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Dutch Ship Lantern with Copper Body
Located in Norwell, MA
" , brass hinges, brass lens bezel, etc.. Mounted to a custom made wood base with rich dark finish. Lantern
Category

1920s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

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

Dutch Ship Lantern with Copper Body

H 27 in W 16 in D 13 in
Impressive Antique Brass Dolland & Co. Telescope With Case for Restoration
By Dolland
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Engraved brass lens G. Dollond, London. Comes with tall wooden stand or smaller brass tripod stand. The
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19th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Impressive Antique Brass Dolland & Co. Telescope With Case for Restoration
Impressive Antique Brass Dolland & Co. Telescope With Case for Restoration

Impressive Antique Brass Dolland & Co. Telescope With Case for Restoration

H 59.5 in W 34.5 in D 34.5 in
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
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1890s American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens

H 15 in W 10 in D 7 in
Antique Brass Desk Top Lens Decorative Curio
Located in London, GB
A good quality, desk top lens. England, c1920s, Brass construction on a solid metal base for
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Brass Desk Top Lens Decorative Curio

H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron
Located in Devon, GB
. There are three matching brass covered weights and substantial pendulum with large brass lens bob, all
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1760s English George III Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 10.63 in W 20.08 in D 90.95 in
Small Mahogany Port Desk, Louis XV period – 18th century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
rests on support pulls on each side with a brass lens button. Inside, we discover a tier composed of
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Wood

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

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

H 38.19 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 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
Category

1920s American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 17 in W 10 in D 10 in
Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship masthead lantern by Italian maker. With hinged rear door, slide out oil burner
Category

1920s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

H 17 in W 10 in D 7 in
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged
Category

Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

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

H 13.75 in W 8 in D 6 in
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
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens

H 3.9 in Dm 9 in
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
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1920s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

H 17 in Dm 1.5 in
Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brass nautical styled light is unsigned, except for some markings on the lens, but
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Early 19th Century German Art Deco Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light

H 10 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Early 20th Century Nickel-Plated Brass Laboratory Culturing Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, adjustable height, laboratory, culturing lamp made of nickel plated brass with
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1910s American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Early 20th Century Nickel-Plated Brass Laboratory Culturing Lamp

H 25 in W 9 in D 10 in
Late-19th Century Wall Clock with Brass Elements in Walnut Case
Located in Opole, PL
late 19th century. The clock features a porcelain dial, a brass pendulum lens, and weights. The clock
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Late 19th Century European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Late-19th Century Wall Clock with Brass Elements in Walnut Case
Late-19th Century Wall Clock with Brass Elements in Walnut Case

Late-19th Century Wall Clock with Brass Elements in Walnut Case

H 46.46 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass starboard ship's lantern. Heavy fresnel glass lens. Brass maker's badge from
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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Lenses

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

Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern

H 27 in W 12 in D 11 in
Scottish Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns of Solid Copper with Brass Trim
Located in Norwell, MA
. The glass Fresnel lenses have some chips and flakes from years of use. Brass badges read Richard Irvin
Category

Early 1900s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

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

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

H 20 in W 12 in D 8 in
LeMaire, Paris, Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses Exquisite, Rare
Located in Southbury, CT
produces the South Sea pearl. The brass gleams, and the pristine lenses have no mildew, no fogging and no
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

LeMaire, Paris, Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses Exquisite, Rare
LeMaire, Paris, Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses Exquisite, Rare

LeMaire, Paris, Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses Exquisite, Rare

W 3.75 in D 2.5 in L 6.25 in
Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwood, NJ
copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s masthead lantern
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Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper, Brass

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

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite

H 22 in Dm 12 in
System walking stick for entomologists, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
. Inside a brass folding lens with ivory handle and pin, also with ivory handle. France circa 1890. (SHIP
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

System walking stick for entomologists, France 1890.
System walking stick for entomologists, France 1890.

System walking stick for entomologists, France 1890.

H 35 in W 1.8 in D 1.8 in
Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare port and starboard lanterns with Fresnel red and blue/green lenses. Brass cases. Electrified
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19th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns
Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns

Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns

H 6 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in
Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
of Boston. This is a great pair with rich red and blue Fresnel glass lenses set into brass cases with
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Early 1900s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Outstanding Pair of Marine Lanterns by Peter Gray of Boston

H 23 in Dm 11 in
Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's polished and lacquered onion lantern with protective brass bars, ruby red lens, new socket
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1920s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern
Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern

Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern

H 18 in W 10 in D 10 in
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polish and lacquered ship's masthead lantern. With clear Fresnel glass lens. Vented top
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1920s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

H 22 in W 14 in D 12 in
Antique stereoscopic table for brothels, Germany, late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
wall we find two brass eyepieces with achromatic lenses and on the opposite wall, in correspondence
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

H 14.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.75 in
Steel Marine Lighting
Located in Norwell, MA
. Rich cobalt blue lens. Massive size. Brass badge, lens bezel and lid hardware. Polished steel case. One
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1920s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Steel

Steel Marine Lighting
Steel Marine Lighting

Steel Marine Lighting

H 20 in W 13 in D 10 in
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
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1920s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

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

Solid Copper Ships Stern Lantern by Davey

H 14 in W 7 in D 6 in
Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Burner inside Hinged chimney top Brass "Towing" badge Brass manufacturers badge Lens has
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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

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

Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern

H 24 in W 11 in D 12 in
Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Located in Norwell, MA
been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fresnel glass lens with brass bezel. Heavy hoisting handle
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1920s Scottish Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Steel

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

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

H 23 in W 14 in D 13 in
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
lens, brass makers badge with serial number A18079. With heavy brass hoisting handle. Mounted to a
Category

1920s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's masthead lantern by Seahorse of Great Britain. With thick fresnel glass lens. Brass badge
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

H 28 in W 13 in D 12 in
Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc
Category

19th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Masthead Lantern
Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern

H 20 in W 13 in D 14 in
Port Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
lens. Vented chimney, brass cap. Measures: 23" high with handle x 14 x 11.
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Port Lantern
Port Lantern

Port Lantern

H 23 in W 11 in D 14 in
Restored Westinghouse Spotlight
Located in Aurora, OR
plated brass body. Completely rewired. Lens measures 23” in diameter.
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Restored Westinghouse Spotlight
Restored Westinghouse Spotlight

Restored Westinghouse Spotlight

H 67 in W 25 in D 24 in
Fine 18th Century Bracket Clock
Located in Liverpool, GB
and sides of the casing are decorated with delicate brass openwork. A layered brass shield, richly
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18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Wood

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

Fine 18th Century Bracket Clock

H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 6.7 in
19th Century Solid Oak Rococo Style Cupboard with H Bury A Paris Clock
Located in Liverpool, GB
clocks with steel rod, brass pendulum lens. The Classic mechanism is very solid and shows no signs of
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Mid-19th Century European Rococo Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Oak

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

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

H 99.22 in W 54.34 in D 21.66 in
Classic 1930s J. G McAlister Hollywood 2K Vintage Movie Keg Light
Located in Cromer, AU
wheeled stands with brass details. Our team disassembled, paint stripped, brushed, and rewired the lights
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Steel

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

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

H 78.75 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
Original Barton Industrial Hollywood Movie Light with Barn Doors Wooden Tripod
Located in Cromer, AU
wooden tripod with red chain support. Thick metal housing, cast iron details, brass parts, 6" inch
Category

Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Steel

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

Original Barton Industrial Hollywood Movie Light with Barn Doors Wooden Tripod

H 0.6 in W 9.45 in D 13.78 in
Small Antique English Magnifying Glass / Lens in Box, circa 1850
Located in Bath, GB
. The brass lens is wrapped in what I think is leather and the lens is clear and undamaged with a good
Category

1850s English Early Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 1 in Dm 1.5 in
19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod
By Hammersley
Located in Milford, NH
brass surfaces, and light wear commensurate with age and use. Includes brass lens end cap, but the brass
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 74 in W 36 in D 36 in
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London
By Dollond, London
Located in San Francisco, CA
mahogany case with brass lens cap and extra eyepiece. John Dollond was a famous English optician born in
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

H 25 in W 40 in D 12 in
Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.
By William Harris
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
brass lens cover and measures approx 57” long extended, it stands around 25” tall at the centre, it has
Category

1820s English Early Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 25 in W 57 in D 10 in
Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens
Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens

Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens

Dm 4 in
Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand
Located in Culver City, CA
Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand
Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand

Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand

H 12 in Dm 4 in
Brass Bow Lantern with Bullseye Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century boat lantern with three thick bullseye lenses of clear, red, and blue glass
Category

1920s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Brass Bow Lantern with Bullseye Lenses

H 10 in W 8 in D 5 in
Brass Bullseye Lens, England, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass Bullseye lens, England, circa 1920. Solid brass base with adjustable concave glass lens.
Category

1920s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Brass Bullseye Lens, England, circa 1920

H 6 in W 3 in D 2 in
Large Brass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens, circa 1910. Ssalvaged from a magic lantern condenser. Encased in brass.
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1910s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Large Brass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910

H 4 in Dm 8.5 in
OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass magnifying lens by Optimus.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

OPTIMUS Early Brass Cased Magnifying Lens

Dm 4 in
Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Large magnifying lens on brass adjustable stand.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Large Early Brass Mounted Magnifying Lens

H 15 in Dm 4 in
20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens
Located in London, GB
A brass adjustable magnifying glass lens, early to mid-20th century. Ideal shelf or desk
Category

Early 1900s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens

H 9.85 in Dm 2.96 in
Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A pocket sized double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made
Category

1920s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass, c.1920

H 1.75 in W 0.88 in D 0.38 in
Small Brass and Glass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Small brass and glass magnifying lens, circa 1910. A collection of magnifying glass lenses
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1910s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Small Brass and Glass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910

H 2.25 in Dm 4.75 in
Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A large double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made In
Category

1920s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Brass Double Lens Magnifying Glass c.1920

H 1.38 in W 1.88 in D 0.63 in
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
(1.5") objective lens with brass lens cap Slide dust cover to flared eye cup Presents a good, sharp
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 28.75 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
A brass lantern with an opalescent swirl lens
Located in New York, NY
HL3237 A cylindrical lantern of foliate-detailed age-darkened brass framing having an
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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Lenses

A brass lantern with an opalescent swirl lens
A brass lantern with an opalescent swirl lens

A brass lantern with an opalescent swirl lens

H 65 in Dm 13 in
Brass and Bone Eagle and Lens Open Letter, France, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and bone eagle and lens open letter, France, 1900 Rare and sculptural desk accessory.
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 11.3 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Magic Lantern Projector Lens
Located in Culver City, CA
Magic lantern projector lens with brass surround
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19th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Magic Lantern Projector Lens
Magic Lantern Projector Lens

Magic Lantern Projector Lens

Dm 4 in
Set of 25 Glass Lenses on Brass Stands
Located in Culver City, CA
France circa 1830. All unique sizes, 2" dia x 5"-10" h.
Category

1830s French Antique Brass Lenses

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

Set of 25 Glass Lenses on Brass Stands

H 10 in Dm 2 in
Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
brass 'Captain's Stand' for display 35mm (1.5") achromatic objective Brass lens cap and flared
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

H 21.66 in W 7.09 in D 1.38 in
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There is a range of antique brass lenses for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique brass lenses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Antique brass lenses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. industrial, Victorian and Art Deco antique brass lenses are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique brass lenses over the years, but those made by EB Studios, Atelier Jean Perzel and Bardou & Son are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Brass Lenses?

Prices for antique brass lenses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique brass lenses begin at $357 and can go as high as $22,126, while the average can fetch as much as $1,475.
Questions About Antique Brass Lenses
  • How can I tell if brass is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How do you know if brass is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • What color is antique brass?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • Is antique brass strong?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • How can I tell if a brass chandelier is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How much is an antique brass bed worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.