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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 Optical Lens
Materials
Brass
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H 3.9 in Dm 9 in
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 Optical Lens
Materials
Optical Glass
Antique Optical Print of a Roman Amphitheatre
Located in Langweer, NL
Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
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 Optical Lens
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
Category
Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 13.75 in W 8 in D 6 in
Antique Optical Print of the Pyramides of, Egypt
Located in Langweer, NL
the Seven Wonders of the World.
This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue
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Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique Optical Print of the Colossus of Rhodes
Located in Langweer, NL
of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth.
Published by Georg
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique Optical Print of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Located in Langweer, NL
devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth.
Published by
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Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique Optical Print of the Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam
Located in Langweer, NL
Versailles.
This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
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 Optical Lens
Materials
Bone
Antique Optical Print of the Ancient City of Babylon
Located in Langweer, NL
through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique Optical Print of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt
Located in Langweer, NL
Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument box, dating to
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Wood
H 2.56 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
Antique Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument Case, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument case, dating to the
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Wood
H 2.76 in W 17.52 in D 13.98 in
Antique Optical Print of a Tartar Embassy at the Persian Court
Located in Langweer, NL
lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth. Source unknown, to be determined
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique Optical Print of the Market Square with St. Elizabeth Church, Wroclaw
Located in Langweer, NL
devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth.
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 13.08 in W 18.43 in D 0.02 in
Optical Print of the Imperial Colleges and Warehouses in St. Petersburg, Russia
Located in Langweer, NL
Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 12.8 in W 16.54 in D 0.02 in
Optical Print or Vue d'optique of a Chinese Temple, ca.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
displayed around the temple. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which
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1750s Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Old Optical View of French Boarding for the Cayenne Isle Port of Rochefort
Located in Langweer, NL
coloured optical view of French boarding for the Cayenne Isle Port of Rochefort, as seen from the quay. In
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Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 13 in W 19.69 in D 0.02 in
Old Original Antique Optical Print of People Ice Skating and Playing Ice Hockey
Located in Langweer, NL
painting by Adriaen van Drever. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique
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18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 12.6 in W 19.1 in D 0.02 in
Antique Optical View of the Castle and Gate of Heemstede 'near Haarlem', ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth.
Published in Paris
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1760s Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 13.78 in W 20.87 in D 0 in
Early 20th C. Brass and Leather Field Binoculars C.1930-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original pair of brass field binoculars wrapped in leather. The objective lenses are
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Brass
English Leather Covered Naval Telescope, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
telescope with a lens cap, sliding eyepiece cover and panel insert into the leather showing signal flags
Category
1850s British Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Brass
1920s 35 Zeiss-Ikon 35 Cm Cinema Projector
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in London, GB
A late 1920s 35 mm Zeiss-Ikon cinema projector.
Lens: Neokino 52.5/110 by Emil Busch A.-G
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Early 20th Century German Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Pair of Anglo-Indian Copper and Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns, Circa 1880
By Sachin Engineer Corporation
Located in Hollywood, SC
lenses, vented tops, stamped badges, carrying handles and rear sliding doors with handles and mounting
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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 24 in W 15 in D 13.5 in
Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cages, hinged doors
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1880s American American Empire Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Brass, Steel, Wire
H 20 in W 11 in D 11.5 in
Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
closed, 5.5 in. L at temples, lenses are 1.25 in. H.
Unbelievable antique condition, the expected light
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Metal
H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
19th c. Optometrist Eye Testing Kit c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
velvet with the name and number of the lenses. The optical testing lenses are wrapped in silver and the
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Silver
Antique Print of the Prophet's Mosque or Al-Masjid an-Nabawī in Medina
Located in Langweer, NL
or Al-Masjid an-Nabawī in Medina. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 12.09 in W 18.12 in D 0.02 in
View of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy.
Located in Langweer, NL
of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue
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1770s Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Handcolored Copperplate Engraving Showing a Perspective View of a Chinese Temple
Located in Langweer, NL
other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth. Published
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Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 13.19 in W 18.9 in D 0.02 in
Original Antique Optica Print of a Ship on Fire in the French Harbour of Brest
Located in Langweer, NL
devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth. Published circa
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Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 12.8 in W 19.3 in D 0.02 in
Original Hand-Colored Optica View of the Coast of Zeeland, The Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 14.18 in W 20.48 in D 0.02 in
Original Antique Optica Engraving of the Amstel Area in Amsterdam, Holland
Located in Langweer, NL
devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth. Published circa
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Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 13.39 in W 20.67 in D 0.02 in
Rare Old Hand-Colored Optica Print of the Blaak in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth
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Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 13 in W 19.89 in D 0.02 in
‘La Ville et le Pont de Londres’ [London], large folio ‘Vue d’optique’ by Loyer
By Optique
Located in Norwich, GB
placed in optical boxes, the spectator then looked inside the box through the lens. This distraction was
Category
1780s English Baroque Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
![Antique ‘La Ville et le Pont de Londres’ [London], large folio ‘Vue d’optique’ by Loyer](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/1121189/f_297656721659112489038/29765672_datamatics.jpeg?width=240 "optique de ville")
H 12.01 in W 17.33 in D 0.04 in
Rare Early View of the Harbour of Peking or Beijing, Capital of China
Located in Langweer, NL
lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth. Published circa 1780.
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Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 12.41 in W 18.31 in D 0.02 in
Rare Animated Hand-Colored Engraving of the French Harbour of Port City Brest
Located in Langweer, NL
the basins of the port of Brest, France. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 12.8 in W 19.69 in D 0.02 in
10 X 80 WW11 Marine Binoculars by Zeiss
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of 10x80 observation binoculars designed by Emil Busch Optical Industries of Rathenow. WW11
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Chrome
Antique Print of the Ruins of the Temple of Jupiter Tonans by Berthault 'c.1770'
Located in Langweer, NL
devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth. Published circa
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Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 11.03 in W 15.36 in D 0.02 in
Antique "No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak, Model AB" Camera c.1900 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
leather handle and unique leather covered lens. it folds smoothly closed to 1.75 inches.
Sold as a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
Antique Print of the Inner Courtyard of the Castle at Batavia by Habermann
Located in Langweer, NL
, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth
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Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 11.23 in W 15.95 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of the Pearl Bastion of Castle Batavia by Habermann 'c.1770'
Located in Langweer, NL
, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth
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Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 11.42 in W 15.95 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of Frederiksborg Castle by Probst, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Hillerød, Denmark. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made
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Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Ranelagh Gardens, London, During a Ball / Bal Masque, 1770
By Daumont
Located in Langweer, NL
, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth
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18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 12.21 in W 18.39 in D 0 in
Antique Print of a Court in Berlin by Huquier, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth. Published by Huquier, circa 1760.
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Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Church Seen from Bastion Gelderland by Habermann, 'c.1770'
Located in Langweer, NL
Batavia, Indonesia. Beautiful optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made
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Mid-18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 11.42 in W 16.15 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of the Siege of Nice by Chereau, 'circa 1790'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Siege et Prise de la Ville de Nice (..)'. Original antique optical print of
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Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Triumphal Arch in Guangzhou by Beauvais, circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth. Published by
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
"No. 1 Kodak Junior" Folding Camera c.1914-1927 with Case (FREE SHIPPING)
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A rare model that offered many lens/shutter combinations. The body of camera is leather
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Print of Rome by Daumont, c.1770
By Daumont
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue d'Optique representant Rome dans sa Splendeur Ancienne (..)'. Optical
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18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the 'Binnen Amstel' in Amsterdam by Probst, c.1760
By Georg Balthasar Probst
Located in Langweer, NL
of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth.
Artists and
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18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
bright silvered tones, lightly marked from gentle use
Presenting a clear optical performance, with a
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Brass
H 1.34 in W 10.63 in D 23.23 in
Old Print of the Town Hall of Batavia 'Jakarta' in the Dutch East Indies, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique optical print titled 'Prospect des Rathhauses in Batavia (..)'. View of the town hall of
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18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 11.42 in W 15.75 in D 0 in
Rare Engraving of a Famous Battle Near Ushant Between the French and British
Located in Langweer, NL
Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 15.16 in W 19.1 in D 0.02 in
"Kodak Special Model A" Sealskin Folding Camera c.1915-1920 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
most immediately obvious of these is the Bakelite panel on either side of the lens and cover and the
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Print of the 'Dam' in Amsterdam, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth.
Artists and
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18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Town Hall of Batavia or Jakarta in Todays Indonesia, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique optical print titled 'Prospect des Rathhauses in Batavia (..)'. View of the town hall of
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18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
H 13 in W 16.15 in D 0 in
Antique Print of the 'Buitenhof' in The Hague, The Netherlands, c.1770
By Georg Balthasar Probst
Located in Langweer, NL
devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth.
Artists and
Category
18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Hand-Colored Optica Print of the Hague, C.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
view of The Hague, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue
Category
18th Century Antique Optical Lens
Materials
Paper
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Find a variety of antique optical lens available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all antique optical lens available were constructed with great care. Antique optical lens have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique optical lens made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique optical lens over the years, but those made by Georg Balthasar Probst, Dollond, London and LeMaire Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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