Vintage 1950s 60s Cat Eye Sunglasses Olive Gold Pearl Riveted Acetate Amber 45mm

About this item

A genuine mid-century pair of women's cat eye sunglasses. The narrow, rectangular front sweeps up into sharp pointed outer corners, each set with a pair of small silver rivets. The frame is laminated acetate: a satin pearlescent olive-gold face over a black back layer, which shows as a fine dark outline along the top edge and as solid black on the inside of the frame. The temples carry the same olive-gold colour on the outside, black on the inside, with a gently wavy profile typical of the period, and are joined to the front with riveted metal hinges. Fitted with warm amber-brown tinted sun lenses.

Why this one is special

• Authentic 1950s-60s frame, not a reproduction
• Unusual two-tone pearlescent olive-gold laminated acetate
• Sharp, graphic cat eye shape with double-rivet corners
• Small, narrow fit (45 mm lenses), true to the original mid-century proportions

Specifications

• Type: sunglasses, cat eye, women's
• Brand: unbranded (no maker's marks found on the frame or temples)
• Era: circa 1950s-1960s
• Lens width: 45 mm
• Frame front width: 126 mm
• Temple length: 130 mm
• Frame: laminated acetate, pearlescent olive-gold front and temples with black back layer, double silver rivets, riveted metal hinges
• Lenses: amber / light brown tint

Lens options

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

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with honest signs of age and use. Please note: one lens has a small chip on its inner edge beside the bridge (best seen from the back, close-up in the photos), and the black inner rim on the other side of the bridge has a small worn, rough spot. The lenses also show a few small marks and spots. The frame and temples have light surface scuffs and fine scratches, with small wear marks near the temple tips. No cracks seen in the frame. Hinges work. If you prefer fresh lenses, we can fit new sun lenses for $25 (see Lens options). Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The sunglasses only. No case or box.

Shipping & Returns

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