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Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign
Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign

$5,347

H 24 in W 29 in D 1.5 in

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign

Located in London, GB

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign A larger than normal example of an early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles.

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1920s French Early Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Metal

Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester
Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester

Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester

By A. Franks Optician

Located in Sale, GB

A. Franks Ltd was an optician and instrument maker which traded between 1879 and 1950.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Optician

Materials

Iron

Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s
Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s

Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s

$1,793Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in

Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s

Located in Vienna, Austria

Hand painted metal advertising sign for an optician. The shield was attached to the facade on an optician shop and is painted with the same motive on both sides.

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1920s Czech Modern Antique Optician

Materials

Metal

Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign
Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign

Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign

Located in London, GB

Rare early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign A rare example of an early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Enamel

ViNTAGE HAMBLIN LONDON LTD HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE OPTICIANS TABLE ON WHEELS
ViNTAGE HAMBLIN LONDON LTD HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE OPTICIANS TABLE ON WHEELS

ViNTAGE HAMBLIN LONDON LTD HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE OPTICIANS TABLE ON WHEELS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Vintage circa 1920's Hamblin London LTD height adjustable Opticians table with wheels Please note the ...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Optician

Materials

Iron

Antique Leaded Glass Optician’s Window Signs, Arts and Crafts, 1900
Antique Leaded Glass Optician’s Window Signs, Arts and Crafts, 1900

Antique Leaded Glass Optician’s Window Signs, Arts and Crafts, 1900

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

2 Large leaded glass optician’s window signs. The window signs have both been mounted in a bespoke wooden frame, this is to allow them to be moved about, they lend them selves to ...

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Optician

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet
19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet

19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet This beautiful cabinet was used by a traveling optometrists to treat patients in their homes. 

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Glass

19th Century Large Barometer
19th Century Large Barometer

19th Century Large Barometer

$13,020

H 3.5 in W 14 in D 49 in

19th Century Large Barometer

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century large barometer made in London by Thomas Rubergall, who was the Queen Victoria’s optician. The face of the barometer features engraving reading ‘Tho(s) Rubergall, Optici...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Optician

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Aneroid Desk Barometer by C W Dixey
Aneroid Desk Barometer by C W Dixey

Aneroid Desk Barometer by C W Dixey

$5,168

H 5 in W 7 in D 0.1 in

Aneroid Desk Barometer by C W Dixey

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An aneroid desk barometer by C W Dixey, the 4inch silvered dial with blued indicator and gilt recorder needles divided to 32 millibars, with curved bar Fahrenheit thermometer, the gi...

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1850s English Antique Optician

Materials

Ebony

A fine mahogany ship’s stick barometer by Dolland & Son
A fine mahogany ship’s stick barometer by Dolland & Son

A fine mahogany ship’s stick barometer by Dolland & Son

By Dolland

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Dollond & Co merged with Aitchison & Co in 1927 to form Dollond & Aitchison, the well-known British chain of opticians.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London
A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London

A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous early 20th Century brass telescope with a plaque marked 'Clarkson, London' This stunning finely cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb optics...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

1920s Cast Iron and Wood Industrial Adjustable Table by Karl Manufacturing Co.
1920s Cast Iron and Wood Industrial Adjustable Table by Karl Manufacturing Co.

1920s Cast Iron and Wood Industrial Adjustable Table by Karl Manufacturing Co.

By Karl Manufacturing Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Recently salvaged from downtown Buffalo NY opticians. Nice vintage condition.Retains original red leather top.

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1920s American Industrial Antique Optician

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold & Platinum Peridot, Diamond and Pearl Brooch, in Case
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold & Platinum Peridot, Diamond and Pearl Brooch, in Case

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold & Platinum Peridot, Diamond and Pearl Brooch, in Case

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

Circa 1910 Your brooch will be placed in its original gold fabric box, with black velvet and ivory silk interior, stamped “Andrew Foster, Jeweller & Optician, Morpeth” to the in...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Optician

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

George III Mahogany Banjo Barometer Edinburgh
George III Mahogany Banjo Barometer Edinburgh

George III Mahogany Banjo Barometer Edinburgh

$1,550

H 38.5 in W 8.5 in D 1.75 in

George III Mahogany Banjo Barometer Edinburgh

Located in Huntington, NY

Edinburgh Alexander James Adie FRSE MWS (7 November 1775, Edinburgh – 4 December 1858, Edinburgh) was a Scottish maker of medical instruments, optician and meteorologist. He was the...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Celestial Table Globe by Harris and Son
Celestial Table Globe by Harris and Son

Celestial Table Globe by Harris and Son

$13,574

H 17.5 in W 17 in D 1 in

Celestial Table Globe by Harris and Son

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The days for the average of the leap years for 50 years to come, by T Harris & Son, opticians etc and by Henry Gardner, opticians etc, Belfast, Published Janry 1st 1814.’

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1810s English Antique Optician

Materials

Mahogany

Brass pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845
Brass pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845

Brass pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845

Located in London, GB

Numbered: 402 Interior of the case has trade label: THOMAS DUNN, OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, 50 NORTH HANOVER STREET.EDINBURGH.

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency

$1,827Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 14.77 in

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A striking and substantial example of Regency optical craftsmanship Crafted in deep-toned brass, presenting a warm patina and period finish Primary barrel dressed in lightly aged wal...

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1820s British Regency Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Victorian Diamond and Amethyst Yellow Gold Ostrich Brooch
Victorian Diamond and Amethyst Yellow Gold Ostrich Brooch

Victorian Diamond and Amethyst Yellow Gold Ostrich Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Gold and Silversmiths, Diamond Setters, Medallists, Opticians and Engravers, Port Elizabeth'. This diamond bird bar brooch has been independently tested using state of the art techn...

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1890s Unknown Antique Optician

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880
Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880

Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880" Description: Antique Surveying Circumferentor by Brand Frères Brand Frères, Opticiens du Roi à Bruxelles Circa mi...

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Mid-19th Century Belgian Other Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond
Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond

Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond

$6,684

H 35 in W 2.5 in D 8.5 in

Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond

By Dollond, London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Dollond & Co merged with Aitchison & Co in 1927 to form Dollond & Aitchison, the well-known British chain of opticians.

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1820s English Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Oak Cased Barograph, Winter & Sin, Newcastle
Art Deco Oak Cased Barograph, Winter & Sin, Newcastle

Art Deco Oak Cased Barograph, Winter & Sin, Newcastle

Located in Norwich, GB

Square Art Deco style silvered dial marked from 28 to 31 inches of mercury with three weather indications, original ‘blued’ steel hand signed Winter & Sons, Opticians, Newcastle on T...

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1920s English Antique Optician

Materials

Oak

Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope
Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope

Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope

$2,742

H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 5 in

Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope

Located in Norwich, GB

The microscope signed to the base ‘Willliams & Son, Opticians. 3 & 4 Long Acre, London’. C.1890.

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1890s English Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London
Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London

Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London

$4,456

H 5 in W 10.75 in D 9.5 in

Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London

Located in Norwich, GB

The Sextant retains it’s original fitted mahogany box still carrying an original trade label for E.A.Patterson, Optician and Nautical Instrument Maker, 3 Wade Street, East India Road...

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Early 1900s English Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Geometrical and Graphical Essays by George Adams (1750-1795)
Geometrical and Graphical Essays by George Adams (1750-1795)

Geometrical and Graphical Essays by George Adams (1750-1795)

Located in Middletown, NY

In 1787, Adams was also appointed optician to the Prince of Wales (the future George IV).

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Early 19th Century English Antique Optician

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Oil Painting Welsh Mountain Landscape with Stream & Figure Fishing
Victorian Oil Painting Welsh Mountain Landscape with Stream & Figure Fishing

Victorian Oil Painting Welsh Mountain Landscape with Stream & Figure Fishing

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Provenance: Private collection, England Thomas Morris Ash (1851-1935) was a Birmingham-born landscape artist, the son of an optician and a younger brother to artist Albert Edward Ash.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Oil

French Mahogany Barometer with Thermometer by "L'Ingenieur Chevallier"
French Mahogany Barometer with Thermometer by "L'Ingenieur Chevallier"

French Mahogany Barometer with Thermometer by "L'Ingenieur Chevallier"

By Jean Gabriel Augustin Chevallier

Located in Pembroke, MA

After studying with his grandfather, Francois Trochon, an optician with a shop at 1 place de l'Horologe, and other renowned opticians, astronomers, mathematicians, scientists and eng...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Optician

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Mercury Barometer
French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Mercury Barometer

French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Mercury Barometer

Located in Norwich, GB

Eight inch circular painted wood register dial with central rosette within the scale calibrated from 27-28-29 and with seven weather indications, signed ‘Bertrand, Optician, St. Deni...

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Optician

Materials

Giltwood

Art Nouveau Amethyst Paste & Seed Pearl Brooch - 10K Gold - Signed - C. 1930's
Art Nouveau Amethyst Paste & Seed Pearl Brooch - 10K Gold - Signed - C. 1930's

Art Nouveau Amethyst Paste & Seed Pearl Brooch - 10K Gold - Signed - C. 1930's

Located in Chatham, CA

Phillips Leading Jeweler and Optician Smith's Falls, Ontario) - indistinctly signed - circa 1930's.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Optician

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845
Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845

Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845

$3,856Sale Price|25% Off

H 5.75 in W 35.5 in D 9.5 in

Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845

Located in London, GB

Interior of case has trade label: Thomas Dunn, optician, mathematical and philosophical instrument maker, 50 North Hanover Street, Edinburgh.

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Cased Stick Barometer by Dolland of London
18th Century English Mahogany Cased Stick Barometer by Dolland of London

18th Century English Mahogany Cased Stick Barometer by Dolland of London

By Dolland

Located in Dublin, IE

Peter Dollond is described as a brilliant Instrument Maker and was appointed Optician to King George III and the Duke of York. Born 1730.

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1790s English Georgian Antique Optician

Materials

Steel

The Shaving Mirror of Purser Wardlaw
The Shaving Mirror of Purser Wardlaw

The Shaving Mirror of Purser Wardlaw

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The reverse has a printed trade label stating ‘J Abraham Optician & Mathematical Instrument Maker to his R.

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Early 1800s English Antique Optician

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Antique English Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Menu Holders, Owls
Pair of Antique English Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Menu Holders, Owls

Pair of Antique English Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Menu Holders, Owls

Located in Bath, GB

Born in 1837 Joseph eventually became a talented optician and clock-maker, learning his trade in Barcelona.

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1910s English Antique Optician

Materials

Sterling Silver

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes

$133,159Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 50 in Dm 21 in

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes

By G.F. Cruchley

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

Sold by Gould and Porter opticians 181 strand WC. The celestial globe is inscribed in a cartouche: Cruchleys new celestial globe on which is accurately laid down the whole of the sta...

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1850s British Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Other

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An English Adjustable Optician’s Mirror
An English Adjustable Optician’s Mirror

An English Adjustable Optician’s Mirror

Unavailable

H 62.21 in W 13.39 in

An English Adjustable Optician’s Mirror

Located in London, GB

An English adjustable optician’s mirror for reflecting the P, R, Z, N etc, with cast iron base, adjustable for height and tilt c1920

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Early 20th Century Antique Optician

Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800
Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800

Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800

Located in London, GB

Shagreen Etui Case by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Drawing Instruments Circa. 1800 An extremely fine example of craftmanship for any discerning antique collector of exquisi...

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19th Century British Antique Optician

19th Century Library Telescope
19th Century Library Telescope

19th Century Library Telescope

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H 18.51 in W 14.18 in D 30.32 in

19th Century Library Telescope

Located in Newark, GB

A wonderful brass telescope by Newton & Company Opticians of 3 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, London, England.

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

GILT METAL FIGURAL BAROMETER BY E. LINNIE
GILT METAL FIGURAL BAROMETER BY E. LINNIE

GILT METAL FIGURAL BAROMETER BY E. LINNIE

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H 15.01 in W 15.51 in D 3.25 in

GILT METAL FIGURAL BAROMETER BY E. LINNIE

By E. Linnie

Located in San Francisco, CA

LINNIE WAS AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY OPTICIAN AND INSTRUMENT MAKER,FAMOUS FOR HIS ACHROMATIC TELESCOPES.

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19th Century Scottish Antique Optician

Materials

Metal

Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Located in London, GB

The lens can be changed by your optician or it can be worn as an interesting Pendant and the Gold tests for 18k.

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Early 1800s British Antique Optician

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Antique Victorian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Located in London, GB

The circular Gold Quiz of simple geometric form with a screw at the bottom of the circle so your optician can change the lens if you so wish. The unmarked Gold tests for 18k Gold.

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1870s British Antique Optician

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant

Located in London, GB

This larger Quiz is decorated with repousse Rococo Roses on the stem and the lens can be changed by your optician by opening the screw where the stem joins the glass or it can be wo...

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1820s British Rococo Antique Optician

Materials

18k Gold

Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London
Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London

Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London

By Dollond, London

Located in Brussels, BE

Dollond London, a well-known scientific instrument makers and opticians founded by John Dollond (1706-1761) the inventor of the achromatic lens for telescopes.

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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Shagreen

English Refracting Telescope
English Refracting Telescope

English Refracting Telescope

Unavailable

H 51 in W 46 in D 3 in

English Refracting Telescope

By Thomas Harris and Son

Located in Savannah, GA

Signed "Tho. Harris and Son Opticians to the Royal Family, 52 Gt. Russell Street, London 1880" Brass tube is adjustable as is tripod base.

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19th Century English Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Cased Station Pointer
Cased Station Pointer

Cased Station Pointer

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H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in

Cased Station Pointer

Located in Salisbury, GB

Inside the box is an ivorine name plate for H Hughes & Son Opticians, 59 Fenchurch St, London. This is an early example of a Hughes station pointer being engraved with the serial...

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Late 19th Century Antique Optician

Optician Store Sign
Optician Store Sign

Optician Store Sign

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H 12 in W 32 in

Optician Store Sign

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Full-size optician store sign

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19th Century Swedish Antique Optician

Materials

Metal

Pair of Optician Cabinets
Pair of Optician Cabinets

Pair of Optician Cabinets

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H 79 in W 33 in D 15 in

Pair of Optician Cabinets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Pair Of Optician Cabinets

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Early 20th Century French Antique Optician

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century English Opticians Thermometer
Late 19th Century English Opticians Thermometer

Late 19th Century English Opticians Thermometer

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century English opticians thermometer We are proud to offer a delightful English opticians’ thermometer.

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Metal

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

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign

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H 11.82 in W 22.05 in D 1.58 in

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign Cast Iron, Original Coloured Glass France, Circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Optician

Materials

Iron

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

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign

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H 7.09 in W 11.42 in D 1.19 in

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Diminutive opticians trade sign, brass and original glass, as expected wear and patination.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Optician Trade Sign
Early 20th Century Optician Trade Sign

Early 20th Century Optician Trade Sign

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H 10.63 in W 16.93 in D 1.97 in

Early 20th Century Optician Trade Sign

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 20th century optician trade sign, in brass, with original glass lenses, highly polished finished, restored fixing point, France, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Optician

Zinc Opticians Trade Sign, circa 1920s
Zinc Opticians Trade Sign, circa 1920s

Zinc Opticians Trade Sign, circa 1920s

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H 9.85 in W 32.68 in D 3.55 in

Zinc Opticians Trade Sign, circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Zinc Opticians trade sign, circa 1920s - Made from Zinc - Hand-painted - Dutch, circa 1920s - Measure: 83cm wide x 25cm tall x 9cm deep Condition report Some cosmetic wea...

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1920s Dutch Antique Optician

Materials

Zinc

19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign
19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign

19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign

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H 12.6 in W 30.71 in D 1.19 in

19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign

Located in Gloucester, GB

19th century German opticians trade sign - Wrought iron frame - Original hand blown cobalt blue glass - German, 1890 - 78cm long x 3cm deep x 32cm tall Condition report S...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Optician

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign
19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign

19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign

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H 12.6 in W 30.71 in D 1.19 in

19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign

Located in Gloucester, GB

19th century German opticians trade sign - Wrought iron frame - Original hand blown cobalt blue glass - German, 1890 - Measures: 78cm long x 3cm deep x 32cm tall Condition r...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Optician

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign
19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign

19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign

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H 12.6 in W 30.71 in L 12.6 in

19th Century German Opticians Trade Sign

Located in Gloucester, GB

19th century German opticians trade sign - Wrought iron frame - Original hand blown cobalt blue glass - German, 1890 - Measures: 78cm long x 3cm deep x 32cm tall Condition r...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Optician

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign

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H 10 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign A delightful and very well-proportioned example of an early 20th Century French opticians trade sign.

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1920s French Early Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Optician Trade Sign
Late 19th Century French Optician Trade Sign

Late 19th Century French Optician Trade Sign

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H 7.49 in W 13 in D 1.19 in

Late 19th Century French Optician Trade Sign

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful cast iron and glass late 19th century diminutive opticians trade sign. Light pitting on the frame, and production imperfections on the glass but no damage, French, late 19t...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Optician

Materials

Iron

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

Early 20th century opticians trade sign We are proud to offer an early 20th century opticians trade sign, in the form of a brass oversized pair of cobalt blue and ruby red glasses.

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1910s British Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Large Opticians Sight Testing Room Shop Sign
Large Opticians Sight Testing Room Shop Sign

Large Opticians Sight Testing Room Shop Sign

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large opticians sight testing room shop sign A great piece, dating back to the 1920s, salvaged in in the 20th century and now come to light.

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Optician

English Early 20th Century Iron Optician Shop Sign
English Early 20th Century Iron Optician Shop Sign

English Early 20th Century Iron Optician Shop Sign

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H 28.35 in W 42.52 in D 5.91 in

English Early 20th Century Iron Optician Shop Sign

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful iron optician shop-sign with its original color and decor, England, circa 1900-1940.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Optician

Materials

Iron

19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign
19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign

19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign

Located in London, GB

19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign 19th century zinc and glass optician trade or advertising sign.

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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Optician

Materials

Zinc

19th Century Hand Carved Opticians Display Shop Bust
19th Century Hand Carved Opticians Display Shop Bust

19th Century Hand Carved Opticians Display Shop Bust

Located in London, GB

19th Century Hand Carved Opticians Display Shop Bust Simply put, this object is brilliant in every way, in the form of a hand carved solid wooden bust of a well-to-do gentleman.

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1890s British Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Copper and Opaline Glass Opticians Pendant Light
Early 20th Century Copper and Opaline Glass Opticians Pendant Light

Early 20th Century Copper and Opaline Glass Opticians Pendant Light

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Removed from Bush's Opticians in Hessle The glass is in perfect condition, the copper gallery has a warm natural patina, replacement aged chain (approx 1m) and ceiling hook.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Optician

Materials

Copper

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign. An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles.

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1910s French Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial French Art Deco Copper Glass Opticians Trade Sign, C.1920
Antique Industrial French Art Deco Copper Glass Opticians Trade Sign, C.1920

Antique Industrial French Art Deco Copper Glass Opticians Trade Sign, C.1920

Located in London, GB

Beautiful early 20th century copper opticians trade sign, French, c.1920 Hand crafted from brass with the traditional red and blue rolled glass lenses.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Optician

Materials

Copper

Brass telescope 3 extensions signed F.M. Newton Optician Halifax 1870
Brass telescope 3 extensions signed F.M. Newton Optician Halifax 1870

Brass telescope 3 extensions signed F.M. Newton Optician Halifax 1870

Located in Milan, IT

Cannocchiale in ottone con impugnatura rivestita di cuoio e messa fuoco a tre allunghi, firmato F.M. Newton Optician Halifax della seconda metà dell'800. Lunghezza massima cm 87,5, ...

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1870s Antique Optician

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Brass

A pair of Regency 12 inch celestial and terrestrial globes, early 19th c
A pair of Regency 12 inch celestial and terrestrial globes, early 19th c

A pair of Regency 12 inch celestial and terrestrial globes, early 19th c

By John & William Cary

Located in New York, NY

The firm of Cary was established in the late 18th century by John Cary (c.1754-1835), a noted map seller, and his brother William (c.1759-1825), an optician and nautical instrument m...

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19th Century Academic Antique Optician

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Wood

18th C English bronze sundial

18th C English bronze sundial

Located in Greenwich, CT

Peter Dolland was a celebrated instument maker and optician.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Optician

Materials

Bronze

Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900
Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900

Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900

Located in Praha, CZ

Karl Fritsch (born August 22, 1855 in Vienna, January 2, 1926 ibid) was an Austrian optician and instrument maker.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Optician

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

John Dollond was a famous English optician born in 1706 and in 1761 appointed Optician to the King.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Optician

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Brass

Georgian III Mahogany Thermometer by John Dollond
Georgian III Mahogany Thermometer by John Dollond

Georgian III Mahogany Thermometer by John Dollond

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Dollond & Co merged with Aitchison & Co in 1927 to form Dollond & Aitchison, the well-known British chain of opticians.

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1790s English Antique Optician

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Mahogany

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

Steward in London in 1852. As “Head Optician”. J.H Steward became incorporated as J.H.

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Barometer
Louis XVI Barometer

Louis XVI Barometer

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H 35 in W 18 in

Louis XVI Barometer

Located in Sheffield, MA

., surmounted by a carved eagle crest with carved acanthus and laurel mounts and a pineapple pendant base, the dial inscribed Barometre/Selori Toricelli/Maby Optician a S+ Leo-Lavern...

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19th Century French Antique Optician

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Giltwood

Fine Antique English Binoculars by J H Steward, London c.1915
Fine Antique English Binoculars by J H Steward, London c.1915

Fine Antique English Binoculars by J H Steward, London c.1915

Located in Bath, GB

The case measuring 5 3/8" x 3 1/8" x 6" tall. J.H.Steward Ltd. Opticians and instrument makers, London. The optician, James Henry Steward, founded his business in 1852 and prod...

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1910s British Antique Optician

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Brass

Antique American "Ernst Gundlach" Field Microscope with Carrying Case circa 1900
Antique American "Ernst Gundlach" Field Microscope with Carrying Case circa 1900

Antique American "Ernst Gundlach" Field Microscope with Carrying Case circa 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Ernst Gunlach was a renowned American microscope maker. A successful optician as well, he worked for Bausch & Lomb in 1876 until opening his own company "Gundlach Optical Company" in...

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Early 20th Century North American Antique Optician

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Brass

19th Century "Wilcox" Eyeglasses with Solid 14k Gold Frames & Original Case
19th Century "Wilcox" Eyeglasses with Solid 14k Gold Frames & Original Case

19th Century "Wilcox" Eyeglasses with Solid 14k Gold Frames & Original Case

Located in Norwalk, CT

The wire is stamped "Wilcox" and case is stenciled with an illegible optician's logo from Penn Yan, NY. They date to the 19th century, possibly before the Civil War.

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19th Century American Antique Optician

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Gold

Georgian Terrestrial Pocket Globe by T. Harris and Son, London, 1813
Georgian Terrestrial Pocket Globe by T. Harris and Son, London, 1813

Georgian Terrestrial Pocket Globe by T. Harris and Son, London, 1813

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Initially, Thomas Harris was principally an optician and mathematical instrument maker. He was joined, and then succeeded, by William in the early 19th century.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Optician

Materials

Plaster

1840 French Opticien Leroy Barometer  Elm Wood Antique Instrument Weather Misure
1840 French Opticien Leroy Barometer  Elm Wood Antique Instrument Weather Misure

1840 French Opticien Leroy Barometer Elm Wood Antique Instrument Weather Misure

Located in Milan, IT

French barometer of elm wood signed Leroy Optician Paris, first half of the 19th century. Complete with reading vernier for the variation of atmospheric pressure and two thermometers...

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1840s British Antique Optician

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Elm

George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Henry Shuttleworth, London
George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Henry Shuttleworth, London

George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Henry Shuttleworth, London

Located in San Francisco, CA

Shuttleworth flourished from 1746-1811 and was a well-regarded optician and instrument maker. Cornice restored. Barometer is in working condition.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Mahogany Round Dial Fusee Wall Clock by William Crow, Stratford
Edwardian Mahogany Round Dial Fusee Wall Clock by William Crow, Stratford

Edwardian Mahogany Round Dial Fusee Wall Clock by William Crow, Stratford

Located in Norwich, GB

Watch and clock maker, jeweler and optician’. Church, turret, house and office clocks wound by the year.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Optician

Materials

Mahogany

Optometrist Trade Sign with Wall Bracket, circa 1920s
Optometrist Trade Sign with Wall Bracket, circa 1920s

Optometrist Trade Sign with Wall Bracket, circa 1920s

Located in Hastings, GB

Antique trade advertising sign for an opticians or optometrist circa 1900-1930 France Double sided large cast zinc glasses with hand painted eyes, same both sides The eyes hang...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Optician

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Iron, Zinc

Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod
Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod

Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod

Located in San Francisco, CA

The Chevalier family was one of the 2 great French optician families of the time. This attractive instrument is in good working order with rack and pinion focus and produces a clear ...

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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Optician

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Brass

19th c. Negretti & Zambra Telescope on Tripod
19th c. Negretti & Zambra Telescope on Tripod

19th c. Negretti & Zambra Telescope on Tripod

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Milford, NH

Inscribed "Negretti & Zambra, Opticians to Her Majesty...London". Telescope measures 37" long when fully extended.

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19th Century British Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, First Half of the 19th Century
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, First Half of the 19th Century

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, First Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

But Lipperhey was unlucky, in fact when he sent in an application to General States of Holland for the patent for this new optical instrument, in a few days some other opticians clai...

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1840s British Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

WWI 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London
WWI 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London

WWI 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London

Located in Bath, GB

Strand, London". The optician, James Henry Steward, founded his business in 1852 and produced an extensive range of items for military use advertised as instruments for ‘Reconnoit...

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1910s British Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, Officer of the Watch
Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, Officer of the Watch

Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, Officer of the Watch

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Listed as a manufacturer of photographic apparatus, optician and scientific instrument maker. Following a bankruptcy in 1879, a new firm was formed soon after, an optician trading...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Optician

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Metal

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

But Lipperhey was unlucky, in fact when he sent in an application to General States of Holland for the patent for this new optical instrument, in a few days some other opticians clai...

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1860s British Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool
1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool

1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

But Lipperhey was unlucky, in fact when he sent in an application to General States of Holland for the patent for this new optical instrument, in a few days some other opticians clai...

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1870s Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

1870s French Small Brass Telescope Small Antique Original Scientific Instrument
1870s French Small Brass Telescope Small Antique Original Scientific Instrument

1870s French Small Brass Telescope Small Antique Original Scientific Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

But Lipperhey was unlucky, in fact when he sent in an application to General States of Holland for the patent for this new optical instrument, in a few days some other opticians clai...

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1870s Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

19th Century 3 Draw Brass and Wood French Antique Terrestrial Telescope
19th Century 3 Draw Brass and Wood French Antique Terrestrial Telescope

19th Century 3 Draw Brass and Wood French Antique Terrestrial Telescope

Located in Milan, IT

But Lipperhey was unlucky, in fact when he sent in an application to General States of Holland for the patent for this new optical instrument, in a few days some other opticians clai...

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1850s Antique Optician

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Brass

19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

But Lipperhey was unlucky, in fact when he sent in an application to General States of Holland for the patent for this new optical instrument, in a few days some other opticians clai...

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1870s Antique Optician

Materials

Brass

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Located in Chicago, IL

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