50s safety glasses B&L Bausch & Lomb
The lenses are the original, non-prescription clear lenses with sandblasted markings.It's in good condition for its age.No cracks or chips.Please understand that this is a vintage item.50s safety glasses B&Lsize 46-22Reference:The 50s cross safety frame from Bausch & Lomb is overwhelmingly popular in both domestic and overseas vintage markets.This is a safety frame from the 1950s by the American company Bausch & Lomb, the predecessor of Ray-Ban.As the name SAFETY suggests, the frame was designed with eye safety as the top priority. It was used by workers at the time to protect their eyes from iron fragments, concrete chips, and other hazards.Starting with musicians wearing safety glasses as fashion glasses for everyday use and stars wearing them in movies, they have now established a solid position as one of the fashion icons of various terrific figures.This Bausch & Lomb safety frame is characterized by its angular temples and rugged frame lines, which give it a masculine atmosphere that is not found in other glasses.And the most distinctive feature is the cross mark on both sides of the front, which symbolizes Bausch & Lomb.This cross model is called VIP Safety, and as the name suggests, it was worn by company executives during factory inspections.The large cross decorations are displayed as if to show their dignity.It is particularly popular among vintage frames, and the price is rising as the number of available items decreases.The color is a semi-transparent smoke gray color exclusive to this era.The size is a large size of 48mm, which is rare for Japanese men.The condition is also in good condition with little use.It is also a full original product equipped with the clear glass lenses with B&L sandblasted markings from the B&L company at the time.