dpcdfan Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Here are several late teens/ early to mid 1920s headlight lenses I've been unable to ID. As usual, any help is greatly appreciated! #1 PRIMOLITE-- 8 5/8" 1st 3 pics #2 FLINTEX.. 2 pics #3 BAUCH & LOMB-- STAR...3 pics #4 PATTERSON LENZ.. PAT NOV 25, 1919...3 pics #5 LIBERTY LENS... last 2 pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Not the same company as your lenses but this size chart might help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viv w Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 It would help if you gave measurements of the other lenses and also look for any numbers on the edges of the lenses. The 1925 to 1927 Chrysler 70 used Bausch and Lomb lenses that look like your one, but I've also seen I think Cadillac with these lenses too, so numbers and measurements may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, viv w said: It would help if you gave measurements of the other lenses and also look for any numbers on the edges of the lenses. The 1925 to 1927 Chrysler 70 used Bausch and Lomb lenses that look like your one, but I've also seen I think Cadillac with these lenses too, so numbers and measurements may help. The only one that had any dimensions on the edge was the first one which said 8 5/8" The rest had nothing to help ID them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 1 hour ago, TerryB said: Not the same company as your lenses but this size chart might help. Nice reference material! Thanks for posting that!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viv w Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Can you measure them from side to side for the full width and also across the inside of where the rim sits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehandleman Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Its called the outside OD thats whats on some lens measure books and Imprinted on the glass, total across side to side, and also the books will list the Prism diameter thats the diameter of the lip to lip inside the outside diameter, that could be like a half inch less then total OD. plus they will also require the slots in degrees so if you have a slot at bottom of lens thats 180 if you have a slot at 9:00 o'clock thats 270 I have seen some with 5 slots, that will narrow down and also in the prism ring sometimes a part number and correct maker if all those bells align someone might have a book that will ID your Headlight lens. Regards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 On the Liberty Lens, look on the lower right edge, while reading the name 'Liberty'. The last number is the size of the lens. If it is a 9 inch lens, I would be interested in it if it is for sale... Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRS Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 The Bausch & Lomb and Liberty lenses were used as factory OEM. The other two are likely aftermarket replacement lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/21/2022 at 4:32 AM, oldford said: On the Liberty Lens, look on the lower right edge, while reading the name 'Liberty'. The last number is the size of the lens. If it is a 9 inch lens, I would be interested in it if it is for sale... Frank Hi Frank, The numbers on the Liberty lens are No-4769-B-9. Yes, it's available for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dpcdfan Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 13 hours ago, oldford said: PM sent Thanks, sent a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viv w Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 The Chrysler Bausch and Lomb lens is 9in outer diameter and 8&1/2in prism diameter and has a slight purple hue . Is your lens the same as this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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