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1980s Rossignol Mirrored Blue Frame Sunglasses with leather side shields

Blue Frame Sunglasses with Leather Side Shields · 1980s
1980s Rossignol sunglasses with blue frame, white leather side shields and gradient lenses. Made in France, with original case.
Details
Maker Rossignol
Period 1980s
Type Sunglasses with side shields
Frame Blue, adjustable temple ends
Lenses Gradient dark brown
Side shields White leather
Made in France
Measurements Lens 6.2 x 5.3 cm, bridge 1.2 cm
Includes Original case
Condition Very good vintage, no lens marks
PERIOD
1980s
PROVENANCE
Rossignol, 1980s. Made in France. Original case. Private Collection.
DESCRIPTION
A pair of Rossignol sunglasses from the 1980s with a blue frame, white leather side shields, gradient dark brown lenses and adjustable temple ends. They are unisex, were made in France and come with their original case.

Lens 6.2 x 5.3 cm, bridge 1.2 cm. Rossignol was founded in 1907 by Abel Rossignol in Voiron, in the French Alps; side shields like these were designed to protect the eyes from glare and wind in the mountains.

They are in very good vintage condition, with no marks on the lenses.
AUTHENTICATION
Verified in-house by a LegitGrails-certified expert.
Construction, labelling, stitching, hardware and materials checked against house and period standards. AI-assisted, expert-decided.
CONDITION Very Good Vintage
Very good vintage condition, with no marks on the lenses. Comes with the original case.
Authentic RossignolMade in FranceOriginal Case1980s Original
Glacier Shields
The Archivary - Italian Curation

Mountain glasses with white leather side shields, built for glare and wind. Alpine equipment that reads today as style.

1980s Rossignol mirrored blue frame sunglasses with leather side shields – image 3
1980s Rossignol mirrored blue frame sunglasses with leather side shields – image 4
The Object and Its Moment
Mountain Glasses

These Rossignol sunglasses date from the 1980s. They have a blue frame, white leather side shields, gradient dark brown lenses and adjustable temple ends, and were made in France.

Side shields against glare and wind.

The Fashion Landscape
Rossignol

Abel Rossignol founded the company in Voiron, in the French Alps, in 1907. It became one of the best-known names in skiing.

The Wider Culture
Glacier Glasses

Side shields close off light and wind at the sides of the eyes, a feature of glasses made for high altitude and snow.

Reading the Object
Clear Lenses

The lenses have no marks, and the glasses come with their original case. They are designed to fit men and women.

Clean lenses, original case.

Why It Matters Now
Sport Eyewear

Vintage mountain eyewear attracts collectors of 1980s sport design.

MARKET DEMAND
1980s
Sport eyewear
RARITY
Limited
Original period piece, no longer produced
ORIGIN
France
Rossignol, Voiron
HOUSE ERA
Rossignol
Founded by Abel Rossignol in 1907
Demand
Sport Eyewear

Vintage ski and mountain sunglasses attract collectors of 1980s design.

Supply
Lens Condition

Lenses scratch easily with use, so pairs with clean lenses are assessed with care.

Context
Alpine Style

The influence of ski style on fashion is a recognised feature of the period.

Shipping

All orders are shipped fully insured.

Delivery Times

London & United Kingdom: 2–4 days
Europe: 4–5 days by courier
USA: 6–7 days by courier
Rest of the World: 7–8 days by courier

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Price
Rs. 23,600
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