Description
Beautiful WWII US Forces Aviators' sunglasses in issue case by Bausch & Lomb. The glasses feature a light green tinted lens with celluloid nose pads and wrapped bridge, the bridge also reads: "BAUSCH & LOMB" on the underside. The aluminum case is lined with cream woven wool felt and marked "B&L MADE IN THE U.S.A."
VINTAGE:Circa WWII
SIZE:Approximately Case: 6" x 2-7/8"; Glasses: 6-1/2" x 5"; Lenses: 6-1/2" x 2-1/8"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Tinted lens, aluminum, woven wool felt, celluloid
ATTACHMENT:N/A; Hinged lid on case with tension tab lock
MARKINGS:"B&L MADE IN THE U.S.A.", "BAUSCH & LOMB"
ITEM NOTES:This is from an aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEX15 LBGEX5/16 hldSBGEX2/17
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The sunglasses shows minor wear, lenses are in remarkable condition, case shows moderate wear and some color stains on the interior, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.