Optical Antiques unltd: Antique & Collectible Optical Eyewear, Instruments and Tools
This photo of a pair of pince-nez glasses - a favorite among optical antiques collectors - was taken by Polish photographer Kriss Szkurlatowski.
Showcasing Optical Antiques and Collectibles ... from Antique Spectacles and Pince-Nez to Viewmasters and Kaleidoscopes.
Find Optical Antiques and Collectibles and related Products and Services. Connect and Interact with those who share your interest in all manner of Optical Antiques.
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Antique Trader Magazine: A fabulous resource if you're into antiques ... you'll find comprehensive and right up to the moment articles, columns, and features about antiques and collectibles; a collector Q & A column; a national directory for "live" antique shopping as well as an Internet directory; antique show and auction calendars; book reviews; coverage of industry news and events; dealer and collector profiles; and so much more. Additionally, you'll have access to a forum for thousands of buy and sell ads in 75 categories where collectors and dealers can buy, sell, or trade their collectibles. A real industry favorite and the issues are "keepers".
Customer Favorites:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
Antiques & Fine Art: A newer antiques industry publication for collectors, designers, and enthusiasts interested in fresh, informative content about art, antiques, interiors, and market trends. You'll find scholarly articles balanced with lifestyle features on collectors' homes; articles on investing in art, antiques, and wine; a focus on interior designers; and recent discoveries, sales, and exhibitions.
Art & Antiques: The "new" version (launched in 1984) of the iconic Arts & Antiques Magazine is tailored to those who are passionate about and/or actively involved - as buyers, sellers, or collectors - with the international art & antiques markets.
Art+Auction: The leading international authority on investing in fine art, antiques, and other collectible objects and an independent source of knowledge and analysis. Written for the serious collector, the magazine provides the latest news and insider intelligence on the art market, investigates key trends, and showcases the artists who drive the industry. A Blouin publication.
Kalyx: Kalyx is a neat and unusual destination that covers several distinct and diverse (distinct and diverse on steroids) niches, yet does them comprehensively. There probably is no more extensive resource on the planet for herbs (especially in bulk) and "natural food" products including homeopathic extracts (a bit pricey), nutritional supplements, natural therapies and remedies, etc. The same goes for Sports & Games ... an incredibly vast selection of every Sport and Game imaginable. Then there's the Personal Care, Kitchen and Housewares products (for personal and commercial varieties), Gardening and Hydroponics, and even Science (definitely geared to the teaching environment here) categories. An unusual site, but one you want to be sure to check out when you've either got lots of time to browse or quickly need something in a distinct category. A site that fills both leisurely and "gotta get it now" browsing methods.
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