HOT ! Marwitz-Vintage Deadstock Gold Metal 1960’s Sunglasses-130

MARWITZ

Vintage West German Deadstock Sunglasses

Circa Early–Mid 1960s

CONDITION 

• DEADSTOCK / UNWORN


• Brand new, never worn


• No wear to bridge, eyewire, hinges, or temples


• Original light patina consistent with age only


• Exceptionally clean for a 60+ year-old piece

DETAILS

• Manufacturer: Marwitz


• Origin: Made in Germany (West Germany era)


• Era: Early–mid 1960s


• Frame material: Precision German gold-tone metal (gold-filled or heavy gold plate typical of the period)


• Construction: Rolled metal eyewire, optician-grade build


• Nose pads: Original period-correct adjustable German pads


• Temple tips: Original black acetate


• Lens shape: Soft square / rounded rectangle

LENSES (IMPORTANT – ORIGINAL & PERIOD-CORRECT)

• Original Zeiss  mineral glass lenses


• German-made, optician-grade


• Warm brown / amber tone


• Flat mineral glass, period-correct thickness and edge finish

Collector note:

While many Marwitz frames are commonly found with Carl Zeiss lenses, Zeiss was not exclusive. During the 1950s–60s, Marwitz frames were frequently sold lens-ready and fitted by opticians using premium German glass, including Zeiss. The lenses on this example are original, factory-era correct, and consistent with professional optical finishing of the period.

SIZE

• Temple length: 130 mm


• Fit: Medium


• Frames can be professionally adjusted to fit most face sizes

ERA & RELEVANCE

This pair represents post-war West German optical craftsmanship, produced during a period when precision engineering and optician-driven customization defined European eyewear.

Marwitz frames were sold primarily through professional optical retailers and are respected for their restrained design, durability, and comfort. Sunglasses from this era—especially in true deadstock condition with original German mineral glass lenses—are significantly rarer than optical frames.

The silhouette remains timeless and highly wearable today. 

AUTHENTICITY

100% Authentic – Guaranteed

• Authenticated and graded by Second Chance Authenticators


• Original frame, original hardware, original lenses


• No stock photos used — the pictures tell the story


• Buyers receive continued support from our authentication team

NOTES

• Frames inspected by Second Chance Eyewear


• Frames can be adjusted to fit any size face


• If the original case is not provided, your choice of four soft, secure cases will be included (pictured)


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