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Antique Navajo Rug Rare Trellis Rug Optical Antique Handwoven Tapestry
Antique Navajo Rug Rare Trellis Rug Optical Antique Handwoven Tapestry

Antique Navajo Rug Rare Trellis Rug Optical Antique Handwoven Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Antique Navajo Rug Flatwoven Geometric Optical Illusion Handwoven 2x3 Tapestry 2.3" x 3.2" 97cm

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Vintage 1940s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex
19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative double sided sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a ruby red glass ground, with the other side being a flat plate. The mirror plates have age related o...

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Antique 1820s English George III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror

Antique Optical Print of a Roman Amphitheatre
Antique Optical Print of a Roman Amphitheatre

Antique Optical Print of a Roman Amphitheatre

$519Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.58 in W 16.82 in D 0.02 in

Antique Optical Print of a Roman Amphitheatre

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'L'Amphitheatre de Rome'. A vue d'optique of a Roman amphitheatre. This is an

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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Optical Print of the Colossus of Rhodes
Antique Optical Print of the Colossus of Rhodes

Antique Optical Print of the Colossus of Rhodes

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.66 in W 16.82 in D 0.02 in

Antique Optical Print of the Colossus of Rhodes

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Colosse de Rhodes'. A vue d'optique of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Optical Print of the Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam
Antique Optical Print of the Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam

Antique Optical Print of the Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.58 in W 16.82 in D 0.02 in

Antique Optical Print of the Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Le Derriere du Chateau Royal de sans Soucy'. A vue d'optique of the Sanssouci

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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Optometrist's Skiascope, French, Ebony, Optical Instrument, Victorian
Antique Optometrist's Skiascope, French, Ebony, Optical Instrument, Victorian

Antique Optometrist's Skiascope, French, Ebony, Optical Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique optometrist's skiascope rack. A French, ebony and glass optical instrument

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Antique Late 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ebony

Antique Optical Print of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt
Antique Optical Print of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt

Antique Optical Print of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt

$519Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 16.82 in D 0.02 in

Antique Optical Print of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Phare de l'Egypte'. A vue d'optique of the lighthouse of Alexandria. Also

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian
Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian

Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cased optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument box, dating to

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Batavia Bastion Perl – Antique Optical Print of Indonesia, c.1770
Batavia Bastion Perl – Antique Optical Print of Indonesia, c.1770

Batavia Bastion Perl – Antique Optical Print of Indonesia, c.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

hand-coloured optical print depicting a view of the Bastion Perl along the curtain wall of Batavia

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Antique 18th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian
Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian

Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pair of cased binoculars. An English, enamel brass optical instrument, dating to

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Antique Southwestern-Style Germantown Optical Kilim Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Southwestern-Style Germantown Optical Kilim Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Southwestern-Style Germantown Optical Kilim Rug

By Navajo

Located in Dallas, TX

78423 Antique Southwestern-Style Germantown Optical Kilim Rug, 03'03 x 05'01. Woven in the waning

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Antique Late 19th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South Amer...

Materials

Wool

Antique Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument Case, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument Case, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument Case, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument case, dating to the

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Biscuit or Cookie Jar in Optical Glass by Holmegaard
Antique Biscuit or Cookie Jar in Optical Glass by Holmegaard

Antique Biscuit or Cookie Jar in Optical Glass by Holmegaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A mouth-blown biscuit jar in clear optical wavy glass. It features its original pewter lid and

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Early 20th Century Danish Late Victorian Jars

Materials

Pewter

Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany
Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany

Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a rare antique Microscope manufactured by W. Klein in Wetzlar. The

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Antique Early 1900s German Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903
Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT The original Pocket Poco was manufactured by the Rochester Optical Co. from approximately

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Antique Optical Print of People Ice Skating and Playing Ice-Hockey, 1780
Antique Optical Print of People Ice Skating and Playing Ice-Hockey, 1780

Antique Optical Print of People Ice Skating and Playing Ice-Hockey, 1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Hyver. Vue de Santvliet Village de Hollande'. Copper engraving made after a

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Antique 18th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Dutch School Optical Grisaille of Drunken Silenus after Lairesse, c. 1800
Dutch School Optical Grisaille of Drunken Silenus after Lairesse, c. 1800

Dutch School Optical Grisaille of Drunken Silenus after Lairesse, c. 1800

Located in Savannah, GA

Optical grisaille rendering of Gérard de Lairesse’s “Drunken Silenus with Nymphs” (after 1640–1711

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Antique Early 1800s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Wood

Mausolee – Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Optical Print by Probst c.1780
Mausolee – Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Optical Print by Probst c.1780

Mausolee – Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Optical Print by Probst c.1780

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.54 in W 16.93 in D 0.02 in

Mausolee – Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Optical Print by Probst c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Mausolee – Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Optical Print by Probst c.1780 This striking antique optical

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Antique Late 18th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Optical View of the Spanish Royal Retreat, Daumont, Paris circa 1770
Optical View of the Spanish Royal Retreat, Daumont, Paris circa 1770

Optical View of the Spanish Royal Retreat, Daumont, Paris circa 1770

Located in Langweer, NL

, Paris circa 1770 This antique hand-colored optical print, titled 'Vue Perspective du Grand Étang de

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Antique 1770s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Lisbon Harbour View – Optical Print of Port and Tagus River c.1780
Lisbon Harbour View – Optical Print of Port and Tagus River c.1780

Lisbon Harbour View – Optical Print of Port and Tagus River c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Lisbon Harbour Optical Print – View of Tagus River Port Scene c.1780 This charming antique optical

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Antique Late 18th Century European Prints

Materials

Paper

Les Pyramides de l'Égypte – Optical Print by Probst, Augsburg c.1780
Les Pyramides de l'Égypte – Optical Print by Probst, Augsburg c.1780

Les Pyramides de l'Égypte – Optical Print by Probst, Augsburg c.1780

$519Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.5 in W 16.78 in D 0.02 in

Les Pyramides de l'Égypte – Optical Print by Probst, Augsburg c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Les Pyramides de l'Égypte – Optical Print by Probst, Augsburg c.1780 This antique optical print

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Antique Late 18th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Kodak No. 2 Premo Folding Camera c.1916
Antique Kodak No. 2 Premo Folding Camera c.1916

Antique Kodak No. 2 Premo Folding Camera c.1916

$90Sale Price|21% Off

H 6.5 in W 3.25 in D 5 in

Antique Kodak No. 2 Premo Folding Camera c.1916

By Eastman Kodak

Located in San Francisco, CA

AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Chrome, Optical Glass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use

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Early 20th Century Industrial Photography

Materials

Chrome

Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian
Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian

Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

telescope is both decorative and practical, making a fine addition to any antique optical instrument

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Terrestrial Instrument, Victorian, 1880
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Terrestrial Instrument, Victorian, 1880

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Terrestrial Instrument, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

suitable for observing the night sky. This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, terrestrial

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Print of the Siege of Nice by Chereau, 'circa 1790'
Antique Print of the Siege of Nice by Chereau, 'circa 1790'

Antique Print of the Siege of Nice by Chereau, 'circa 1790'

$432Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.01 in W 16.54 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of the Siege of Nice by Chereau, 'circa 1790'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Siege et Prise de la Ville de Nice (..)'. Original antique optical print of

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope  Wooden Box with Accessories
Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope  Wooden Box with Accessories

Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope Wooden Box with Accessories

Located in Milan, IT

Tri-ocular optical microscope Euskop model, antique scientific instrument of painted brass and

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Vintage 1910s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered
Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered

Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique magnifying glass marked B-L Z S. It is marked B-L Z S on the frame oppositethe handle. In

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Estate Art Deco Sterling 925 Lorgnette Folding Glasses
Estate Art Deco Sterling 925 Lorgnette Folding Glasses

Estate Art Deco Sterling 925 Lorgnette Folding Glasses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

within a collection of antique optical pieces. A wonderful estate find, this sterling lorgnette is as

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Early 20th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Silver Victorian Folding Lorgnette's
Pair Silver Victorian Folding Lorgnette's

Pair Silver Victorian Folding Lorgnette's

$450

H 5.75 in W 1.13 in D 0.38 in

Pair Silver Victorian Folding Lorgnette's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

addition to a collection of antique optical instruments or a decorative object that speaks to Victorian

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Early 20th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Old Print of the Town Hall of Batavia 'Jakarta' in the Dutch East Indies, 1770
Old Print of the Town Hall of Batavia 'Jakarta' in the Dutch East Indies, 1770

Old Print of the Town Hall of Batavia 'Jakarta' in the Dutch East Indies, 1770

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique optical print titled 'Prospect des Rathhauses in Batavia (..)'. View of the town hall of

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Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.7. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.7. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.7. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

painted optical illusions. With this antique, gilded, three-dimensional window frame, we take you to an

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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

Materials

Paper

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug

$671Sale Price|32% Off

W 43 in L 76 in

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug

By Zeki Müren

Located in Dallas, TX

field impart a striking optical effect, akin to antique parquet flooring or Belgian brickwork, infusing

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Auricon Sound on Film Optical Sound Recording Cinema Amplifier NR-24, Circa 1949
Auricon Sound on Film Optical Sound Recording Cinema Amplifier NR-24, Circa 1949

Auricon Sound on Film Optical Sound Recording Cinema Amplifier NR-24, Circa 1949

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Paramount Studios Antique Lamp, as Sculpture on Stone Base
Vintage Paramount Studios Antique Lamp, as Sculpture on Stone Base

Vintage Paramount Studios Antique Lamp, as Sculpture on Stone Base

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone, Brass, Wire

Rare Mitchell 35mm Antique Hollywood Feature Cinema Camera Package as Sculpture
Rare Mitchell 35mm Antique Hollywood Feature Cinema Camera Package as Sculpture

Rare Mitchell 35mm Antique Hollywood Feature Cinema Camera Package as Sculpture

By Mitchell Camera Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Rare Mitchell 35mm Antique Feature Cinema Camera Package As Sculpture. ON SALE
Rare Mitchell 35mm Antique Feature Cinema Camera Package As Sculpture. ON SALE

Rare Mitchell 35mm Antique Feature Cinema Camera Package As Sculpture. ON SALE

By Mitchell Camera Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Vintage Paramount Studios Antique Lamp, as Sculpture on Stone Base. TAKE 25% OFF
Vintage Paramount Studios Antique Lamp, as Sculpture on Stone Base. TAKE 25% OFF

Vintage Paramount Studios Antique Lamp, as Sculpture on Stone Base. TAKE 25% OFF

Located in Dallas, TX

interest of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone, Brass, Wire

Pathe 35mm Antique Professional Type-X Rare French Cinema Film Camera circa 1908
Pathe 35mm Antique Professional Type-X Rare French Cinema Film Camera circa 1908

Pathe 35mm Antique Professional Type-X Rare French Cinema Film Camera circa 1908

By Pathe Freres

Located in Dallas, TX

of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Movie Camera 35mm Mitchell Film Camera as Sculpture Hollywd Original circa 1940s
Movie Camera 35mm Mitchell Film Camera as Sculpture Hollywd Original circa 1940s

Movie Camera 35mm Mitchell Film Camera as Sculpture Hollywd Original circa 1940s

By Mitchell Camera Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Mitchell BNCR Iconic Camera Blimp Total Sculpture circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod
Mitchell BNCR Iconic Camera Blimp Total Sculpture circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod

Mitchell BNCR Iconic Camera Blimp Total Sculpture circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod

By Mitchell Camera Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Chrome

Mitchell BNCR Camera Blimp Total Sculpture, circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod
Mitchell BNCR Camera Blimp Total Sculpture, circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod

Mitchell BNCR Camera Blimp Total Sculpture, circa 1950s, on Vintage Tripod

By Mitchell Camera Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Chrome

Motion Picture 35mm Theatre Projector 1922 Design, Complete Head Hollywood Relic
Motion Picture 35mm Theatre Projector 1922 Design, Complete Head Hollywood Relic

Motion Picture 35mm Theatre Projector 1922 Design, Complete Head Hollywood Relic

By Simplex

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTE: This Antique May Qualify For Our GALLERY WIDE ~EXTRA~ 10-25% OFF SALE, Going On NOW. Please

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Movie Reel with Sound Motion Picture Film, Mid-20th Century, sculpture
Vintage Movie Reel with Sound Motion Picture Film, Mid-20th Century, sculpture

Vintage Movie Reel with Sound Motion Picture Film, Mid-20th Century, sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Sound and Picture Movie Projector Art Deco Design All Original 16mm, circa 1940s
Sound and Picture Movie Projector Art Deco Design All Original 16mm, circa 1940s

Sound and Picture Movie Projector Art Deco Design All Original 16mm, circa 1940s

By Movie-Mite Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, as Sculpture
Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, as Sculpture

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

interest of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical

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Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Vintage Weston Thermo-Galvanometer, Early 20th Century, as Sculpture
Vintage Weston Thermo-Galvanometer, Early 20th Century, as Sculpture

Vintage Weston Thermo-Galvanometer, Early 20th Century, as Sculpture

By Weston Manufacturing Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Military Analysis Cinema Movie Camera Mid-20th Century Sculpture, on Wood Tripod
Military Analysis Cinema Movie Camera Mid-20th Century Sculpture, on Wood Tripod

Military Analysis Cinema Movie Camera Mid-20th Century Sculpture, on Wood Tripod

Located in Dallas, TX

accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Rare Hoyt Voltammeter, Mahogany All Original, as Sculpture, circa 1920
Rare Hoyt Voltammeter, Mahogany All Original, as Sculpture, circa 1920

Rare Hoyt Voltammeter, Mahogany All Original, as Sculpture, circa 1920

Located in Dallas, TX

modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

GE Photoflash Bulb as Iconic Sculpture, circa 1940s Travertine Stone Mounted
GE Photoflash Bulb as Iconic Sculpture, circa 1940s Travertine Stone Mounted

GE Photoflash Bulb as Iconic Sculpture, circa 1940s Travertine Stone Mounted

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

interest of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical

Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Ampro Cinema Projector, 1948, as Sculpture and Working, Vintage, Display, Iconic
Ampro Cinema Projector, 1948, as Sculpture and Working, Vintage, Display, Iconic

Ampro Cinema Projector, 1948, as Sculpture and Working, Vintage, Display, Iconic

By Ampro 1

Located in Dallas, TX

interest of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Early Primitive Television Monitor Component Sculpture on Wood Base
Early Primitive Television Monitor Component Sculpture on Wood Base

Early Primitive Television Monitor Component Sculpture on Wood Base

Located in Dallas, TX

not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of

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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Archaistic Mounted Objects

Vacuum Thermocouple Circa Early 20th Electrical Device, As Sculpture
Vacuum Thermocouple Circa Early 20th Electrical Device, As Sculpture

Vacuum Thermocouple Circa Early 20th Electrical Device, As Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Bolex Circa Midcentury 8mm Movie Camera, Mounted as Sculpture
Bolex Circa Midcentury 8mm Movie Camera, Mounted as Sculpture

Bolex Circa Midcentury 8mm Movie Camera, Mounted as Sculpture

By Bolex

Located in Dallas, TX

: This Antique May Qualify For Our GALLERY WIDE ~EXTRA~ 10-25% OFF SALE, Going On NOW. Please

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Archaistic Mounted Objects

Early Television Camera PickUp Tube Paperweight Display Mounted on Stone
Early Television Camera PickUp Tube Paperweight Display Mounted on Stone

Early Television Camera PickUp Tube Paperweight Display Mounted on Stone

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

ARRI 35MM Iconic Vintage Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubrick's, circa 1950s
ARRI 35MM Iconic Vintage Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubrick's, circa 1950s

ARRI 35MM Iconic Vintage Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubrick's, circa 1950s

Located in Dallas, TX

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTE: This Antique May Qualify For

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Dual Electrical Meters in Bakelite as Sculpture Mid-20th Century, Great Display
Dual Electrical Meters in Bakelite as Sculpture Mid-20th Century, Great Display

Dual Electrical Meters in Bakelite as Sculpture Mid-20th Century, Great Display

By Weston Manufacturing Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Cinema Projector, Iconic Sculpture Display Movie Film Artifact, circa 1940s
Cinema Projector, Iconic Sculpture Display Movie Film Artifact, circa 1940s

Cinema Projector, Iconic Sculpture Display Movie Film Artifact, circa 1940s

By Ampro 1

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Movie Reel with Sound Motion Picture Film, Circa Mid 20th. As Sculpture.
Vintage Movie Reel with Sound Motion Picture Film, Circa Mid 20th. As Sculpture.

Vintage Movie Reel with Sound Motion Picture Film, Circa Mid 20th. As Sculpture.

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Vintage Transformer from Cinema Projector as Sculpture oOn Stone, circa 1950
Vintage Transformer from Cinema Projector as Sculpture oOn Stone, circa 1950

Vintage Transformer from Cinema Projector as Sculpture oOn Stone, circa 1950

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Copper, Steel, Wire

Vintage Cinema Equipment Carry Case Patterned Croc Canvas on Wood, 1940s
Vintage Cinema Equipment Carry Case Patterned Croc Canvas on Wood, 1940s

Vintage Cinema Equipment Carry Case Patterned Croc Canvas on Wood, 1940s

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Military Analysis Cine Camera Mid-20th Century Sculpture with Vintage Tripod
Military Analysis Cine Camera Mid-20th Century Sculpture with Vintage Tripod

Military Analysis Cine Camera Mid-20th Century Sculpture with Vintage Tripod

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Cinema Projector, Fab Sculpture Display Movie Artifact, circa 1940s
Cinema Projector, Fab Sculpture Display Movie Artifact, circa 1940s

Cinema Projector, Fab Sculpture Display Movie Artifact, circa 1940s

By Ampro 1

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Obsolete 20th Century Video Chassis Artifact 360 Degree Sculpture
Obsolete 20th Century Video Chassis Artifact 360 Degree Sculpture

Obsolete 20th Century Video Chassis Artifact 360 Degree Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

interest of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Machine Age Scientific Instruments

Cinema Projector Lamp Paper Weight or Display Piece, circa Mid-20th Century
Cinema Projector Lamp Paper Weight or Display Piece, circa Mid-20th Century

Cinema Projector Lamp Paper Weight or Display Piece, circa Mid-20th Century

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Wire

Cinema Movie Professional Hollywood Film Rewind w/ Reel Midcentury as Sculpture
Cinema Movie Professional Hollywood Film Rewind w/ Reel Midcentury as Sculpture

Cinema Movie Professional Hollywood Film Rewind w/ Reel Midcentury as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Akeley US Army 35mm Cinema Tracking Camera, Sculpture, circa Mid-20th Century
Akeley US Army 35mm Cinema Tracking Camera, Sculpture, circa Mid-20th Century

Akeley US Army 35mm Cinema Tracking Camera, Sculpture, circa Mid-20th Century

By Akeley Camera Inc.

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Aviation Objects

Sony Vintage Vidicon Video Camera, wirca 1969-1970, with Tripod
Sony Vintage Vidicon Video Camera, wirca 1969-1970, with Tripod

Sony Vintage Vidicon Video Camera, wirca 1969-1970, with Tripod

By Sony Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Wire

RCA Vintage Studio Microphone, Original, Iconic, circa 1930 as Display Sculpture
RCA Vintage Studio Microphone, Original, Iconic, circa 1930 as Display Sculpture

RCA Vintage Studio Microphone, Original, Iconic, circa 1930 as Display Sculpture

By RCA

Located in Dallas, TX

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Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Chrome

16mm Movie Projector, circa 1940, Iconic, Vintage Sculpture for the Media Room
16mm Movie Projector, circa 1940, Iconic, Vintage Sculpture for the Media Room

16mm Movie Projector, circa 1940, Iconic, Vintage Sculpture for the Media Room

By Bell & Howell

Located in Dallas, TX

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Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Wire

Authentic Hollywood Movie Studio Vintge Floor Lamps with Stands as Sculpture

Authentic Hollywood Movie Studio Vintge Floor Lamps with Stands as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

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Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Collection Sculpture of Cinema Equipment Oil Cans / Bottles. ON SALE
Early 20th Collection Sculpture of Cinema Equipment Oil Cans / Bottles. ON SALE

Early 20th Collection Sculpture of Cinema Equipment Oil Cans / Bottles. ON SALE

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Vintage Ampere Meter, Early 20th Century, Rare Arc Solarium Unit as Sculpture
Vintage Ampere Meter, Early 20th Century, Rare Arc Solarium Unit as Sculpture

Vintage Ampere Meter, Early 20th Century, Rare Arc Solarium Unit as Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Component Art "MF-117" Wall Sculpture Of Mid-Century TV Artifacts Signed ON SALE
Component Art "MF-117" Wall Sculpture Of Mid-Century TV Artifacts Signed ON SALE

Component Art "MF-117" Wall Sculpture Of Mid-Century TV Artifacts Signed ON SALE

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Shure Model 55 Studio Microphone with Correct Desk Stand, as Sculpture
Shure Model 55 Studio Microphone with Correct Desk Stand, as Sculpture

Shure Model 55 Studio Microphone with Correct Desk Stand, as Sculpture

By Shure Brothers

Located in Dallas, TX

not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Vintage Mitchell Movie Camera Magazine, as Cinema Sculpture, Designed in 1920
Vintage Mitchell Movie Camera Magazine, as Cinema Sculpture, Designed in 1920

Vintage Mitchell Movie Camera Magazine, as Cinema Sculpture, Designed in 1920

By Mitchell Camera Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

: This Antique May Qualify For Our GALLERY WIDE ~EXTRA~ 10-25% OFF SALE, Going On NOW. Please

Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

18th Century Gold Leaf Italian Fragment Set
18th Century Gold Leaf Italian Fragment Set

18th Century Gold Leaf Italian Fragment Set

Unavailable

H 13 in W 6 in D 5 in

18th Century Gold Leaf Italian Fragment Set

By Interi

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

and natural forming baroque pearl on an optical calcite base. Antique artifacts that have been taken

Category

Antique 18th Century European Baroque More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Quartz, Gold Leaf

GE Photoflash Bulb as Iconic Sculpture, circa 1940s Travertine Stone Mounted
GE Photoflash Bulb as Iconic Sculpture, circa 1940s Travertine Stone Mounted

GE Photoflash Bulb as Iconic Sculpture, circa 1940s Travertine Stone Mounted

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Motion Picture Audio Recorder. "Nagra III", circa 1966 Vintage Sculpture, Sale
Motion Picture Audio Recorder. "Nagra III", circa 1966 Vintage Sculpture, Sale

Motion Picture Audio Recorder. "Nagra III", circa 1966 Vintage Sculpture, Sale

By Nagra Kudelski Company

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Archaistic Mounted Objects

Dual Electrical Meters in Bakelite as Sculpture Mid-20th Century
Dual Electrical Meters in Bakelite as Sculpture Mid-20th Century

Dual Electrical Meters in Bakelite as Sculpture Mid-20th Century

By Weston Manufacturing Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Williamson Colonial Type 4 35mm Cinema Camera C. 1914 As Sculpture. TAKE 20% OFF
Williamson Colonial Type 4 35mm Cinema Camera C. 1914 As Sculpture. TAKE 20% OFF

Williamson Colonial Type 4 35mm Cinema Camera C. 1914 As Sculpture. TAKE 20% OFF

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Mitchell Mid-20th Century Motion Picture Cinema Movie Camera on Vintage Tripod

Mitchell Mid-20th Century Motion Picture Cinema Movie Camera on Vintage Tripod

By Mitchell Camera Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Auricon Cinema Newsreel Camera, Complete and Working. As Sculpture, Circa 1955.
Auricon Cinema Newsreel Camera, Complete and Working. As Sculpture, Circa 1955.

Auricon Cinema Newsreel Camera, Complete and Working. As Sculpture, Circa 1955.

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Movie 35mm Camera HandCrank Winder with Wood Tripod, Vintage, circa 1931
Movie 35mm Camera HandCrank Winder with Wood Tripod, Vintage, circa 1931

Movie 35mm Camera HandCrank Winder with Wood Tripod, Vintage, circa 1931

By Bell & Howell

Located in Dallas, TX

historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Original Movie Poster from "Les Girls" 1957 by Famous Artist A. Vargas
Original Movie Poster from "Les Girls" 1957 by Famous Artist A. Vargas

Original Movie Poster from "Les Girls" 1957 by Famous Artist A. Vargas

Located in Dallas, TX

electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures

Category

Mid-20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

Component Art Wall Sculpture by Bill Reiter. Historical Technology, 20th Century

Component Art Wall Sculpture by Bill Reiter. Historical Technology, 20th Century

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Dallas, TX

of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Component Art Wall Sculpture ~PCFV-1~ by Bill Reiter, 20th Century Vintage
Component Art Wall Sculpture ~PCFV-1~ by Bill Reiter, 20th Century Vintage

Component Art Wall Sculpture ~PCFV-1~ by Bill Reiter, 20th Century Vintage

By Bill Reiter

Located in Dallas, TX

antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

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Category

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Materials

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Antique Navajo Rug Flatwoven Geometric Tree of Life Handwoven Rug Tapestry

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Materials

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Optical Antiques For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of optical antiques available for sale. Frequently made of glass, metal and optical glass, all optical antiques available were constructed with great care. Optical antiques have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Optical antiques are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made optical antiques over the years, but those made by Fuji Meibo and General Optical Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Optical Antiques?

Prices for optical antiques can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, optical antiques begin at $55 and can go as high as $12,388, while the average can fetch as much as $125.

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