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Dutch Ship Lantern with Copper Body
Located in Norwell, MA
" , brass hinges, brass lens bezel, etc.. Mounted to a custom made wood base with rich dark finish. Lantern
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1920s Antique Brass Lens

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Copper

Brass Bow Lantern with Bullseye Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century boat lantern with three thick bullseye lenses of clear, red, and blue glass
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1920s North American Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
. The Fresnel glass lens has turned to a shade of light lavender. Heavy brass bars are fitted to the
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1890s American Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Desk Top Lens Decorative Curio
Located in London, GB
A good quality, desk top lens. England, c1920s, Brass construction on a solid metal base for
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron
Located in Devon, GB
. There are three matching brass covered weights and substantial pendulum with large brass lens bob, all
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1760s English George III Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime lantern by F.H. Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens
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1920s American Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Polished Boat Lantern with Beautiful Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished boat lantern with thick bulbous glass lens. This has been meticulously polished and
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Early 1600s Asian Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Brass Beacon Marine Lanterns with flanking threaded handle lids, protective exterior cages
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Brass Lens

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Steel, Brass

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
focus. Lenses are not cloudy. Stamped “Made in France” on the original brass lens cap. Dimensions: 17 1
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19th Century French Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

1915 Automobile Headlight Lens Sconce
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
for inspiration there. Brass-Era cars were from the teens and had large highly graphic lantern like
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lens

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Glass

Starboard Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Blue lens ships lantern with polished steel case and brass carry handle. The ships lantern is
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1920s North American Antique Brass Lens

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Steel

Lens on Stand by Pye of Cambridge
By William Pye
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century lens on a weighted stand by Pye of Cambridge. The rotating lens is mounted
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Brass Lens

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Optical Glass

Lens on Stand by Pye of Cambridge
Lens on Stand by Pye of Cambridge
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens. It does not matter what the reason is why you
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Meteorite "C20696"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Hinged and vented top. Brass
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1920s English Antique Brass Lens

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Steel

Brass Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow lantern with clear Fresnel lens by George B. Carpenter of Chicago. Measures: 12 x 5 1/2 x
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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Brass Bow Lantern
Brass Bow Lantern
H 12 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highly polished and lacquered marine and field binoculars with adjustable lenses. Focal
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Early 1900s Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a single draw barrel of solid brass. The focal tube has a sliding lens cover as does the main
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1920s European Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass nineteenth century ships masthead lantern with brass label from "Gilliands 30 South
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1850s American Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
H 19 in W 12 in D 9 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a four draw barrel. The focal tube has a sliding lens cover. Main lens cap is present. English
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1890s European Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered one hundred-year-old ship’s lantern with Fresnel glass lens, mounting
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1910s Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light
Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light
H 13 in W 7 in D 5 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a single draw varnished wood barrel of elmwood. With sliding lens cap. Main lens cap is
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1870s European Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a single draw barrel of solid brass. The focal tube has a sliding lens cover. English made
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1920s European Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
these. This fine instrument has a three draw barrel of solid brass. Sliding lens cover and end cap
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1920s European Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a two draw barrel of solid brass. Also fitted with a sliding shade. The focal tube has a
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1920s European Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a two draw barrel of solid brass. The focal tube has a sliding cover. Main lens cap is present
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1910s North American Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a two draw barrel of solid brass. Several dings on this one from use at sea. The focal tube
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1920s North American Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered ships port lantern with Fresnel glass lens, vented top and mounting
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1870s Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern
H 19 in W 10 in D 8 in
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Mounted to
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Mid-19th Century Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
H 21 in W 12 in D 13 in
Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern with makers label from Hopkins of 119 Chambers St New York. With
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1890s North American Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Brass Port and Starboard Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
fresnel lenses. Vented tops with Carry rings. As good as they come. Choice maritime antiques. American
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1920s North American Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper ship’s masthead lantern by English maker “Meteorite”. Brass maker’s badge with serial number
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1920s European Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Three-Way Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass boat lantern with three bulls eye lenses, red, green and clear. Highly polished
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Early 1900s North American Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Solid Brass Bowlight Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Hinged rear door, Fresnel lens
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1890s Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Nautical Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
three bullseye lenses of clear, red and blue. Fitted with an electric socket for home use. Circa 1890
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1890s American Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Solid Brass Ruby Red Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ships anchor lantern with a really rich port wine red fresnel lens by Perkins Marine Lamp
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1920s American Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Ships Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with carry handle, thick fresnel glass lens and
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1920s Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Antique Brass Marine or Railway Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Hughes and Burroughs Lantern with huge dioptric bullseye lens. With mounting brackets, carry handle
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1890s English Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
around the neck. The lens has a good magnification and in lovey condition. Dating to c.1910, the brass
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
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H 2 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in
Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
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H 3 in W 1.38 in D 0.25 in
Pair of Solid Brass Lights from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of lacquered yacht lanterns with Fresnel glass lenses. Each with a brass "bow light" badge
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1920s Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Brass Spyglass Collapsible Telescope with Leather Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
useful - sizes are as follows closed and opened... has a brass cap to protect the lens as well
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Early 20th Century European Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Brass “Magic Lantern” Image Projector
Located in Middleburg, VA
, or photos on glass plates, one or more lenses and a light sources to entertain or educate its users
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Late 19th Century German Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Antique brass clock set with religious decoration
Located in London, GB
This three-piece brass clock set is wonderfully designed to look like a collection of Christian
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Brass Lens

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Enamel, Brass

Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brass nautical styled light is unsigned, except for some markings on the lens, but
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Early 19th Century German Art Deco Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Victorian Loupe Tripod Magnifying Glass in Brass, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Victorian jewelers or watchmakers magnifying loupe. It is fixed in a very wellmade brass tristand
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Italian antique vintage Analogue floor camera in wood and brass, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique vintage Analogue floor camera in wood and brass, 1900s Analogue floor camera in
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

English Edwardian Brass Pivoting Magnifying Glass on Stand c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
" tall with a lens diameter measuring 1 1/2" in diameter. Item: 44410 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Brass Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass anchor lantern by Perko. Fresnel lens has some loss. Dimensions: 20" H x 10"
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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Lens

Set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses. Steel frames come with
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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2 draw telescope. An English, chromed brass terrestrial or astronomical
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brass Lens

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Brass

Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.
By Bardou & Son
Located in Baltimore, MD
Table top, brass refracting telescope on folding cabriole leg base. Objective lens is 3 possibly
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1910s French Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or astronomical
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day. This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Nickel-Plated Brass Laboratory Culturing Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, adjustable height, laboratory, culturing lamp made of nickel plated brass with
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1910s American Industrial Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Copper and Brass Ships Lanterns
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of early 20th Century copper and brass ships lanterns of fabulous quality and in
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lens

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Brass, Copper

Collection of Seven 19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glasses on Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of seven 19th century English brass magnifying glasses is a testament to the
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19th Century English Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Lens

Materials

Brass

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