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19th-Century French Maritime Telescope by Biette à Lyon
19th-Century French Maritime Telescope by Biette à Lyon

19th-Century French Maritime Telescope by Biette à Lyon

Located in New York, NY

9th-Century French Maritime Telescope on Stand Signed Biette à Lyon This finely crafted 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Nautical Objects

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Brass

A Stunning 19th Century Brass Four Draw Telescope by Gardner of Glasgow
A Stunning 19th Century Brass Four Draw Telescope by Gardner of Glasgow

A Stunning 19th Century Brass Four Draw Telescope by Gardner of Glasgow

Located in Dublin, IE

Stock Reference No: A4126 A Stunning 19th Century Polished Brass Four Draw Telescope with Original

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by 'Steward of London'
A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by 'Steward of London'

A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by 'Steward of London'

By J.H Steward

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare 19th Century four inch diameter telescope by 'Steward of London' of exceptional quality

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Very Fine Early 19th Century Brass Telescope By W. & T. Gilbert, London
A Very Fine Early 19th Century Brass Telescope By W. & T. Gilbert, London

A Very Fine Early 19th Century Brass Telescope By W. & T. Gilbert, London

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine early 19th Century (1819 - 1831) brass telescope by W. & T.Gilbert, London. This

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century
French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century

French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century

Located in Barntrup, DE

Late 19th century French brass and leather 3 draw telescope spyglass. The spyglass is made from

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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris
A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris

A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris

By A. Bardou

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive 19th century French brass library telescope marked A. Bardou, Paris. (Denis

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches
Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches

Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches

By Stanley & Co., London 1

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, marked for the maker

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Brass, Bronze

19c French Antique Telescope with Stand
19c French Antique Telescope with Stand

19c French Antique Telescope with Stand

$790

H 25 in W 18 in D 17 in

19c French Antique Telescope with Stand

Located in New Orleans, LA

An exceptional 19th-century brass telescope mounted on its original adjustable tabletop tripod

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Antique 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope
Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

$1,950

H 17 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod
19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod

19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

19th C. John Byrne brass telescope with tripod. Marked John Byrne New York 1882. 3.5 inch

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Late 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Telescope On Tripod Stand
Antique Brass Telescope On Tripod Stand

Antique Brass Telescope On Tripod Stand

$1,800

H 22 in W 53.5 in D 3.5 in

Antique Brass Telescope On Tripod Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The telescope has a selection of the lens that can be removed such that it fits into the case

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Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Brass Telescope
English Victorian Brass Telescope

English Victorian Brass Telescope

$7,600

H 20 in W 2,000 in D 2,000 in

English Victorian Brass Telescope

Located in Queens, NY

English (Scottish) Victorian brass tabletop telescope with 3 legged iron base.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Ebonized Telescope
English Victorian Ebonized Telescope

English Victorian Ebonized Telescope

$6,500

H 65 in W 48 in D 31 in

English Victorian Ebonized Telescope

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian ebonzied metal and brass trim telescope on adjustable dark stained tripod base

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope

Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope

$48,500

H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 19.25 in

Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope

Located in New Orleans, LA

of 19th-century Swiss scientific innovation and artistic excellence. Likely crafted in Geneva for the

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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Gold, Enamel

Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope

Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope

$78,500

H 3.13 in W 2 in D 2 in

Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope

Located in New Orleans, LA

Scientifically advanced and exquisitely crafted, this rare 19th-century gold and enamel Swiss

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Antique 19th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold, Enamel

English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope

English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope
English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope

English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope

$2,750

H 2,000 in W 20.5 in D 2,000 in

English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope

Located in Queens, NY

English (19th Century) brass and leather hand held telescope

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand
A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand

A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand

Located in Central England, GB

This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross
Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross

Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross

Located in Norwich, GB

Refracting mahogany telescope signed ‘Watkins, Charing Cross’, C.1810 The telescope retains it's

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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.
System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.

System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Gadget-System stick. The tip is made of iron and brass, high and decorated by a series of thin circles. The shaft is made entirely of painted brass and constructed to emulate a bambo...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Three drawer achromatic telescope by Utzschneider & Fraunhofer of Munich
Three drawer achromatic telescope by Utzschneider & Fraunhofer of Munich

Three drawer achromatic telescope by Utzschneider & Fraunhofer of Munich

Located in London, GB

A three drawer achromatic telescope by Utzschneider & Fraunhofer of Munich, circa 1820. 1 3/8

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Antique Early 19th Century German Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880
Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880

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H 61 in W 35 in D 35 in

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880 Measures - 61" x 35" x 35"

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Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood
French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An antique French single draw telescope. Petite in size, its main barrel is covered with wonderful

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp & Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890
Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp & Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890

Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp & Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

is ornately designed and is a fine example of late 19th-century craftsmanship. X

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Torchères

Materials

Brass

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900
Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

19th century, circa 1900. Original painted finished displays a desirable aged patina A rare

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Pine

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

' telescopes were commonly used on board ships from the 19th century onwards Displays a desirable aged patina

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Leather

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Officer of the Watch type favoured onboard in the 19th century and closely following the manner and

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon
Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon

Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon

Located in London, GB

2 ¾ inch refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon. Circa 1835. Mounted on a

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Old Sheffield Silver Deluxe Three Draw Nautical Telescope
Old Sheffield Silver Deluxe Three Draw Nautical Telescope

Old Sheffield Silver Deluxe Three Draw Nautical Telescope

Located in Palm City, FL

/> Early 19th century telescopes are becoming increasingly difficult to find in good original condition

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

19th Century Library Telescope
19th Century Library Telescope

19th Century Library Telescope

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 14.18 in D 30.32 in

19th Century Library Telescope

Located in Newark, GB

A wonderful brass telescope by Newton & Company Opticians of 3 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, London

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

A 19th century brass telescope on stand.
A 19th century brass telescope on stand.

A 19th century brass telescope on stand.

By Dolland

Located in Miami, FL

A 19th century brass telescope on stand, in very good working condition, signed Dolland of London

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Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

19th Century F. Primavesi & Sons Leather and Brass Telescope
19th Century F. Primavesi & Sons Leather and Brass Telescope

19th Century F. Primavesi & Sons Leather and Brass Telescope

Unavailable

H 20.08 in W 54.73 in D 3.35 in

19th Century F. Primavesi & Sons Leather and Brass Telescope

Located in London, GB

back to the 19th century. (Length when closed is 98cm, and length when fully open is 139cm. Maximum

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Antique 19th Century Welsh Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Brass Telescope with Folding Tripod
Early 19th Century English Brass Telescope with Folding Tripod

Early 19th Century English Brass Telescope with Folding Tripod

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th century English brass telescope with folding tripod by Watkins, Charing, Crofs, London

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Telescope and Stand
19th Century English Brass Telescope and Stand

19th Century English Brass Telescope and Stand

Unavailable

H 16 in W 9 in D 4 in

19th Century English Brass Telescope and Stand

Located in Alexandria, VA

having slides to cover both lens and eyepiece, English, late 19th century. Provenance: The Harry Z

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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope
Antique Telescope

Antique Telescope

Unavailable

H 21.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Antique Telescope

By Bardou & Son

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A very fine antique Brass and iron adjustable table-top telescope signed Bardou & Son (Paris

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century Bardou & Son Paris Brass Telescope with GB Trademark on Tripod
Late 19th Century Bardou & Son Paris Brass Telescope with GB Trademark on Tripod

Late 19th Century Bardou & Son Paris Brass Telescope with GB Trademark on Tripod

By Bardou & Son

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th century Words & Works St Louis, Bardou & Son Paris Brass Telescope with GB Trademark on

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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Brass

Antique Brass Telescope Lamp
Antique Brass Telescope Lamp

Antique Brass Telescope Lamp

Unavailable

H 36 in Dm 20.5 in

Antique Brass Telescope Lamp

Located in Southampton, NY

Antique brass telescope now mounted as a lamp with a Greek Key patterned base border and silk

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Antique 19th Century British Table Lamps

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Brass

English Refracting Telescope
English Refracting Telescope

English Refracting Telescope

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H 51 in W 46 in D 3 in

English Refracting Telescope

By Thomas Harris and Son

Located in Savannah, GA

Working brass telescope on mahogany tripod base. Signed "Tho. Harris and Son Opticians to the Royal

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American 19th Century Brass Table-Top Telescope by James Queen, Philadelphia
American 19th Century Brass Table-Top Telescope by James Queen, Philadelphia

American 19th Century Brass Table-Top Telescope by James Queen, Philadelphia

Located in Woodbury, CT

A fine and large table top brass telescope by James W. Queen of Philadelphia, circa 1860. Contained

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Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) High Victorian Scientific Instruments

Unique Front Focus Marine Telescope Ca 1790 Exceptional
Unique Front Focus Marine Telescope Ca 1790 Exceptional

Unique Front Focus Marine Telescope Ca 1790 Exceptional

Located in Palm City, FL

Unusual Front Focus Mid 19th century, erect standing, ship captain's single draw telescope with

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Telescope
19th Century Telescope

19th Century Telescope

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H 9 in Dm 1.5 in

19th Century Telescope

Located in New Orleans, LA

This telescope makes an interesting addition to a desk set.

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Antique 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

19th Century Telescope
19th Century Telescope

19th Century Telescope

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H 11 in Dm 2 in

19th Century Telescope

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lovely decorative telescope to add interest to desktop.

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Antique 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Telescope
19th Century Telescope

19th Century Telescope

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H 17.5 in Dm 13 in

19th Century Telescope

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful brass and leather telescope that makes a charming accessory on a desk.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Tin

19th Century Terrestrial Telescope
19th Century Terrestrial Telescope

19th Century Terrestrial Telescope

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H 61 in W 2 in D 52 in

19th Century Terrestrial Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Tripod mount binocular with sturdy pedestal fitted with a geared elevation mechanism. Crank handle raises and lowers the scope on a brass pillar. Barrel is 52" long with a 3 1/2" dia...

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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

19th Century Leather Clad Telescope
19th Century Leather Clad Telescope

19th Century Leather Clad Telescope

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H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 35.5 in

19th Century Leather Clad Telescope

Located in Houston, TX

19th century leather clad telescope on custom Stand. Telescope still functions and extends to 49.5

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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

19th Century English Telescope with Wooden Barrel
19th Century English Telescope with Wooden Barrel

19th Century English Telescope with Wooden Barrel

Located in New York, NY

19th Century English Telescope with Wooden Barrel: Measures: 55" x 10" x 14" when fully expanded

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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This antique three-draw telescope dates to the 19th century. Solidly crafted with brass draws and a

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Early-Mid 19th Century English Brass Telescope
Early-Mid 19th Century English Brass Telescope

Early-Mid 19th Century English Brass Telescope

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large brass telescope made by G. Dollond, one of England's best known and most highly regarded

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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

19th Century English Brass Telescope On Stand
19th Century English Brass Telescope On Stand

19th Century English Brass Telescope On Stand

By Taylor, Taylor and Hobson

Located in Buchanan, MI

19TH CENTURY ENGLISH BRASS TELESCOPE ON STAND SIGNED TT & H LTD. FOR TAYLOR, TAYLOR AND HOBSON

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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

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Brass

19th Century Bronze and Leather English Telescope
19th Century Bronze and Leather English Telescope

19th Century Bronze and Leather English Telescope

Located in Valladolid, ES

An extraordinary bronze English telescope. It is a marine telescope in a very good condition with

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Brass and Wood Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Brass and Wood Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Brass and Wood Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with wooden handle from the mid-19th century, focusing with three extensions

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Brass and Mahogany Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Brass and Mahogany Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Brass and Mahogany Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

English brass telescope with a slightly splayed mahogany handle, made in the mid-19th century

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass and leather telescope signed P. Carpenter London Improved Day or Night in the mid-19th

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Large and Beautiful telescope in Brass, Probably Late 19th Century
Large and Beautiful telescope in Brass, Probably Late 19th Century

Large and Beautiful telescope in Brass, Probably Late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Large and beautiful telescope in brass, probably from the late 19th century. Slider for adjustable

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Antique Late 19th Century European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, Early 19th Century
Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, Early 19th Century

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, Early 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with mahogany handle from the early 19th century signed Gilbert & C. London, a

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Antique 1810s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

astronomical use by renowned manufacturer Dollond and dating to the mid-19th century. Perfect for bird

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED HANDLE
MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED HANDLE

MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED HANDLE

Located in York County, PA

MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP CAPTAIN’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED, LEATHER HANDLE GRIP:

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Brass

Early 19th Century Dolland Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope
Early 19th Century Dolland Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope

Early 19th Century Dolland Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope

By Dolland

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine Dolland spy glass telescope. Rare carved tortoiseshell around the main barrel. Signed around

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod
Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod

Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod

Located in San Francisco, CA

A French 2 inch diameter brass refracting telescope retaining its original tripod, signed on the

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Late 19th century Brass Telescope  C. Baker High Holborn London
Late 19th century Brass Telescope  C. Baker High Holborn London

Late 19th century Brass Telescope C. Baker High Holborn London

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A late 19th or early 20th century telescope by the prestigious English maker C. Baker of 244 High

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Early 20th Century British Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with handle covered with braided rope of the mid-19th century. Focusing with two

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing on three extensions, complete with dust

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Early 19th Century Small Six Draw Pocket Telescope by Cary
Early 19th Century Small Six Draw Pocket Telescope by Cary

Early 19th Century Small Six Draw Pocket Telescope by Cary

By Cary

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An early 19th century lacquered brass six drawer pocket telescope by Cary, London. Unusual focusing

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod by A. Bardou, Paris
19th Century Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod by A. Bardou, Paris

19th Century Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod by A. Bardou, Paris

By A. Bardou

Located in Milford, NH

. Appears to be in good working order, dating to the second half of the 19th century. A few minor rubs

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with round section, with three extensions focusing and handle covered in leather

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Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod
19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod

19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod

By Hammersley

Located in Milford, NH

London,” circa late 19th or early 20th century, in very good condition, with some surface pitting on the

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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century
Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century

Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

by Silberrad of Aldgate, London and dating to the early 19th century, circa 1810. Perfect for bird

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

Telescope
Telescope

Telescope

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H 72 in W 4 in D 62 in

Telescope

Located in Peekskill, NY

This large early brass telescope. It's quite an impressive show piece. The brass scope is 72 inches

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Industrial Scientific Instruments

Antique Telescope, 2.75" Refracting Achromatic Library Scope, Early 19th Century
Antique Telescope, 2.75" Refracting Achromatic Library Scope, Early 19th Century

Antique Telescope, 2.75" Refracting Achromatic Library Scope, Early 19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, 2.75" refracting achromatic library Scope, early 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass and Rope Telescope Second Half of the 19th Century
Brass and Rope Telescope Second Half of the 19th Century

Brass and Rope Telescope Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

English brass telescope with leather and rope handle, made in the second half of the 19th century

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass and Leather Telescope, Second Half of the 19th Century
Brass and Leather Telescope, Second Half of the 19th Century

Brass and Leather Telescope, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

second half of the 19th century. Focus with three extensions complete with dust flap and sun visor cap

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Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 19th English Music Stand with Telescoping Adjustable Top
Early 19th English Music Stand with Telescoping Adjustable Top

Early 19th English Music Stand with Telescoping Adjustable Top

Located in Savannah, GA

Early 19th English Music Stand, Classic design with telescoping adjustable top, turned & banded

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Antique 19th Century English Music Stands

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Brass

19th c. Negretti & Zambra Telescope on Tripod
19th c. Negretti & Zambra Telescope on Tripod

19th c. Negretti & Zambra Telescope on Tripod

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Milford, NH

19th c. Negretti & Zambra telescope mounted on a wooden & brass tripod. Body of telescope is

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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Tripod Telescope
Tripod Telescope

Tripod Telescope

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H 29 in W 63 in D 3 in

Tripod Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass tripod telescope by Ross of London.

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Antique 19th Century More Folk Art

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Brass

19th Century Antique Three Draw English Brass Telescope with Handle Leather
19th Century Antique Three Draw English Brass Telescope with Handle Leather

19th Century Antique Three Draw English Brass Telescope with Handle Leather

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather handle, made at the end of the nineteenth century, focusing with three

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Antique Late 19th Century British Nautical Objects

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Brass

British Brass Telescope
British Brass Telescope

British Brass Telescope

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H 60 in W 52 in D 35 in

British Brass Telescope

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th century English polished brass telescope by WRAY of London. On vintage brass detachable

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20th Century English Scientific Instruments

19th Century Victorian Brass Telescope On A Stand, c.1890
19th Century Victorian Brass Telescope On A Stand, c.1890

19th Century Victorian Brass Telescope On A Stand, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th Century Victorian large brass telescope from an English country manor with 31/2inch refracting

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20th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Early 19th Century French Walnut and Brass Telescope Signed Vincent Chevalier
Early 19th Century French Walnut and Brass Telescope Signed Vincent Chevalier

Early 19th Century French Walnut and Brass Telescope Signed Vincent Chevalier

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique telescope was created in Paris, France by Vincent Chevalier; standing on a tripod with

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Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th century Antique Telescope of Chromed Brass with Leather-Covered Handle,
19th century Antique Telescope of Chromed Brass with Leather-Covered Handle,

19th century Antique Telescope of Chromed Brass with Leather-Covered Handle,

Located in Milan, IT

Seagrove & C. Portseal, with dedication to Lieut Washer R.N.R. Made in the second half of the 19th century

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

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19th Century Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century telescope for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every 19th century telescope was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century telescope, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century telescope made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Dollond, London, Bardou & Son and Charles C. Hutchinson each produced at least one beautiful 19th century telescope that is worth considering.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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