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| These brass antique reproduction optical instruments are made using heavy solid brass tubes and fittings, and are polished to a beautiful finish, and some are available in an antique patina. While some manufacturers use cheap, small lenses, these use the same high quality optics used in precision optical instruments. We are pleased to offer many handheld and tripod mounted telescopes, binoculars, antique microscopes, and magnifiers. These are in stock in our huge Southern California warehouse and are ready to ship within hours of your order. Check out this month's discounted specials. |
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 Brass Telescope Key Chain 2 Power |
 7-inch Handheld Brass Spyglass Telescopes 3 Power |
 9.5-inch Brass Pocket Telescope 12 Power |
 Modern Brass Telescopes 25-30 Power |
 13-inch Brass Telescope 25 Power |
 14-inch Brass Telescope 10 Power |
 16-inch Brass Telescope 12 Power |
 18-inch Brass Telescopes 12 Power |
 28-inch Brass Telescope 16 Power |
 29-inch Premium Brass Telescope 27 Power |
 35-inch Brass Telescopes 20 Power |
 Small Chrome Binoculars |
 Opera Glasses with LED Light |
 Small Brass Binoculars |
 Large Brass Binoculars |
 Weems & Plath 7x50 Binoculars |
 Weems & Plath Apache Binoculars |
 Survival Binoculars w/ Compass & Mirror |
 3-Leg Desk Magnifiers |
 Large 5-Leg Desk Magnifier |
 Brass Magnifier with Hardwood Case |
 Brass Magnifier with Wood Handle |
 Handheld Antique Brass Magnifier |
 Brass Stand Magnifier |
 Folding Stand Magnifier |
 Photo Stand Magnifier |
 Chrome Plated Folding Magnifier |
 Antique Desk Compass with Swivel Magnifier |
 Folding Pocket Magnifiers |
 X-Y Stage Microscope |
 Modern Style Microscope |
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This large and beautifully detailed desk magnifier allows hands-free viewing
of an object or document.
The solid brass base is very stylish and the step-cut magnifier is adorned with art deco accents.
The large precision ground glass magnifying lens is large and heavy, measuring 4 inches in diameter with
a 3 1/2 inch diameter viewable area, and produces a clear highly magnified view.
The magnifier is 2 5/8 inches tall and weighs 15.1 ounces.
This magnifier is perfect for map and document reading, stamp and coin collectors, or simply to adorn your desk.
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$38
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The Stanley London Small Three-Legged Desk Magnifier is a beautiful and functional desk accessory. It is crafted from solid brass and measures 1 7/8 inches in diameter and contains a two-element lens set. The power of the magnifier is adjustable by rotating the threads. It is available either plain or engraved "Stanley London." |
$23
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The Large Three-Legged Magnifier is made from solid
brass and has a special clear coating that will not tarnish.
This is our highest quality magnifier, featuring a large 40 mm diameter viewable area.
The magnifier uses precision two-element ground glass optics for clear 3-power magnification
with a flat field that is sharp even at the edges.
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$28
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Our 10-power Folding Pocket
Magnifier and Eye Loupe utilizes a costly triplet
ultra-low distortion lens systems.
The rugged magnifier is of all-metal construction with gold plating to
eliminate tarnishing, and comes with a genuine leather case.
The advanced triplet lens design features precision 18 mm ground glass
lenses for an exceptionally sharp and distortion free view.
The high quality magnifier allows detailed examination of jewelry,
stamps, coins, and everyday items.
The 10-power Triplet Pocket Magnifier and Eye Loupe folds to the
compact size of only 1 1/4 inches long, 13/16 inches wide, 3/4 inch
thick, and weighs 1.3 ounces.
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$34
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Our 15-power Folding Pocket
Magnifier and Eye Loupe utilizes large 21 mm diameter triplet
ultra-low distortion lens systems.
The magnifier has all-metal construction with gold plating, and comes
with a genuine leather case.
The advanced triplet lens design features precision 21 mm ground glass
lenses for an exceptionally bright and distortion free image.
The 15-power Triplet Pocket Magnifier and Eye Loupe folds to 1 3/8
inches long, 15/16 inches wide, 15/16 inches thick, and weighs 1.8 ounces.
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$36
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Our 20-power Folding Pocket
Magnifier and Eye Loupe is both a
high quality handheld magnifier and powerful eye loupe.
The rugged magnifier is of all-metal construction with gold plating to
eliminate tarnishing.
The advanced doublet lens design features precision 17 mm ground glass
lenses for an exceptionally powerful and low distortion view.
The 20X Pocket Magnifier and Eye Loupe folds to the compact size of
only 1 3/16 inches long, 13/16 inches wide, 3/4 inch thick, and weighs
only 1 ounce.
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$23
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Our 5-Power Photo Stand Magnifier reveals
never-before seen details in everyday items.
The pre-focused magnifier allows detailed examination of objects close-up, while the clear
acrylic base permits ambient light to illuminate the object for bright, clear viewing.
This useful magnifier is excellent for map readers, printers, photographers, graphic artists, and designers.
The Photo Stand Magnifier is 2 inches in diameter, 1 7/8 inches tall,
with a 1 inch diameter viewable area, and weighs only 1.2 ounces.
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$5.50
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Our handsome Chrome Plated Hinged Roll-out Magnifier features a sleek design which enables the user to roll out the hinged lens. It is ideal for viewing stamps, coins, jewelry and everyday items. The non-tarnish Chrome Plated Hinged Roll-out Magnifier folds to 2 7/8 inches in diameter by 5.8 inches thick and weighs 4.9 ounces. This 4-power precision ground glass magnifier features soft felt on its base so that is may be set on a desk. |
$22.50
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This handsome solid brass antique patina desk compass includes a handy swivel 4-power glass magnifier that folds away when not in use. The antique finish will not show fingerprints and does not require polishing. The bottom of the compass has a beautiful antique compass rose design and can be custom engraved. The brass desk compass is 2 11/16 inches in diameter, 1 1/8 inches tall, and weighs 7.8 ounces. The brass frame of the swing-out magnifier is 2 1/8 inches in diameter, and the viewing area of the precision ground glass magnifier is 1 11/16 inches in diameter. |
$45
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This fully adjustable solid brass stand magnifier allows detailed hands-free viewing of an object. The brass is highly polished to a mirror finish. The large precision ground glass magnifying lens is 2 5/8 inches in diameter and produces a clear highly magnified view. The magnifier is 8 1/4 inches tall and weighs 1 pound, 2 ounces. Two knurled brass thumbscrews allow adjustments of the height, angle, and offset of the magnifier. The heavy solid brass base has felt on the bottom to protect your furniture. The base can be custom engraved with your personalized text. |
$39.50
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This fully adjustable solid brass stand magnifier allows detailed hands-free viewing of an object. The patina finish requires no maintenance. The large precision ground glass magnifying lens is 3 inches in diameter and produces a clear highly magnified view. The magnifier is 11 7/8 inches tall and weighs 1 pound, 11 ounces. The base can be custom engraved with your personalized text. |
$52.50
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This beautiful hand magnifier has a turned solid hardwood handle and a solid
brass ribbed rim.
The magnifier has a large 4-inch diameter ground glass lens and produces a clear magnified image.
The magnifier comes in a handsome felt-lined solid hardwood case with hardwood guides to secure the magnifier.
The top of the case has a diamond-shaped solid brass inlay.
The magnifier is 9 1/4 inches long, weighs 9.8 ounces, and the magnifier with hardwood case weighs 2 pounds.
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$35
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This beautiful hand magnifier has a turned hardwood handle and a solid brass rim.
The large ground glass magnifying lens is 4 inches in diameter and produces a clear magnified view.
The magnifier is solid and weighs over a half pound.
This magnifier is perfect for stamp and coin collectors.
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$18
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This handheld magnifier features a classic refined design with an antique patina finish. It has a 2 5/8" diameter ground glass lens and produces a clear magnified image. The magnifier is 7 3/4 inches long and weighs a solid 7.7 ounces. |
$22.50
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The Stanley London® 7-inch Brass Handheld Pirate Spyglass Telescopes with Box are available in either a polished brass or a leather sheathed version. Either telescope provides a bright and sharp, non-inverted (upright) image with 3X magnification and is 1 1/8-inches in diameter and 3 1/2 inches long when collapsed. These 3-power collapsible handheld telescopes have three brass pipes that measure 7 inches when fully extended and weigh 3 1/2 ounces. A beautiful felt-lined hardwood storage case is included with each telescope. |
$30-$35
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The small, but powerful brass Pocket Telescope is 9 1/2 inches when extended, and 5 5/8 inches long when collapsed. The 12-power optics are high quality multi-coated glass with a 17 mm objective lens diameter and a large 8 mm diameter eyepiece. The telescope is made from solid brass and has a special clear coating that never requires polishing and will not tarnish. The Pocket Telescope comes complete with a premium quality hinged solid hardwood case. |
$38
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These 4-pipe 13.5-inch brass telescopes are a modern hi-tech departure from our antique reproduction brass telescopes. We offer an all-brass ($48) and a leather-sheathed 25-power model ($45), as well as a 10 to 30 power zoom leather-sheathed model ($53). These small telescopes have powerful optics with anti-reflection coatings and 30 mm objective lenses. They have a unique feature where you simply rotate the eyepiece to bring the image into crystal clear focus, and a special scratch resistant clear coating that eliminates fingerprints on the brass. All three models come with a leatherette carrying case, and a hardwood storage and display box is available as an option. |
$45 - $53 Case $18.50 |
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The Stanley London Premium Quality 13-inch Brass Spyglass Telescope has four clear coated brass tubes, measuring 13 1/4 inches when extended. This 25-power telescope features the highest quality precision multi-coated optics available. The Premium 13-inch telescope measures 5 1/2 inches when collapsed, is 1 11/16 inches in diameter, and weighs 13.6 ounces. An optional hardwood storage and display case is available. |
$89 Case $18.50 |
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The Brass 14-inch Telescope has four brass pipes and measures 5 5/8 inches when collapsed, and 13 7/8 inches when extended. This telescope has high-quality 10-power glass optics. A hardwood storage and display box is available as an option. |
$75 Case $18.50 |
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This beautiful 16-inch polished solid brass telescope produces a very bright and clear image with its 12-power precision ground glass optics. The telescope measures 1 5/8 inch in diameter and 5 3/8 inches long when collapsed. It has four pipes and a sunshade that extends, and measures 15 7/8 inches when fully extended. The inner pipe is engraved "Stanley London" near the eyepiece. The 16-inch telescope comes complete with a thick, handmade 100-percent leather case. |
$99
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The 18-inch telescope is available with either a polished brass finish, or with a hand-sewn leather-sheath. The Brass 18-inch Telescope has four brass pipes and measures 6 1/2 inches when collapsed, and the polished telescope measures 17 1/8 inches long when extended, while the leather sheathed version measures 17 3/4 inches when fully extended. This telescope has high quality 12-power glass optics, and a built-in sunshade extends to reduce lens flare. A beautiful hardwood storage and display box is also available. |
Brass $115 Leather $125 Case $25 |
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The large 28-inch Telescope is 2 1/2 inches in diameter
and 8 5/8 inches long when collapsed.
This powerful 16-power telescope also has four brass pipes, with the largest
pipe being tapered.
A built-in sunshade extends 2 inches to reduce lens flare.
The telescope measures a full 28 1/2 inches when fully extended and the optics are precision
ground glass with a 42 mm diameter objective lens.
The 28-inch Spyglass Telescope comes complete with a beautiful hardwood case. |
$190
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The Stanley London 29-inch Premium Brass Telescope is 2 1/2-inches in diameter and 8 5/8 inches long when collapsed. It is solid, weighing 2 pounds, 13 ounces, and is constructed entirely of threaded solid brass tubing and fittings with no glued components. This 27-power telescope has four brass pipes, with the largest pipe being tapered. It features the highest quality Premium Brass Telescope comes complete with a beautiful mahogany case. |
$215
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This premium telescope on Turned Hardwood Stand is perfect for viewing scenery through a window or as a beautiful decorative piece on your desk. Its premium quality optics have an anti-reflection coating which reduces internal reflections and improves contrast. The objective lens is 42 mm in diameter. The brass has a clear-coated finish which prevents the visibility of finger prints and leaves it looking new and polished after every use. The telescope is 13 inches tall, 13 inches long, the base is 6 inches in diameter and it weighs 3 pounds. |
$200
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The Stanley London® solid brass 10-inch Brass Victorian Desk Telescope is the perfect addition to any desk, credenza, home office, or library. This classic style telescope is modeled after 18th Century and early Victorian designs and is offered in both a polished brass and antique patina finish. When fully extended the telescope is 10 inches long and 9 1/2 inches tall. The diameter of the telescope is 1 11/16 inches and the objective lens is 25 mm in diameter. It weighs 1 pound 14 ounces. |
$132.50
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These solid brass table top telescopes are mounted on beautiful solid hardwood tripods. The telescopes come in a polished brass model or a model with the main tube wrapped in a hand-sewn, high quality 100 percent leather sheath. The telescopes have precision ground glass optics and produce a clear and powerful 18-power image. The telescopes are 19 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, and are mounted on a two-section hardwood tripod that extends to 27 3/8 inches tall. Either telescope with tripod weighs 6 pounds. The leather sheathed version is an additional $26. |
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These beautiful solid brass 30-inch refractor telescopes are mounted on solid brass and cherry-stained solid hardwood tripods. The 30-inch telescopes are available in a polished brass version and a model with the main tube wrapped in a hand-sewn high quality 100 percent leather sheath. The telescopes use precision ground glass optics to produce a clear 24-power non-inverted image. The telescopes are 29 inches long with a maximum height of 59 inches tall, and weigh 15 1/4 pounds. The leather sheathed version is an additional $30. |
$465 & $495 |
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This large beautiful solid brass refractor harbormaster telescope mounted on a solid teak and brass tripod has a maximum height of 61 inches. Precision ground glass optics are used throughout to produce a clear, 32-power image. The telescope with sunshade is 44 inches long, 3 inches in diameter, and the telescope with tripod weighs 20 pounds. It is available with either a polished brass finish or an antique patina. |
$625
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This is our new premium quality clear-coated solid brass refractor
telescope with the standard brass mount on a solid mahogany and brass tripod.
The telescope uses the highest quality 32-power precision coated achromatic glass optics and is made
with dent-resistant heavy 1.2 mm thick brass.
The brass has a clear coating so it will not tarnish and never needs polishing.
The telescope is 44 inches long, 2 3/4 inches in diameter, has a
tube outside diameter of 2 inches, and an objective lens diameter of 50 mm.
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$650
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This is the same premium quality clear-coated solid brass refractor
telescope as shown above, but with the elegant arc-shaped solid brass mount.
The telescope uses the same highest quality 32-power precision coated achromatic glass optics and the telescope
is made from dent-resistant heavy 1.2 mm thick brass.
Focusing is accomplished by rotating a large adjusting ring near the eyepiece.
A sunshade protects the objective lens from glare and the inside of the telescope is
coated flat black to improve contrast.
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$750
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Our finest telescope is this massive and beautiful solid brass refractor harbormaster telescope mounted on a mahogany tripod. The 32-power 60 mm telescope uses the highest quality precision multi-coated glass optics to produce the brightest and sharpest non-inverted image of any of our telescopes. The clear coated brass finish never needs polishing and will not show fingerprints. The telescope is 55 inches long, the telescope and tripod measures 60 inches tall and weighs 23 pounds. |
$899
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Fascinating tiny solid brass 3-pipe telescope on a brass key chain. The telescope can be collapsed to 1 5/8 inches in length or expanded to 3 inches. This tiny telescope actually works and provides a clear 2-power image. It is available either plain or engraved "Stanley London" and can even be custom engraved. |
$10
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Our Folding Survival Binoculars are loaded with features including Binoculars, Monocular/Telescope, Magnetic Compass, Magnifier, Signal Mirror, Magnifying Eye Inspection Mirror, and Stereoscope. Four hinged lenses unfold to produce a pair of fully functional 4 power binoculars complete with adjustable focus. The Survival Binoculars contain a quality fast-settling and accurate magnetic compass, so you can easily find your bearing or orient a map, as well as a mirror that can be used to signal others many miles away. The Survival Binoculars with Compass and Signal Mirror comes complete with a lanyard so you can wear it around your neck. |
$9.60
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These precision-crafted Stanley London Opera Glasses produce a bright and clear magnified image, making it seem like you are three times closer to the action. This unique design incorporates a built-in red Light Emitting Diode (LED) reading light to illuminate your program without disturbing those around you. The advanced focus-free 3x25 design gathers more light, and the generous eye relief and large eyepiece lenses allow eyeglass wearers to use their prescription eyeglasses. The opera glasses have an brick red body with bright gold trim and come complete with an elegant hinged gift box and batteries for the LED light. |
$45
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These smaller solid brass binoculars can be used as opera or field glasses. Focusing is accomplished with a single center adjustment. The Small Brass Binoculars measure 2 5/8 inches to 3 1/2 inches in length depending on focus, and are 3 5/8 inches wide. The binoculars weigh 9.7 ounces and feature quality 2.5 power optics with 25 mm objective lenses. The Small Brass Binoculars come complete with a real leather neck strap. |
$45
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These Stanley London® premium quality 8x20 mm chrome binoculars combine superb interior optics with a sleek and compact exterior. Fitted with Porro prisms, these binoculars feature multi-coated optics to reduce reflection and improve contrast. These high quality optics yield sharp, bright images. They are simple to use and come equipped with a convenient center focus knob and individual eye adjustment. The Premium Quality Small Chrome Binoculars measure 3 inches in length, and are 4 inches wide. The binoculars weigh 8 ounces and feature quality 8 power optics with 20 mm objective lenses and their field of view is 288 ft. at 1000 yards. The Small Chrome Binoculars come complete with a strong nylon neck strap and a leatherette case with belt loop. |
$89
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These beautiful 8-power binoculars have a hand-sewn leather sheath to improve grip and reduce fingerprints. Focusing is accomplished using a knurled focusing ring on top of the binoculars. These binoculars have in-line prisms for improved field of view and have precision ground glass 1.75-inch (44 mm) diameter objective lenses. The binoculars are 6 inches long, 4 1/2 inches wide and weigh 2 pounds, 5 ounces. The binoculars have a leather strap and come with a handmade leather case. |
$230
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These Weems and Plath® 637 7x50 Center Focus Binoculars are an economical waterproof binocular with a center focus mechanism that allows for quick, easy adjustment to different focal ranges, making them perfect for boating or any other outdoor activity. These marine binoculars come with a padded neck strap, objective & ocular lens covers and a padded nylon carrying case. |
$180
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Built to the same tough standards as U.S. Army M24 binoculars, the Weems and Plath® 7x28 Apache Binoculars w/M-22 Reticle are compact, waterproof, and lightweight - perfect for rugged outdoor use. The binoculars work well in low light situations and can withstand a drop from 6 feet. |
$399.99
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The Stanley London solid brass microscope with precision X-Y translation stage allows accurate 2-axis movement of the specimen slide. The 40-power microscope is fully functional and has a rack and pinion focusing adjustment and a spring-loaded slide clip. It is 7 1/2 inches tall and an adjustable mirror allows rear illumination. The microscope is built solid and weighs 2 pounds, 11 ounces. |
$140
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This 50-power beautiful solid brass microscope is similar to the microscope above without the X-Y translation stage. It has two brass clips to hold a slide, and an adjustable mirror for rear illumination. The focusing knob drives a brass rack and pinion that brings the specimen into focus. The top part of the microscope can lean back for easier viewing and better illumination. The microscope stands 7 1/8 inches tall, the base is 2 5/8 inches by 4 inches deep, and weighs 2 pounds. |
$120
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