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Lighthouse Lens

Antique Optical Print of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Phare de l'Egypte'. A vue d'optique of the lighthouse of Alexandria. Also
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Rare Antique Mahogany Cased Cork Model of a Lighthouse
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare 19th century cork model of the Eddystone lighthouse, which was designed by John Smeaton
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Antique 19th Century British Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock
By Henry Lepaute
Located in Guaynabo, PR
uncles were Royal Clockmakers to the French King on 1750’s. He also designed revolving lenses for the
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

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Brass

Gaetano Missaglia Ceiling Lamp with Lampshades in Lucite Plexiglass 1970s Italy
By Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
often used for larger projects, such as aircraft windows, lenses for lighthouses, and aquariums. Before
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clocks

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Hardwood, Mahogany, Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 19th century wall clock, diamond in shape, with rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. mother of pearl astral and filigree designs is inlaid in differently stained ma...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clocks

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Mother-of-Pearl

60s 70s Ball Lamp Light Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ball lamp light table lamp bedside lamp space age design Object: spherical lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = 1...
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Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

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Metal

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
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2010s British Jewelry Boxes

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Maple

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
H 20.87 in W 21.07 in D 27.56 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

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Rattan, Elm

Early 20th Century Spiral Wooden Staircase from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century spiral wooden staircase from Spain Ideal for lofts an big spaces. It was located in south spain to comunicate the groundfloor where the family had the store, wi...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Italian 19th Century Canopy Bed with Silver Friezes and Upholstered Purple Silk
Located in Firenze, IT
One of a kind canopy bed or day bed made up of two scrolled silver columns and upholsterd with an Italian vintage pure silk brocade. Sourced in a private residence in Venice this 19...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Silver

19th Century French Wood Miniature Antique Spiral Staircase Architectural Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, antique walnut spiral staircase decor with Classic design with numerous steps and flat baluster supports on a square base, in a herringbone pattern, in good condition. Minia...
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Architectural Models

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Wood, Walnut

Modern Pendant Lamp - Small Size - Unique Linen Pendant Lampshade by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
This Mid-Century Modern-style pendant light will add an interesting and functional work of art to your interior. Made of laminated linen fabric, this hand-folded pendant lamp diffus...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Linen, Textile

Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl As Found Condition. Missing the glass lens. the metal piece in front is loose. Most importantly, Waln...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
H 7.5 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
1960’s German Starburst Wall Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A round, decorative Hollywood Regency wall clock, circa 1960. A large metal sunburst frame in the original finish surrounds a clock face with a glass front that opens. Roman numerals...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

1960’s German Starburst Wall Clock
1960’s German Starburst Wall Clock
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 3 in
Thwaites and Reed 19th Century Wall Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful wall clock was made by Thwaites and Reed in the late 19th century. The case is mahogany and numbered 118 with a small ivorine plaque - these clocks were made for est...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Thwaites and Reed 19th Century Wall Clock
Thwaites and Reed 19th Century Wall Clock
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

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Metal

Architectural Staircase Model, England, Circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural staircase model England circa 1890 Oak spiral staircase with ebonised balustrade and a central pillar.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Architectural Models

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Oak

19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock. Made by the famous clockmaker, Gustav Becker circa 1880 in Germany. The Clock, is in good original and untouched conditio...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Wall Clocks

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Brass

19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
H 51 in W 18.5 in D 7 in

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U.S. Lighthouse Navigation Beacon
Located in New York City, NY
U.S. lighthouse service navigation beacon by Peter Gray of Boston. Interesting and rare red beacon
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20th Century Lanterns

Museum Quality Measuring Instrument, PH & F. Pellin, Paris, circa 1900
Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland
indicate that light could be seen as waves). Soleil had to develop special lenses for lighthouses for him
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Lighthouse Beacon with Red Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
U.S. Lighthouse Service beacon by Peter Gray of Boston. Interesting and rare red beacon of iron
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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Lighthouse Beacon with Red Lens
Lighthouse Beacon with Red Lens
H 31 in W 13 in D 13 in L 31 in
19th Century Lighthouse Glass Lens Nautical Sculpture
Located in Essex, MA
A rare 19th century light house lens, American, circa 1880s, the 2 magnifying convex glass elements
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Antique Late 19th Century American Nautical Objects

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Metal

20th Century 1918 Huge Parabolic Concave Mirror Lighthouse Mirror Optical Lens
By Anish Kapoor
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very large concave mirror housed within its original copper bracing and lead back. The mirror is first quarter of the 20th of century in age. The mirror plate is in great con...
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Vintage 1910s English Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Copper, Lead

WWII Portable Lighthouse
By American Gas Accumulator Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
and the case! These lights were used by the US Lighthouse Service, circa 1940s to mark shifting
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

WWII Portable Lighthouse
WWII Portable Lighthouse
H 55 in W 16 in D 19 in
Authentic Lighthouse Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass maritime beacon. Choice nautical relic with fresnel glass lens. Converted to
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Authentic Lighthouse Beacon
Authentic Lighthouse Beacon
H 36 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair of "Lighthouse" Lamps by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Italy, circa 1980. A pair of "Lighthouse" table lamps with fresnel lens by Fontana Arte in
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Large American Holophane Pendant Lights, circa 1920s
By Holophane
Located in Gloucester, GB
Fresnel lighthouse lens, the invention of which is credited to Augustin-Jean Fresnel (1788-1827), a
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass

Rare French Marine Beacon by Barbier
Located in Norwell, MA
Lighthouse Service purchased these for use in the U.S.A. and applied the “lens lantern” tag. Condition small
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Vintage 1950s European Lanterns

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Brass

Reclaimed Industrial Prismatic Glass Bulkhead "THE WIGAN" light Fitting by Heyes
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Brothers & Company the pioneering Great British glassworks particularly know from making Fresnel Lenses for
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Vintage 1940s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Iron

Industrial Lighthouse Mirror Optic Lens Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare large lighthouse mirrored optic lens sculpture mounted on a custom-made pedestal. Huge
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Mounted Objects

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Brass

20th Century 1918 Huge Parabolic Concave Mirror Lighthouse Mirror Optical Lens
By Anish Kapoor
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Very large concave mirror housed within its original copper bracing and lead back. The mirror is first quarter of the 20th of century in age. The mirror plate is in great con...
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Vintage 1910s English Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Copper, Lead

Miniature Automaton Industrial Lighthouse Clock with Duplex Escapement
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in London, GB
A very fine example of this rare and smallest of Guilmets lighthouse clocks from his Industrial
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Antique 1870s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Verrerie des Hanots, French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1930
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
invents the eponymous lens. It allows the diffraction of the light and the control of the light
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

J.Robert / Hanots French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920s. Signed
By Verrerie des Hanots, J. Robert
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
country (EU, US, ...). About Hanots : In 1822, Augustin Fresnel invents the eponymous lens. It allows
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Des Hanots Pair of French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920s
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Fresnel invents the eponymous lens. It allows the diffraction of the light and the control of the light
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

des Hanots French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, circa 1925 Verlys
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
invents the eponymous lens. It allows the diffraction of the light and the control of the light
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Des Hanots Large French Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
, ...). In 1822, Augustin Fresnel invents the eponymous lens. It allows the diffraction of the light and the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lighthouse Fresnel Lenses
Located in New York, NY
Three-piece vintage lighthouse Fresnel lenses. Measures: Side pieces: 22" H x 18.5" W x 7.25" D
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Antique 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Vintage Lighthouse Fresnel Lenses
H 22 in W 13.5 in D 13 in
Portable Maritime Lighthouse
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Unbelievable frenzal lens, is a standout on this piece, thickness varies from one to one and a half
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Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps

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Brass, Copper, Steel

Portable Maritime Lighthouse
Portable Maritime Lighthouse
H 54 in W 28 in D 28 in
Fersnal lens lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Once graced the tip of a radio tower to ward off planes. Lighthouse style, mounted on aluminum
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Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Fersnal lens lamp
Fersnal lens lamp
H 41 in Dm 24 in
Fersnal lens lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Once graced the tip of a radio tower to ward off planes. Lighthouse style, mounted on aluminum base.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Fersnal lens lamp
Fersnal lens lamp
H 57 in Dm 14 in
Polished Aluminum Portable Lighthouse Circa 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Portable lighthouse made of polished aluminum with polished lens.
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Vintage 1930s American Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Cool Fresnel Lens Mounted on Custom Stand
Located in New York, NY
This fresnel lens was probably from a portable lighthouse system. We think it looks great on this
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20th Century Sculptures

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Glass

Giant Pair of Fresnel Lenses on Custom Stands
Located in New York, NY
for lighthouses. Now beautifully mounted as sculpture. $1,800 is the cost of the one lens that
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures

A Nice Pair, of Fresnel Lens, Tripod Mounted Lights
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Beautiful detailing on bronze and glass (stunning cast Fresnel lens, like the ones used in a
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Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

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Bronze

Brass Table Top Magnifier, England, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Brass Bound Table Top Magnifier Adapted from Elements of a 19th Century Lighthouse Using a
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Henry Lepaute of Paris France Antique Clock early 1900's
By Henry Lepaute
Located in Nashville, TN
power the revolving lenses for lighthouses. He continued working with the Fresnel brothers supplying
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

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