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Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign
A delightful and very well-proportioned example of an
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1920s French Early Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century French Optician Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful cast iron and glass late 19th century diminutive opticians trade sign. Light pitting on
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Late 19th Century French Antique Optician
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century French Opticians Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century opticians trade sign
We are proud to offer an early 20th century opticians
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1910s British Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Large Opticians Sight Testing Room Shop Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large opticians sight testing room shop sign
A great piece, dating back to the 1920s, salvaged
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Optician
English Early 20th Century Iron Optician Shop Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron optician shop-sign with its original color and decor, England, circa 1900-1940. Good
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Early 20th Century English Antique Optician
Materials
Iron
19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign
Located in London, GB
19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign
19th century zinc and glass optician trade or
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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Optician
Materials
Zinc
19th Century Hand Carved Opticians Display Shop Bust
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand Carved Opticians Display Shop Bust
Simply put, this object is brilliant in
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1890s British Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Copper and Opaline Glass Opticians Pendant Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Opticians in Hessle
The glass is in perfect condition, the copper gallery has a warm natural patina
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Optician
Materials
Copper
An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
An early 20th century cast metal
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1910s French Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Iron
Antique Industrial French Art Deco Copper Glass Opticians Trade Sign, C.1920
Located in London, GB
Beautiful early 20th century copper opticians trade sign, French, c.1920
Hand crafted from brass
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Optician
Materials
Copper
Brass telescope 3 extensions signed F.M. Newton Optician Halifax 1870
Located in Milan, IT
. Newton Optician Halifax della seconda metà dell'800. Lunghezza massima cm 87,5, inches 34.4 minima cm 30
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1870s Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
18th C English bronze sundial
Located in Greenwich, CT
and optician.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Optician
Materials
Bronze
Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900
Located in Praha, CZ
August 22, 1855 in Vienna, January 2, 1926 ibid) was an Austrian optician and instrument maker.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London
By Dollond, London
Located in San Francisco, CA
mahogany case with brass lens cap and extra eyepiece. John Dollond was a famous English optician born in
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Georgian III Mahogany Thermometer by John Dollond
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
the Huguenot silk weaver John Dollond, set up as an optician at the age of 20 and became the most
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1790s English Antique Optician
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Three-Drawer Brass Telescope by J H Steward, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
Steward - Opticians and scientific instrument makers
James Henry Steward (1817–1896) established J.H
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
/Selori Toricelli/Maby Optician a S+ Leo-Laverny. Backboard with old newspaper in French
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19th Century French Antique Optician
Materials
Giltwood
$6,800
Antique American "Ernst Gundlach" Field Microscope with Carrying Case circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
.," circa 1900.
Ernst Gunlach was a renowned American microscope maker. A successful optician as well, he
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique English Binoculars by J H Steward, London c.1915
Located in Bath, GB
3 1/8" x 6" tall.
J.H.Steward Ltd. Opticians and instrument makers, London.
The optician
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1910s British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
19th Century "Wilcox" Eyeglasses with Solid 14k Gold Frames
Original Case
Located in Norwalk, CT
rounded rectangular shape. The wire is stamped "Wilcox" and case is stenciled with an illegible optician
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19th Century American Antique Optician
Materials
Gold
1840 French Opticien Leroy Barometer Elm Wood Antique Instrument Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
French barometer of elm wood signed Leroy Optician Paris, first half of the 19th century. Complete
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1840s British Antique Optician
Materials
Elm
Georgian Terrestrial Pocket Globe by T. Harris and Son, London, 1813
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
son William Harris (1797-1846) — were London opticians who also sold and later produced terrestrial
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Optician
Materials
Plaster
George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Henry Shuttleworth, London
Located in San Francisco, CA
-regarded optician and instrument maker. Cornice restored. Barometer is in working condition. This item
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Mahogany Round Dial Fusee Wall Clock by William Crow, Stratford
Located in Norwich, GB
. Watch and clock maker, jeweler and optician’. Church, turret, house and office clocks wound by the year
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Optician
Materials
Mahogany
Optometrist Trade Sign with Wall Bracket, circa 1920s
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique trade advertising sign for an opticians or optometrist
circa 1900-1930
France
Double
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Early 20th Century French Antique Optician
Materials
Iron, Zinc
19th c. Negretti
Zambra Telescope on Tripod
By Negretti
Zambra
Located in Milford, NH
wrapped in leather. Great patina to wood and brass. Inscribed "Negretti & Zambra, Opticians to Her
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19th Century British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod
Located in San Francisco, CA
French optician families of the time. This attractive instrument is in good working order with rack and
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
support made to measure of wood and brass.
The legend tells that a day in 1608 the son of an optician in
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1840s British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
WWI 1918 British Army Officer
s Compass by J H Steward, London
Located in Bath, GB
perfectly intact. The lid is signed by the London maker, "J H Steward Ltd. Strand, London".
The optician
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1910s British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, Edinburgh was a Scottish Optician and Instrument Maker
(1840 - 1971)
J. Lennie was founded in 1840 by
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19th Century Victorian Antique Optician
Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, Officer of the Watch
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
was an Optician and Instrument Maker
(1879-1950).
Founded in the latter part of the 19th century
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Optician
Materials
Metal
1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
the last picture).
The legend tells that a day in 1608 the son of an optician in Middelburg, Hans
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1870s Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
day in 1608 the son of an optician in Middelburg, Hans Lipperhey, playing with some lenses of his
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1860s British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
1870s French Small Brass Telescope Small Antique Original Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
; our gift box is free.
The legend tells that a day in 1608 the son of an optician in Middelburg, Hans
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1870s Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
.
The legend tells that a day in 1608 the son of an optician in Middelburg, Hans Lipperhey, playing with
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1870s Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
19th Century 3 Draw Brass and Wood French Antique Terrestrial Telescope
Located in Milan, IT
legend tells that a day in 1608 the son of an optician in Middelburg, Hans Lipperhey, playing with some
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1850s Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Cased Map or Chart Magnifying Glass by J P Cutts c.1870
Located in Bath, GB
for the top-notch maker J P Cutts, Sutton & Sons, Opticians to Her Majesty the Queen (Victoria
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1870s British Late Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Three Draw English Brass Telescope with Handle Leather
Located in Milan, IT
1608 the son of an optician in Middelburg, Hans Lipperhey, playing with some lenses of his father, put
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Late 19th Century British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Maritime Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
that a day in 1608 the son of an optician in Middelburg, Hans Lipperhey, playing with some lenses of
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1870s Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
the last picture).
The legend tells that a day in 1608 the son of an optician in Middelburg, Hans
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1870s Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Table Mirror in Polished and Patinated Brass, circa 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Deco table mirror in polished and dark-patinated brass, most likely originally made for an optician
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
imported here in England and retailed by a Liverpool optician, Haigh Ltd. 77 Lord St. Liverpool.
They
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Optician
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses circa 1910, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
/ opticians, both eye pieces signed "Carl Neithold, Frankfurt".
This is a pair with a telescopic lorgnette
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Period Carved and Giltwood Barometer
Located in Dallas, TX
Engineer-Optician House of Chevallier (with two LLs) was founded in 1765 and provided scientific
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Optician
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
English Leather Covered Naval Telescope, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
; W.C. Cox, Devonport – who served as optician to the Royal Western Yacht Club (R.W.Y.C).
Founded as
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1850s British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Exquisite 1800 Parisian Mercury Barometer: Elegance in Science
Located in New York, NY
instrument. The split dial, expertly crafted, bears the signature of the renowned optician "Flouet," whose
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Optician
Materials
Wood
Pair of WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer
s Issue, 1918, Signed
By Ewer
Leahy
Located in Bath, GB
signed by the Welsh retailer / optician, Ewer & Leahy Cardiff. The case measures 5 5/8" x 3" x 5 1/2
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Early 20th Century Welsh Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Extending Naval Telescope circa 1880 Bisley
Located in London, GB
.
Dollond was one of the oldest chain of retail opticians in the United Kingdom, having been established in
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19th Century English Antique Optician
Telescope Made of Brass and Leather Made in Manchester in the Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
by Harrisons Opticians and then in 1968 by Dollond & Aitchison.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Six Extra Large Holophane Prismatic Glass and Copper Gilt Caged Pendants Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
good order, no cracks, some very minor nibbles
These lantern were removed from Bush's Opticians in
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Early 20th Century French Antique Optician
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair Extra Large Holophane Prismatic Glass and Copper Gilt Caged Pendants Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
cracks, some very minor nibbles
These lantern were removed from Bush's Opticians in Hessle UK
Each
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Early 20th Century French Antique Optician
Materials
Brass, Copper
Fine Pair Cased Binoculars by W Gregory
Co. Ltd., N.R.A.
Located in Bath, GB
embossed with the maker's name and "Opticians to the National Rifle Association" / "51 Strand London" / "25
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1920s British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
A Desk Top Terrestrial Globe by Geographica Ltd
Located in London, GB
, Geographica Ltd, 55 Fleet Street London E.C.4, 1923, and having the retailers label, A.Franks, Opticians, of
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Early 20th Century English Antique Optician
Materials
Wood, Paper
J. H. Steward Pocket Military Compass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
retailer of optical, scientific, military and surveying instruments. J.H. Steward was the head optician of
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Antique Australian 15ct Rose Gold Amethyst And Seed Pearl Bangle - Thomas Gaunt
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
., goldsmiths, watchmakers and opticians, was founded in Melbourne by Thomas Gaunt in 1852.
Crafted in 15ct
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Optician
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Rose Gold
Early 18th Century Italian Compass, Pierre de Baillou, Milan
By Pierre de Baillou
Located in Milano, IT
some certainty that he was related to François de Baillou (Milan, 1700-1774), a Milanese optician and
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1720s Italian Other Antique Optician
Materials
Brass, Steel
Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
.
Philip Carpenter began working as a manufacturing optician in Birmingham in 1808, specialising in
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1860s British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
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Antique Optician For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique optician you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, every antique optician was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique optician, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique optician, those designed in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. General Optical Company each produced at least one beautiful antique optician that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Optician?
The average selling price for an antique optician at 1stDibs is $1,825, while they’re typically $333 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.
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