Vintage English Leather In The Groove 201 Sunglasses Silver Half Rim Gray Japan

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About this item

A vintage pair of semi-rimless sunglasses from the Welling "English Leather" eyewear line, model "In The Groove 201". The silver-tone metal brow bar has a brushed finish with fine engraved grooves along its length and dips into a low curved bridge, with a thin wire bridge below. The wide soft-square lenses are held at the bottom by a fine nylon line (half-rim / nylor construction) and have a gray-violet gradient tint, darker at the top and fading to nearly clear at the bottom. Thin straight silver wire temples end in black plastic ear tips. Adjustable nose pads on silver pad arms.

Brand heritage

English Leather is the classic American men's grooming and fragrance brand, and its name was also used on a licensed line of eyewear distributed by Welling. This frame was made in Japan, where much of the finest metal eyewear of the period was produced.

Why this one is special

• Signed on the temple with the Welling logo, "IN THE GROOVE 201" and "5 1/2"; other temple stamped "JAPAN 5 1/2"
• Brushed silver brow bar with engraved grooves, a distinctive retro half-rim design
• Wide 54 mm gray gradient lenses
• Japanese-made vintage metal frame, rarely seen on the market

Specifications

• Brand / line: Welling, English Leather "In The Groove"
• Model: 201
• Temple stamps: Welling logo, "IN THE GROOVE 201 5 1/2"; "JAPAN 5 1/2"
• Lens width: approx. 54 mm
• Temple length: approx. 140 mm (stamped 5 1/2 inches)
• Frame width: approx. 140 mm
• Frame: silver-tone metal, brushed grooved brow bar, half-rim with nylon line, black ear tips, adjustable nose pads
• Lenses: gray-violet gradient
• Made in Japan, vintage

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. The nose pads have yellowed with age, the lenses show light marks and faint scuffs, and the silver metal shows light handling marks consistent with age. The frame is straight and the 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.