Bausch & Lomb U.S.A - Aviator - Spectacles
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Ray‑Ban Aviator sunglasses, made in the USA by Bausch & Lomb, with a metal frame and tortoise acetate brow bar, one size, dating to 1970–1980 and in very good condition.
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Up for auction is a true piece of American eyewear history: a pair of authentic vintage Ray-Ban Outdoorsman sunglasses in the highly sought-after "Tortuga" variant with a stunning Arista Gold finish.
This specific model was manufactured in the USA by the legendary Bausch & Lomb (B&L) company between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, before the brand was acquired by Luxottica in 1999. It is a genuine, high-value collector's item for vintage enthusiasts.
KEY FEATURES & DETAILS:
• Brand: Ray-Ban Bausch & Lomb (Made in USA)Model: Outdoorsman Tortuga (Aviator style with sweatbar)Era: 1980s / 1990s Frame: High-quality gold electroplated metal frame (Arista finish), beautifully accented with tortoise shell (Tortuga) acetate on the brow bar (sweatbar), upper lens rims, and ear paddles.Lenses: Original B&L brown impact-resistant mineral glass lenses. Features the classic white "Ray-Ban" script logo on the right lens. Engraved on top the metal nose bridge: "B&L RAY-BAN USA"
Up for auction is a true piece of American eyewear history: a pair of authentic vintage Ray-Ban Outdoorsman sunglasses in the highly sought-after "Tortuga" variant with a stunning Arista Gold finish.
This specific model was manufactured in the USA by the legendary Bausch & Lomb (B&L) company between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, before the brand was acquired by Luxottica in 1999. It is a genuine, high-value collector's item for vintage enthusiasts.
KEY FEATURES & DETAILS:
• Brand: Ray-Ban Bausch & Lomb (Made in USA)Model: Outdoorsman Tortuga (Aviator style with sweatbar)Era: 1980s / 1990s Frame: High-quality gold electroplated metal frame (Arista finish), beautifully accented with tortoise shell (Tortuga) acetate on the brow bar (sweatbar), upper lens rims, and ear paddles.Lenses: Original B&L brown impact-resistant mineral glass lenses. Features the classic white "Ray-Ban" script logo on the right lens. Engraved on top the metal nose bridge: "B&L RAY-BAN USA"
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Bausch & Lomb U.S.A
Model name
Aviator
Material
Acetate, Metal
Made in
USA
Condition
Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of wear
Size
One size
Estimated period
1970-1980
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