Handmade unisex Swedish googles-2 types included-leather and metal googles-brown celluloid googles with elastic-circa 1940s/50s
This listing is for 2 pairs of vintage unisex goggles, leather and metal/glass and brown celluloid with elastic
The leather and metal goggles with glass lenses were handmade in Sweden and are approximately 60 to 80 years old, possibly older
The goggles are made of black leather which has been waterproofed on the front with a coating applied and have metal circular casings inserted with clear glass fitted as lenses
There are 2 layers of glasses but the left lens is slightly damaged on one edge and the the seal is no longer intact
The lens is still complete but there is no longer an airtight seal when cleaning and the metal casing no longer covers the whole lens
The goggles are one size with a thin piece of elastic but this elastic is very thin and delicate and may snap when used and would need to be replaced if the goggles are to be worn
The goggles have the following measurements:
Overall width: 20cm;
Lens diameter: 4.8cm
The second pair of goggles is more modern and is probably around 60 to 70 years old
The goggles have brown vented celluloid lenses with grey coloured elastic, fastened with metal clips and are one size
The goggles are used but overall are in very good condition but the lenses have light surface scratches from wear
The goggles have the following measurements:
Lenses: 6cm x 4cm