Vintage Brev Lastes M. 6008 Sunglasses Havana Tortoise Square Green Lens 50-22

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About this item

An Italian-made square sunglass by Lastes, cut from warm Havana tortoiseshell acetate with a gently rounded square front, a sculpted saddle bridge and solid green (G-15 style) sun lenses. The thick acetate temples carry a rectangular silver-tone plate at the hinge and two slanted silver bands just behind it, and the frame is joined with sturdy multi-barrel riveted hinges. One temple is stamped "BREV. (LASTES) M. 6008", the other "MADE IN ITALY A.M.", and one ear tip is stamped with the size "50.22".

Brand heritage

Lastes was an Italian eyewear maker of the 1970s to 1990s, also known for its "Swing by Lastes" and "Finissimo by Lastes" lines. "BREV." is short for "brevetto", Italian for patent, and appears on many Lastes frames of the period.

Why this one is special

• Signed BREV. LASTES M. 6008 and MADE IN ITALY, with the size 50.22 on the ear tip
• Classic squared Italian shape in rich Havana tortoise acetate
• Solid green sun lenses, the classic vintage tint
• Silver hinge plates and double slanted temple bands
• Crisp, fully legible stamps

Specifications

• Brand: Lastes (stamped "BREV. LASTES")
• Model: M. 6008
• Size (stamped): 50.22, lens width 50 mm, bridge 22 mm
• Frame width: approx. 136 mm
• Temple length: approx. 138 mm
• Frame: Havana / tortoiseshell acetate, silver-tone hinge plates and temple bands
• Lenses: solid green tint
• Hinges: riveted multi-barrel
• Markings: "BREV. LASTES M. 6008" on one temple, "MADE IN ITALY A.M." on the other, "50.22" on the ear tip
• Era: vintage, 1970s-1980s
• Made in Italy

Condition

Vintage, pre-owned in good condition with light signs of age and use: small surface marks and light handling wear on the acetate, light wear and patina on the silver hinge plates and temple bands, and light marks on the lenses. Hinges open and close properly. Lens UV protection has not been tested. 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.