Antique Spy Glass
Early 19th Century Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a early 19th century pocket spy glass telescope signed by Ebsworth, London.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Brass
French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
-held, it is likely that this beautiful spy glass was used at the opera or theatre, for a better view of
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19th Century French Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Brass
Original 'Will You Supply Eyes for the Navy?' vintage American military poster
By Gordon Grant
Located in Spokane, WA
. Navy ships need binoculars and spy-glasses. Will you supply EYES for the NAVY? Will you help us
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1910s American Realist Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Lithograph
H 30 in W 20 in D 0.05 in
Set of Three Spy Vanity Fair Framed Prints
By Sir Leslie Ward
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of three framed Vanity Fair prints by Sir Leslie Ward, signed "SPY" There is one pair
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1870s Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
19th Century Coromandel Drinks Box decorated with Gemstones
Located in London, GB
A Fine Drinks Box retailed by Spiers of Oxford.
Constructed in coromandel, dressed with gothic
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Late 19th Century British Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Other, Silver
Still Life, 17th Century Oil on Panel Painting
Located in London, GB
reflected on its edge. There is a spy glass seemingly discarded on the table. Powerful lighting is used to
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Mid-17th Century Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Panel, Oil
19th C., Vanity Fair Framed Chromolithographs of Gentlemen Ex. Christie's, 12
By Sir Leslie Ward
Located in Morristown, NJ
Brooks Day & Son., with various dates from 1875 to 1897. Eight are by Spy, two are by Ape, one by "T" and
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Elaborate and Large Antique Chandelier, 1900, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
1900, France. Wonderful foliage shaped faceted prisms, and beautifully ornamental prism spiers and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Crystal
Stunning Antique Ecclesiastical Chandelier, 1900s, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
symbols, as well as several tall prism spiers and a giant base ball that all elegantly capture and reflect
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Early 20th Century French Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Early 18th Century Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, including dark skinned Spies of Canaan, lions next to a crown with the initials 'AR' (presumably Anne Regina
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1710s English Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Linen
Driving Sheep.Plaisters Lane, Sutton Poyntz, Dorset. Jurassic Coast Village.1918
By Henry Charles Fox
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
-reflective Tru Vue UltraVue® UV70 glass.
This antique painting is in very good condition, commensurate with
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 26.78 in W 36.23 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Antique Elaborate Gilt Bronze and Crystal Candelabras or Candleholders
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
top to those on the base. The center of each candelabra features a smoked glass accent between the
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 23 in W 15 in D 7 in
"A Great Man on The Turf": A 19th Century James Gillray Hand-colored Etching
By James Gillray
Located in Alamo, CA
ornamental frame with a cream-colored French mat. It is glazed with UV conservation glass. The frame measures
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Early 1800s Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Etching
H 23.13 in W 19.13 in D 1.88 in
"Playing in Parts": A 19th Century James Gillray Hand-colored Musical Caricature
By James Gillray
Located in Alamo, CA
hinge mounts were used in framing and it was glazed with UV conservation glass. The frame measures 17.63
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Early 19th Century Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Etching
H 17.63 in W 21.63 in D 0.75 in
"Veduta Del Ponte Lugano su l'Avione" by Francesco Piranesi - Engraving
By Francesco Piranesi
Located in Geneva, CH
Piranesi to spy on the late king's favorite, Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt, who had been one of the men the king
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Late 18th Century Realist Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Engraving
H 17.72 in W 25.6 in D 0.4 in
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French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful pair of miniature binoculars, or opera glasses, crafted from brass and clad in iridescent mother of pearl inlaid panels. Dating from the late 19th century, these were mad...
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19th Century French Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Brass
Painting, Madonna with Child, Period, 18th Century
Located in Alba, IT
Painting, oil on canvas depicting the Madonna with child from the 18th century, painting of excellent pictorial quality. Nice Size painting and very good proportions. Pleasantly brig...
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18th Century Italian Other Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Paint
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Other
1970's British Yellow Illumination & White AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating.
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our...
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1970s English Industrial Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Chrome, Steel
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe in a celestial case, 3 inches / 6.8 cm. The globe consists of 12 wonderful varnished, engraved hand-coloured gores that stretch ...
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Mid-18th Century British Dutch Colonial Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Other
French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Asheville, NC
This 19th century continental armoire with two three paneled doors featuring portrait bust oval framed carvings, bobbin turned pilasters terminate with masks on the foliate decorated...
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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Oak
Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of stunning miniature binoculars, or opera glasses, crafted from brass and clad in iridescent mother of pearl inlaid pieces. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, t...
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19th Century French Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Brass
Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "Iris, Paris", circa 1885
By Iris, Paris
Located in Incline Village, NV
Absolutely exquisite pair of operable mother of pearl high quality luxury, top of the line, French Lorgnette Opera Glasses; with fancy mother of pearl handle and brass extender with ...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
H 9.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.13 in
FPM MILANO Moonlight Silver Bank Spinner 68 Aluminum Suitcase, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FPM MILANO moonlight silver bank spinner 68 suitcase. Aluminum shell suitcase in silver.
· Single-stage telescoping handle
· Leather grab handle at top and side
· Four dual wheels...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Royal Navy Ships Grating Table. Indoor or Outdoor Use. Year 1920's
Located in Canterbury, GB
A practical coffee table using a ship's grating (above the captains cabin) with fitted legs. This grating comes from a Royal Navy vessel, is beautifully weathered and would ideally s...
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1920s Other Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Wood
Dutch Opera glasses by J.M.Schmidt, Amsterdam, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Opera glasses by J.M.Schmidt, Amsterdam, ca 1890
Mother of pearl Opera glasses with brass adjustable in degrees and length for visibility. The name and address of the optician...
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Late 19th Century Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Brass
André Derain Framed 'Big Ben' Color Lithography, circa 1972
By André Derain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Original 'Big Ben' color lithograph by André Derain.
Lithograph printed from an original painting made by the author in France, circa 1906.
Published by Fernand Mourlot in Les ...
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1970s French Modern Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Paper
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
A striking two train bracket clock of exceptional quality by one of the great nineteenth century makers. The eight day twin fusee movement strikes on a blued steel gong behind a silv...
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Early 1900s English High Victorian Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. These binoculars are composed of brass with very good o...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Brass
H 1.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.75 in
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses circa 1910, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of late Victorian Opera / Theatre glasses professionally re-polished to gleam, making them as good as they would have looked over 100 years ago. Clearly made for a Ge...
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Brass
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H 2 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Oak Barograph by C P Goerz
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art Deco barograph by C P Goerz. The oak and plated metal Barograph encase with rounded ends. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a seven-day chart w...
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Early 20th Century German Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Oak
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English Refracting Telescope
By Thomas Harris and Son
Located in Savannah, GA
dioptric telescope). The refracting telescope design was originally used in spy glasses and astronomical
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19th Century English Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Brass
Unique Collection of Forty-Nine Light-Box Framed Lantern Slides of WWI Interest
By Doe & Hope
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The group of forty-nine rare early 20th century hand-tinted glass magic lantern slides of WWI
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1910s English Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Smoked Glass
H 28 in W 25.75 in D 4.25 in
Art Deco Pendant Lamp with Gem Stone, 1920s
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Art Deco pendant lamp with stained glass and fortification agate, from the interior of jewelry shop
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Stained Glass
Early 19th Century Dolland Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope
By Dolland
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine Dolland spy glass telescope. Rare carved tortoiseshell around the main barrel. Signed around
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Early 19th Century English Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Brass
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 Spy Glass
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Georgian Solid Silver and Shagreen Spy Glass, Watkins
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
monocular spy glass, red leather draw tube stamped in gold, Watkins, London the rim engraved with
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Silver
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H 4.34 in Dm 1.58 in
Vanity Fair "Spy" Prints of Judges (Six Available - Priced Individually)
Located in Austin, TX
Pellegrini) and "Spy" (Leslie Ward), but many other artists provided images for this long running
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1890s English Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Antique 18th Century Georgian Solid Silver and Shagreen Spy Glass, Watkins
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 18th century very rare Georgian solid silver and shagreen Galilean monocular spy glass
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Silver
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H 4.34 in Dm 1.58 in
Thomas Goodwin English Staffordshire Child’s ABC Bad Manners Plate, Spying
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gentleman in period dress, holding a spy glass to his eye, with obvious glee at what he is seeing. With a
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Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Victorian Silver Cushion Shaped Locket on Antique Silver Chain, 1881
Located in London, GB
David & Lionel Spiers, with very heavy gauge silver
The engraving is still very sharp and it has two
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1880s British Victorian Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 0.5 in L 18 in
Victorian Romantic Sterling Silver Valentine’s Day Heart Jewelry Box
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Lionel Spiers in Birmingham in 1889. Heart-form with
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1880s English Victorian Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gilt Mother of Pearl and Ebony Walking Stick with Spy Glass, 'circa 1910'
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A gilt mother of pearl and ebony walking stick with spy glass, (circa 1910),
England
Measures
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Early 20th Century English Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl
H 35.5 in W 4.5 in L 35.5 in
Fabulously Designed French Art Deco Ball Chandelier by Des Hanots
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in San Francisco, CA
signed, but my European spies "in the know" identify it as Des Hanots, one of the premier lighting
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Spy Glass
Materials
Glass
Two Shunga Woodblock Prints, Erotica by Anonymous, Japan c. 1860
Located in Quechee, VT
second Shunga shows a Samurai with a courtesan, while behind them two ladies spy on two lovers in the
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19th Century Japanese Antique Spy Glass
Two Shunga Woodblock Prints, Erotica by Anonymous, Japan c. 1860
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in Quechee, VT
second Shunga shows a Samurai with a courtesan, while behind them two ladies spy on two lovers in the
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19th Century Japanese Antique Spy Glass
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Antique Spy Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique spy glass you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, metal and stone, every item from our selection of antique spy glass was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique spy glass, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of antique spy glass over the years, but those crafted by Sir Leslie Ward are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Spy Glass?
Prices for a piece of antique spy glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $900 and can go as high as $17,126, while the average can fetch as much as $2,666.
Questions About Antique Spy Glass
- What is antique mercury glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.
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