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Mounted Theater Lenses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of early 20th-century English theatre spotlight lenses, mounted on bespoke steel
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Early 20th Century English Antique Lenses

Materials

Steel

Antique Mounted Theater Lenses
Mounted Theater Lenses
$1,875 / set
H 24 in W 7 in D 6 in
Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Meteorite ships lantern with curved cobalt blue lens, old original finish. Great patina. This is a
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1910s American Antique Lenses

Materials

Metal

Antique Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
$550
H 11 in W 9 in D 9 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 Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
$1,195
H 17 in W 10 in D 7 in
Starboard Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Blue lens ships lantern with polished steel case and brass carry handle. The ships lantern is
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1920s North American Antique Lenses

Materials

Steel

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 Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Desk Top Lens Decorative Curio
Antique Brass Desk Top Lens Decorative Curio
$516
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Through the Lens: 19th Century Standing Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted 19th-century standing magnifying glass, featuring a circular lens mounted
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lenses

Materials

Glass, Wood

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 Lenses

Materials

Brass

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
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1910s North American Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass

Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples
Located in Peekskill, NY
The velvet lined case is full and contains 45 sample lenses. The case is signed in gold stamped
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Lenses

Materials

Glass

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
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1910s British Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
Located in Norwalk, CT
Salmon Bros London, A beautiful cased instrument for measuring the sight to determine the need for glasses.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Lenses

Materials

Glass

Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
$2,750 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3 in W 16 in D 13.75 in
19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet This beautiful cabinet was
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Glass

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
Located in Middleburg, VA
piece features a beautifully patinated brass lens, a vented iron chimney, and a classic black enameled
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Late 19th Century German Antique Lenses

Materials

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

MONOCLE 1900 Edwardian Single Lens Pendant In 18Kt Gold Platinum & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian single glass lorgnette-monocle pendant. This is a beautiful single-lens lorgnette
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Lenses

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

18th Century Rococo Mirror with Lenses, Faceted Mercury Glass & Gilded Frame
Located in Ljungby, SE
carved and adorned with 30 faceted lenses, set in a gilded frame. The gilding is made with genuine gold
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Lenses

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ward Hendrickson Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Cobalt Blue Lens Hanging Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Ward Hendrickson Marine masthead ship lantern cobalt blue lens hanging fixture. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Antique Lenses

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Meteorite "C20696"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Hinged and vented top. Brass
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1920s English Antique Lenses

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Steel

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 Lenses

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Polished Steel and Fresnel Lenses Railroad Lanterns, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
carrying handles, vented tops, rear mounting brackets, and the original Fresnel circular red lenses
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1890s American American Empire Antique Lenses

Materials

Steel

Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lanterns retain the
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G
Located in Reading, Berkshire
12.5cm F6.3 Prime Lens With A Leather Case Shutter speed 1 - 1/250 Takes 6.5 x 4 cm roll film
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Early 20th Century German American Classical Antique Lenses

Materials

Leather, Glass

Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
", as the shutter says. Lens: Kodar 122mm f/7.9
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lenses

Materials

Metal

Antique Explorer’s Telescope, English, Leather Dressed Spyglass, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, complete with matching lens cap 32mm objective lens, providing clear terrestrial or maritime viewing Brass
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass

Large Victorian glass locket pendant in 18k gold, heavy gold pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
hold a photograph. The lenses are domed, making the pendant large. Antique pendant, circa 1880, France
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1880s French Late Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
30mm diameter primary objective lens, protected from glare with a sliding dust cover Later textured
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass

10k Yellow Gold Victorian Lorgnette
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
. This lorgnette is appraised for $1,200. 10k yellow gold Lorgnette dimensions: 70.00 x 35.00mm Lens
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1890s Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England
By English Country Antiques
Located in Valladolid, ES
(magnifying lens that directs the image to the eye) and objective (lens through which light enters). Between
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Lenses

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather Spyglass, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
leather, offering tactile charm 37mm diameter objective lens, protected by a long sliding brass sun shade
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1860s British Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass

Antique 14K Lorgnette Readers Floral Pattern Art Nouveau Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
features a pair of oval lenses connected by a delicate metal bridge, offering both functionality and
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Lenses

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
objective lens Swivel type dust cover to the concentric ring decorated eyecup Each of the four draw tubes
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass

Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
protects the 25mm diameter primary objective lens Flared eyecup fitted with a sliding dust cover for
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A 127 Film Fitted With A. f/7.7 Anastigmat lens, Serviced by Kodak Limited London 1952 (stamp inside
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lenses

Materials

Metal

Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses - Antique Victorian (1895)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
opera glasses have a circular form with a plain rectangular bridge. The eye pieces and lenses are
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1890s English Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sailors Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
steam ship in the St. Lawrence River May of 1914, and seen through a convex glass lens.
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Glass

Antique Sailors Valentine
Antique Sailors Valentine
$1,200
H 6 in W 6 in D 1 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 Lenses

Materials

Brass

Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
charm of 18th-century courtship scenes, reimagined through the lens of the 19th-century Rococo Revival
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19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Lenses

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century
Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century
$2,592 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 2.96 in
Louis XV style Armchair with Artistic Religious and Floral Motifs
Located in NICE, FR
iconography floral patterns. Through his distinctive artistic lens, Smith transforms this historic armchair
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Lenses

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester
By A. Franks Optician
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful set of lighting instruments encompassing a mini task lamp and magnifying lens by
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Late 19th Century British Antique Lenses

Materials

Iron

Antique Sailors Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
steam ship in the St. Lawrence River May of 1914, and seen through a convex glass lens.
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Shell, Glass

Antique Sailors Valentine
Antique Sailors Valentine
$750
H 6 in W 6 in D 1 in
Signed Marquise Paris Art Deco Period French Leather & Chrome Binoculars
By Hermès, Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: One cap to one lens is slightly
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lenses

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Antique French Carriage Lantern Owned by President Émile Loubet
Located in Sofia, BG
of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Crafted in polished metal with a large convex glass lens
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Late 19th Century French Antique Lenses

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Sliding sun covers protect the aged, primary objective lenses Eye cup bezels engraved 'Ross – London
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1920s British Edwardian Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass

A Fine Adams, London Culpepper Microscope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
mahogany case. The two drawers contain a good selection of lenses and accessories. The Adams family were
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Late 18th Century English Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass

A Fine Adams, London Culpepper Microscope
A Fine Adams, London Culpepper Microscope
$6,479
H 18.9 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
English Victorian Kaleidoscopic Gadget Cane Walking Stick, 19th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and lens with multicolored fragments enclosed beneath a brass bezel. The opposite end is fitted with a
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass

Italian Baroque Style Carved and Scrolled Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
traditions, reinterpreted through the glamorous lens of the Hollywood Regency style. Marked on verso "Made in
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lenses

Materials

Mirror, Wood

English Antique Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant of Snake Motif
Located in New York, NY
surrounding a crystal lens, with its slithering body serving as the bail, in 15k. England. (Chain sold
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1820s English Antique Lenses

Materials

15k Gold, Gold

Rococo Mirror, 18th Century
Located in Ljungby, SE
A gilded and bronzed Rococo mirror with lenses from the 18th century. The mirror features a richly
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Lenses

Materials

Pine

Rococo Mirror, 18th Century
Rococo Mirror, 18th Century
$20,000
H 60.63 in W 25.2 in D 0.4 in
Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique German 835 Silver
Located in Nuernberg, DE
eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lenses snap open into an
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Lenses

Materials

Silver

Large Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas attr. to George A. Storey (1834-1919)
By George Adolphus Storey
Located in Chicago, IL
Georgian subject interpreted through a romantic Victorian lens, a mode of storytelling at which Storey
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Landscape of Children Playing Baseball titled "Baseball Beneath the Hills"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
field. A rare and delightful example of 19th-century American life through a female painter’s lens. This
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Late 19th Century Hudson River School Antique Lenses

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
captures the essence of timeless Eastern elegance, rendered through the lens of Art Deco simplicity and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lenses

Materials

Wool

Louis XV style Armchair with Surrealist Iconography Upholstery
Located in NICE, FR
artistic lens, Smith transforms this historic armchair into a compelling narrative object—bridging the
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lenses

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Fabric, Wood

18th Century Green Shagreen and Silver Eyeglass Case with Monogram
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
round-lensed spectacles, which were fragile and costly accessories at the time. The unmarked silverwork
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Lenses

Materials

Silver

Magnificent Victorian Solid / Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass - 1887
Located in Bath, GB
. The lens is in superb clear condition without damage with a good magnification. A true heirloom
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1880s Scottish Late Victorian Antique Lenses

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850
By Bardou & Son
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass and polished steel telescope with removable lens cap, spotting scope, and mounted on
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Lenses

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Charts of the World – Physical Features and Ethnographical Map, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
the 19th-century desire to present the world through scientific and comparative lenses. The upper
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1880s Scottish Antique Lenses

Materials

Paper

Neptune
By David Evans
Located in New York, NY
themes are reinterpreted through the lens of contemporary design. David Evans was a British sculptor and
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1920s Art Deco Antique Lenses

Materials

Bronze

Neptune
Neptune
$9,000
H 21.75 in W 7 in D 11 in
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