Items Similar to 19th C. Scientific Optical Mirror in Black Hardwood Frame on Tripod Brass Stand
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 17
19th C. Scientific Optical Mirror in Black Hardwood Frame on Tripod Brass Stand
About the Item
A large 19th Century scientific optical mirror in round blackened hardwood frame on brass articulated tripod stand. The mirror looks concave or convex shaped, but if you look closely is actually flat, the reflection however is not like a regular mirror.
Mirrors like these where used in science studies of optical sciences to study the properties of light rays. The mirror part is framed in a round ebonised frame with brass adjustable fasteners on either side of the frame. The mirror is fully adjustable in height and angle. The brass frame stands on a heavy iron tripod base, with screws on each of the three feet, with these screws the stand can be stabilised to a counter or table top
Measurements:
Diameter tripod base 16cm
Diameter of mirror 18,5cm width including brass fasteners 29cm
Max height 67cm
Min height 53cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. will be shipped in two pieces for safe shipping.
- Seller Location:Haarlem, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1040429920242
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
1stDibs seller since 2014
328 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Haarlem, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- 1950s Dutch Industrial Scientific Convex Lens Brass Stand Cast Iron Tripod BaseLocated in Haarlem, NLScientific school or laboratory convex shaped lens on a brass stand with cast iron tripod base. The heavy convex glass lens is 7 1/2 cm (2.95") th...Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scientific Instruments
MaterialsMetal, Brass, Iron
- Set of Ten 19th Century English Victorian Brass Chimney Good Luck Shoes or BootsLocated in Haarlem, NLFour sets and two single pieces of English Victorian brass chimney ornaments or "good luck" shoes. What a lovely collection of shiny shoes don't you think? Let me tell you a little bit about them, during the Victorian period in England, it was fashionable to have a pair of "good luck" brass shoes on your mantel (fireplace), they would been given to you as a wedding gift. Two sets were definitely match stick holders...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Models and Miniatures
MaterialsBrass
- 19th Century Odd Fellows or Oddfellows Tin Heart in Hand on Oak Stick or StafLocated in Haarlem, NLEarly 19th Century Odd Fellows or Oddfellows tin heart in hand on an oak stick or staf. The basic idea behind the hand with heart is that whenever an Od...Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Historical Memorabilia
MaterialsTin
- 19th Century Black Painted Leather French Primitive Fire Helmet Casque PompierLocated in Haarlem, NL19th century black painted leather French fire helmet with painted logo with what looks like a 'French Lily' and three hooked lines Made out of one...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Historical Memorabilia
MaterialsLeather
- 19th C. Nickel Silver Métal Extra Blanc French Adjustable Book Chain Dog CollarLocated in Haarlem, NLAn impressive antique white metal or nickel silver adjustable book chain linked collar, probably from a posh French 'Chateau' dog. Measures: 49cm (19,3") long, adjustable in 7 holes from 48cm (18.9") to 37cm (14.6") circumference This antique item would be a perfect addition for an antique dog...Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Collectible Jewelry
MaterialsNickel
- Set of Nine 19th C English Victorian Treen Ware Boxwood Medicine Bottle HoldersLocated in Haarlem, NLA set of nine 19th century Victorian treen turned boxwood medicine bottle holders. These containers were used for protecting delicate items such as glass apothecary bottles, perfume bottles, syringes, powder, ointment bottles, thermometers and other medical or vanity items. In two of the containers are glass bottles. Measurements: Large 18.5cm high, 8.5cm diameter, empty Large 18cm high, 8cm diameter, empty Medium 14.5cm high, 5.5cm diameter, glass bottle without stopper (wood chipped) Medium 13cm high, 6cm diameter, empty (crack in wood) Medium 12cm high, 5cm diameter, perfumed oil in glass bottle Medium 11cm high, 5cm diameter, empty Small 10cm high, 4cm diameter, talcum powder...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
MaterialsGlass, Boxwood
You May Also Like
- 19th C Pair of Large Optical Experimental Scientific Mirrors Concave & ConvexLocated in Lowestoft, GBA large pair of scientific optical mirrors, one concave the other convex. These where used in studies of optical sciences and in particular the study of the properties of light r...Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
MaterialsBrass
- Danish 19th Century Brass Surveying or Level Tool on TripodLocated in Haddonfield, NJSurveyors tripod level tool from the late 19th century. The tripod is made of wood and the level is brass. The wood tripod is 39.75in high.Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Scientific Instruments
MaterialsBrass
- 19th Century Distortion Optical Mirror Concave Curio Fairground CircusLocated in Lowestoft, GBA rare late 19th century distortion mirror, with a concave plate Housed in its original softwood well carpentered frame with faux rosewood finish The thick plate has some pitti...Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Wall Mirrors
MaterialsMirror, Pine
- Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod StandLocated in North York, ONVintage brass telescope on walnut tripod stand. Sold as is for decorative purposes. Country of origin and manufacturer unknown. Estimated age c...Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Scientific Instruments
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16By Cram'sLocated in High Wycombe, GBCrams Imperial World Globe Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16 Manufactured by George F Cram Co. Indiana, U.S.A Sizes are guesstimatesCategory
Early 20th Century American Victorian Globes
MaterialsBrass
- 19th Century Antique Hardwood Inlaid Banjo BarometerLocated in Suffolk, GBThis is a 19th century antique hardwood inlaid banjo barometer with a thermometer and a 10' silvered dial, brass bezel with convex glass. It is a very...Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
MaterialsHardwood
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Tripod Stand
Antique Mirror Collectibles
Antique Mirror Antiques And Collectables
Antique Wood Tripod
Adjustable Brass Mirror
Antique Brass Tripod
Antique Tripod Stand
Antique Brass Angle
Ebonised Frame
Brass Mirror On Stand
Antique Wood Screw
Antique Wood Screws
Antique Brass Large Mirror
Antique Brass Mirror Large
Large Antique Brass Mirror
Three Part Mirror
19th C Iron Table
Victorian Brass Mirror