HOT ! Persol Ratti 6201 1940s–50s Arabic Market Sunglasses – Original Mineral Glass

PERSOL RATTI 6201 – 1940s/50s

Possibly ARABIC-MARKET EDITION

ORIGINAL MINERAL GLASS

Condition

Beautiful preserved condition for its age, with the expected patina from a 70+ year-old handmade Ratti frame.

The metal arrow inlays show period-correct chrome fading, confirming originality.

Structurally sturdy, sharp, and surprisingly large for an early Ratti  (a rare sizing variant).

Size

• Lens Width: 50 mm


• Bridge: 25 mm


• Temple Length: 150 mm


• Lens Height: 35 mm


• Frame Width: 140 mm

Lenses

Original Persol Ratti mineral glass lenses with the artisan-era etching still visible.

Not replaced and not modern. This is the correct lens type for 1940s–50s Ratti production intended for regional export markets. 

Era & Historical Relevance

This is an early-production Persol Ratti 6201 from the 1940s–1950s, created for the Arabic market, where Persol produced small-batch export runs featuring unique decorative metalwork and unbranded temples:

This pair includes:

• Early-form Supreme Arrow metal inlays


• Hand-set riveted detailing


• Thick, hand-cut acetate from the original Ratti factory in Turin


• Larger-than-usual frame geometry (rare for the period)


• 
  Original mineral lenses with period-correct markings 

These frames are collected not only as eyewear, but as historical artifacts from the earliest era of Persol’s design evolution.

Authenticity – Verified by Second Chance Eyewear Authenticators 

This frame has been fully authenticated and graded by Second Chance Eyewear Authenticators, confirming its early Ratti origin, regional-market production, and original components.

Buyers receive ongoing assistance from our authentication team for documentation, verification, and historical support. 

Closing Notes 

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