
This section brings together our archive of sold optical antiques, comprising instruments that were previously available at Antiguedades.es and now form part of private collections, museums, institutions or professional offices. It is a historical catalogue that allows visitors to discover some of the most interesting pieces that have passed thr...
This section brings together our archive of sold optical antiques, comprising instruments that were previously available at Antiguedades.es and now form part of private collections, museums, institutions or professional offices. It is a historical catalogue that allows visitors to discover some of the most interesting pieces that have passed through our gallery over the years.
The archive includes antique telescopes, spyglasses, binoculars, opera glasses, stereoscopes, sextants, octants, magnifying glasses, ophthalmologist lens sets, optical viewers and other instruments related to astronomy, navigation, photography, medicine and scientific observation. Many of these pieces were made by recognised European workshops and retain original elements such as lenses, graduated scales, extending tubes, mounts, tripods, cases or period accessories.
Beyond their technical interest, these instruments reflect the evolution of optics from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Their design, mechanical precision and quality of manufacture make them highly appreciated by collectors and researchers specialising in the history of science and precision instruments.
This archive should be regarded as a historical catalogue of sold optical antiques rather than an active sales section. If you would like to browse the pieces currently available, please visit our antique optical instruments for sale, where we regularly add carefully selected new instruments.
Many of the pieces preserved in this archive are especially interesting because of their rarity, condition, maker or provenance. They provide a valuable reference for those researching antique optical instruments, comparing models or looking for documentation on telescopes, spyglasses, sextants, stereoscopes and other historical devices related to observation and measurement.
If any of these instruments is useful as a reference for a future acquisition, please feel free to contact us. We will be pleased to let you know whether we have a similar optical antique available or to notify you when a related piece is added to our catalogue.
Large tabletop stereoscope for 50 stereoscopic photographs, made in the first half of the 20th century. Large tabletop stereoscope for 50...
Large tabletop stereoscope for 50 stereoscopic photographs, made in the first half of the 20th century. Large tabletop stereoscope for 50...
Amazing camera lucida made by Berville in its original case. In good condition and with some old-time lenses. Collectors piece. Amazing camera lucida made by...
Beautiful marine sextant manufactured by Heath & Co. In very good condition and in perfect working order. Original case. Beautiful marine sextant manufactured...
Superb Soviet sextant from the 60s in fine condition. With filter and accessory set. Wooden storing box. Superb Soviet sextant from the 60s in...
Beautiful brass spyglass from the early 20th century or late 19th century. Very well preserved and in working condition. Beautiful brass spyglass from the...
Magnificent professional opticians trial lens set for testing vision. Very well preserved, with several types of lenses and a trial frame. Magnificent professional opticians...
Fantastic antique T. Hemsley & Son sextant in excellent condition. Very complete. Entirely original and in its wooden case. Fantastic antique T. Hemsley &...
Fantastic antique spyglass in working condition. Clear view. Period piece. Fantastic antique spyglass in working...
Beautiful Heath & Co. sextant in very good condition, over 100 years old. Solid mahogany case. Beautiful Heath & Co. sextant in...
Set consisting of a Leitz tripod and accessories for a Leica camera. Well-preserved and ready for use. Set consisting of a Leitz tripod and...
Original Unis France stereoscope for 6x13 plates. In working order and in good condition. Includes a collection of 24 stereoscopic images on glass. Original Unis France stereoscope for...
Charming original French graphoscope from the early 20th century. In excellent condition. Souvenir of Paris. Charming original French graphoscope...
Fantastic authentic ships spyglass manufactured by the Cary firm of London. Very well preserved. With original strap. Fantastic authentic ships spyglass...
Antique brass spyglass in very good condition. Works perfectly. Comes with a wooden stand, ideal for display. Antique brass spyglass in very good...

Chest cross in 18K gold with natural emeralds and old cut diamonds. Well...

Antique 18K gold cross with natural rubies and diamonds. Well preserved...

18K gold cross with natural emeralds and diamonds, circa 1900-1920,...

Antique pendant of the Virgin Mary in 18K gold with natural diamonds and...

Vintage 18K gold pendant with enamel of the Virgin Mary and faceted blue...

Antique pendant of Our Lady of the Forsaken in 18K gold with old cut...

Vintage 18K gold pendant with enamel of the Virgin and Child and faceted...

Vintage 18K gold pendant with enamel of the Virgin and Child and faceted...
Magnificent English duplex pocket...