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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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror
$1,784
H 11.82 in Dm 4.14 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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.66 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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.58 in W 16.82 in D 0.02 in
Antique Bausch & Lomb Optical Medical Scientific Lab Microscope 12"
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Bausch & Lomb optical microscope from the Levitt Ferguson Co Laboratory Supplies in
Category
Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
$187 Sale Price
25% Off
H 12.25 in W 4.25 in D 5.75 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ebony
$467
H 42 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.82 in W 16.82 in D 0.02 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
$1,632
H 2.56 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
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
Category
Antique 18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
$526
H 13.12 in W 17.52 in D 0.01 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$869
H 5.71 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South Amer...
Materials
Wool
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
$1,563
H 2.76 in W 17.52 in D 13.98 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Late Victorian Jars
Materials
Pewter
$309 Sale Price
25% Off
H 6.5 in Dm 5.12 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Batavia, a View of the Portuguese Church – Antique Optical Print, Indonesia 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
hand-coloured optical print depicting a view from the Bastion Gelderland outside the city walls of
Category
Antique 18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
$538
H 13.23 in W 17.8 in D 0.01 in
Stevens & Williams Attributed Bucket Shape Purple Flashed Optical Glass Vase
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional antique purple flashed optical art glass vase probably dating to the late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Vases
Materials
Optical Glass
$551
H 7.29 in Dm 5.22 in
Old Original Antique Optical Print of People Ice Skating and Playing Ice Hockey
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Hyver. Vue de Santvliet Village de Hollande'. Copper engraving made after a
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$420 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.6 in W 19.1 in D 0.02 in
Antique Optical View of The Coronation Ceremony of The Emperor of China, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print China titled 'Vue perspective de la grande Ceremonie du couronnement de l'Empereur de
Category
Antique 1770s Prints
Materials
Paper
$645 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13 in W 18.51 in D 0 in
Antique Optical View of the Castle and Gate of Heemstede 'near Haarlem', ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Vue d'Optique nouvelle representant une des portes de Harlem en Hollande
Category
Antique 1760s Prints
Materials
Paper
$454 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.78 in W 20.87 in D 0 in
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
Category
Antique 1770s French Prints
Materials
Paper
$645
H 12.76 in W 19.49 in D 0.01 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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
$516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.54 in W 16.93 in D 0.02 in
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Prints
Materials
Paper
$406
H 13.78 in W 18.51 in D 0.01 in
Optical Print of an Arsenal Interior – Upper Hall with Arms Display, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
-century European engravings, or antique optical prints.
Category
Antique 1760s Prints
Materials
Paper
$466
H 13.67 in W 18.63 in D 0.01 in
Venetian Naval Battle Print – Rare Optical Vue of Venice versus Turks, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Combat Naval dans le Golfe de Venise – Rare Optical Print of the Venetian Victory over the Turks
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
$585
H 12.88 in W 19.26 in D 0.01 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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
$516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.5 in W 16.78 in D 0.02 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
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Chrome
Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 1 Pocket Kodak" Folding Camera c.1909-1920
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Chrome, Optical Glass, Fabric.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$2,415 / set
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 10.04 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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.01 in W 16.54 in D 0.02 in
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
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$1,494
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
Antique Print of the Town Hall of Batavia or Jakarta in Todays Indonesia, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique optical print titled 'Prospect des Rathhauses in Batavia (..)'. View of the town hall of
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$545 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13 in W 16.15 in D 0 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
$375
H 8.5 in W 4.1 in D 0.8 in
Antique Print of the Ruins of the Temple of Jupiter Tonans by Berthault 'c.1770'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue des Ruines du Temple de Jupiter Tonnant, a Rome'. Original antique
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$286 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.03 in W 15.36 in D 0.02 in
Optica Print of Joseph's Robe Shown to Jacob, 1770 – Hand-Colored Biblical Scene
Located in Langweer, NL
antique optical views. Keywords: Joseph optical print, Jacob and Joseph’s coat, vue d’optique Augsburg
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
$753
H 13.71 in W 20.01 in D 0.01 in
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$506 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.42 in W 15.75 in D 0 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
$785
H 5.5 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Stone, Brass, Wire
$699 / item
H 8 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
$74,992
H 67 in W 21 in D 38 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
$99,990
H 67 in W 21 in D 38 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Stone, Brass, Wire
$675 / item
H 8 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
$199,000
H 72 in W 15 in D 8 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
H 70 in W 16 in D 29 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Chrome
$49,425
H 72 in W 36 in D 36 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Chrome
$65,900
H 72 in W 36 in D 36 in
Motion Picture 35mm Theatre Projector 1922 Design, Complete Head Hollywood Relic
By Simplex
Located in Dallas, TX
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This Antique May Qualify For Our GALLERY WIDE ~EXTRA~ 10-25% OFF SALE,
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$7,995
H 28 in W 17 in D 22 in
Vintage French Rare Lens Paperweights. Early TV: 'Presse-Papier' C 1950s ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Paperweights
Materials
Aluminum
$315 / item
H 5 in Dm 6 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
$499
H 1.25 in Dm 14.5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$3,999
H 22 in W 8 in D 27 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,512
H 65 in W 4 in D 22 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments
Materials
Chrome
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
$315 / item
H 5.25 in W 4 in D 4 in
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
$3,000
H 31 in W 32 in D 11 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Archaistic Mounted Objects
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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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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