Vintage Sunviol Extra Sunglasses Black Acetate Brown Tint Lens Stars Italy 58mm

About this item

A chunky vintage pair of Italian sunglasses in thick black acetate. The front has a straight flat top, a keyhole-style bridge and wide, rounded rectangular lenses in a solid brown tint. Each end-piece is decorated with small white inlaid stars, two on the frame corner and two on the temple, and the front section of each temple is ribbed with deep grooves. Riveted multi-barrel metal hinges. The inside of the temple is stamped "ITALY" and carries a small plaque reading "SUNVIOL EXTRA".

About the maker

The frame is marked "Sunviol Extra" and "Italy". We could not find reliable published history for this name, so we describe only what is marked on the frame. The thick acetate, riveted hinges and star inlays are typical of Italian sunglasses of the 1960s and 1970s.

Why this one is special

• Bold flat-top shape in thick black acetate
• White star inlays on both end-pieces and temples
• Ribbed temple design and riveted metal hinges
• Made in Italy, marked "SUNVIOL EXTRA"

Specifications

• Marked: "SUNVIOL EXTRA" plaque and "ITALY" inside the temple
• Type: sunglasses, unisex
• Lens width: 58 mm
• Frame front width: 140 mm
• Temple length: 145 mm
• Frame: black acetate with white star inlays, ribbed temples, metal hinges
• Lenses: solid brown tint (no gradient)
• Made in: Italy

Condition

Vintage, pre-owned with visible wear. The acetate has scuffs and fine scratches, most noticeable around the bridge and on the inside of the temples, with a scratch near the "ITALY" stamp and a dulled finish in places, especially on the inner side of the bridge. The ribbed temple sections show whitish residue and wear in the grooves, and the metal core shows through in small gaps between some of the ribs. The temple tips are rubbed and the "SUNVIOL EXTRA" plaque is worn. Hinges open and close. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

Lens options

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

What's included

The sunglasses only. No case, box, cloth or papers.

Shipping & Returns

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