Renato Balestra Via Veneto RB-1046/516 Black/Grey Vintage Sunglasses-Orange Lenses-Unworn

Renato Balestra Via Veneto RB-1046/516 Black Oversized Square Sunglasses with Original Orange Lenses

Condition

Deadstock / Unworn. Never worn, never fitted, and presented as it left the maker. Please review the photographs for the condition of this exact pair.

Frame Details

The Via Veneto is an oversized square frame in black acetate, given its character by sculpted, rope-like striped accents. Red-and-white stripes run along each brow, and black-and-white stripes trace the outer edges of the front. Dove grey temples carry Balestra's gold-tone RB monogram and finish in black tips. The Renato Balestra Roma signature appears on the left temple.

• Model: Via Veneto RB-1046
• Colorway: 516
• Frame Color: Black front with red and white striped accents; grey temples with black tips
• Frame Construction: Full-rim acetate, oversized square front
• Hardware: Gold-tone RB monogram on temples
• Country of Manufacture: Germany
• Engraved Reference: VIA VENETO RB-1046/516-60□16-140; Renato Balestra Roma

Lenses

The frame retains its original orange lenses, a soft, light tint that warms the view and sits easily within the black acetate.

• Lens Type: Original
• Lens Color: Orange
• UV Protection: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Lens Material: Not specified by the manufacturer

A gentle, warm tint that lets the striped detailing take the lead.

Size & Fit

• Lens Width: 60 mm
• Bridge: 16 mm
• Temple: 140 mm
• Recommended Face Size: Not specified by the manufacturer

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

Vintage. Renato Balestra, the Trieste-born couturier who opened his first Rome atelier on Via Gregoriana in 1959, was one of the first Italian designers to embrace licensing. His eyewear carried the same sense of Roman glamour as his couture. Named for one of Rome's most celebrated streets, the Via Veneto pairs a bold oversized square with striped detailing in red, white, and black that reads almost like passementerie. Unworn and still fitted with its original orange lenses, it is a striking example of designer eyewear from an Italian couture house.

Authentication

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

What's Included

• Eyewear case
• Cleaning cloth

Case may vary.

Notes

Model and colorway recorded as marked; no outside reference was found for the Via Veneto RB-1046/516. Fitted with the original orange lenses.

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