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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
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Lenses
Materials
Steel
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
Category
1910s American Antique Lenses
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1920s European Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1890s 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
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Lenses
Materials
Glass
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY EMPIRE LENS MIRROR
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant circular lens mirror from the Empire period. The mirror is characterized by its carved and
Category
Early 19th Century English Empire Antique Lenses
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Rare Ship's Copper Shutter Signal Light with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare ship's copper shutter signal light with a round Fresnel lens. The shutter on the side is
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Lenses
Materials
Copper
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.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Lenses
Materials
Glass
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
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Lenses
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
H 5 in W 1.5 in D 0.32 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
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Lenses
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 48.82 in W 21.66 in D 0.4 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Lenses
Materials
Steel
H 24 in W 10.75 in D 11 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 Mahogany
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lenses
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
1920s English Antique Lenses
Materials
Steel
H 23 in W 15 in D 12 in
Perle Welta Prontor II Folding Bellow Camera with Meyer Görlitz Fixed Lens
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Welta Perle Prontor II Folding Bellow Camera with Meyer Görlitz Nr 777805 Trioplan 7.8cm F4.5 Lens
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Lenses
Materials
Metal
H 5.52 in W 3.31 in D 14.18 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 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
Category
1890s American American Empire Antique Lenses
Materials
Steel
H 20.25 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
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
Category
Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 13.75 in W 8 in D 6 in
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
Category
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Lenses
Materials
Pine
Antique English Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co.
By Meteorite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Maritime Lantern "Meteorite 50811" by Meteorite Lamp Co., Painted Metal with Fresnel Lens
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Lenses
Materials
Metal
Opery Multibeam, Deco Operating Room Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
lamp! The 12 inch aluminum ball head has five lenses and reflectors. We added an inside look at those
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Lenses
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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
Category
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 57 in W 74 in D 4.75 in
Charles X Giltwood Barometer
Located in Essex, MA
lenses, microscopes, barometers etc. In 1842 the business was sold to his son and moved to 15 Place du
Category
1830s French Charles X Antique Lenses
Materials
Giltwood
French mother of pearl binoculars or impertinent
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
clean lenses. See photographs.
Measurements: 23 cm long or wide (including handle), 10 cm long (without
Category
1880s French Antique Lenses
Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of Nautical Ships Lantern with red glass lens and electrified. Lanterns are in good
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Lenses
Materials
Iron
World War 1 German Military Field Leather Binoculars c.1918
Located in San Francisco, CA
lenses are 40 mm in diameter and their optics are good. The frame is a metal and the barrels are covered
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Lenses
Materials
Metal
Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Located in Austin, TX
. 18507
With removable two fitted wood sliding holders for lenses.
Manufactured during the early
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Lenses
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Vintage Antique Industrial Wooden Gents of Leicester Wall Clock, c 1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
fit into a wall recess, the cast brass casing and polished plate glass lens now mounted to a later
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Pair of George IV Silver Spectacles Made in London by Edmund Taylor, 1825
Located in London, GB
still possess their original lenses. The spectacles are very well marked and are engraved with the
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Lenses
Materials
Silver
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
Category
19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Lenses
Materials
Porcelain
Antique British Colonial Heart Form Sailors Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
seashells around a sailboat image as seen through a glass lens.
Category
Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Lenses
Materials
Shell
19th Century French Magnifying Glass with Carved Figural Handle
Located in Middleburg, VA
magnifying lens is set within a round brass frame, encircled with a decorative pressed metal border in a
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Lacquered Console or Writing Table, Hand-Painted, Tuscany, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
, the table embodies the neoclassical style adapted through a regional, artisanal lens, less austere
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Lenses
Materials
Wood
H 30.75 in W 34.75 in D 13.5 in
George III Oversized Magnifying Glass Late Circa 1790
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
holding 20 cm lens with a turned mahogany handle connected by a generous brass ferrule screwed to the base
Category
Late 18th Century European George III Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
Italian Louis XVI Walnut Side Table with Gallery Top, Tuscany, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
warm, earthy lens of Tuscan craftsmanship.
The rectangular top features a raised gallery edge
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Lenses
Materials
Walnut
H 29.25 in W 26.375 in D 15.375 in
Victorian 14k Folding Eyeglasses
Located in Narberth, PA
of the lenses measures 1" wide. When fully opened, the eye glasses measure 3 1/2" from end to end
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Lenses
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Venice Landscape of Venice and Channel with Boats Painting, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
, showcasing the charm of Venice through a romanticized lens.
The piece's dimensions are as follows
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lenses
Materials
Papercord
H 20.48 in W 12.21 in D 3.15 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
Category
1760s English George III Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in W 20.08 in D 90.95 in
Circa 1920s Pair of Port & Starboard English Ship's Oil Lanterns
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
mounts and scrolled plaques with fresnel glass lens on each over red & green conforming lenses to amplify
Category
1920s English Edwardian Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass, Copper
Rare Vintage Imari-Style Porcelain Pitcher
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Imari ware, reinterpreted through a distinctly English lens during the height of the Aesthetic Movement
Category
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Lenses
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Large Bronze Bamboo Electrified Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
windows to increase reflection of candles placed inside them. Soon these paper lenses disappear and for
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lenses
Materials
Bronze
19th century English View Boats on the Thames Estuary , London
Located in Woodbury, CT
tide, seen through the lens of a quiet yet observant eye.
Signed on the reverse
Frames in a new
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Lenses
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Temple Altar Hoju Lantern Symbolic of Wish Granting And Good Fortune
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern windows to increase reflection of candles placed inside them. Soon these paper lenses disappear
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lenses
Materials
Copper
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
Category
19th Century English Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
H 59.5 in W 34.5 in D 34.5 in
Circa 1900 original advertising poster - Photography Kodak - Zeïss - Agfa
Located in PARIS, FR
reflects the growing enthusiasm for capturing life through the lens at the turn of the 20th century.
The
Category
Early 1900s Antique Lenses
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Italian Gestures: Traditional Costumes and Body Language, 1820s Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
, offering an educational and entertaining look at everyday Italian life through the lens of its most
Category
1820s Antique Lenses
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 12.45 in D 0.01 in
Francesco Casanova (London 1732/33- Vorderbruh, Vienna 1803), Stopping of knights
Located in Milan, IT
opere, le battaglie di Friburgo e di Lens per il palazzo Borbone del principe di Condé (oggi al Louvre
Category
18th Century Other Art Style Antique Lenses
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
cylindrical body with glass ocular lenses.
In original case.
Good original vintage condition, with a nice
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Lenses
Materials
Brass
H 1.58 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
1706 Heraldic Engraving of Scotland’s Unicorn and Royal Arms by Coronelli
Located in Langweer, NL
heritage through the lens of one of Venice’s most prolific engravers.
Condition Report: The print shows
Category
Early 1700s Antique Lenses
Materials
Paper
H 7.88 in W 11.03 in D 0.01 in
Rare Engraving of Sani, Hindu Deity on Raven, Antique Print, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
their detailed documentation of Indian religious iconography, offering a European lens on Hindu
Category
Early 1800s Antique Lenses
Materials
Paper
The Death of the Virgin by Rembrandt van Rijn
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in New Orleans, LA
engages with traditional iconography but approaches it through a markedly humanized lens. Departing from
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Lenses
Materials
Laid Paper, Drypoint, Etching
Vintage Mustard Yellow Vertical and Horizonttal Striped Cotton Rug 5'4''x6'1''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Anatolian weaving techniques through a distinctly modern lens.
Crafted from repurposed flatwoven cotton
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Antique Lenses
Materials
Cotton
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
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Lenses
Materials
Copper, Brass
1806 Engraving: Vishnu's Divine Majesty in Hindu Iconography
Located in Langweer, NL
offers a unique lens on Hindu deity iconography, highlighting the cross-cultural exchange during a period
Category
Early 1800s Antique Lenses
Materials
Paper
Stunning 1808 Engraving: Subramanya on Peacock, War Deity in Hindu Mythology
Located in Langweer, NL
deity iconography through a European artistic lens, highlighting the cross-cultural exchange during a
Category
Early 1800s Antique Lenses
Materials
Paper
H 11.23 in W 8.47 in D 0.01 in
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Antique Lenses For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique lenses available for sale. Each of these unique antique lenses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are all kinds of antique lenses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique lenses made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique lenses are appealing in their simplicity, but EB Studios, Boyer of Paris and Perko Co. produced popular antique lenses that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Lenses?
Prices for antique lenses start at $325 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $1,197.