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A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London
A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London

A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous early 20th Century brass telescope with a plaque marked 'Clarkson, London' This stunning finely cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb optics...

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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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 fabulous well cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb op...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London
18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London, having a mahogany barrel with a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel, supported on a solid brass tripod s...

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Antique 1780s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

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

Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope
Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope

Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage brass 5 draw extendable hand telescope. Comes with original cap to cover glass end and brass eyepiece cover that slides in and out of place.

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Vintage 1970s American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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

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

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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 with quality optics.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Mahogany & Brass Telescope by Newton Instruments, England, 19th Century
Antique Mahogany & Brass Telescope by Newton Instruments, England, 19th Century

Antique Mahogany & Brass Telescope by Newton Instruments, England, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large free-standing Astronomical & "Look-Out" Telescope on tripod is on a base of Brass and Mahogany.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Brass Telescope, Circa 1890, Three-Legged Base, UK
English Victorian Brass Telescope, Circa 1890, Three-Legged Base, UK

English Victorian Brass Telescope, Circa 1890, Three-Legged Base, UK

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

1910s French Brass Telescope on Tripod, Maison Luenette de B. 1910
1910s French Brass Telescope on Tripod, Maison Luenette de B. 1910

1910s French Brass Telescope on Tripod, Maison Luenette de B. 1910

Located in Marbella, ES

An exceptional early 20th-century French telescope, crafted from brass with its original wooden tripod mount.

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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870
English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870

English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century.

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Antique 1870s American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Signed 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope on Custom Oak Wall Mount
Signed 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope on Custom Oak Wall Mount

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 Court Shoe Lane London, circa 1830.

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Antique 1830s English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Cased Telescope
Cased Telescope

Cased Telescope

Located in London, England

Cased extending brass telescope. U.K circa 1900. Case - H 26cm x W 6cm x D 6cm.

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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass telescope appropriate for use on land or sea.

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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Stebbing of Southampton Brass Nautical Maritime Telescope
Antique Stebbing of Southampton Brass Nautical Maritime Telescope

Antique Stebbing of Southampton Brass Nautical Maritime Telescope

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome leather-bound brass telescope by Stebbing of Southampton, a respected English maker renowned for producing quality optical and maritime instruments.

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Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Elegant Clothing  valet design by Ico Parisi
Elegant Clothing  valet design by Ico Parisi

Elegant Clothing valet design by Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and elegant clothing Valet, design by Ico Parisi, made of beech wood, the little brass telescoping brass bars are very cute, you can pull them out

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Beech

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

The finely cast polished brass telescope features additional astronomical optics and multi power terrestrial optics, is housed in a fabulous fitted storage box and is raised on a gor...

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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

The striking stick features a handle composed of a three drawer brass telescope on a tapering bone cylindrical shaft with a large original bronze ferrule.

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

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Brass, Bronze

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 brass barrel wrapped in leather, this antique telescope is a beautiful example of ...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

J H Steward Lord Bury Brass Telescopwe with Leather Case London Ca. 1870
J H Steward Lord Bury Brass Telescopwe with Leather Case London Ca. 1870

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.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view.

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Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view.

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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view.

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Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view.

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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view.

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Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view.

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Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view.

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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view.

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Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view.

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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view.

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Antique 1870s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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

Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young
Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young

Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young

Located in Norwich, GB

Thirteen and a half inch adjustable brass telescope surmounted by a central spirit level.

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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical
Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical

Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cased library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Telescoping Long Horn Brass Copper Gems
Tibetan Telescoping Long Horn Brass Copper Gems

Tibetan Telescoping Long Horn Brass Copper Gems

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful Tibetan Dungchen ceremonial long horn. Ornate copper and brass with subtle turquoise and cinnabar adornment. Long and lean. Retracted height: 22".

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Musical Instruments

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Multi-gemstone, Brass, Copper

Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses
Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses

Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses

Located in Norwell, MA

Early nineteenth-century spyglass, circa 1820, with a single focal tube engraved "William Harris and Co., 50 Holborn, London." The barrel has a French polish finish. An exceptional i...

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Antique 1820s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

Victorian Ebonized Telescope with Brass Trim, Adjustable Tripod, 1890
Victorian Ebonized Telescope with Brass Trim, Adjustable Tripod, 1890

Victorian Ebonized Telescope with Brass Trim, Adjustable Tripod, 1890

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian ebonzied metal and brass trim telescope on adjustable dark stained tripod base (signed: WOOD, late ABRAHAM & CO, LIVERPOOL)

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800
Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800

Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800

Located in Norwell, MA

Fabulous library telescope with engraved collar marked with makers name "Wellington, Crown Court, Soho, London". Fitted with a spotting scope and geared focal tube. Mounted to a pill...

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Antique Early 1800s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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 dark, veneer fruit wood, while the fixings and sliding drawer are gleaming brass.

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A fine example of late 19th century British optical craftsmanship Constructed in brass, with a soft golden patina developed over time Primary barrel dressed in fruitwood, displaying ...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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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 London, dating to the early Victorian period and later, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian
Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian

Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique three draw telescope, an English brass and fruitwood terrestrial refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790
Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790

Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique three-draw telescope. An English,walnut and brass navigational or astronomical instrument by Lincoln of London, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790.

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Antique 1790s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A pleasingly rare six-draw configuration, seldom seen in Victorian field optics Crafted in lightly aged brass, displaying a rich golden patina across the tubes Primary barrel dressed...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian 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 brass.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope Walking Stick, Brass and Iron, England, 1880 Circa
Antique Telescope Walking Stick, Brass and Iron, England, 1880 Circa

Antique Telescope Walking Stick, Brass and Iron, England, 1880 Circa

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 Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope  by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope  by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co

Located in Montreal, QC

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Marked: '' 63 Farringdon Rd London EC.

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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co
Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage WWII telescope, an English brass terrestrial instrument by Ottway & Co of London, dated 1945 and marked with the military broad arrow.

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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

By A. Bardou

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive 19th century French brass table top telescope marked A. Bardou, Paris.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

W. Ottway & Co Ltd Brass Power 7 Telescope on Wooden Tripod Stand
W. Ottway & Co Ltd Brass Power 7 Telescope on Wooden Tripod Stand

W. Ottway & Co Ltd Brass Power 7 Telescope on Wooden Tripod Stand

By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.

Located in Milford, NH

A fine English brass power telescope on wooden tripod stand stamped “W.

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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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 Period ( 1860-1880). Uncertain to maker and origin. Has wear overall and missing som...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod

Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod

Located in Norwell, MA

Sturdy brass tripod with tapered pillar and mounting plate.

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Vintage 1960s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850
French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850

French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850

By Bardou & Son

Located in Charleston, SC

French brass and polished steel telescope with removable lens cap, spotting scope, and mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century.

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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover
Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover

Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover

Located in Norwell, MA

Overall Dimensions: 30"W x 3" Diameter Made: English Material: Brass Date: 1920

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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Overall Dimensions: 54"H x 26"W x 26"D Made: America Material: Brass Date: 1942

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Vintage 1940s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Library Telescope, United Kingdom, 20th century
Library Telescope, United Kingdom, 20th century

Library Telescope, United Kingdom, 20th century

Located in New York, NY

This remarkable telescope came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023). While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the resto...

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20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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English Brass Telescope, 20th Century
English Brass Telescope, 20th Century

English Brass Telescope, 20th Century

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H 20 in W 16 in D 8.5 in

English Brass Telescope, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful 20th century English brass telescope on an adjustable mahogany tripod base.

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20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

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

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, marked.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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 wood tripod stand.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, 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

Antique refracting brass and mahogany four-draw telescope with a brass tripod table stand, and having slides to cover both lens and eyepiece, English, late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

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

This wonderful brass and leather-wrapped telescope by the Welsh maker Fedele Primavesi & Sons dates back to the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Welsh 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.

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Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) High Victorian 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, England.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Refracting Telescope
English Refracting Telescope

English Refracting Telescope

Unavailable

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.

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass And Shagreen Telescope
Brass And Shagreen Telescope

Brass And Shagreen Telescope

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 15.75 in

Brass And Shagreen Telescope

Located in Madrid, ES

A gilt brass and green shagreen skin telescope on stand, from the collection of the Marques de Salamanca.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

Antique Telescope
Antique Telescope

Antique Telescope

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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) made for Paul A.

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Great Military Spotting Telescope
Great Military Spotting Telescope

Great Military Spotting Telescope

By Warner and Swase Co.

Located in Pasadena, CA

Leather covered spotting scope on original tripod. Great optics and breaks down easily for travel.Tripod adjusts easily.

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20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Impressive WWII Bronze Telescope and Tripod
Impressive WWII Bronze Telescope and Tripod

Impressive WWII Bronze Telescope and Tripod

Unavailable

H 58 in W 30 in D 30 in

Impressive WWII Bronze Telescope and Tripod

By W. & L.E. Gurley

Located in Oakland, CA

.* Handsomely restored bronze telescope by W. & L.E. Gurley, USA. This magnificent piece sits upon an adjustable solid brass tripod.

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure

Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure

Located in Burton, TX

Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings.

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure

Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure

Located in Burton, TX

Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings.

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 fancy rope work barrel and brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Metal

Brass Telescope
Brass Telescope

Brass Telescope

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H 63 in D 40 in

Brass Telescope

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass telescope with three telescopic legs

Category

20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

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 folding tripod stand.

Category

20th Century English Scientific Instruments

English Brass Telescope On Later Stand
English Brass Telescope On Later Stand

English Brass Telescope On Later Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English brass telescope made and signed by E. ELLIOT/TELESCOPE HOUSE, 63 FARRINGDON RD., LONDON E.C.on later triangular mahogany stand.

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Base
Antique Brass Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Base

Antique Brass Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Base

Located in Astoria, NY

Antique brass telescope on adjustable tripod stand base, possibly English, unsigned.

Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

English Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle
English Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle

English Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle

Located in Milan, IT

English brass telescope with mahogany handle, focusing with three extensions, mid-1800s.

Category

Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Wooden Tripod Stand
An English Brass Telescope Raised on Wooden Tripod Stand

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Wooden Tripod Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome English brass telescope raised on a wooden tripod stand; Stamped: "W.

Category

Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Wooden Tripod
An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Wooden Tripod

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Wooden Tripod

By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome English brass telescope raised on an adjustable wooden tripod stand; the heavy, well-made brass telescope raised on 3 adjustable legs ending in iron feet; Stamped: "W.

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

By Henry Hughes and Son Ltd.

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed H.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Nautical Objects

Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand
Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand

Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand

Located in North York, ON

Vintage brass telescope on walnut tripod stand. Sold as is for decorative purposes.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather-covered handle French manufacture of the second half of the 19th century.

Category

Antique 1860s French Nautical Objects

Materials

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 instrument makers.

Category

Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass Telescopes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of brass telescopes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique brass telescopes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and wood. Brass telescopes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Brass telescopes bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made brass telescopes over the years, but those made by Dollond, London, Bardou & Son and A. Bardou are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Collectibles And 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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