Vintage 1960s French Oval Mod Sunglasses Amber Tortoise Made in France 50mm

About this item

A genuine 1960s pair of French women's sunglasses in the bold, rounded oval shape of the mod era. The thick front is cut from translucent amber-red tortoise acetate with darker brown and lighter honey streaks running through it. The bridge is sculpted into a high keyhole with moulded acetate nose pads on the inside. Each outer end piece carries two small silver rivets, and the plain translucent amber temples are joined with brass barrel hinges and finish in flat teardrop tips. The flat lenses are tinted olive-brown, with no gradient.

The inner temples are stamped "MADE IN FRANCE". There is no maker's name or model number on the frame, so it is sold as an unbranded French frame.

Why this one is special

• Authentic 1960s French frame, stamped Made in France
• Thick tortoise acetate front with deep amber-red colour and translucency
• Rounded oval mod shape with high keyhole bridge and moulded nose pads
• Brass barrel hinges and silver rivets, typical of French frame making of the period

Specifications

• Type: women's sunglasses, oval, unbranded, made in France
• Era: 1960s
• Lens width: 50 mm
• Frame front width: 126 mm
• Temple length: 120 mm
• Frame: amber-red tortoise acetate front, translucent amber acetate temples, brass hinges, silver rivets
• Lenses: olive-brown tint, flat, non-gradient
• Stamp: "MADE IN FRANCE" on the inner temple

Lens options

We can fit new sun lenses, or change the sun lens colour, on request for an extra $25. Please tell us the colour you want before you order. We do not fit prescription lenses.

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. There are light surface scuffs and fine marks on the acetate, the brass hinges are tarnished with age, and there are faint marks on the lenses. The hinges open and close and the frame sits straight. 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.