Vintage Cazal Mod 301 Butterfly Sunglasses Green Acetate Oversized 56-12 w Pouch

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About this item

A striking pair of vintage Cazal Mod. 301 women's sunglasses. The oversized butterfly front is cut from translucent green acetate that fades to a streaked champagne/clear tone along the lower rims and at the bridge, where the rims cross over in Cazal's sculpted X-shaped bridge. Black acetate inserts sit at the outer lower corners, finished with ribbed silver metal end pieces. The temples are flat polished metal with the dramatic stepped dog-leg curve and a rectangular cut-out window near the hinge, ending in black acetate tips. Solid dark green-grey lenses. Comes with an original Cazal suede pouch.

Brand heritage

Cazal was founded in Germany in 1975 by the Greek-born designer Cari Zalloni; the name is formed from the first letters of his name (CAri ZALloni). His sculptural, architectural frames made Cazal one of the most recognisable eyewear brands of the late 1970s and 1980s, and vintage Cazal frames remain highly collected today.

Why this one is special

• Early Cazal design with the signature crossover X-bridge and sculpted stepped metal temples
• Beautiful translucent green-to-champagne acetate with natural streaking
• Clearly stamped "MOD. 301", "56□12", temple "125" and the Cazal script logo
• Generous oversized 56 mm lenses, a true statement shape
• Original Cazal suede pouch included

Specifications

• Brand: Cazal
• Model: Mod. 301
• Type: Women's sunglasses, oversized butterfly
• Lens width: 56 mm (stamped)
• Bridge: 12 mm (stamped)
• Temple length: 125 mm (stamped on the temple)
• Frame: translucent green / champagne acetate front with black corner inserts and ribbed silver metal end pieces
• Temples: flat silver-tone metal with stepped curve and cut-out window, black acetate tips
• Lenses: solid dark green-grey
• Markings: "MOD. 301", "56□12", "125", Cazal script logo on the temple
• Era: vintage, estimated late 1970s to 1980s

Condition

Vintage, pre-owned with honest signs of age: the silver metal temples show fine pitting, dark spots and small rust specks, mostly near the hinges and along the curves, plus light scratches; the acetate front shows light surface marks and natural streaky tone typical of vintage material; the suede pouch shows wear and marks. Lenses look clean in the photos. Hinges open and close properly. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The sunglasses and a Cazal suede pouch, as shown. No box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

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