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Mounted Theater Lenses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th-century English theatre spotlight lenses in graduated sizes (sizes vary) mounted on
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Lenses
Materials
Steel
1915 Automobile Headlight Lens Sconce
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
headlights. Pictured above is our newest design. It uses an 8.25 inch round prismatic glass lens in the
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lenses
Materials
Glass
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 Lenses
Materials
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
Category
Early 1600s Asian Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Meteorite ships lantern with curved cobalt blue lens, old original finish. Great patina. This is a
Category
1910s American Antique Lenses
Materials
Metal
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 Lenses
Materials
Steel
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 Lenses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Lenses
Materials
Optical Glass
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 Lenses
Materials
Brass
Swiss Miniature Chess Table with Stanhope Lens
Located in Stamford, CT
pieces, though some pieces are missing. The Stanhope lens ( also known as an 'Optical Bijou' ) on the
Category
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Lenses
Materials
Bone
Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
Located in Norwalk, CT
Salmon Bros London, A beautiful cased instrument for measuring the sight to determine the need for glasses.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Lenses
Materials
Glass
Rare Ship's Copper Shutter Signal Light with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare ship's copper shutter signal light with a round Fresnel lens. The shutter on the side is
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Lenses
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
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H 3.9 in Dm 9 in
Ward Hendrickson Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Cobalt Blue Lens Hanging Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Ward Hendrickson Marine masthead ship lantern cobalt blue lens hanging fixture. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Lenses
Materials
Steel
H 24 in W 10.75 in D 11 in
19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet
This beautiful Mahogany
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lenses
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
1920s English Antique Lenses
Materials
Steel
H 23 in W 15 in D 12 in
Perle Welta Prontor II Folding Bellow Camera with Meyer Görlitz Fixed Lens
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Welta Perle Prontor II Folding Bellow Camera with Meyer Görlitz Nr 777805 Trioplan 7.8cm F4.5 Lens
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Lenses
Materials
Metal
H 5.52 in W 3.31 in D 14.18 in
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 Lenses
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brackets, and the original Fresnel circular red lenses
Category
1890s American American Empire Antique Lenses
Materials
Steel
H 20.25 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
, and original clear Fresnel lenses. Pair of lanterns have been electrified. Stamped Perko Company, NY
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lanterns retain the
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Lenses
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 13.75 in W 8 in D 6 in
Rolleicord Model 1 Model K3 520 Twin lens Reflex Camera 120 Sheet Film Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Franke & Heidecke Rolleicord Ia Model 1 - Model K3 - 520 Twin lens Reflex Camera 120 Sheet Film
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Lenses
Materials
Glass
H 5.32 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 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
Category
1890s European Antique Lenses
Materials
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 as does the main
Category
1920s European Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1870s European Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Solid Copper French Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Beautiful polished copper ships masthead lantern with glass fresnel lens, original burner, hinged
Category
1920s Antique Lenses
Materials
Copper
Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
condition.
3" x 1 3/8" x 1/4" with a lens diameter measuring 1".
Item: 44421
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Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
hiding the light. Fixed rectangular bail handle on top. Thick ridged bulls eye glass lens. Front with
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Early 20th Century Antique Lenses
Materials
Copper
H 13.25 in W 5.25 in D 7.75 in
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
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Antique Sailors Valentine with Niagara Falls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
decorated with exotic seashells around a convex glass lens decorated on the inside with shell and pink coral
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lenses
Materials
Paper
Anglo-Irish Prussian-shaped Decanter, C1820
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
; along with fluting and lens cutting. There can be no doubt this is the original stopper.
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Early 19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Lenses
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Sailors Valentine with Niagara Falls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
decorated with exotic seashells around a convex glass lens decorated on the inside with shell and pink coral
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Lenses
Materials
Shell
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
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Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
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H 8.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Bow Lantern from a Small Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
lenses. With original burner. Meticulously polished and lacqured. Several very small use related dings
Category
1920s North American Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco desk/table top adjustable magnifying glass. A 7" diameter double convex lens in an open
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
H 14.75 in W 13 in D 3.38 in
Very Fine Platinum Art Deco Diamond Lorgnette and Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
converts into lorgnette glasses with collapsible dual lenses that release via lever mechanism.
Decorously
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Lenses
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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 Lenses
Materials
Copper
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
Category
1920s North American Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
the History of Science Museum in Florence, is a one-and-a-half-inch lens displayed in an ornate frame
Category
19th Century European Antique Lenses
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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
Category
1920s European Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Large Studio Portrait Camera
Located in Peekskill, NY
and the large lens reads DARLO OPTICIEN, PARIS 35436. I'm told that this lens is the most valuable
Category
Early 19th Century Industrial Antique Lenses
Materials
Wood
Eastman Kodak Co No. 1 Pocket Kodak Jr. 120 Roll Film Folding Below Camera 1910
By Eastman Kodak
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Anastigmat Lens
Made between 1910-19
Number 36241, with ball bearing shutter
Made in Rochester, NY
No.1
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lenses
Materials
Leather
H 7.49 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
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
Category
1910s North American Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Antique French Marble Mortar
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant,antique Grey-Beige Marble Mortar in Pierre de Lens from France,
very decorative and
Category
18th Century French Antique Lenses
Materials
Marble
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 Lenses
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
sliding eyepiece. Main lens cap is present. English made. Circa 1920.
Weight: 1.55 lbs.
Overall
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1920s European Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
has a sliding lens cover. English made. Circa 1920.
Weight: 2 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 35"H x 2 1/2"D
Category
1920s North American Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gustavian Girandoles, 3 Lights, Faceted Blue Crystal. , Sweden 19th
Located in Paris, FR
scratches bears at its top an arrow surmounted by a very luminous lens. It rests on a blue crystal barrel
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Directoire Antique Lenses
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses. Rear is
Category
Early 1900s Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Deco Pendent from Early Gray Hound Bus Reading Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
special with them. The winged stainless steel face plate is pure deco and features a magnifying lens. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lenses
Materials
Stainless Steel
Steel Marine Lighting
Located in Norwell, MA
A Ward Hendrickson cobalt blue lens polished steel ships lantern. This is a fantastic ships lantern
Category
1920s North American Antique Lenses
Materials
Steel
Commanding Steel Ships Anchor
Located in Norwell, MA
, regulation ship lamp dated 1924. Sturdily Built. Fitted with a Fresnel glass lens and original burner. Fine
Category
1920s Antique Lenses
Materials
Steel
Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
copper cases with brass cages, handles, hinges and badges. With ruby red Fresnel glass lenses and
Category
1920s North American Antique Lenses
Materials
Copper
Large Cut Glass Coin Goblet c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Bowl : Round funnel with everted rim, band of finely cut strawberry diamonds, two band of lens cutting
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique Lenses
Materials
Blown Glass
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
By Eastman Kodak
Located in High Wycombe, GB
, leatherette covered wooden body, and a sliding lens post connected to the body by red or black leather bellows
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Lenses
Materials
Leather, Glass
A Very Rare Pair of Early 20th Century Copper and Brass Ships Lanterns
Located in Dublin, IE
fittings throughout, features red and blue fresnel lenses, gorgeous line pressed glass and is surmounted
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass, Copper
Eastman Kodak Vest Pocket Model B 127 Film Folding Camera With Original Box 1925
By Eastman Kodak
Located in High Wycombe, GB
compartment changed to a removable back and the bellows extension was updated to the rail system for the lens
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lenses
Materials
Metal
H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
Edwardian Camera on Tripod Stand
By John Sanderson
Located in Altrincham, GB
. Sanderson’s patent of 1895. This describes how the lens board is held between two pairs of slotted struts, a
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Lenses
Materials
Leather, Hickory
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
Category
1760s English George III Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in W 20.08 in D 90.95 in
Art Deco Canadian Kodak Jiffy Vest Pocket Kodak Model B 127 Film Bellow Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
lens was a doublet in a rotary shutter, or a Kodak Periscopic lens in a Kodak shutter. The lens
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Antique Lenses
Materials
Metal
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H 4.93 in W 2.37 in D 0.99 in
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique lenses available for sale. Each of these unique antique lenses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are all kinds of antique lenses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique lenses made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique lenses are appealing in their simplicity, but EB Studios, Boyer of Paris and Perko Co. produced popular antique lenses that are worth a look.
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