Antique Lenses

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

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...

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...

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: ...

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...

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

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...

A sophisticated fusion of history and modern craftsmanship, this exquisite cocktail ring reimagines a genuine antique Victorian coral cameo through the lens of contemporary artisan d...

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

The rich walnut veneer is accentuated by darker banding that frames the form, while the carved acanthus‑style legs add a sculptural flourish; a graceful nod to classical craftsmanshi...

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.

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.

Its sculptural silhouette reflects the Nordic interpretation of Neoclassicism, where traditional forms were simplified and reimagined through a distinctly modern lens. The beautiful ...

Crafted from quality brass, displaying rich golden tones and gentle age patina Primary barrel dressed in quality stock, with fine grain interest and rich russet hue Replete with a pl...

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...

Hand-knotted in the city of Amritsar in Northern India-a center of excellence for rug weaving during the British colonial period-this carpet is a testament to the city's ability to r...

A European bronze novelty nautical theme lighthouse table lamp circa 1910 with a removable lantern set with colored glass lenses above a brick-work tower, mounted on a craggy rock ba...

Original manufacturer plate that reads: "The Rushmore Lens Mirror Searchlight, Manf'd By Rushmore Dynamo Works, Plainfield, N.J., U.S.A."

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.

The article is dedicated to the so called "Speed Philosophy", new lens through which observe reality. As all the futurist manifestos, it can be considered as a fundamental piece of i...

The article is dedicated to the so called "Speed Philosophy", new lens through which observe reality. As all the futurist manifestos, it can be considered as a fundamental piece of i...

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...

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...

Single-sided porcelain enamel trade sign featuring a stylized portrait of a young boy wearing round spectacles, rendered in warm tones with pale blue lenses. Beneath the portrait sit...

The surface is animated by intricate repoussé-style patterning, suggestive of Middle Eastern decorative vocabularies translated through the lens of Art Nouveau’s fluid geometry. The ...

This piece functions as a lush, textural rug that honors classical botanical and medallion motifs through a bold, traditional lens, originating from our antique curation. On the Des...

When a tiny lever on the handle is depressed, the lenses snap open into a more recognizable "eyeglasses" shape.

Chrome, brass and leather accents on the lens. The camera may or may not work but is sold as a decorative object.

The careful rendering of costume, armor, furnishings, and ceremonial objects provides a fascinating glimpse into medieval life as imagined through the lens of nineteenth-century hist...

Signs of wear on the lenses, barely noticeable when worn. Our opinion : A very old piece of jewelry of great elegance and refinement.

Made of brass and cast iron with tripod base and two lenses. Circa 1900. Max Kohl was founded in 1876 by Max Hans Robert Kohl.

The Painter of the Sun King, Louvre-Lens Museum, May–August 2016. Without signature Literature Bénédicte Gady and Nicolas Milovanovic (eds.), Charles Le Brun.