Vintage Asdor Exclusive 55 Sunglasses Black Acetate Gold Green Lens Italy 54-20

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About this item

Classic men's sunglasses by Asdor of Italy, marked "EXCLUSIVE 55". A large soft-square front in solid black acetate with a straight, sculpted bridge, fitted with bottle-green tinted lenses. The black acetate temples are set at the hinge end with gold-tone metal sleeves and, on the outside, a gold-framed plaque with a dark burgundy-brown inlay and a small gold "ASDOR" label. Screw-fixed hinges throughout. Inner temples marked "EXCLUSIVE 55" and "MADE IN ITALY" with the Asdor logo; inner rim marked "54-20".

Brand heritage

Asdor was an Italian eyewear maker, known to collectors mainly for its "Asdor Patent" frames of the 1970s and 1980s. Its Italian-made sunglasses are hard to find today.

Why this one is special

• Bold black acetate soft-square front, a timeless men's shape
• Gold-tone hinge sleeves and burgundy-inlaid ASDOR temple plaques
• Green tinted lenses
• Marked Exclusive 55, size 54-20, Made in Italy, vintage

Specifications

• Brand: Asdor (Italy)
• Marking: "EXCLUSIVE 55"
• Inner temple stamps: "EXCLUSIVE 55" / "MADE IN ITALY" with Asdor logo
• Lens width: 54 mm; bridge: 20 mm (marked 54-20 on the inner rim)
• Frame: black acetate front and temples, gold-tone metal hinge sleeves, burgundy-inlaid gold-tone ASDOR plaques
• Lenses: green tinted
• Shape: soft square

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. Light surface scuffs and fine scratches on the acetate and light wear to the gold-tone metal consistent with age. There is a fine stress line on the inside of the rim next to the bridge (see the close-up photo). Hinges work. Please check all photos, 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.