Vintage Cartier Vendome Santos Aviator Sunglasses 56 Gold Brown Box Case Pouch

About this item

A vintage 1980s pair of Cartier Vendome Santos aviator sunglasses in the medium 56 mm size, offered with its Cartier presentation set: the red outer box, the red Cartier hard case with gold garland border and padded cream interior, and a burgundy leather soft pouch with gold-tone corners and the embossed double-C logo.

The classic teardrop pilot frame has thin polished gold-tone rims and a straight top bar. The lower bridge and the hinge end pieces are finished in a brushed platinum (silver) tone and set with the gold Santos screw heads taken from Cartier's Santos watch. The temples join the front through the open "C" decor hinges and end in dark brown tips with gold-tone inserts. The solid brown lenses carry the small etched Cartier logo. The bridge is signed "Cartier PARIS 56□14", the inner temple is signed "Cartier ... FRANCE" with the size "130", and the frame carries the serial number 396197.

Brand heritage

Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier. In 1904 Louis Cartier designed the Santos wristwatch for the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, and its exposed screws became one of the house's best known motifs. Cartier launched its first eyewear collection in 1983, and the Vendome Santos aviator, with screw-decorated bridge and hinges, became one of its signature designs of the 1980s.

Why this one is special

• Genuine vintage Cartier Paris eyewear, made in France, with serial number
• Comes with the Cartier outer box, red Cartier hard case and Cartier leather pouch
• Iconic Vendome Santos design: gold rims with a two-tone platinum-finish bridge and hinges set with Santos screws
• Open "C" decor hinges and etched Cartier logo on the lenses
• Medium 56 mm size that suits most faces, men or women

Specifications

• Brand: Cartier Paris
• Model: Vendome Santos aviator (identified from the design)
• Stamped size: 56□14 130 (lens width 56 mm, bridge 14 mm, temple 130 mm)
• Serial number: 396197
• Frame: gold-tone metal with brushed platinum-tone bridge and hinge blocks, Santos screw decoration, "C" decor hinges
• Lenses: solid brown, etched Cartier logo
• Nose pads: amber, adjustable
• Temple tips: dark brown with gold-tone inserts
• Markings: bridge "Cartier PARIS 56□14"; inner temple "Cartier ... FRANCE" (middle part of the stamp worn) and "130"; serial 396197
• Origin: France
• Era: 1980s

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with normal signs of use. Light marks and small scratches on the lenses; light wear to the plating, mostly on the inner temples where part of the stamp is worn; age toning on the amber nose pads; wear on the temple tips, and the gold-tone inserts at the tip ends show spotting and pitting. Hinges open and close properly.

The box set is used as well: the outer cardboard box has scuffed and lifting corners, the hard case shows light rubbing, and the leather pouch has creases and surface wear. Please look at all photos closely, as they are part of the description.

Lens options

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

What's included

• Cartier Vendome Santos sunglasses
• Cartier red hard case
• Cartier red outer box
• Cartier burgundy leather pouch

No papers or certificate are included.

Shipping & Returns

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