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Antique Brass Lenses

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

Located in Middleburg, VA

piece features a beautifully patinated brass lens, a vented iron chimney, and a classic black enameled

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin

Dutch Ship Lantern with Copper Body
Dutch Ship Lantern with Copper Body

Dutch Ship Lantern with Copper Body

$1,195

H 27 in W 16 in D 13 in

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

Category

1920s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens

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

Category

1890s American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron
18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron

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 Lenses

Materials

Brass

Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915
Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915

Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome antique English magnifying glass / bullseye lens on stand which pivots on a ball and

Category

1910s British Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

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

Category

1920s American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900

Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900

By Perko Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged

Category

Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

$1,195

H 17 in W 10 in D 7 in

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship masthead lantern by Italian maker. With hinged rear door, slide out oil burner

Category

1920s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Early Twentieth Century Three Way Combination with Bullesye Lenses
Early Twentieth Century Three Way Combination with Bullesye Lenses

Early Twentieth Century Three Way Combination with Bullesye Lenses

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ships lantern with three bulleye lenses red, blue, and clear. The lantern hughly polished

Category

1910s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany
Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany

Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany

Located in Beograd, RS

microscope features a solid brass body that has developed a rich patina and it features Carl Zeiss optical

Category

Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

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

Category

1920s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light
Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light

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

Category

Early 19th Century German Art Deco Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Nickel-Plated Brass Laboratory Culturing Lamp
Early 20th Century Nickel-Plated Brass Laboratory Culturing Lamp

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

Category

1910s American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern
Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern

Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern

$2,034

H 27 in W 12 in D 11 in

Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass starboard ship's lantern. Heavy fresnel glass lens. Brass maker's badge from

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Scottish Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns of Solid Copper with Brass Trim
Scottish Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns of Solid Copper with Brass Trim

Scottish Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns of Solid Copper with Brass Trim

Located in Norwell, MA

. The glass Fresnel lenses have some chips and flakes from years of use. Brass badges read Richard Irvin

Category

Early 1900s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwood, NJ

copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s masthead lantern

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns
Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns

Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns

$2,995

H 6 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in

Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare port and starboard lanterns with Fresnel red and blue/green lenses. Brass cases. Electrified

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899
19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899

19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899

Located in San Francisco, CA

the center. Leather case with brass studs. The lens expands out to sharpen the view. The binoculars

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Metal, Brass

Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern
Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern

Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern

$799

H 18 in W 10 in D 10 in

Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's polished and lacquered onion lantern with protective brass bars, ruby red lens, new socket

Category

1920s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston
Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston

Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

of Boston. This is a great pair with rich red and blue Fresnel glass lenses set into brass cases with

Category

Early 1900s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

$2,495

H 22 in W 14 in D 12 in

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polish and lacquered ship's masthead lantern. With clear Fresnel glass lens. Vented top

Category

1920s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique stereoscopic table for brothels, Germany, late 19th century.
Antique stereoscopic table for brothels, Germany, late 19th century.

Antique stereoscopic table for brothels, Germany, late 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

wall we find two brass eyepieces with achromatic lenses and on the opposite wall, in correspondence

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Antique French Carriage Lantern Owned by President Émile Loubet
19th Century Antique French Carriage Lantern Owned by President Émile Loubet

19th Century Antique French Carriage Lantern Owned by President Émile Loubet

Located in Sofia, BG

brass with glass lens • Function: Originally oil-fueled; suitable for display or conversion

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Metal

Steel Marine Lighting
Steel Marine Lighting

Steel Marine Lighting

$1,895

H 20 in W 13 in D 10 in

Steel Marine Lighting

Located in Norwell, MA

. Rich cobalt blue lens. Massive size. Brass badge, lens bezel and lid hardware. Polished steel case. One

Category

1920s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Steel

Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey
Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey

Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey

Located in Norwell, MA

Awesome polished cooper ships lantern by Davey of London. With brass stern badge, lens bezel

Category

1920s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern
Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern

Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern

$1,794

H 24 in W 11 in D 12 in

Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Burner inside Hinged chimney top Brass "Towing" badge Brass manufacturers badge Lens has

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

$1,695

H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

lens, brass makers badge with serial number A18079. With heavy brass hoisting handle. Mounted to a

Category

1920s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

$1,434

H 28 in W 13 in D 12 in

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. With thick fresnel glass lens. Brass badge

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith

Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith

Located in Norwell, MA

been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fresnel glass lens with brass bezel. Heavy hoisting handle

Category

1920s Scottish Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Steel

Masthead Lantern
Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern

$2,274

H 20 in W 13 in D 14 in

Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Port Lantern
Port Lantern

Port Lantern

$594

H 23 in W 11 in D 14 in

Port Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

lens. Vented chimney, brass cap. Measures: 23" high with handle x 14 x 11.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

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Small Mahogany Port Desk, Louis XV period – 18th century
Small Mahogany Port Desk, Louis XV period – 18th century

Small Mahogany Port Desk, Louis XV period – 18th century

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in

Small Mahogany Port Desk, Louis XV period – 18th century

Located in HÉRIC, FR

rests on support pulls on each side with a brass lens button. Inside, we discover a tier composed of

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Wood

Restored Westinghouse Spotlight
Restored Westinghouse Spotlight

Restored Westinghouse Spotlight

Unavailable

H 67 in W 25 in D 24 in

Restored Westinghouse Spotlight

Located in Aurora, OR

plated brass body. Completely rewired. Lens measures 23” in diameter.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Fine 18th Century Bracket Clock
Fine 18th Century Bracket Clock

Fine 18th Century Bracket Clock

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 6.7 in

Fine 18th Century Bracket Clock

Located in Liverpool, GB

and sides of the casing are decorated with delicate brass openwork. A layered brass shield, richly

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18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Wood

19th Century Solid Oak Rococo Style Cupboard with H Bury A Paris Clock
19th Century Solid Oak Rococo Style Cupboard with H Bury A Paris Clock

19th Century Solid Oak Rococo Style Cupboard with H Bury A Paris Clock

Located in Liverpool, GB

clocks with steel rod, brass pendulum lens. The Classic mechanism is very solid and shows no signs of

Category

Mid-19th Century European Rococo Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Oak

Classic 1930s J. G McAlister Hollywood 2K Vintage Movie Keg Light
Classic 1930s J. G McAlister Hollywood 2K Vintage Movie Keg Light

Classic 1930s J. G McAlister Hollywood 2K Vintage Movie Keg Light

Located in Cromer, AU

wheeled stands with brass details. Our team disassembled, paint stripped, brushed, and rewired the lights

Category

19th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Steel

Original Barton Industrial Hollywood Movie Light with Barn Doors Wooden Tripod
Original Barton Industrial Hollywood Movie Light with Barn Doors Wooden Tripod

Original Barton Industrial Hollywood Movie Light with Barn Doors Wooden Tripod

Located in Cromer, AU

wooden tripod with red chain support. Thick metal housing, cast iron details, brass parts, 6" inch

Category

Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Steel

Small Antique English Magnifying Glass / Lens in Box, circa 1850
Small Antique English Magnifying Glass / Lens in Box, circa 1850

Small Antique English Magnifying Glass / Lens in Box, circa 1850

Located in Bath, GB

. The brass lens is wrapped in what I think is leather and the lens is clear and undamaged with a good

Category

1850s English Early Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod
19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod

19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod

By Hammersley

Located in Milford, NH

brass surfaces, and light wear commensurate with age and use. Includes brass lens end cap, but the brass

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

By Dollond, London

Located in San Francisco, CA

mahogany case with brass lens cap and extra eyepiece. John Dollond was a famous English optician born in

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.
Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.

Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.

By William Harris

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

brass lens cover and measures approx 57” long extended, it stands around 25” tall at the centre, it has

Category

1820s English Early Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens
Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens

Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens

Located in Culver City, CA

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand
Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand

Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand

Located in Culver City, CA

Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Brass Bow Lantern with Bullseye Lenses
Brass Bow Lantern with Bullseye Lenses

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

Category

1920s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Brass Bullseye Lens, England, circa 1920
Brass Bullseye Lens, England, circa 1920

Brass Bullseye Lens, England, circa 1920

Located in Culver City, CA

Brass Bullseye lens, England, circa 1920. Solid brass base with adjustable concave glass lens.

Category

1920s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910
Large Brass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910

Large Brass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

Brass magnifying lens, circa 1910. Ssalvaged from a magic lantern condenser. Encased in brass.

Category

1910s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens
OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens

OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens

Located in Culver City, CA

Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens
Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens

Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens

Located in Culver City, CA

Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens
20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens

20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens

Located in London, GB

A brass adjustable magnifying glass lens, early to mid-20th century. Ideal shelf or desk

Category

Early 1900s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Desk Top Lens Decorative Curio
Antique Brass Desk Top Lens Decorative Curio

Antique Brass Desk Top Lens Decorative Curio

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H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass, c.1920
Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass, c.1920

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass, c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

A pocket sized double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made

Category

1920s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Small Brass and Glass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910
Small Brass and Glass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910

Small Brass and Glass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

Small brass and glass magnifying lens, circa 1910. A collection of magnifying glass lenses

Category

1910s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass c.1920
Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass c.1920

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass c.1920

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H 1.38 in W 1.88 in D 0.63 in

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

A large double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made In

Category

1920s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

(1.5") objective lens with brass lens cap Slide dust cover to flared eye cup Presents a good, sharp

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Brass and Bone Eagle and Lens Open Letter, France, 1900
Brass and Bone Eagle and Lens Open Letter, France, 1900

Brass and Bone Eagle and Lens Open Letter, France, 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass and bone eagle and lens open letter, France, 1900 Rare and sculptural desk accessory.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915
Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915

Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome antique English magnifying glass / bullseye lens on stand which pivots on a ball and

Category

1910s British Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Magic Lantern Projector Lens
Magic Lantern Projector Lens

Magic Lantern Projector Lens

Located in Culver City, CA

Magic lantern projector lens with brass surround

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Set of 25 Glass Lenses on Brass Stands
Set of 25 Glass Lenses on Brass Stands

Set of 25 Glass Lenses on Brass Stands

Located in Culver City, CA

France circa 1830. All unique sizes, 2" dia x 5"-10" h.

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1830s French Antique Brass Lenses

Early Microscope Bullseye Lens
Early Microscope Bullseye Lens

Early Microscope Bullseye Lens

Located in Culver City, CA

Microscope Bullseye Lens on original brass stand.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century
Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century

Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

brass 'Captain's Stand' for display 35mm (1.5") achromatic objective Brass lens cap and flared

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century George III Brass Bound Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens
19th Century George III Brass Bound Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens

19th Century George III Brass Bound Mahogany Connoisseur Gallery Magnifying Lens

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A mahogany and brass bound gallery lens, circa 1820 in age, English in origin. The piece is in all

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

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

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

1915 Automobile Headlight Lens Sconce
1915 Automobile Headlight Lens Sconce

1915 Automobile Headlight Lens Sconce

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H 10 in W 8.25 in D 4 in

1915 Automobile Headlight Lens Sconce

By Ford Motor Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

for inspiration there. Brass-Era cars were from the teens and had large highly graphic lantern like

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900

Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900

By Perko Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Brass Beacon Marine Lanterns with flanking threaded handle lids, protective exterior cages

Category

Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Polished Boat Lantern with Beautiful Lens
Polished Boat Lantern with Beautiful Lens

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

Category

Early 1600s Asian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century French Projector Lens
Large 19th Century French Projector Lens

Large 19th Century French Projector Lens

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H 3.94 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Large 19th Century French Projector Lens

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large late 19th Century large projector lens in good condition. Circa 1880.

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Magic Lantern Projector Lens, circa 1910.
Magic Lantern Projector Lens, circa 1910.

Magic Lantern Projector Lens, circa 1910.

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H 16.25 in W 8.5 in D 3 in

Magic Lantern Projector Lens, circa 1910.

Located in London, GB

A large lens encased in brass that sits on a newly made display stand. The lens was originally part

Category

1910s British Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Perko Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Perko Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens

Perko Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships starboard lantern with rich blue Fresnel lens mounted to a thick wood base. With brass cap

Category

1920s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

Box of Magnifying Lenses by Kollmorgen Optical

Box of Magnifying Lenses by Kollmorgen Optical

Located in Culver City, CA

Box of magnifying lenses for Optometrist manufactured by Kollmorgen Optical.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique English 12 Lens Binoculars c.1915
Pair Antique English 12 Lens Binoculars c.1915

Pair Antique English 12 Lens Binoculars c.1915

Located in Bath, GB

This stunning pair of binoculars or field glasses date to around 1915. Made from polished brass

Category

1910s British Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Magic Lantern Lens Set
English 19th Century Magic Lantern Lens Set

English 19th Century Magic Lantern Lens Set

Located in London, GB

Magic lantern lens et A set of late 19th century magic lantern oversized lenses. 4 brass and 1

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Glass

Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand
Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand

Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand

Located in London, GB

” (lens) Condition: The item is completely solid and structurally sound, the brass it newly polished

Category

1910s British Folk Art Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Signed 1898 Nadar Camera with Three Lenses from a Private French Collection
Signed 1898 Nadar Camera with Three Lenses from a Private French Collection

Signed 1898 Nadar Camera with Three Lenses from a Private French Collection

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A rare find, this museum quality wooden and brass photography camera is from the studio of renowned

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Large Format Mahogany Studio Camera on Adjustable Stand c.1890-1930
Large Format Mahogany Studio Camera on Adjustable Stand c.1890-1930

Large Format Mahogany Studio Camera on Adjustable Stand c.1890-1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

photography brass lens stamped "F.C.Somerville St. Louis, No. 2875 10x12". The cast iron geared stand has

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens
Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens

Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens

By Perko Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

1910. The black painted bow running lights have brass hinged tops and glass Fresnel lenses in blue and

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1910s American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope
Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope

Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope

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H 17.5 in W 9 in D 18 in

Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Bausch & Lomb microscope with original box of lenses. Nine extra sets of lenses are in brass

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Late 19th Century American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass
19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass

19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass

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H 10 in W 1.5 in D 4.5 in

19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

A superb late 19th century English magnifying glass with a large round lens and turned brass handle.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Copper and Brass Nautical Anchor Lanterns, Circa 1900
Pair of English Copper and Brass Nautical Anchor Lanterns, Circa 1900

Pair of English Copper and Brass Nautical Anchor Lanterns, Circa 1900

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English copper and brass nautical ship lanterns with original Fresnel lenses, brass and

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones
Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones

Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Charing Crofs London(1806-1861) the telescope stands on brass tripod and has a lens cover It measures

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Mid-19th Century English Machine Age Antique Brass Lenses

Pair of English Nautical Copper & Brass Ship Lanterns, Griffiths & Sons. C. 1880
Pair of English Nautical Copper & Brass Ship Lanterns, Griffiths & Sons. C. 1880

Pair of English Nautical Copper & Brass Ship Lanterns, Griffiths & Sons. C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

carrying handles, vented tops, original Fresnel lenses, brass stamped badges, rear handles with sliding

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1880s English Empire Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Antique English Three-Drawer Brass Telescope by J H Steward, circa 1880
Antique English Three-Drawer Brass Telescope by J H Steward, circa 1880

Antique English Three-Drawer Brass Telescope by J H Steward, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

each. The lens has a brass cover and the eye piece has a little integrated shutter to protect the

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

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H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

lens, brass makers badge with Meteorite and serial number A12344. With heavy brass hoisting handle

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1920s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Boast Lanterns
Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Boast Lanterns

Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Boast Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Exceptional pair of highly polished port and starboard boat lanterns with copper cases and brass

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1910s American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

18th Century Wood Barrel Single Draw Celestial Spy Glass
18th Century Wood Barrel Single Draw Celestial Spy Glass

18th Century Wood Barrel Single Draw Celestial Spy Glass

Located in San Francisco, CA

An 18th Century wood barrel celestial spy glass with brass fittings and lens covers circa 1790

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Opticians Trade Sign
Early 20th Century French Opticians Trade Sign

Early 20th Century French Opticians Trade Sign

Located in London, GB

shows a wonderful aged patination across the surface of the brass. The glass lenses are hand blown and

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1910s British Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian
Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

25mm (1") objective lens 2 draw brass tube with smooth operation Flared eyecup This is a super little

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique French LeMaire Paris Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field
Antique French LeMaire Paris Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field

Antique French LeMaire Paris Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Bath, GB

Larger than most examples of these highly sought-after triple lens binoculars, these brass

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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade

Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Bronze

Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp
Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp

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By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Bronze

Complete English Porcelain Dinner Service For 12 People With Coffee/Tea Service
Complete English Porcelain Dinner Service For 12 People With Coffee/Tea Service

Complete English Porcelain Dinner Service For 12 People With Coffee/Tea Service

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

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Mid-20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Gold

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Oak

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903
Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

$47,131 / set

H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...

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Early 1900s German Rococo Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

$145,000

H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Walnut

Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880
Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880

Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Wood, Oak

Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935
Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935

Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935

Located in New York, NY

Special commission from the factory for the Brucknerstift St. Florian, a seminary located on the outskirts of Vienna. Blue crowned Bindenshield and Wien Mark, iron-red printed hash m...

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1930s Austrian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Porcelain

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Early 1600s English Jacobean Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Located in New Orleans, LA

A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Lenses

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Marble

R. Lalique Rare and Important Rene Lalique Yellow Amber Bacchantes Vase
R. Lalique Rare and Important Rene Lalique Yellow Amber Bacchantes Vase

R. Lalique Rare and Important Rene Lalique Yellow Amber Bacchantes Vase

By René Lalique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

R. Lalique Rare and Important Rene Lalique Yellow Amber Bacchantes René Lalique (1860 - 1945) Bacchantes A Yellow Amber Rene Lalique Glass Vase with ten female nude figures in high...

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20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Glass

Automaton Clock And Music Box House
Automaton Clock And Music Box House

Automaton Clock And Music Box House

$24,850

H 28.13 in W 26.25 in D 15.56 in

Automaton Clock And Music Box House

By Geneva Clock Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This artful and unique automaton clock and music box house proudly bears the signature of Geneva, a hallmark of unparalleled horological excellence. For generations, Geneva has seaml...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Wood

Large Studio Portrait Camera
Large Studio Portrait Camera

Large Studio Portrait Camera

$4,200

H 58 in W 28 in D 36 in

Large Studio Portrait Camera

Located in Peekskill, NY

Cameras are not my expertise but we could not pass up on this beauty. The camera is signed ANSCO and the large lens reads DARLO OPTICIEN, PARIS 35436. I'm told that this lens is the ...

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Early 19th Century Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Wood

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Antique Brass Lenses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique brass lenses for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique brass lenses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Antique brass lenses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. industrial, Victorian and Art Deco antique brass lenses are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique brass lenses over the years, but those made by EB Studios, Atelier Jean Perzel and Bardou & Son are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for antique brass lenses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique brass lenses begin at $357 and can go as high as $22,126, while the average can fetch as much as $1,475.