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Long 19th Century English Mahogany Telescope Case
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long 19th Century English Mahogany Telescope Case
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a early 19th century pocket spy glass telescope signed by Ebsworth, London.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique brass telescope, stamped Andrew J. Lloyd Company, a Boston, MA retailer active 1850
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Signed 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope on Custom Oak Wall Mount
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany and brass single draw telescope made and signed by William Bruce, Kings Head
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Antique 1830s English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Scientifically advanced and exquisitely crafted, this rare 19th-century gold and enamel Swiss
Category
Antique 19th Century European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and genuine 19th century English Victorian brass telescope on tripod stand. Features amazing
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 70 in W 40 in D 40 in
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Brass Library Telescope on Folding Tripod Base from Scotland
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Scottish working library telescope of brass, from the 19th century, for terrestrial or
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron, Brass, Metal, Steel
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
Category
Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Antiquities
Materials
Iron, Brass
Antique English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Telescope, London, circa 1850
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb large antique English mahogany and brass nautical maritime telescope or spyglass, London
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 2.75 in W 20.25 in D 2.75 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique four draw telescope. An English, brass refractor for terrestrial or astronomical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Terrestrial Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, NSL, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique terrestrial telescope. An English, single drawer refractor with National Service
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 42.92 in
Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Pine
H 58.67 in W 35.63 in D 43.71 in
Late 19th Century French Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
table by incorporating shutter style leaves and telescoping support frame. The result is an unique
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2 draw telescope. An English, chromed brass terrestrial or astronomical
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.34 in W 10.63 in D 23.23 in
English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
case with lens covers. Late 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or astronomical
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp & Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
font and raised on telescoping shaft having three legs terminating in paw feet, c1890
Measures - 64.25
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Torchères
Materials
Brass
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
H 29.93 in W 2.21 in D 2.21 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century brass surveyor's level with telescope, compass and spirit level.
With
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Large Antique Dolland & Co 1890 Brass Telescope with Mahogany box with accessori
By Dolland
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Large Antique Dolland & Co 1890 Brass Telescope with Mahogany box with accessories. This amazing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 66.93 in W 44.1 in D 3.94 in
French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu and Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and high quality French 19th century Empire st. ormolu mounted on Alabastro
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Large Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Negretti and Zambra, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
antique telescope, an example of the Officer of the Watch type favoured onboard in the 19th century by the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Large Italian 19th Century Console
Located in Hudson, NY
Large Italian 19th century console, beautiful and stately Italian antique console table from the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Burl
Victorian 1900 Three Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass & Leather
Located in Miami, FL
the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1900. This is a monocular
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 9.13 in Dm 1.34 in
England 1880 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1880. This is a monocular
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French 1890 Antique 2-Draws Monocular Telescope In Gilt Bronze And White Nacre
Located in Miami, FL
the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1890. This is a personal pocket luxury monocular
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Antique 1890s French Edwardian Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
England 1900 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass And Red Wood
Located in Miami, FL
the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1900. This is a monocular
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Hepplewhite Style Bow Front Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant late 19th century mahogany sideboard, finished in Hepplewhite taste, with later
Category
Antique 19th Century Hepplewhite Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Paint, Mahogany
Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century
By Henri Voisin
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A Fine quality French 19th century gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock in the Louis XVI
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Rare 19th Century English Mahogany Extending Dining Table by Wilkinson & Sons
By Thomas Wilkinson & Sons
Located in London, GB
pairs of lion paw feet; an ingenious telescoping mechanism concealed underneath the swivel top, allowing
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29 in W 93 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Satinwood & Parcel Gilt Games Table by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 19th century satinwood and parcel gilt games table, the rectangular fold-over top with a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Amboyna Console/Card Table Attributed To Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century amboyna and ebony games table firmly attributed to Holland & Sons, the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Amboyna
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu clock. The clock is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet is a magnificent example of the
Category
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte 19th Century
Located in London, GB
European politics in the early 19th century.
Napoleon was born in Corsica to parents of minor noble
Category
Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Set of Four Trompe-L’Oeil Oil Paintings on Marble with Putti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An early 19th century set of four trompe-l’œil oil overdoor paintings on marble representing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Marble
H 23.5 in W 39.5 in D 2 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock, by Alix À, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock, by Alix à
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Metal Viewer with Rectangular Base, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
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Inspired by 19th century models. Decorative item.
• Size: 20 x 12 x 15 cms.
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20th Century Unknown Other More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Other
Antique Staffordshire Lord Horatio Nelson Hand Painted Toby Jug Pitcher Figure
Located in Thiensville, WI
front of a cannon, with his right hand tucked in his waistcoat. He holds a telescope at his side
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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 11.5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
French Marble, Gilt Bronze and Amboyna Burl Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This wonderful side cabinet was created in France in the 19th century. The cabinet is crafted from
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
English Regency Rosewood Music Stand
Located in New York, NY
telescoping brass candleholders.
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Music Stands
Materials
Brass
Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock
Located in London, GB
, Late 19th century
Clock: Height 91cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm
Candelabra: Height 64cm, width 24cm, depth
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 35.83 in
1890 Parabolic Mirror Floor Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a extremely rare and early 19th century experimental device. This example is set up as a
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Benjamin Pike & Sons (New York) Circa 1850 Theodolite
Located in Placerville, CA
made 19th century Theodolites are VERY common. Finding one in great shape with its original box and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Highly impressive Empire Urania Mantel clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
and days of the month. Nice detailed telescope and the pentagram obelisk and regular dodecahedron on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble
UK 1870 Brass Topographic Level, Antique Surveyor Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
the 19th century, in excellent condition. Measures: Length 32 cm, base width 17 cm, height 21 cm
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Antique 1860s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 8.27 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in
J H Steward Lord Bury Brass Telescopwe with Leather Case London Ca. 1870
By steward
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J H Steward Brass Telescope. The Lord Bury Telescope comes with a leather case. The brass and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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