Vintage 50s French Wraparound Cat Eye Sunglasses Smoky Grey Acetate Lilac 50mm

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About this item

A dramatic pair of vintage French sunglasses with a sculpted wraparound design. The front is cut from translucent smoky charcoal / olive-grey acetate with natural darker and lighter streaks, and it sweeps out into very wide, flared wing panels that wrap around the sides of the face, a striking mid-century "side shield" cat eye silhouette. The almond-shaped lenses have a soft lavender / light violet tint. Glossy solid black temples open on riveted metal hinges, with two small pin-rivet dots on each front corner. Small amber translucent nose pads sit inside the bridge. The inside of the temple is stamped FRANCE.

Brand heritage

France was a leading centre of handmade acetate eyewear in the 1950s and 1960s, with the Jura region (around Oyonnax and Morez) producing frames for Paris fashion houses and opticians. This pair is stamped only "FRANCE" and carries no maker's name or model number, so it is offered honestly as unbranded French vintage eyewear.

Why this one is special

• Rare sculpted wraparound wing shape, a true mid-century statement piece
• Smoky translucent grey acetate front with natural streaked tone
• Unusual lavender / light violet tinted lenses
• Made in France, riveted metal hinges and pin-dot rivets

Specifications

• Type: sunglasses, wraparound cat eye / side shield shape
• Brand: unbranded (no maker's name on the frame)
• Lens width: 50 mm
• Frame front width: approx. 148 mm
• Temple length: approx. 140 mm
• Frame: smoky charcoal / olive-grey translucent acetate front, solid black acetate temples, riveted metal hinges
• Lenses: lavender / light violet tint
• Markings: FRANCE stamped inside the temple
• Made in: France
• Era: vintage, estimated 1950s to 1960s

Condition

Vintage, pre-owned with signs of age and use: fine scratches and light scuffs along the top brow of the front, a small light nick on the upper rim, a few small specks near the wing corner, natural uneven tone in the translucent acetate, aged amber nose pads 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.