Antique Lenses

This collection of early 20th-century English theatre spotlight lenses, mounted on bespoke steel frames, captures the essence of dramatic lighting.

It uses an 8.25 inch round prismatic glass lens in the simplest and most elegant way. No need to over design when the glass is so special.

1920's Collection Of Mirrors And Lenses. Exceptional collectors box of various mirrors, and glass lenses all stored in a Flor de Belar cigar box.

Meteorite ships lantern with curved cobalt blue lens, old original finish. Great patina. This is a choice antique lantern with hinged top and carry handle, embossed plate marked "Met...

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.

Blue lens ships lantern with polished steel case and brass carry handle.

Heavy brass masthead lantern with makers badge tag from Perkins Marine of Brooklyn, New York, Perko. The Fresnel glass lens has turned to a shade of light lavender. Heavy brass bars ...

While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and designing the interior...

With two clear Fresnel glass lenses. Wired for home use. Weight: 30 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 19''H x 12''W x 12''D Made: England Material: Copper, Brass & Glass Date: ...

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 velvet lined case is full and contains 45 sample lenses. The case is signed in gold stamped letters L.O.

Salmon Bros London, A beautiful cased instrument for measuring the sight to determine the need for glasses.

A handsome antique English magnifying glass / bullseye lens on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting, moving around with ease.

Originally illuminated by an oil lamp, this lantern was used to project hand-painted glass slides in darkened parlors and lecture halls, making it a quite enchanting precursor to the...

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

This is a beautiful single-lens lorgnette-monocle "loupe" created in America during the Edwardian and the Belle Epoque period, back in the 1900.

The frame is intricately carved and adorned with 30 faceted lenses, set in a gilded frame. The gilding is made with genuine gold leaf in various hues, depending on the karat.

A Ward Hendrickson Marine masthead ship lantern cobalt blue lens hanging fixture. Item features a rare cobalt blue glass fresnel lens, steel metal frame, original label, very nice an...

Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Hinged and vented top. Brass makers badge with serial number C20696 from English Maker Meteorite.

The microscope features a solid brass body that has developed a rich patina and it features Carl Zeiss optical lenses. This is a compound monocular microscope, featuring a black enam...

Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens. Vented top and original hoisting ring. Mounting bracket to backside.

Pair of American polished steel railroad Signal lanterns with flanking hinged doors, scrolled carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brackets, and the original Fresnel circular...

Fabulous massive bronze wall sconce lantern with a natural aged verdigras patina. Gothic Revival in style and with new mica panels. This will definitely make an impression installed ...

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. Lante...

Enchanting 19th century English Sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashell lovingly arranged around an image of a schooner under a convex lens.

Charming 19th century English Sailors valentine handcrafted in star form with exotic seashells lovingly arranged around an image of a sailing ship under a convex lens.

Enchanting 19th century English Sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashell lovingly arranged around an image of a schooner under a convex lens.

Charming 19th century English Sailors valentine handcrafted in star form with exotic seashells lovingly arranged around an image of a sailing ship under a convex lens.

An antique, Georgian period textured gold quizzing glass pendant designed as an ouroboros snake surrounding a crystal lens, with its slithering body serving as the bail, in 15k.

Winkel, Gottingen, Nr. 18507 With removable two fitted wood sliding holders for lenses. Manufactured during the early 1900s. Rudolf Winkel (1827-1905) began a precision mechani...

Two convex mirrors, one concave mirror & two lenses. Now nicely worn decorative objects with age old repairs.

Handcrafted in pristine platinum, the ornate, openwork filigree handle features intricate millegrain borders and floral-inspired piercing measuring 78 mm long by 21 mm wide, which sp...

A pair of Belle Époque diamond and platinum lorgnettes, featuring pavé set rose-cut diamonds, in the millegrain edged platinum handle, with a column design of three rows of diamonds,...

Masterfully crafted in solid platinum, the piece features an intricate, openwork filigree handle decorated with geometric lacework that gracefully unfolds into a hinged pair of magni...

Prominent “Beau Brownie” and “Eastman Kodak Co.” branding, along with “Doublet Lens” markings around the central lens. Colors and Design Variations The collection in the image showca...

ABOUT This vintage Hollywood spotlight dates back to the mid-20th century film era, featuring a matte black industrial finish, a distinctive ribbed Fresnel glass lens designed for ...

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...

Their gentle contrapposto stance, the delicacy of their raised and braided hairstyles, and the fluidity of their drapery reflect the classicizing aesthetic of the Florentine Renaissa...

They feature thick, molded Fresnel glass lenses designed to project light over long distances, removable red and green lenses and topped with solid brass carrying handles.

Crafted during a period when Chinese artisans were reinterpreting classical motifs through the lens of Art Deco, this piece captures the subtle tension between tradition and modernity.

Hand-knotted in wool, this carpet embodies the traditional aesthetics of Oushak weaving, interpreted through a subtly faded and romantic lens that makes it a timeless piece for sophi...

This captivating 1920s Chinese Art Deco rug exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of early 20th-century Eastern decorative arts reinterpreted through a Western lens. The piece ...

Flanking spandrels and an ornate border frame the central motif, featuring a harmonious repetition of rosettes and stylized blossoms that echo classical Persian influence-reinterpret...

Charming antique sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells in a star form with a rocky coastline image under a convex oval lens.

Hand-knotted in wool, this rug remains in beautiful condition and is emblematic of Indian craftsmanship during the colonial period, when Mughal and Persian influences were reinterpre...

Charming antique sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells in a star form with a rocky coastline image under a convex oval lens.

Enchanting 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in horse shoe form, lovingly arranged around an image of a steamship under a convex lens.

This timeless artwork offers a rare window into the Dutch Golden Age style through a high-quality miniature lens. We invite you to add this distinguished piece of history to your per...

Enchanting 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in horse shoe form, lovingly arranged around an image of a steamship under a convex lens.

Charming 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in a diamond or square form, ambitiously arranged around an image of sailing ships under a convex lens.

Charming 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in a diamond or square form, ambitiously arranged around an image of sailing ships under a convex lens.

Delicate floral motifs, stylized blossoms, and scrolling elements lend the piece a sculptural quality, reflecting the enduring influence of historic European craftsmanship interprete...

This elegant, large-scale rug captures the timeless beauty of French Savonnerie carpet design, reinterpreted through a Spanish artistic lens. Now adapted to a 26 by 14-foot size, the...

The case opens along one side, allowing the glasses to slide in neatly, protecting the frame while keeping a low profile. The blue lenses are later additions; originally, the glasse...

The selenite is so clear and transparent that it acts like a natural lens — magnifying and revealing the texture of the matrix behind it, creating a fascinating visual effect.

The border, rendered in coordinating hues, features stylized geometric and botanical elements reminiscent of ancient Chinese motifs, yet interpreted through the streamlined lens of A...