unique c. 1940's vintage american industrial olive green factory machine shop welder's mask and/or hand shield
SOLD
Out of stock
SKU
UR-12703-12
julius king optical co., new york
unique vintage american industrial welder's helmet or hand shield with an oversized square-shaped lens shade. the helmet is comprised of a molded olive green fiberglass composite. possibly fabricated by the julius king optical co., new york. welding helmets are used to protect the eyes, face and neck from flash burn, ultraviolet light, sparks, infrared light, and heat emitted from arc welding. the helmets are necessary to prevent arc eye, a painful condition where the cornea is inflamed. all welding helmets include a window covered with a filter called a lens shade, through which the welder can see to work. in older helmets, the window may be made of tinted glass, tinted plastic, or perhaps a variable-density filter made from a pair of polarized lenses. tubular black molded plastic handle original and intact. surface wear consistent with age.
You Might Also Like
WORDLWIDE SHIPPING
If required, please contact an Urban Remains sales associate.
NEW PRODUCTS DAILY
Check back daily as we are constantly adding new products.
PREMIUM SUPPORT
We're here to help answer any question. Contact us anytime!
SALES & PROMOTIONS
Join our newsletter to get the latest information