Persol Meflecto Ratti GS1 Vintage Sunglasses Black/Brown-Unworn

Persol Meflecto Ratti GS1 Square Sunglasses, Black Frame, Brown Lens

Condition

Deadstock / Unworn. This piece shows no signs of wear consistent with new, unworn stock.

Frame Details

A squared, wayfarer-influenced silhouette from Persol's Ratti manufacturing era, this pair is finished in glossy black acetate with the brand's signature silver "supreme arrow" hinge detailing and ribbed Meflecto temple construction. The Meflecto system, Persol's pioneering flexible ear-stem design, uses internal cylinders at the temple hinge to allow the arms to flex and mold naturally to the wearer's face, a hallmark of Persol's pre-1995 Ratti-manufactured production. The temple interior is engraved with the model code, and the temple exterior reads "Persol, Meflecto, RATTI," confirming the piece as an authentic Persol production from the Ratti manufacturing facility.

• Brand: Persol
• Manufacturer: Ratti (pre-1995 Persol manufacturing facility)
• Model Code: GS1 (unconfirmed against documented Persol Ratti model numbering conventions)
• Frame Style: Square, Wayfarer-Influenced
• Frame Material: Acetate with silver-tone hardware
• Country of Manufacture: Made in Italy (confirmed via temple engraving)
• Hardware: Signature silver "supreme arrow" hinge detail
• Temple System: Meflecto flexible ear-stem construction

Lenses

The lenses are finished in a classic brown tone, bearing the original Persol branded lens tag and a UV protection label as issued from the factory.

• Lens Color: Brown
• Lens Material: Not specified by the manufacturer
• UV Protection: Confirmed via original factory UV protection label
• Lens Type: Not specified by the manufacturer

The brown tone is a longstanding Persol signature shade, offering warm, everyday tinting suited to the frame's classic silhouette.

Size & Fit

• Lens Width: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Bridge: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Temple: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Recommended Face Size: Not specified by the manufacturer

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

Classified as Vintage. This piece dates to Persol's Ratti manufacturing era, the period before Luxottica's 1995 acquisition of the brand, when every frame was produced at the Ratti facility using the pioneering Meflecto flexible temple system. Ratti-era Persol pieces are prized by collectors for their construction quality and for representing the brand's original design philosophy, decades before Persol's modern mass production began.

Authentication

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators. Model markings, construction, hardware, and Persol 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

The temple engraving on this piece reads "GS1," which does not match the numeric or short alphanumeric model-numbering conventions documented for other vintage Persol Ratti references (such as 58134, 58156, or 69218). This may represent a partial code, a size or lot designator distinct from the model number, or a genuine model reference not independently located at the time of listing. The "Meflecto" and "RATTI" branding, along with the construction and hardware, are consistent with authentic pre-1995 Persol Ratti-era production and are treated as confirmed.

Our Promise

Every piece sold by Second Chance Authenticators is reviewed for authenticity before listing. We stand behind the accuracy of what we disclose, and we disclose plainly what we cannot independently confirm.