Antiques, Collectables, Curios, Football Programmes, Vintage postcards, Job Lots, Ceramics, Military Ephemera, Clocks and much more
Lot 95:
Description
A pair of vintage goggles designed in the Mk VIII (Mark 8) pattern, a style synonymous with Royal Air Force aviation during the mid-20th century and subsequently adopted by motorcycling enthusiasts. The goggles feature grey-blue painted metal frames with a distinctive split-lens configuration. These frames are mounted onto a protective padded base consisting of a brown leather exterior and a chamois leather interior lining. The assembly is held in place by an adjustable tan elasticated fabric strap with metal sliding buckles. Stamped characters are visible on the upper edges of the lens frames, with the left frame marked LFL and the right frame marked 101.
Condition report:
The goggles are in heavily worn vintage condition. The painted metal frames show significant loss of finish and areas of surface oxidation. The leather face padding is severely degraded, showing extensive cracking and loss of the outer surface finish. The inner chamois lining is heavily soiled and shows signs of perishing and crumbling due to age. The glass lenses exhibit internal delamination and clouding. The elasticated fabric strap has lost its original elasticity and the metal hardware shows surface tarnish.
Share this lot:
