Vintage 1960 ' S B&L Ray Ban 62mm 10K Kalichrome Aviator Shooter Near Cond
Item History & Price
More vintage B&L Ray Ban treasure for the taking tonight. This is a pair of Aviator Shooters in Large II lens size 62mm with super bright Kalichrome C lenses. Before the introduction of IR or Starlight night vision goggles, the Kalichrome C was the means by which vision was improved in low light or hazy conditions. Bomber pilots wore these lenses during WWII as well as night fighter pilots. After the war, the Kalichrome found new life with the competitive shooting sports crow...d. Today the Kalichrome C is much sought after by collectors and those wanting to make a bold fashion statement
Hallmarking on the glasses include the B&L logo etch on both lenses near the hinges, but no white Ray Ban script logo as these glasses predate the addition of that logo. The frames are marked "B&L RAY-BAN 1/30 10K G.O.." on the top of the crossbar. Both nose pads also have the B&L logo in recessed letters on the back of each pad. The brow bar and nose pads are a nice matching mother-of-pearl pattern for an extra nice look.
The condition of these vintage stunners is near mint condition. The frames are especially bright with no dings, scratches or edge nicks. There are also no tool marks on either hinge block. All 4 screw heads have on light deformation from tightening. The plastic parts of the frame, the nose pads and brow bar, are in a perfect state of preservation. There is no age clouding, no cracking, no darkening. As for the lenses, both lenses are completely free of scratches, nicks, pits, chips and scuffs. The glasses come with their original leather case which doesn't look so hot, but the inside is still in great condition.
Shipping and handling is $10.00 anywhere in the continental USA. Shipping is by USPS Priority Mail with tracking. International shipping is by USPS Priority mail at a flat cost of $40.00 USD. No shipping to Germany or Italy. Thanks as always for bidding and more importantly, for winning!On Jul-20-19 at 23:11:19 PDT, seller added the following information:I deleted all the bids of a zero feedback bidder who created an ID literally just days ago. This usually means someone up to no good. I also blocked him/her from bidding again. This was done to protect the integrity of the auction even if it means less money for me. These malicious bidders almost never pay anyway.
Hallmarking on the glasses include the B&L logo etch on both lenses near the hinges, but no white Ray Ban script logo as these glasses predate the addition of that logo. The frames are marked "B&L RAY-BAN 1/30 10K G.O.." on the top of the crossbar. Both nose pads also have the B&L logo in recessed letters on the back of each pad. The brow bar and nose pads are a nice matching mother-of-pearl pattern for an extra nice look.
The condition of these vintage stunners is near mint condition. The frames are especially bright with no dings, scratches or edge nicks. There are also no tool marks on either hinge block. All 4 screw heads have on light deformation from tightening. The plastic parts of the frame, the nose pads and brow bar, are in a perfect state of preservation. There is no age clouding, no cracking, no darkening. As for the lenses, both lenses are completely free of scratches, nicks, pits, chips and scuffs. The glasses come with their original leather case which doesn't look so hot, but the inside is still in great condition.
Shipping and handling is $10.00 anywhere in the continental USA. Shipping is by USPS Priority Mail with tracking. International shipping is by USPS Priority mail at a flat cost of $40.00 USD. No shipping to Germany or Italy. Thanks as always for bidding and more importantly, for winning!On Jul-20-19 at 23:11:19 PDT, seller added the following information:I deleted all the bids of a zero feedback bidder who created an ID literally just days ago. This usually means someone up to no good. I also blocked him/her from bidding again. This was done to protect the integrity of the auction even if it means less money for me. These malicious bidders almost never pay anyway.
