Description
Great vintage Ray-Ban light lens driving or shooting glasses in original case. The light, aviator style glasses feature celluloid nose pads and bridge. The topside of the bridge shows the maker's mark which reads: "B&L RAY-BAN USA". The original case is crush - resistant and lined with felt and features a flap with a snap closure and a maker's mark that reads: "BAUSCH & LOMB IMPACT RESISTANT LENSES RAY-BAN ¨".
VINTAGE:Circa mid-20th century
SIZE:Approximately 5-1/2" x 2" (single lens: 2-3/8" x 2"); Arm: 4" long (before ear curl); 6-2/8" x 2-3/4" (5-1/4" flap open)
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Glass lenses, celluloid, steel, vinyl, felt, paint
ATTACHMENT:Case: Flap lid with snap closure
MARKINGS:"B&L RAY-BAN USA" on glasses; "BAUSCH & LOMB IMPACT RESISTANT LENSES RAY-BAN ¨"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a vintage collection, which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-KREJX15 LAEJX7/16 SACJX8/18
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The glasses show minor to moderate wear, the celluloid bridge is cracked on the backside (does not detract), the lenses are remarkable, as is the case - overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.