Vintage American Optical AO Duralite Coverglas Safety Goggles Sears Box

American Optical
Duralite Coverglas Safety Goggles with Original Box
Catalog No. 9-1307

Vintage American Optical Duralite Coverglas industrial safety goggles, retailed through Sears, Roebuck and Co. under catalog number 9-1307. Designed specifically to fit comfortably over corrective prescription eyeglasses, these classic mid-century protective goggles feature deep molded bakelite cups with fine perforated metal side shields for ventilation, clear impact-resistant round optical glass lenses with threaded retaining rings, a flexible bridge piece, and an adjustable elastic cloth headband.

• Deep cup eye shields designed with perforated side mesh to prevent lens fogging during work
• Accommodates corrective eyewear beneath protective optical glass lenses
• Marked with U.S. Patent numbers 1,721,168 and 1,838,649 on original packaging

Condition: Good vintage condition with honest signs of age and storage. The molded cups and perforated side vents remain structurally sound with no cracks. The optical glass lenses show light surface dust and minor haze consistent with vintage age. The elastic cloth strap retains adjustment hardware with age-appropriate loss of elasticity. The original cardboard packaging shows shelf wear, edge rubbing, and age toning.