Authentic Vintage Ray-Ban Predator Sunglasses – Bausch & Lomb Era (USA) For Sale

Authentic Vintage Ray-Ban Predator Sunglasses – Bausch & Lomb Era (USA)

Offered here is an original pair ofvintage Ray-Ban Predator sunglasses, manufactured during theBausch & Lomb era (pre-1999). These are not modern Luxottica Ray-Bans — this is the earlier, USA-made production favored by collectors.

The sunglasses retain theiroriginal Bausch & Lomb glass lenses, confirmed by the correctBL laser etchingand originalfactory ink quality-control markings. The lenses also feature the correct vintage white Ray-Ban script.

The wraparound acetate frame, embedded hinge blocks, and original hardware are all consistent with mid-1990s B&L Ray-Ban construction. Temple markings readRay-Ban USA, correct for this period. Hinges and screws show natural oxidation and wear consistent with age.

Certificate of Professional Inspection & Authenticity

This item includes aCertificate of Professional Inspection & Authenticity, confirming:

• Authentic Bausch & Lomb–era Ray-Ban production

• Correct BL-etched glass lenses

• Original factory QC markings

• Original hardware and construction

Inspection Reference No.: RB-BL-PRED-1996-017

Details

• Manufacturer:Bausch & Lomb (USA)

• Lens:Original B&L glass, BL etched

• Frame:Wraparound acetate

• Condition:Very good vintage condition

A genuine, collector-legitimate example of the classic Ray-Ban Predator, complete with inspection documentation. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.

Certificate of Professional Inspection & Authenticity

Inspection Reference No.: RB-BL-PRED-1996-017

This item has been examined through detailed visual inspection of lenses, frame construction, hardware, and manufacturing markings.

The sunglasses are identified asauthentic vintage Ray-Ban, manufactured during theBausch & Lomb era (pre-1999), and are consistent with theRay-Ban Predator modelproduced in the mid-1990s.

Authentication indicators observed include:

• OriginalBausch & Lomb glass lensesbearing the correctBL laser etching

• Presence of originalfactory ink quality-control markings, consistent with documented B&L production practices

• Period-correctRay-Ban USAtemple markings

• Proper wraparound acetate frame construction withembedded hinge blocks

• Original hardware exhibitingage-appropriate wear and oxidation

The sunglasses retain theiroriginal lenses and components. Cosmetic wear and patina are consistent with age and use. No evidence of counterfeit manufacture, modern replacement parts, or restoration was observed at the time of inspection.

Conclusion:
Based on the cumulative physical evidence, the item is confirmed to be agenuine Bausch & Lomb–era Ray-Ban Predator, collector-legitimate and structurally sound.

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