Very Large Rare Nautical Aluminum Beacon Light w Fresnel Lens, Hughey Phillips

Beacon built by Stone Chance Navigational Aids. Exceptional piece of industrial lighting. Fresnel glass lens set into a sturdy aluminum housing. The drum lens is 12 inches tall. Ther...

Solid brass marine lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Protective brass cage. This lantern has been meticulously polished and lacquered. It has been...

Solid copper ships lantern with Fresnel glass lens. No burner. With vented top, carry handle, and hinged door on rear. Note the flake to the lens....

Brass beacon light that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fitted with two Fresnel lenses. The smooth brass glows with the lacquer finish. Wire...

Early 20th Century spot light by Crouse Hinds. USA. Features a Pyrex round shade and fully adjustable head mounted on a wide round base. For display purp...

Maritime lantern by F.H. Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens. Vented top and original hoisting ring. Mounting brac...

Ships anchor lantern from the English firm "Meteorite." Fitted with a Fresnel glass lens. Removeable red filter. Wired for home use. Meticulously polished and lacquered, mounted to a...

Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Hinged and vented top. Brass makers badge with serial number C20696 from English Maker Meteorite. Sturdy hoisting han...

American nautical brass housing and wood collar floating distress beacon with a glass lens, mid-19th century.

What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essentially of a model eyeball to which are attached strings and pulleys to duplicate the line force of the muscles. We think this example is most likely French from the early 20th century. The base is marble with paw feet. It’s also quite large at well over 3 foot tall. This instrument is very complete. It also includes additional parts to set the mechanics up in a different way. In the pictures above the strings are attached to a keyboard. The alternative replaces the keyboard with string guide with a dozen hanging tubular weights. This is one of the largest and most decorative examples we have seen. I have only seen pictures of ophthalmotropes and never one this fine and complete. It’s as rare and impressive show piece. This item was also used in the movie Knives Out,