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Fresnel Lenses, Color Shades, Globes, etc We are continually acquiring wonderful and rare original antiques and implements US Light-House Establishment, Life-Saving Service, Revenue Cutter Service, U.S. Coast Guard and Navy. Below are photos and information. Inquiries welcomed. For Lamps and Lanterns, please visit our Antiques Page !
SR-428. (Fresnel lens) Lighthouse Service / Coast Guard 6th Order ATON Fresnel 270 degree Drum Lens. Lens measures 10h, ID 11 Ύ, OD 13 ½ Overall height of unit 15 ½ With silvered interior reflector. This was probably a sector light or possibly a range light, mounted within a lantern room or other housing. Unit is intact, with original black paint to housing. Only very light weathering or corrosion to frame. Lens is made of individual segments, only a few chipped areas. Perfect for your lighthouse optic. (VG). $685.
2640e. QUALITY heavy 200mm GLASS FRESNEL BUOY or DRUM LENS CLEAR. Beautiful heavy clear glass Fresnel drum lens for use in 200mm Lighthouse Service and Coast Guard buoy / aid to navigation lantern lamps and lanterns. This style of lens was used in smaller beacons and lights, as well as in numerous buoys and navigational lights using acetylene burners. The lens measures approximately 200mm outside diameter (173mm id) or 6 7/8 id, 7 ½ rim od, 8 max od, 7 1/16 high. Lens is one piece, prism completely intact, only a few very small chips. No manufacturers mark. Bright, clear, a great piece, perfect for use in your own lighthouse or for display. Weight about 6 lbs. (VG+). $178.
29136. (lens prism) Lighthouse Service / Coast Guard Fresnel Drum Lens Section. Older United States Lighthouse Service / Coast Guard glass Fresnel drum lens prism section from lens equivalent to about a sixth-order. This style of lens was used in smaller beacons and lights, some light vessels as well as in numerous large AGA buoys using acetylene burners. The lens prism is circular 360 degrees and measures approximately 1 1/8 high by 17" OD. The original lens consisted of a number of such prisms stacked in a bronze frame. Two chips to inside surface. Displays well and perfect your collection or to repair a similar lens. (VG). $225.
SR-429. QUALITY heavy 200mm GLASS FRESNEL BUOY or DOME LENS CLEAR. Beautiful heavy clear glass Fresnel drum lens for use in Lighthouse Service and Coast Guard buoy / aid to navigation lantern lamps and lanterns. This style of lens was used in smaller beacons and lights, as well as in numerous buoys and navigational lights using dome-type lenses. The lens measures approximately or 8 ½ outside diameter. Base flange measures 9 Ό OD and includes gasket. Inside diameter 7 Ύ. Height about 8. Lens is one piece, prism completely intact, a few small chips. No manufacturers mark. Lower 4 has been blacked out but can be removed. A great piece, perfect for use in your own lighthouse or for display. Weight about 7 ½ lbs. (VG-). $215.
4th or 5th Order Fresnel Range Light Bulls-eye Lens Complete. Overall diameter frame 26 7/8. Noted lens expert Tom Tag notes that: "I have never seen a lens with an off center lens such as this. It was definitely made that way and I can see no reason for it - it is a truly unusual lens." No markings are visible. Overall diameter frame 26 7/8. Overall prisms diameter (5 concentric one piece prisms) 25. Bullseye diameter (3 concentric off center- prisms) 8 7/8. Height from flat surface 7 Ύ. $5,800.
At right, similar lens shown, in larger size, in tower, Staten Island Rear Range Light. (courtesy Tom Tag)
24376i. MARINE SIGNAL LANTERN 155MM TYPE FA-249 WITH 6-PLACE AUTO-CHANGER 1297A. c.1994. Penwalt Automatic Power, Inc New old stock, MIL surplus, complete with daylight controller and 6-place lamp changer (6 bulbs included), and 32 page operating manual. Marine ATON lantern is used in thousands of installations worldwide in lighthouses, and to mark buoys, offshore structures, channels, bridges, barges and docks. This original lantern contains a highly efficient amber 360° acrylic fresnel lens which is single piece injection molded with 1bird spike. Base is heavy duty PVC, gasketed. Lantern is 155 mm size and stands approximately 18" to top of cap. Base is molded from UV-stabilized fiberglass and polyester resin compound with an overall diameter of approximately 10. Acrylic lens measures 11" high by approximately 6 ½ in diameter. Lamp Changer APL 1297A 5-16 VDC 6 Amps. Beacon is as new, complete with lamp and bulbs. A great lamp for a lighthouse, or for your den, or perfect for yard or post light, wharf, barn or driveway and will be striking when lit. Price new $2,552. (F-). $384. Other lamps and lanterns available. Please see our Antiques page.
2950. [woodcut engraving] Fresnel Lens Elevation View c.1800-1860. 10 x 13. From early engineering magazine. Beautiful, clear and detailed engraving shows elevation view of large Fresnel lens apparatus on pedestal. The view is most detailed and would be a must for anyone publishing works on the subject or simply interested in the early lens apparatus. A scarce early engraving, would be quite stunning matted for framing. One early fold, otherwise clean and bright. (VG-). $66.
29225. (Fresnel lens) QUALITY heavy 330mm GLASS FRESNEL BUOY or DRUM LENS RED. Beautiful heavy red glass 2-piece Fresnel drum lens for use in Lighthouse Service and Coast Guard buoy / aid to navigation lantern lamps and lanterns. This style of lens was used in smaller beacons and lights, as well as in numerous buoys and navigational lights using acetylene burners. The lens measures approximately 330mm outside diameter or 11 Ύ id, 13 od, 10 Ύ high. Lens is in two pieces, prisms completely intact, only 3 or 4 very small chips as expected but does not detract. Bright, clear, a great piece, perfect for use in your own lighthouse or for display. Weight 20 lbs. (VG+). $345.
29129. EARLY QUALITY Color Filters for 200mm U.S.L.H.S. POST LANTERN or for 200mm GLASS FRESNEL BUOY LENS. Beautiful blue or red glass cylinders in brass frame were used to color code early lights. These were for use in 200mm Lighthouse Service and Coast Guard post lanterns, lens lanterns and buoy / aid to navigation lantern lamps and lanterns. This style of lens was used in smaller beacons and lights, as well as in numerous buoys and navigational lights using acetylene burners. The filters measure approximately 6 3/8" high x 5 ½ outside diameter. Filters are one piece, completely intact save tabs and locking tabs may be missing on some. Available 1 blue, 1 red. Bright, clear, great pieces, perfect for use in your own lighthouse or for display. (VG). $85 each.
22496i.
Lighthouse Service / Coast Guard Fresnel Drum Lens.
Older United States Lighthouse Service / Coast Guard glass Fresnel drum lens
equivalent to about a sixth-order. This style of lens was used in smaller
beacons and lights, some light vessels as well as in numerous large AGA buoys
using acetylene burners. The lens measures approximately 10 ½ high by
14" OD, set in brass or bronze frame. Lens consists of 3 segments or rings,
one each above and below the wide center band. Some prisms with chips,
some broken prisms with small sections missing, needs letharge. Still displays
well and perfect for a large light or in your lighthouse or for display.
(G). $1150 net. RA-384, 385. QUALITY 200mm GLASS FRESNEL BUOY DRUM LENS CLEAR. Beautiful clear glass Fresnel drum lens for use in 200mm Lovell BU-48 and other Lighthouse Service and Coast Guard buoy / aid to navigation lantern lamps and lanterns. This style of lens was used in smaller beacons and lights, as well as in numerous buoys and navigational lights using acetylene burners. The lens measures approximately 200mm inside diameter or 7 5/8 id, 8 rim od, 8 ½ max od, 6 3/8 high. Lens is one piece, prism completely intact, a just few chips as expected but does not detract. A great piece, perfect to repair your 200mm lamp or for use in your own lighthouse or for display. Weight about 7.5 lbs. (VG). (3 available) $195 net each.
2640d. QUALITY heavy 200mm
GLASS FRESNEL BUOY or DRUM LENS CLEAR. Beautiful heavy
clear glass Fresnel drum lens for use in 200mm Lighthouse Service and Coast
Guard buoy / aid to navigation lantern lamps and lanterns. This style of
lens was used in smaller beacons and lights, as well as in numerous buoys
and navigational lights using acetylene burners. The lens measures
approximately 200mm outside diameter (173mm id) or 6 7/8 id, 7
3/8 rim od, 8 max od, 7 3/8 high. Lens is one piece, prism
completely intact, only a few chips and one area 1 x 2 chipped, as
expected but does not detract. Marked "The Phoenix Company, Monace,
Pa". Bright, clear, a great piece, perfect for use in your own
lighthouse or for display. Weight about 6 lbs. (VG). $165 net.
2640c. QUALITY heavy 200mm
GLASS FRESNEL 270 Degree ATON LENS CLEAR. Beautiful heavy
clear glass Fresnel drum lens for use in 200mm Lighthouse Service and Coast
Guard buoy / aid to navigation lantern lamps and lanterns. This style of
lens was used in smaller beacons and lights, as well as in numerous buoys
and navigational lights using acetylene burners. The lens measures
approximately 200mm inside diameter or 7 7/8 id, 8 ½ rim od, 9 1/8
max od, 8 ½ high. Lens is one piece, 270 degrees, prism completely
intact, only some chips as expected but does not detract. Marked "Group
A. Perkins M.L. & H.D. Corp. Bklyn, N.Y.". Bright, clear, a great
piece, perfect for use in your own lighthouse or for display. Weight about 8
lbs. (VG+). $124 net.
RA-365. Glass Fresnel Drum Lens. Older Fresnel drum lens equivalent to about a sixth-order. This style of lens was used as part of a Crouse-Hinds FCB double beacon used as aircraft / bridge / tower beacon, in bridge lighting or aircraft approach applications. The lens is still mounted in partial aluminum housing but can be removed. Lens measures approximately 10 ½ high by 12 ½ OD, set in aluminum alloy frame. Lens consists of 2 segments or rings, one each above and below a center mounting. Some prisms with a few chips, but displays well and perfect for a large light or in your lighthouse or for display. (VG-). Reduced $316.
QUALITY GLASS FRESNEL BUOY AND LAMP LENS. Beautiful Fresnel drum type lenses were used in smaller buoys and lamps. Most are intact and clean, may be a few very small chips as expected but does not detract unless noted. Great pieces, perfect for use in your own lighthouse or for display: RA-282. 5 Ύ OD, 4 11/16 ID, 5 5/8 high. Clear. Intact but large crack with some chipping. $72. Sold.
2551. (Fresnel lens) QUALITY RUBY RED GLASS FRESNEL LENS. Beautiful Fresnel type lenses were used in lamps and lanterns and would make wonderful lenses for your model lighthouse or lantern. Lenses are vintage railroad lantern lenses and are a beautiful ruby red. Marked No. 4 Fresnel Embury Mfg Co., Warsaw, NY. Entirely intact and clean, few if any small chips. A great piece, perfect for use in your own lawn lighthouse or for display. 2 9/16 ID, 3 1/8 OD, 3 3/16 high. 3 available. $22 each.
29152c. (Fresnel bulls-eye lens) QUALITY RUBY RED GLASS FRESNEL LENS. Beautiful Fresnel type lenses were used in lamps and lanterns and would make wonderful lenses for your lantern or project. Lenses are vintage and are in a beautiful ruby red or deep blue. Marked 5DX 3 ½ FSO 1935 Corning. Entirely intact and clean, still with original Corning label. A great piece. 5 OD. Available 1 red. $22.
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