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John Cary Travel Celestial Globe in Box Marked Cary
Co London, No. 21540
By John Cary
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the globe, top to bottom it is 5 inches
This piece was retailed by George Lee & Son opticians, 33
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Victorian Mahogany 18-Drawer Chemist Apothecary Chest
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
original Exeter chemist 'Broom Reid & Harris, pharmacists & opticians' (now trading under the name 'Audify
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
makers. Worked 14 Charles St., Hatton Garden, London. 1833-1860. optician, barometers, thermometers and
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Optician
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique Telescope, Five-Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Bancks of London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
instrument maker, optician and optical instrument maker traded from the Strand in London, England; initially
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Rare 19th Century Bronze Horizontal Sundial by Watkins
Hill London
By Watkins
Hill
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
death in 1810. In 1808 he was listed as 'J. Watkins, optician, 5 Charing Cross.'. In 1810 William Hill
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Optician
Materials
Bronze
1910s, Antique Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Opticians. A. Anderson & Son. F.S.M.C. 25. Bridge St, Dunfermline. Phone: 751.'
This impressive antique
Category
1910s Unknown Antique Optician
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opticians Advertising Spectacles
Located in East Hampton, NY
Brass and glass antique advertising spectacles.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Optician
Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer an early 20th century opticians trade sign, in the form of a brass oversized
Category
1920s British Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Long Case Barometer by Lennie Optician, Edinburgh
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century mahogany long case barometer
By Lennie Optician, Edinburgh
Dimensions 37" long x
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Antique Optician
Materials
Walnut
Rare Antique Oakwood Case with Optician Instruments for Eyesight Measurement
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century optometrist set in oakwood case with extras, for making glasses.
This stunning, original and complete set from circa 1930 makes a great gift for people who are pa...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Early 20th C Opticians Spectacles Display Shop Cabinet Ebonised Gilt Vitrine
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An early 20th century opticians display cabinet, with its original hand painted gilt advertising
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Optician
Materials
Glass, Pine
ORIGINAL CIRCA 1900-1920 OPTICIANS ADVERTISING SiGN WITH ORIGINAL PAINT
MOUNT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
French circa 1900 Opticians advertising sign with rare, decorative wall mount
A good looking example
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Optician
Materials
Metal
Restored Antique Brass and Iron Universal Ophthalmometer for Optician / Eye Dr
By General Optical Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This antique universal ophthalmometer eye exam machine by General Optical Company was used by an eye doctor over 100 years ago for examining a person’s eyes. An ophthalmometer is an ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Antique Optician
Materials
Iron, Brass
French World War I Artillery Binoculars
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of WWI artillery binoculars, optician Duval Aine, optician in Annecy, France. The binoculars
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Optician
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cast Iron Optical Shop Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Three dimensional cast iron trade sign for optician or optical shop. Sign was a flange wall mount
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Optician
Materials
Iron
Dutch Opera glasses by J.M.Schmidt, Amsterdam, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
adjustable in degrees and length for visibility. The name and address of the optician are marked in the rings
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
1929 Eyeglass Shore Self-Fit Machine
Located in Peekskill, NY
Antique Eye Doctor Or Optician Test Your Own Eyes An Original Self Service Eye exam
This auction
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Optician
1920s Cast Iron and Wood Industrial Adjustable Table by Karl Manufacturing Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
salvaged from downtown Buffalo NY opticians. All original condition. Amazing patina, color and surface
Category
1920s American Industrial Antique Optician
Materials
Iron
English Working Binoculars or Field Glasses by J.H. Steward Ltd., circa 1920
By J.H Steward
Located in Austin, TX
optician and founded his business in 1852.
From about 1856 to about 1871, he had a shop 406 Strand
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Optician
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Brass Sextant by William Dolland
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
optician at the age of 20 and became the most eminent optical instrument maker of the late 18th century
Category
1830s English Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Antique Optometrist Trade Sign
Located in Stockholm, SE
Antique hanging advertising sign for an optician, circa 1920-1930. Double sided big cast zinc
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Optician
Materials
Iron, Zinc
Antique Optometrist Double Sided Trade Sign
Located in Carimate, Como
Antique hanging advertising sign for an optician, circa 1920-1930. Double sided big cast zinc
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Optician
Materials
Zinc
Pair British Military Issued WW1 Binoculars, c.1916
Located in Bath, GB
".
A. Franks Ltd was an Optician and Instrument Maker
(1879 - 1950)
Founded in the latter part of
Category
1910s British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Barometer and Mercury Thermometer
By F. Kuhn
Located in Milan, IT
by the optician from Lucerne F. Kuhn. The barometric tube is mounted on a walnut plank and the nonius
Category
1830s Swiss Antique Optician
1930s Max Kuner Nautical Sextant
By Max Kuner
Located in Peekskill, NY
case is signed... Max Kuner Nautical Optician, Chronometer and Watch Maker. Agent U.S. Government
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
French enamel, brass and mother of pearl Opera Glasses
Located in London, GB
jewelled barrels, with mother of pearl caps, inscribed 'J S Marratt 63 King Willm St Optician London
Category
1880s French Antique Optician
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Port and Starboard English Ship’s Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
vented tops and carry rings. With maker’s plated from H Hughes and Son marine opticians London. Fitted
Category
1920s European Antique Optician
Materials
Copper
19th Century Brass Telescope Focusing With 5 Extension Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
of an optician in Middelburg, Hans Lipperhey, playing with some lenses of his father, put a concave
Category
1870s Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
WWI Era Tripod Mounted "Century" Telescope by Watson
Sons of London
Located in London, GB
.
Case with accessories. (lenght of case: 123 cm).
W. Watson and Sons, optician and camera
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Antique Optometrist Trade Sign with Wall Bracket, circa 1920s
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique advertising sign for an opticians/optometrist,
circa 1900-1930.
Double sided big cast
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Optician
Materials
Iron, Zinc
19th Century French Brass Astronomical Telescope Signed Gregoire Opticien Lyon
Located in Milan, IT
Opticien was founded by Pierre Biette in 1790.
The legend tells that a day in 1608 the son of an optician
Category
1870s Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
19th century hand-painted mercury thermometer/barometer, made by Bianchi
Located in Oostende, BE
BIANCHI (1821-1898), engineer-optician, distinguished himself on many occasions by serving the interests
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Optician
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th C "Praxinoscope" Made by Yeates and Son, Dublin, Instrument Makers.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
makers and opticians. In 1865 they advertised as "Instrument makers to the University" as they were
Category
Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass, Iron
English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand Signed Negretti
Zambra London, C. 1850
By Negretti
Zambra
Located in Charleston, SC
appointed opticians and scientific instrument makers to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and King
Category
1850s English William IV Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra, London
By Negretti
Zambra
Located in Austin, TX
partnership in 1850, thereby founding the firm which would eventually be appointed opticians and scientific
Category
1910s English Antique Optician
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unusual Antique English Brass and Leather Binoculars, Pull Out Mechanism
By J. Lizars
Located in Bath, GB
. The J. Lizars company was founded in 1830 by the optician John Lizars (1810-1879) in Glasgow, Scotland
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Smart Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
it's luminous and iridescent qualities.
This pair was made for a Northern Irish Opticians, engraved
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Brass Duboscq Saccharimeter Antique Physic Instrument
By J. Duboscq, Paris 1
Located in Milan, IT
15.74, width cm 49 – inches 19.29.
Jules Duboscq (1817-1886) was trained as optician by Jean-Baptiste
Category
1850s French Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
WWI Brass Compass Used by the British Army Officers
Located in Milan, IT
functional. Measures: Diameter 5.2 cm, height 2.5 cm.
James Henry Steward, optician and instrument
Category
1910s British Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Pair of 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
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Optician
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of WWI Binoculars and Case, British Officer
s Issue, 1918, Signed
By Aitchison
Co.
Located in Bath, GB
Optician's "Aitchison & Co., 46 Fenchurch St. London", signed on the eye pieces.
The brass has been
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century French Charles X Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Barometer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Fine Weather, Very Dry) . The printed face is hand lettered with the name of the optician, L. Chevalier
Category
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Optician
Materials
Bronze
D.E. Wood Inscribed Nautical Telescope
Compass with Rosewood Barrel, c. 1860s
Located in Norwalk, CT
An exceptional spyglass or maritime telescope made by C.W. Dixey, "Optician to the Queen", in the
Category
1860s British Antique Optician
Materials
Metal
Antique English Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field c.1900
By Casella
Located in Bath, GB
measures 5 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 6 1/2"; the interior is marked for the Scottish retailer, "Lennie / Optician
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
19th Century Optometrist Oil on Canvas by G Slipper
Located in Dallas, TX
!
One for the optician, doctor or optometrist !!!
Optometry is a health care profession that involves
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Canvas
Maritime Sextant, Brass, Admiralty, Naval, Instrument, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
. Opticians & Admiralty Agent, Devonport'
Carry case dressed with fascinating rotating latches
Supplied with
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century J. H. Stewar Barometer and Thermometer Antique Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
large range of items for military use. They were opticians to The British & Foreign Governments, the
Category
1880s British Antique Optician
Materials
Wood
Two Day Marine Chronometer by Victor Kulberg No. 9270
By Victor Kullberg
Located in Norwich, GB
chronometer makers. He also supplied many retailers and nautical opticians with complete movements. He also
Category
1870s English Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
an optician. Apart from being historically significant in these three fields, these large lenses also
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Optician
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
an optician. Apart from being historically significant in these three fields, these large lenses also
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Large 47´Picture and Frame in Brass Louis XVI Style, France, circa 1900-1920
Located in Miami, FL
with two hounds
Patronage patron saint of hunters, mathematicians, opticians and metalworkers
Saint
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Optician
Materials
Brass
Optician
s Trade Sign
Located in Treasure Island, CA
From the estate of a recently deceased advanced collector of anything "eye" related. This 3 dimensional sign hung over a sidewalk. Guaranteed authentic.
Category
19th Century American Antique Optician
Materials
Metal
$2,200
American Optician Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century American trade sign for an optician. Cast iron pincer frame and wrought iron
Category
19th Century American Antique Optician
Materials
Wrought Iron
A adjustable opticians mirror.
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A adjustable opticians mirror.
Cast iron base, nickel plated square bar with finial, original
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Optician
Early Optician
s Eye Test Chart
Located in Essex, MA
A rare, early illuminated optician's eye test chart, made by the Globe Optical Company, Boston
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Optician
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Optician Signs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two whimsical Optician signs from San Francisco. Priced as a pair
Category
19th Century American Antique Optician
Materials
Metal
Great Industrial Optician
s Table, circa 1890
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Great Industrial Adjustable Height Optician's table with cast iron base and milk glass top. These
Category
1890s Antique Optician
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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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