Vintage 70s Nina Ricci Paris 113-M053 Aviator Sunglasses Honey Tortoise 56mm

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About this item

A genuine vintage pair of Nina Ricci Paris sunglasses from the 1970s to early 1980s. The oversized soft-aviator front is cut from honey tortoise acetate laminated over a clear crystal inner layer, with a fine gold-tone line running along the top of each lens rim, the signature detail of this Nina Ricci series. The temples are honey and crystal acetate with a gold-tone "N" logo plaque at each hinge. Gradient grey-brown lenses, darker at the top and fading towards the bottom. Stamped "NINA RICCI PARIS" and "HANDMADE FRANCE" on the temples, with the frame code "113-M053" on the inside of the temple.

Brand heritage

Nina Ricci is the Paris couture house founded in 1932 by Maria "Nina" Ricci and her son Robert Ricci. From the 1960s and 1970s the house extended its name into licensed accessories, and its eyewear of that period was produced in France, the home of fine handmade acetate frames.

Why this one is special

• Authentic vintage Nina Ricci Paris frame, handmade in France
• Elegant oversized aviator shape in warm honey tortoise acetate
• Gold-tone inlaid line along the brow and gold "N" logo at the hinges
• Soft grey-brown gradient lenses, very wearable today
• Frame code 113-M053 and full Nina Ricci Paris markings

Specifications

• Type: Women's sunglasses, oversized aviator
• Brand: Nina Ricci Paris
• Frame code: 113-M053 (stamped inside the temple)
• Markings: "NINA RICCI PARIS", "HANDMADE FRANCE", "113-M053"
• Frame: honey tortoise acetate over clear crystal acetate, gold-tone brow line, gold-tone "N" logo hinges
• Lenses: grey-brown gradient
• Size: no size marking on the frame; large oversized fit
• Made in France, estimated 1970s to early 1980s

Condition

Vintage, pre-owned in good condition with honest signs of age: small dark spots and discoloration in the clear acetate near the hinges and end pieces, uneven translucent tone typical of vintage acetate, light wear to the gold-tone brow line, fine surface marks and light scratches, and patina on the metal hinges. 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.