Gargoyles 1st Generation 85mm-Red Lenses-Vintage Shield Sunglasses-Unworn-USA

Gargoyles 85mm 1st Generation Vintage Shield Sunglasses – Pink & Red, Made in USA

Condition

Deadstock / Unworn. This pair presents in true new-old-stock condition, unworn since its original production run, with no signs of wear to the frame, hinges, or lens.

Frame Details

An early-production Gargoyles shield in a striking translucent pink, holding a single wraparound lens in a vivid coral red. The bridge carries the gargoyle emblem in low relief, and the temple is engraved with the brand's earlier "Gargoyles Inc." markings — a detail collectors use to identify first-generation production.

• Brand: Gargoyles
• Model: 85mm, 1st Generation (collector-recognized early production; not an official Gargoyles catalog designation)
• Frame Shape: Shield
• Frame Material: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Frame Color: Translucent Pink
• Country of Manufacture: Made in USA

Lenses

A single continuous shield lens in a vivid coral red, giving the pair a bold, saturated look distinct from the more common black and brown colorways of the line.

• Lens Color: Coral Red
• Lens Type: Not specified by the manufacturer

The lens is clean and unscratched, consistent with the frame's unworn condition.

Size & Fit

• Lens Width: 85mm (as engraved on comparable Gargoyles production; not individually engraved on this pair)
• Bridge: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Temple: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Recommended Face Size: Medium to Large

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

Vintage. This is Gargoyles at its earliest and boldest — a first-generation shield in a colorway that stands apart from the brand's better-known black and gold pairs. The "Gargoyles Inc." temple engraving places it firmly in the brand's original American production run, making it a strong pull for collectors chasing the earliest examples of the style.

Authentication

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators. Model markings, construction, hardware, and Gargoyles design details have been reviewed. Authentication includes a recorded Certificate of Authenticity, serial information, and QR ownership registry.

What's Included

• Case
• Cleaning cloth

Notes

"1st generation" is a collector-recognized term identifying early Gargoyles production based on temple engraving style ("Gargoyles Inc. USA"), rather than an official model designation from the manufacturer. Frame material and precise measurements were not specified by the manufacturer and could not be independently verified.

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