants" lens sticker, so it is offered honestly as unbranded vintage eyewear.

Why this one is special

• Original 1960s oversized round shape in thick translucent cherry-amber acetate
• Eye-catching brown and cream striped horn-effect temples with metal core wire
• Original "VERRES Bi-Filtrants" French lens sticker still on the lens
• Generous 55 mm lenses and 145 mm frame width, a statement fit for women
• Riveted hinges with silver pin-dot rivets, a classic mid-century detail

Specifications

• Type: Women's sunglasses, oversized round / cat-eye
• Brand: unbranded (no maker's name on the frame)
• Lens width: 55 mm
• Frame width: 145 mm
• Temple length: 135 mm
• Frame: translucent cherry-amber acetate front; brown and cream striped horn-effect acetate temples with metal core wire
• Lenses: solid dark green-grey (G-15 type)
• Markings: "VERRES Bi-Filtrants" lens sticker; no stamps on the frame
• Era: vintage, estimated 1960s

Condition

Vintage, pre-owned in good condition with honest signs of age: small dark spots and specks of discoloration on the top of the front rim (mostly above the right lens and near the bridge), uneven translucent tone in the acetate as is typical of vintage material, light surface marks and fine scratches, and patina on the metal hinges. The lens sticker 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.