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)
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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.
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Closing Notes
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