B&L Raybans ...... original WW2?
Article about: Similar to pocket watches of the era, the plating is in microns - which is actually pretty thin, utilizing very little gold. It's entirely possible that these are somewhat later as you sugge
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Re: B&L Raybans ...... original WW2?
Could be I believe they also produced them for civilian so it will be to tell the difference
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Re: B&L Raybans ...... original WW2?
Going to look at these today, what should I look for to verify they are WW2? Thanks in advance everyone!
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Re: B&L Raybans ...... original WW2?
Do they have 'RayBan' on them anywhere ? Definitely an old pair of
excellent quality, and likely from the period. They're a different
shape than RayBan 'Aviator' glasses, but still cool.........
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These are very sexy shades! I usually only ever wear the wayfarer model of ray-ban but I'm a sucker for aviators as well. They look to have some degree of age to them . If they are a decent price, I would get them.
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I really doubt an American soldier would have worn a pair of 12k Gold Fill shades during the depression look more like 60s period to me
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Gold content was standard for RayBans since the 1930's
when they were developed for the AAF.........
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No other markings on the frames. Seller said they were in a smaller box inside a steamer trunk that was from his paternal grandfather who just passed away (WW2 vet). The glasses were inside a brown leather case, but the flap had ripped and the case was pretty rough so he through the case out. Perhaps a private purchase? I believe they are period. I have been looking at repro versions and none match, ......... so far, LOL....
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I had no idea of that, it seems odd that during the depression they would you precious metals on a pair of glasses
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