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19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

Located in Middleburg, VA

Crafted circa 1890, this collector's piece features a beautifully patinated brass lens, a vented iron chimney, and a classic black enameled tin body, all resting on petite bracket fe...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin

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

Dutch Ship Lantern with Copper Body

$1,195

H 27 in W 16 in D 13 in

Dutch Ship Lantern with Copper Body

Located in Norwell, MA

Copper ships lantern with highly polished and lacquered finish. With brass badge marked "stuurboord" , brass hinges, brass lens bezel, etc..

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1920s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

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

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 side mount rings.

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1890s American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915
Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915

Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome antique English magnifying glass / bullseye lens on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting, moving around with ease. Dating to c.1915, it remains in excellent co...

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1910s British Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Norwell, MA

Maritime lantern by F.H. Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens.

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1920s American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Clear optics, good focus. Lenses are not cloudy. Stamped “Made in France” on the original brass lens cap.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

By Perko Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses.

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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens

$1,195

H 17 in W 10 in D 7 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, vented top. Polished finish. Circa 1920. 17"T x 10"L x 7"D 9lbs.

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1920s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Ship's Lamp Red Copper Fresnel Lens 49cm
Large Vintage Ship's Lamp Red Copper Fresnel Lens 49cm

Large Vintage Ship's Lamp Red Copper Fresnel Lens 49cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Large vintage ship's lamp made of red copper and brass; the lamp features a removable red filter that can be placed behind the Fresnel lens, numbered 843, circa first half of the 20t...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Copper

Early Twentieth Century Three Way Combination with Bullesye Lenses
Early Twentieth Century Three Way Combination with Bullesye Lenses

Early Twentieth Century Three Way Combination with Bullesye Lenses

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ships lantern with three bulleye lenses red, blue, and clear. The lantern hughly polished and lacquered.

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1910s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany
Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany

Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany

Located in Beograd, RS

The microscope features a solid brass body that has developed a rich patina and it features Carl Zeiss optical lenses.

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Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

This fine instrument has a three draw barrel of solid brass. Sliding lens cover and end cap. English made.

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1920s European 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

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The housing and cage are composed of heavy solid brass with a molded glass lens and brass bolts and wing nuts that secure the cage to the housing.

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Early 19th Century German Art Deco 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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early 20th century, adjustable height, laboratory, culturing lamp made of nickel plated brass with blue lens filtered light signed MacBeth Daylight Lamp.

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1910s American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern

$2,034

H 27 in W 12 in D 11 in

Early Copper and Brass Starboard Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid copper and brass starboard ship's lantern. Heavy fresnel glass lens.

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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Lenses

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

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine massive pair of Scottish port and starboard ship’s lanterns of solid copper with brass trim. The glass Fresnel lenses have some chips and flakes from years of use.

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Early 1900s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns
Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns

Rare Port and Starboard Lanterns

$2,995

H 6 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 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. 6.5 x 6 x 5.5.

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19th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

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

Located in Norwood, NJ

With copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s masthead lantern has a hinged top, brass badges and carry handle. 25" high with raised ha...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Copper

Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern
Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern

Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern

$799

H 18 in W 10 in D 10 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 and wired for home display.

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1920s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899
19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899

19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original pair of leather wrapped expandable binoculars with "Marquise Paris" embossed in the center. Leather case with brass studs. The lens expands out to sharpen the view.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Metal, 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

Located in Norwell, MA

This is a great pair with rich red and blue Fresnel glass lenses set into brass cases with protective bars, vented tops and hoisting rings.

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Early 1900s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern
English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

$2,495

H 22 in W 14 in D 12 in

English Polished Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

With clear Fresnel glass lens. Vented top, brass carry handle. Mounted to a thick mahogany base.

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1920s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

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.

Located in Milan, IT

On the front wall we find two brass eyepieces with achromatic lenses and on the opposite wall, in correspondence with the eyepieces, there is a tilting plane where the erotic themed ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Antique French Carriage Lantern Owned by President Émile Loubet
19th Century Antique French Carriage Lantern Owned by President Émile Loubet

19th Century Antique French Carriage Lantern Owned by President Émile Loubet

Located in Sofia, BG

Details: • Provenance: Formerly owned by President Émile Loubet (1899–1906) • Maker: Lucien Veuillot, Paris • Origin: France • Material: Likely nickel-plated brass with glass len...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Metal

Steel Marine Lighting
Steel Marine Lighting

Steel Marine Lighting

$1,895

H 20 in W 13 in D 10 in

Steel Marine Lighting

Located in Norwell, MA

Rich cobalt blue lens. Massive size. Brass badge, lens bezel and lid hardware.

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1920s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Steel

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

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, makers badge and carry handle.

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1920s European Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

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

Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern

$1,794

H 24 in W 11 in D 12 in

Copper Masthead "Towing" Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Size: 24" x 11" x 12" (depth) Finish: Copper and brass Period: Early 20th century Manufacturer: Meteorite Polish: Matte to glossy Lens: Clear Fresnel Detail: F...

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

$1,695

H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

With clear Fresnel glass lens, brass makers badge with serial number A18079.

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1920s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Copper

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern
Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

$1,434

H 28 in W 13 in D 12 in

Galvanized Steel Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

With thick fresnel glass lens. Brass badge with Seahorse logo.

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

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

Located in Norwell, MA

The steel case has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fresnel glass lens with brass bezel. Heavy hoisting handle. Sliding rear panel.

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1920s Scottish Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Steel

Masthead Lantern
Masthead Lantern

Masthead Lantern

$2,274

H 20 in W 13 in D 14 in

Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding polished steel ship's masthead lantern with brass trim, Fresnel lens, badges and etc. Dimensions: 14" L x 13" W x 20" H (with or without handle).

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19th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Port Lantern
Port Lantern

Port Lantern

$594

H 23 in W 11 in D 14 in

Port Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Vintage ship's port lantern by Brooklyn New York maker "A Ward Hendrikson." Rich ruby red lens. Vented chimney, brass cap. Measures: 23" high with handle x 14 x 11.

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

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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

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H 38.19 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in

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

Located in HÉRIC, FR

It rests on support pulls on each side with a brass lens button. Inside, we discover a tier composed of three drawers on each side with a bronze pull button.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Wood

Restored Westinghouse Spotlight
Restored Westinghouse Spotlight

Restored Westinghouse Spotlight

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H 67 in W 25 in D 24 in

Restored Westinghouse Spotlight

Located in Aurora, OR

While the base is newly handcrafted, the spotlight itself is original and in mint condition. A convex strip type lens dominates a plated brass body. Completely rewired.

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

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

Fine 18th Century Bracket Clock

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H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 6.7 in

Fine 18th Century Bracket Clock

Located in Liverpool, GB

Short, light pendulum without a pendant with a brass rod. Pear-shaped brass pendulum lens. Steel, openwork, blued hands with a floral motif, beautifully hand-finished with rounded s...

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18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Liverpool, GB

Short pendulum typical of French clocks with steel rod, brass pendulum lens. The Classic mechanism is very solid and shows no signs of excessive wear or unprofessional repairs, e.g....

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Mid-19th Century European Rococo Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Oak

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

Located in Cromer, AU

Light fixture, sceen dock stand (adjustable height from 4' to 8' feet) Thick metal housing. cast iron details. brass parts, 10" inch Fresnel lens. This light has been meticulously r...

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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

Located in Cromer, AU

Thick metal housing, cast iron details, brass parts, 6" inch Fresnel lens. Entirely refurbished, while keeping it's original look completely intact.

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Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Steel

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

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 magnification.

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1850s English Early Victorian 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

By Hammersley

Located in Milford, NH

Includes brass lens end cap, but the brass view finder has been removed.

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Late 19th Century English 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

By Dollond, London

Located in San Francisco, CA

Retains its original mahogany case with brass lens cap and extra eyepiece. 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 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.

By William Harris

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The telescope stands on brass tripod and has an easy 360 swivel, it has 3 piece brass lens cover and measures approx 57” long extended, it stands around 25” tall at the centre, it h...

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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens
Brass Optimus English Magnifying Lens

Brass Optimus English 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

Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand
Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand

Magnifying Lens on Brass Stand

Located in Culver City, CA

Magnifying lens on a brass adjustable mount.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Brass Bow Lantern with Bullseye Lenses

Located in Norwell, MA

Overall Dimensions: 10"H x 8"W x 4 1/2"D Made: Europe Material: Brass Date: 1920

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1920s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

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.

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1920s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Large Brass Magnifying Lens, circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

Brass magnifying lens, circa 1910. Ssalvaged from a magic lantern condenser.

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1910s English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

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

20th Century Brass Adjustable Magnifying Glass Lens

Located in London, GB

A brass adjustable magnifying glass lens, early to mid-20th century.

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Early 1900s 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

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H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 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 sturdiness/weighting.

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Early 20th Century 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

Located in Bath, GB

A pocket sized double lens magnifying glass made from solid English brass, stamped both sides "Made In England"; dating to c.1920.

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1920s 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

Located in Culver City, CA

Small brass and glass magnifying lens, circa 1910. A collection of magnifying glass lenses salvaged from Magic Lantern condensers and telescopes.

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1910s 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

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H 1.38 in W 1.88 in D 0.63 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 England"; dating to c.1920.

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1920s European 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

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Presenting a clear, sharp optical performance Parallel, wooden, primary barrel in good order Withdraws with a smooth action, easy to focus Engraved 'Dollond London' in a script ha...

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19th Century English Early Victorian 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

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 Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915
Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915

Brass Pivoting Bullseye Magnifying Glass / Lens on Stand c.1915

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome antique English magnifying glass / bullseye lens on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting, moving around with ease. Dating to c.1915, it remains in excellent co...

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1910s British Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Good optics presenting a clear, sharp performance Parallel, mahogany primary barrel in good order Draw tubes in good order with smooth action Supplied with a London fine oak and b...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Mahogany

Magic Lantern Projector Lens
Magic Lantern Projector Lens

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

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

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.

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1830s French Antique Brass Lenses

Early Microscope Bullseye Lens
Early Microscope Bullseye Lens

Early Microscope Bullseye Lens

Located in Culver City, CA

Microscope Bullseye Lens on original brass stand.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Clear optics, good focus. Lenses are not cloudy. Stamped “Made in France” on the original brass lens cap.

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19th Century French Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900

Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900

By Perko Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Brass Beacon Marine Lanterns with flanking threaded handle lids, protective exterior cages, and original clear Fresnel lenses.

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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

1915 Automobile Headlight Lens Sconce
1915 Automobile Headlight Lens Sconce

1915 Automobile Headlight Lens Sconce

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H 10 in W 8.25 in D 4 in

1915 Automobile Headlight Lens Sconce

By Ford Motor Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

So it was natural to look for inspiration there. Brass-Era cars were from the teens and had large highly graphic lantern like headlights.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

Polished Boat Lantern with Beautiful Lens
Polished Boat Lantern with Beautiful Lens

Polished Boat Lantern with Beautiful Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished boat lantern with thick bulbous glass lens. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Mounted to a thick wood base with dark rich finish. Wired with a vinta...

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Early 1600s Asian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century French Projector Lens
Large 19th Century French Projector Lens

Large 19th Century French Projector Lens

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H 3.94 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Large 19th Century French Projector Lens

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large late 19th Century large projector lens in good condition. Circa 1880.

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19th Century French Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Magic Lantern Projector Lens, circa 1910.
Magic Lantern Projector Lens, circa 1910.

Magic Lantern Projector Lens, circa 1910.

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H 16.25 in W 8.5 in D 3 in

Magic Lantern Projector Lens, circa 1910.

Located in London, GB

A large lens encased in brass that sits on a newly made display stand.

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1910s British Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Perko Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Perko Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens

Perko Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships starboard lantern with rich blue Fresnel lens mounted to a thick wood base. With brass cap and makers badge from Perko, Perkins Marine Corporation, Brooklyn New York.

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1920s North American Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

Box of Magnifying Lenses by Kollmorgen Optical

Box of Magnifying Lenses by Kollmorgen Optical

Located in Culver City, CA

Box of magnifying lenses for Optometrist manufactured by Kollmorgen Optical.

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique English 12 Lens Binoculars c.1915
Pair Antique English 12 Lens Binoculars c.1915

Pair Antique English 12 Lens Binoculars c.1915

Located in Bath, GB

This stunning pair of binoculars or field glasses date to around 1915. Made from polished brass, they have been meticulously re-polished to gleam, which looks stunning paired with th...

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1910s British Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass

English 19th Century Magic Lantern Lens Set
English 19th Century Magic Lantern Lens Set

English 19th Century Magic Lantern Lens Set

Located in London, GB

Magic lantern lens et A set of late 19th century magic lantern oversized lenses. 4 brass and 1 silver framed, in various sizes as detailed below.

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

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Glass

Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand
Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand

Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand

Located in London, GB

Dimensions: H 22” (from base to top of lens) x W 9” x D 4” (lens) Condition: The item is completely solid and structurally sound, the brass it newly polished and the base is al...

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1910s British Folk Art Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass

Large Format Mahogany Studio Camera on Adjustable Stand c.1890-1930
Large Format Mahogany Studio Camera on Adjustable Stand c.1890-1930

Large Format Mahogany Studio Camera on Adjustable Stand c.1890-1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

Four solid Bakelite handles move the camera along the track and adjust the angle of the camera. Antique lens and attached wooden front plate were added recently: Large format photo...

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass, Iron

Signed 1898 Nadar Camera with Three Lenses from a Private French Collection
Signed 1898 Nadar Camera with Three Lenses from a Private French Collection

Signed 1898 Nadar Camera with Three Lenses from a Private French Collection

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A rare find, this museum quality wooden and brass photography camera is from the studio of renowned French photographer Nadar.

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19th Century French Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass

Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens
Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens

Pair of Very Large American 19th Century Ship's Bow Lights with Fresnel Lens

By Perko Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

The black painted bow running lights have brass hinged tops and glass Fresnel lenses in blue and red.

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1910s American Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope
Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope

Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope

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H 17.5 in W 9 in D 18 in

Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Bausch & Lomb microscope with original box of lenses. Nine extra sets of lenses are in brass containers in the original box, This solid brass microscope is in amazing condition consi...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass

19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass
19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass

19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass

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H 10 in W 1.5 in D 4.5 in

19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

A superb late 19th century English magnifying glass with a large round lens and turned brass handle.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass

Pair of English Copper and Brass Nautical Anchor Lanterns, Circa 1900
Pair of English Copper and Brass Nautical Anchor Lanterns, Circa 1900

Pair of English Copper and Brass Nautical Anchor Lanterns, Circa 1900

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English copper and brass nautical ship lanterns with original Fresnel lenses, brass and steel carrying handles, vented tops, and makers badge, Early 20th Century.

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones
Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones

Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A large brass tabletop telescope by Thomas Jones A large antique brass telescope by Thomas Jones Charing Crofs London(1806-1861) the telescope stands on brass tripod and has a len...

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Mid-19th Century English Machine Age Antique Brass Lenses

Pair of English Nautical Copper & Brass Ship Lanterns, Griffiths & Sons. C. 1880
Pair of English Nautical Copper & Brass Ship Lanterns, Griffiths & Sons. C. 1880

Pair of English Nautical Copper & Brass Ship Lanterns, Griffiths & Sons. C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English nautical copper and brass port and starboard ship lanterns with polished steel carrying handles, vented tops, original Fresnel lenses, brass stamped badges, rear hand...

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1880s English Empire Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass, Copper, Steel

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

Signed by J H Steward with the retail addresses "J H Steward, 406-66 Strand, 54 Cornhill, 63 St Paul's Church Yd, London" It's unusual due to the covering of the barrel with a bla...

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

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H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in

Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

With clear Fresnel glass lens, brass makers badge with Meteorite and serial number A12344.

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1920s Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Boast Lanterns
Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Boast Lanterns

Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Boast Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Exceptional pair of highly polished port and starboard boat lanterns with copper cases and brass badges, lens barrels and carry handles. Fitted with new sockets and led bulbs for hom...

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1910s American Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass

18th Century Wood Barrel Single Draw Celestial Spy Glass
18th Century Wood Barrel Single Draw Celestial Spy Glass

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. Provenance: California Hall of Science.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Brass Lenses

Materials

Brass

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

The item is untouched in form and shows a wonderful aged patination across the surface of the brass. The glass lenses are hand blown and still true to the date they were made.

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1910s British Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian
Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Pocket telescope with bright, clear image Painted primary barrel in good order 25mm (1") objective lens 2 draw brass tube with smooth operation Flared eyecup This is a super little ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass

Antique French LeMaire Paris Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field
Antique French LeMaire Paris Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field

Antique French LeMaire Paris Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Bath, GB

Larger than most examples of these highly sought-after triple lens binoculars, these brass binoculars are clad with a dark leather.

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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Brass Lenses

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Wrought Iron

A Polychrome Ship Model of the Paddle Steam Mount Washington, by Fred Nagel 1988
A Polychrome Ship Model of the Paddle Steam Mount Washington, by Fred Nagel 1988

A Polychrome Ship Model of the Paddle Steam Mount Washington, by Fred Nagel 1988

By Fred Nagel

Located in Tarzana, CA

A POLYCHROME SHIP MODEL OF THE PADDLE STEAM MOUNT WASHINGTON Model by F. Nagel, 1988 In a stained wood and glass case with plaque inscribed Mount Washington / Alton Bay Paddle Steame...

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Late 20th Century American Antique Brass Lenses

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Hardwood

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Brass Lenses

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Glass, Mahogany

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

Located in London, GB

George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...

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1870s Antique Brass Lenses

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955

Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955

By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma

Located in New York, NY

A Caviúna record player produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, with designs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. This record player has two hanging doors that ...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Lenses

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Hardwood

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Located in New Orleans, LA

A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Lenses

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Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Lenses

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Walnut

Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880
Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880

Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three pa...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Lenses

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Wood, Oak

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
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IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Antique Brass Lenses

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Oak

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

$70,687 / set

H 102.37 in W 67.33 in D 106.3 in

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Located in Vosselaar, BE

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

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Wood

Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic

Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Lenses

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Ceramic, Wood, Walnut

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...

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Early 1600s English Jacobean Antique Brass Lenses

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Oak

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903
Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT The original Pocket Poco was manufactured by the Rochester Optical Co. from approximately 1893 to 1905. Designed as a small compact camera, the camera took 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (qu...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Lenses

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Brass, Nickel

Early 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera
Early 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera

Early 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera

$1,880Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.5 in W 20 in D 13.25 in

Early 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Korona Home Portrait Camera. It depicts a square wood camera body and base with square glass in the back and metal hardware. In the middle, there is an accordion like black...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Brass Lenses

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Glass, Wood

Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet
Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet

Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet

$498,500

H 106 in W 75 in D 32 in

Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredible Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B music cabinet is among the rarest and most advanced automatic music players of its time. The remarkable machine, crafted by renowne...

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20th Century German Other Antique Brass Lenses

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Wood

19th Century Regency Oak Fireplace Inspired by Versailles, France
19th Century Regency Oak Fireplace Inspired by Versailles, France

19th Century Regency Oak Fireplace Inspired by Versailles, France

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Antique oak wood fireplace inspired by the fireplace in the Hercules Salon in Versailles Palace. This antique Regence style fireplace was made out of carved oak wood in the late 19th...

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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Brass Lenses

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Oak

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Antique Brass Lenses For Sale on 1stDibs

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.