Antique Brass Lenses

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...

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

The Fresnel glass lens has turned to a shade of light lavender. Heavy brass bars are fitted to the side mount rings.

ABOUT An antique Carl Zeiss Jena binoculars and original leather case, manufactured in Germany in 1921. Clear lenses and smooth mechanics. Unpainted brass central frame, brass lens r...

There are three matching brass covered weights and substantial pendulum with large brass lens bob, all very probably original to the clock.

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...

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Rare port and starboard lanterns with Fresnel red and blue/green lenses. Brass cases. Electrified. 6.5 x 6 x 5.5.

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...

Ship's polished and lacquered onion lantern with protective brass bars, ruby red lens, new socket and wired for home display.

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.

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

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.

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 ...

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

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

Awesome polished cooper ships lantern by Davey of London. With brass stern badge, lens bezel, makers badge and carry handle.

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...

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

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

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

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).

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.