Vintage Pre Ray-Ban Bausch & Lomb B&L IV Round P3 Sunglasses Light Tortoise USA

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About this item

A classic pair of vintage Bausch & Lomb sunglasses made in the USA. The thick, rounded P3 / panto front has softly pointed upper outer corners and a sculpted keyhole bridge, all cut from a warm light (honey and amber) tortoiseshell acetate with darker brown streaks and a satin finish. Solid brown lenses, silver-tone metal hinges and plain, clean temples. The inside of the temples is stamped "B&L IV L TOR 140" and "140 BAUSCH & LOMB USA".

Brand heritage

Bausch & Lomb was founded in Rochester, New York in 1853 and became one of America's great optical companies. In 1937 it introduced the Ray-Ban brand and for decades produced its sunglasses and frames in the USA, until the eyewear business was sold to Luxottica in 1999. Vintage B&L USA frames are prized by collectors for their quality acetate and timeless shapes.

Why this one is special

• Genuine vintage Bausch & Lomb frame, stamped "BAUSCH & LOMB USA"
• Model stamp "B&L IV", colour "L TOR" (light tortoise)
• Iconic round P3 shape with keyhole bridge, a true unisex classic
• Warm light tortoise acetate paired with brown lenses

Specifications

• Brand: Bausch & Lomb (B&L), USA
• Model: B&L IV, colour L TOR (light tortoise)
• Type: sunglasses, full-rim, round P3 / panto shape with keyhole bridge
• Lens width: 50 mm
• Frame front width: approx. 130 mm
• Temple length: 140 mm
• Frame: light tortoise acetate, silver-tone metal hinges
• Lenses: solid brown
• Markings: "B&L IV L TOR 140" and "140 BAUSCH & LOMB USA" inside the temples
• Era: vintage, 1980s-1990s

Condition

Vintage, pre-owned with signs of age and use: small spots and light water marks / residue on the lenses (most visible on the right lens), light surface wear on the acetate, and oxidation on the metal hinge plates and hinges. Hinges open and close. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The sunglasses only. No case, box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.