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Arriflex Model 16ST Movie Camera, Complete Working, C. 1950. As Sculpture. SALE.
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
RCA Iconic 1940s Broadcast Studio Microphone, Unmolested, as Sculpture
By RCA
Located in Dallas, TX
historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Component Art Wall Sculpture by Bill Reiter, 20th Century Vintage. TAKE 15% OFF.
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Cinema Camera, Circa 1960s Arriflex 16BL Complete. Rare. As Sculpture. ON SALE
By Arriflex Company
Located in Dallas, TX
historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques
Category
Mid-20th Century German Archaistic Mounted Objects
Mitchell Camera 16mm Camera Blimp Housing, Circa 1940, As Sculpture. ON SALE NOW
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
Aluminum
Kodak Cine Motion Picture Movie Camera, As Sculpture, 1930 with Updates. ON SALE
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Dallas, TX
historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
CBS News News Film Courier Transport Pouch Circa Mid-20th Century, Bold
By CBS News
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 Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Jute, Paper
Wilart, 35mm Cinema Camera, One Off Factory Prototype, Circa 1919. As Sculpture.
By Wilart Camera Company
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mitchell Model a 35mm Movie Camera 1919 Design, Hand Crank Ability, 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 Scientific Instruments
Vintage School Picture Roll Film Movie Look Iconic Display Camera. TAKE 60%OFF.
By Coleman Photo
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 Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Arriflex Early 16mm Motion Picture Camera, Classic Display with Tripod
By Arriflex Company
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Coach Bear Bryant Use History Iconic 1950s RCA Studio Mic As Sculpture ON SALE
By RCA
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Movie Studio 1939 Light on Vintage Stand, W/Factory Finish As Sculpture. ON SALE
By Mole Richardson Company
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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge Artifact, 1935
By Mole Richardson Company
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 Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
First Macintosh Portable Computer, As New, Vintage Iconic RARE Steve Jobs Design
By Apple Computer, Inc.
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category
Late 20th Century American Futurist Scientific Instruments
Mid-Century Motion Picture Graphic / Animation Stand As Sculpture. Rare. ON SALE
By Bolex
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Archaistic Scientific Instruments
Pathe 28mm Hand Crank Movie Projector, circa 1918, with Film, Vintage Sculpture
By Pathe Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Sheet Metal, Wire
Hollywood 20th Century Fox Studio Arc Light, Huge, Iconic, Real Artifact, 1935
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Steel
Rare Pathe 35mm Professional Type-X French Cinema Film Camera, circa 1908-1912
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
Iconic, Vintage Manumatic Primitive Projector, Wow 1950s Deco Design
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
Iconic, Vintage Manumatic Primitive Film Projector, circa 1950s, Wow Deco Design
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
20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, Circa 1940, Show as Sculpture
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 Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror
Antique Optical Exam Instrument
Located in San Francisco, CA
Interesting old eye instrument on tall brass stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique 1770s Optical Engraving Architecture Landscape L
isle St Louis France
By Daumont
Located in Dayton, OH
"Description: Antique print, titled: 'Vue d'Optique Représentant L'Isle S.t Louis et le Pont de la
Category
Antique 1770s French Provincial Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Magnifying Glass, English, Brass, Optical Reading Aid, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique magnifying glass. An English, brass optical reading aid, dating to the Edwardian
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Binoculars, English, Brass, Leather, Optical Instrument, c.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique binoculars. An English, brass and leather optical instrument, dating to
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Wood Brass Folding Bellows Optical Field Camera
Film Plates
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian folding wood camera featuring brass hardware, accordion bellow, and plates.
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Optical Print The French Attack on St Johns Newfoundland, Canada c1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de la descente des Francois a l'Isle de Terre Neuve'.
Optical print
Category
Antique 1770s Maps
Materials
Paper
19th Century English Optical Refractor Form
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Optical Refractor Form
Used by optometrists to determine corrective lens
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century metal optical trade sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century metal optical trade sign
A great example of a mid-20th Century double sided, metal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
England Hand magnifying glass / Magnifying lens, Antler and metal
By English Country Antiques
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary English magnifying glass made of metal, with a fabulous carved antler handle. It has a magnifying lens framed in a fine and elegant metal structure, with the originalit...
Category
Vintage 1940s English Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Antique Leather Box Camera, circa 1920
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
optical glass.
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Leather strap broken.
Dimensions: H
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Optical Glass
Antique Brass and Leather Binoculars c.1900-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1900-1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Brass, Optical
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Antique "Jiffy Kodak Six-16" Folding Camera, circa 1933
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
Materials and techniques Leatherette, Chrome, Optical Glass.
Condition Good. Wear consistent with age and
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Chrome
Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 2C Pocket Kodak" Folding Camera, circa 1916
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
manufacture c.1916.
Materials and techniques Leather, Chrome, Optical Glass.
Condition Good. Wear consistent
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Chrome
Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 1A Pocket Kodak" Folding Camera, circa 1920
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eastman Kodak Company
Date of manufacture c.1920.
Materials and techniques leather, chrome, optical
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Chrome
Antique Kodak Jr. Six-16 Series ll Folding Camera, circa 1937-1940
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
Materials and techniques leather, chrome, optical glass.
Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome
Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 2C Pocket Kodak" Folding Camera, circa 1916-1927
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
, optical glass, fabric.
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: H 9 in. W 4 in. D
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Chrome
Huge Rare Antique English Magnifying Glass Lens circa 1910 Decorative Stand
Located in London, GB
magnification through a super thick lens.
In conclusion this is an original antique optical telescopic lens
Category
Vintage 1910s British Folk Art Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Brass and Wooden Microscope Culpeper Model, circa 1770-1790
Located in Milan, IT
Antique brass and wooden microscope Culpeper model, circa 1770-1790. It is an antique optical
Category
Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments
Antique Ophthalmometer Eye Machine by General Optical Company
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Antique Universal Ophthalmometer Eye Exam Machine by General Optical Company is stamped “Pat
Category
Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Other More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron, Brass
Antique Optical Print of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique optical print or vue d'optique of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia the port for Mecca or Lamekk (la
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique 1930s Bausch
Lomb Optical Blue Industrial Medical Adjustable Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 1930s Bausch & Lomb optical blue industrial medical adjustable stool. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Iron
Antique Optical Print of New York by Leizelt, circa 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Neu Yorck - La nouvelle Yorck'. Beautiful optical print, also called 'vue
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
5 Antique Victorian Wire Rim Optical Eye Glasses Frames Spectacles
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of five antique wire frame eye glasses / spectacles of various lens strengths including one
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens.
It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens.
It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Optical Print of a Tartar Embassy at the Persian Court
Located in Langweer, NL
Optical print of a Tartar Embassy at the Persian Court. This is an optical print, also called 'vue
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Optical Print of the Market Square with St. Elizabeth Church, Wroclaw
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Prospectus unius partis Fori [...]; / Vista d'una parte della piazza rimpetto
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Optical Print of the City of Basel
Switzerland
by Carmine, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ansicht von der Stadt Basel in der Schweiz / Vue de la Ville de Basle en
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Leather Box Camera, circa 1890-1916
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
Materials and techniques: Wood, leather, optical glass.
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Optical Glass, Wood
Antique No. 2A Brownie Box Camera, circa 1916
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
techniques: Wood, leather, optical glass.
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Optical Glass
Antique "No. 1A Folding Pocket Kodak" Camera c.1899-1915
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Chrome, Brass, Optical Glass, Fabric.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Leather has
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
.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Chrome, Optical Glass, Fabric.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Chrome
Antique Eastman Kodak "No. 1 Pocket Kodak" Folding Camera, circa 1909
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
manufacture: circa 1909-1920.
Materials and techniques: Leather, chrome, optical glass, fabric.
Condition
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Photography
Materials
Chrome
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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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