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Ray Ban Leather

Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 58Mm Changeable Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman 58Mm leather brow bar with brown changeable lenses with Ray Ban logo
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Outdoorsman 62MM Changeable Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman black 62Mm leather with grey changeable lenses with Ray Ban logo
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 62Mm Woven Changeable Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman 62Mm tobacco woven leather with brown changeable lenses with Ray
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1970s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Brown Leathers Aviator 62 Changeable B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 62mm in brown leather with gold metal combination frame. Mint Brown
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1980s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Tan Perforated Leathers Aviator 62MM B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 62mm in tan perforated leather with gold metal combination frame sporting
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Orange Leather G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer orange leather and black. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please notice
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1980s American Sunglasses

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New Ray Ban Precious Metals 24K Gold & Black Shooter 62Mm USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Collectors Item Precious Metals Shooter In 62Mm With Original Case. Full Set. Frame Is 24 K Gold Heavy Plated Combined With Black Enamel. The Lenses Are Amazing Brown Changeabl...
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1980s American Sunglasses

Mint Vintage Ray Ban 62MM Aviator Flying Colors White B15 Lenses B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Ray Ban Flying Colors Series in white with B15 brown lenses. B&L etched in both lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. Please notice this pair may have mino...
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1980s American Sunglasses

Ray Ban Vintage Aviator Gold Ambermatic Shooter 62Mm B / L Sunglasses, 1970s
By Ray Ban Ambermatic, Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Aviator Gold 62mm with Ambermatic lenses. B&L etched in both lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. Please notice this pair have minor sign of wear on...
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1970s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman Tortuga 62Mm Changeable Lenses B&L Sunglasses 1980
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Ray Ban Tortuga coating in 62mm. B&L etched in both changeable lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. This pair show minor sign of wear on the lenses due to ...
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1980s American Sunglasses

Ray Ban Vintage Black Outdoorsman Ambermatic 62Mm B / L Sunglasses, 1970s
By Ray Ban Ambermatic, Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Ray Ban black Outdoorsman 62mm with Ambermatic lenses. B&L etched in both lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. Please notice this pair have minor sign of...
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1970s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Aviator 62Mm Changeable Green Lenses B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Aviator gold 62MM with Light Green Lenses. Light sign of wear due to storage. Original Ray Ban B&L case. FRONT : 13.5 CMS LENS HEIGHT : 5 CMS LENS WIDTH : 6.2 CMS
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1980s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Aviator Flying 58 Colors Blue Changeable Lenses B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Flying Colors Series in cobalt with blue changeable lenses. B&L etched in both lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B&L case. Please notice this pair show visible...
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Deep Freeze 12K Gold Double Mirror Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Superb Collectors Item There isnt any pair more rare than these, especially new, maybe 4 or 5 still exist: The 1955 Deep Freeze 12k Gold filled outdoorsman. Straight earpieces with ...
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1950s American Sunglasses

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New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Outdoorsman 62Mm B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 62Mm in stunning black with silver metal combination
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1970s German Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator Black Changeable Lens 58' B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator 58mm in black leather with gold metal combination frame
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator Burgundy Changeable Lens 58' B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator 58mm in burgundy leather with gold metal combination frame
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator Black Changeable Lens 58' B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator 58mm in black leather with gold metal combination frame
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator Black Changeable Lens 58' B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator 58mm in black leather with gold metal combination frame
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator Tobacco Brown 62Mm B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator 62mm in tobacco brown leather with gold metal combination
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 62Mm G15 Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman 62Mm tan leather with grey G15 lenses with Ray Ban logo. B&L
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 58Mm Chocolate Changeable Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman 58Mm chocolate leather with brown changeable lenses with Ray Ban
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 58Mm Chocolate Changeable Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman 58Mm chocolate leather with brown changeable lenses with Ray Ban
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Explorer 58Mm Chocolate Changeable Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Explorer 58Mm chocolate leather with brown changeable lenses with Ray Ban logo
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Outdoorsman 62MM Changeable Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman black 62Mm leather with grey changeable lenses with Ray Ban logo
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Outdoorsman 62MM Changeable Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman black 62Mm leather with grey changeable lenses with Ray Ban logo
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Leathers Brown Outdoorsman 58Mm Light Lenses B&L USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Ray Ban Outdoorsman 58 mm brown Leather with changeable brown lenses with golden Ray Ban logo. The
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Leathers Brown Outdoorsman 58Mm Light Lenses B&L USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Ray Ban Outdoorsman 58 mm brown Leather with changeable brown lenses with golden Ray Ban logo. The
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1970s American Sunglasses

Mint Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Round G15 Lens B&L 1980's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Ray Ban black leather with gold metal combination frame sporting g15 grey lenses with
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Black Round Changeable Lens B&L 1980's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban black leather with gold metal combination frame sporting light changeable
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1980s American Sunglasses

Ray Ban Vintage Leathers Outdoorsman Braid Leather B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 58mm in woven braided leather with gold metal combination
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1980s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Brown Leathers Aviator Changeable Lens 62 B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 62mm in brown leather with gold metal combination frame sporting brown
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1980s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Tan Perforated Leathers Aviator 58MM B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 58mm in tan perforated leather with gold metal combination frame
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1980s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Brown Leathers Aviator Changeable Lens 62 B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 62mm in brown leather with gold metal combination frame sporting brown
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1980s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Brown Leathers Aviator 62 RX Lens B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 58mm in brown leather with gold metal combination frame. Ready for
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Rare Ray Ban " GOLD " Full Set 62Mm Lenses B&L Sunglasses Germany
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
with the one on the bridge. so beautiful, look at the pics. comes with its original Ray Ban leather
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1980s American Sunglasses

Ray Ban Vintage Leathers Brown Round B&L Sunglasses, 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban black leather with gold metal combination frame sporting light brown lenses
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Ostrich Leather Shooter 62Mm B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Shooter 62 mm Ostrich leather and gold metal combination sporting a pair of
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Ostrich Leather Shooter 62Mm B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Shooter 62 mm Ostrich leather and gold metal combination sporting a pair of
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1970s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Burnt Tobacco Leathers Aviator 62MM B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Tobacco Leathers 58mm in leather with black metal combination frame sporting
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1980s American Sunglasses

Ray Ban Purple Chromax 58MM Outdoorsman USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
may have minor sign of wear due to storage. Comes with its original leather Ray Ban Sport Series case
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1980s American Sunglasses

Mint Ray Ban The General 50 Collectors Item 62Mm Sunglasses USA
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Ray Ban Usa. Under the bridge 62 [] 14. Comes with original leather black Ray Ban Bausch and Lomb case
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1990s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Purple Chromax 62Mm Outdoorsman Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
. Comes with a original leather Ray Ban case. Designed and produced in USA.
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban " Glacier " 60Mm Full Mirror Lenses B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ray Ban " Glacier " black frame with full mirror G31 Lenses. Side and nose bridge leather
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Chromax 62Mm Outdoorsman B&L Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
minor sign of wear due to storage. Comes with its original leather Ray Ban Chromax case. Designed and
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Olympic Series 1992 RB50 62Mm Outdoorsman Collector Item Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, rare and sought after Vintage Ray Ban Olympic Series 1992 62Mm outdoorsman silver frame
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Chromax 58Mm Outdoorsman B&L Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
sign of wear due to storage. Comes with its original leather Ray Ban Chromax case. Designed and
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Olympic Series 1992 RB50 62Mm Outdoorsman Collector Item Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
holding a pair of RB50 B&L etched lenses with Olympic rings logo. Comes with a original leather Ray Ban
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban ULTRA 58Mm Bravura Frame Full Set Bausch & Lomb Sunglasses USA
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Collector's Item Full set Ray Ban ULTRA Deep Groove Gold Bravura frame with RB 50 mirrored
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1990s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban The General 50 Collectors Item George Michael Faith Tour 58Mm USA
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
bridge 58 [] 14. Comes with original leather black Ray Ban Bausch and Lomb case. Mother of pearl brow
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1990s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban The General 50 Collectors Item George Michael Faith Tour 58Mm USA
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
bridge 58 [] 14. Comes with original leather black Ray Ban Bausch and Lomb case. Mother of pearl brow
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1990s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban The General 50 Collectors Item George Michael Faith Tour 58Mm USA
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
the bridge 58 [] 14. Comes with original leather black Ray Ban Bausch and Lomb case. Mother of pearl
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1990s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban The General 50 Collectors Item George Michael Faith Tour 58Mm USA
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
bridge 58 [] 14. Comes with original leather black Ray Ban Bausch and Lomb case. Mother of pearl brow
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1990s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman Braid Woven Leather 58' B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 58mm in woven braided leather with black matte combination
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator Tobacco Leather 58' B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator 58mm in tobacco brown leather with gold metal combination
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1980s Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator Perforated Beige Leather 58' B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Aviator 58mm in perforated beige leather with gold metal combination
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 58Mm G15 Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman 58Mm tan leather with grey G15 lenses with Ray Ban logo. B&L
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1970s American Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers Outdoorsman 62Mm G15 Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Outdoorsman 62Mm tan leather with grey G15 lenses with Ray Ban logo. B&L
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1970s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Brown Leathers Aviator Changeable Lens 62 B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 62mm in brown leather with gold metal combination frame sporting brown
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1980s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban Vintage Brown Leathers Aviator Changeable Lens 58 B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Ray Ban Leathers 58mm in brown leather with gold metal combination frame sporting brown
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1980s American Sunglasses

RAY BAN Sunglasses RB3158 003/7E 59/16 Rimless Silver/Pink lens EYEWEAR w/CASE
By Ray-Ban
Located in Rome, Rome
: Stocked item, never used. No wear - They will come with RAY-BAN leather case (original RAY-BAN case but
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sunglasses

RAY BAN B&L Black & Gold small OUTDOORSMAN AVIATOR Sunglasses with CASE
By Ray-Ban
Located in Rome, Rome
(imperceptible). Little wear along the frame - They will come with RAY-BAN leather original case. Frame
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Late 20th Century American Sunglasses

RAY BAN B&L Vintage Brown LEATHERS Outdoorsman AVIATOR 62/14 Sunglasses w/CASE
By Ray-Ban
Located in Rome, Rome
- Model: RAY-BAN BAUSCH & LOMB U.S.A special 'Leathers' edition - Feature RARE brown English
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Late 20th Century American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Purple Chromax 58Mm Outdoorsman Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
may have minor sign of wear due to storage. Comes with its original leather Ray Ban Sport Series case
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Purple Chromax 62Mm Outdoorsman Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
may have minor sign of wear due to storage. Comes with its original leather Ray Ban Sport Series case
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Purple Chromax 62Mm Outdoorsman Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
. Comes with a original leather Ray Ban case. Designed and produced in USA.
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1980s American Sunglasses

New Ray Ban The Wayfarer Leather B&L G15 Grey Lenses USA 80's Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New classic Wayfarer in black lizard like leather. B&L etched in both G15 grey lenses. Please
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1980s American Sunglasses

Vintage Ray Ban The General 50 George Michael Faith Tour 62Mm Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
. Under the bridge 62 [] 14. Comes with original leather black Ray Ban Bausch and Lomb case, unfortunately
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1980s American Sunglasses

RAY BAN Bausch & Lomb c.1970's Gold Burgundy Leather Aviator Shooter Sunglasses
By Bausch & Lomb, Ray-Ban
Located in Thiensville, WI
RAY BAN Bausch & Lomb c.1970's Gold Burgundy Leather Aviator Shooter Sunglasses Brand
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1970s American Sunglasses

Ray Ban 1980s
By Ray-Ban
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage pair Ray Ban "wraparound" sunglasses. Heavy black plastic and gold plated frames
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1980s American Sunglasses

Ray Ban 1980s
Ray Ban 1980s
H 1.63 in W 5.75 in
Black Ray-Ban sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary set of black Ray-Ban sunglasses with matching soft leather case.
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1980s Sunglasses

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Ray Ban Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of ray ban leather for your needs in our varied inventory. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. Finding an item from our selection of ray ban leather for sale for men should be easy, but there are 35 pieces available to browse for women as well.

How Much is a Ray Ban Leather?

Prices for a piece of ray ban leather can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $449 and can go as high as $849, while, on average they fetch $716.

Ray-Ban for sale on 1stDibs

Vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses remain practically synonymous with American cool. And although the brand has given us some of America’s most iconic sunglass styles — the Wayfarer, the Clubmaster are widely loved Ray-Bans — the Ray-Ban Aviator is in a class of its own.

As a pilot in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, Lieutenant John Macready had experienced the debilitating headaches caused by the bright sun high up. In the 1930s, he took action, partnering with eyewear manufacturer Bausch & Lomb to develop sunglasses specifically for aviators like himself and his colleagues. It was patented as the Ray-Ban Aviator in 1939.

“Aviators reflect the idea that form follows power. They express charisma and heroism — a pilot takes us forward through danger, and there is no going back,” says Patrick Michael Hughes, fashion and decorative-arts historian at Parsons School of Design.

When the Wayfarer was released, in 1952, it was the first sunglass frame made from acetate. With a design inspired in part by mid-century Cadillac tail fins, it caught on with silver-screen stars. Early adopters included James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, who were soon followed by other artists, like Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol. Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — whether you’ve opted for vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses because you’re enamored with Marilyn Monroe’s celebrated Wayfarers or you’ve taken to classic Aviators because actor Jon Hamm wore them in the nostalgic TV smash hit Mad Men.

Of course, with all of this star power, that means they’ve become as popular with counterfeiters as they are with consumers. Do you know how to spot fake Ray-Ban sunglasses?

The center portion of a pair of Ray-Ban acetate sunglasses — which holds the lenses — is cut from a single block. If you feel a seam where two pieces of plastic, front and back, have been glued together, just say no. Also, look out for glue and uneven edges. These are telltale signs of counterfeit production. The final product should have a sturdy, substantial hand.

The lettering inside the temples, or arms, is another good indicator of authenticity. The text should be cleanly etched, perfectly centered and aligned. Ray-Ban’s faux-leather cases come in black, brown and occasional special-edition colors. What you won’t find on a real case is frayed or uneven stitching. What you will find, on newer cases, is a snap closure inscribed with a perfectly centered and executed signature logo and, at the left, a larger logo stamped on the case, sometimes in matte gold or black.

There will be a prominent Ray-Ban signature logo in the upper corner of the right lens and a very subtle BL (for glasses made before 2000) or RB (for those made in 2000 or later) etched on the left one. The logos appear on the opposite sides for prescription lenses.

If faced with Ray-Bans of questionable provenance, remember: The truth may hinge on the hinges. Ray-Bans will always have solid metal, not plastic, hinges, and they will be attached to the frame with screws or rivets, not glue.

A pair of classic designer sunglasses can be a game-changing finishing touch to your ensemble. Find your perfect pair of vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right sunglasses for You

A pair of vintage designer sunglasses can be a game-changing finishing touch to your ensemble.

No matter your age or general fashion sensibility, wearing sunglasses may already be part of your regular outdoor routine owing to their practicality. Most sunglasses protect the eyes from harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays — and not merely on sunny days. Glasses that utilize color-enhancing lenses, which feature specific coatings or filter tints, can limit the amount of light coming through, while polarized lenses substantially reduce glare.

So while their usefulness is well known, let’s face it, a good pair of sunglasses can be stylish too.

People have been making a statement with iconic eyewear for a while — sunglasses garnered popularity with the Hollywood set in the early 1900s, when it wasn’t uncommon for a hip actress to be photographed in a pair of her sharpest shades.

Today, we’re still talking about the sunglasses that Audrey Hepburn — the original trendsetter — donned in the opening scene of 1961’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She emerges from the flagship store of the legendary luxury house referenced in the film’s title in a pair of glamorous dark tortoiseshell frames designed by London eyewear firm Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses. The brand was a keeper for Hepburn — in 1967, she famously wore a pair of Goldsmith’s Yuhu wraparound frames in the poster for Stanley Donen’s film Two for the Road.

Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — perhaps you’ve opted for vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses because you’re enamored with Marilyn Monroe’s celebrated Wayfarers or you’ve taken to classic Aviators because actor Jon Hamm wore them in the nostalgic TV smash hit Mad Men. Good frames are a surefire way to take your style to the next level.

When shopping for the right pair of sunglasses, consider the color and shape of the frames (as well as the shape of your face), how dark or light the lenses are — or tint, if you’re leaning toward a chic gradient lens. Take your time, spring for more than one pair because different moods call for different shades and, while you’re at it, make sure you know how to spot a pair of fake Ray-Ban sunglasses before you make that purchase.

On 1stDibs, our collection of vintage designer sunglasses features classics from Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and other brands as well as a wide range that can be sorted by color — find sleek black sunglasses, brown pairs and a whole lot of other eye-catching options, whether it’s sunny outside or not.

Questions About Ray-Ban
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether Ray-Ban sunglass cases are leather varies. Ray-Ban eyewear typically comes in a faux leather case, but Ray-Ban has released limited edition genuine leather cases for purchase separately over the years. Find a variety of Ray-Ban sunglasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, some real Ray-Bans say Made in Italy. The company that manufactures Ray-Ban eyewear, Luxottica, does produce select styles in Italy. However, other sunglasses that bear the Ray-Ban name originate from factories in China. As a result, a pair of sunglasses may be genuine even if it doesn't have a Made in Italy stamp. If you need assistance authenticating your eyewear, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Explore a variety of Ray-Ban sunglasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, many people consider Ray-Ban pieces to be luxury. They generally fit the definition of luxury because they feature quality workmanship and materials and are available at aspirational price points. Vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses remain practically synonymous with American cool. The brand has given us some of America’s most iconic sunglass styles — the Wayfarer, the Clubmaster and the Aviator. Early adopters of the Wayfarer included James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, who were soon followed by other artists, like Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol. Shop a collection of Ray-Ban pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.