{"product_id":"vintage-marwitz-sunglasses-germany-deadstock-gold-metal-1960s-130","title":"Marwitz-Vintage Deadstock Gold Metal 1960’s Sunglasses-130","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARWITZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage West German Deadstock Sunglasses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca Early–Mid 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDEADSTOCK \/ UNWORN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand new, never worn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo wear to bridge, eyewire, hinges, or temples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal light patina consistent with age only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally clean for a 60+ year-old piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Marwitz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Made in Germany (West Germany era)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Early–mid 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame material: Precision German gold-tone metal (gold-filled or heavy gold plate typical of the period)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: Rolled metal eyewire, optician-grade build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose pads: Original period-correct adjustable German pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemple tips: Original black acetate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens shape: Soft square \/ rounded rectangle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLENSES (IMPORTANT – ORIGINAL \u0026amp; PERIOD-CORRECT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Zeiss  mineral glass lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman-made, optician-grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm brown \/ amber tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat mineral glass, period-correct thickness and edge finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile many Marwitz frames are commonly found with \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=1\"\u003eCarl Zeiss\u003c\/a\u003e 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\u003c\/span\u003e. The lenses on this example are original, factory-era correct, and consistent with professional optical finishing of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemple length: 130 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFit: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrames can be professionally adjusted to fit most face sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERA \u0026amp; RELEVANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair represents post-war West German optical craftsmanship, produced during a period when precision engineering and optician-driven customization defined European eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarwitz 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silhouette remains timeless and highly wearable today.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHENTICITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Authentic – Guaranteed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticated and graded by Second Chance Authenticators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal frame, original hardware, original lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo stock photos used — the pictures tell the story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuyers receive continued support from our authentication team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrames inspected by Second Chance Eyewear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrames can be adjusted to fit any size face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the original case is not provided, your choice of four soft, secure cases will be included (pictured)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease feel free to ask any questions before purchasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink before buying from sellers who do not offer returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe strive to provide white-glove service and exceptional care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49468008235160,"sku":"5155170166","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/6119\/9000\/files\/58F368CF-0B5D-4D9B-83D5-E3EBCD48DEE5.jpg?v=1784038911","url":"https:\/\/secondchanceauthenticators.com\/products\/vintage-marwitz-sunglasses-germany-deadstock-gold-metal-1960s-130","provider":"Second Chance Authenticators","version":"1.0","type":"link"}