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Antique Nautical Telescopes

Cased Telescope
Cased Telescope

Cased Telescope

$383

H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 9.85 in

Cased Telescope

Located in London, England

Cased extending brass telescope. U.K circa 1900. Case - H 26cm x W 6cm x D 6cm. Scope H 5cm x W

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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

A French Empire three quarter length Portrait of a Naval Officer
A French Empire three quarter length Portrait of a Naval Officer

A French Empire three quarter length Portrait of a Naval Officer

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

nautical telescope and dressed in emblematic period clothing with white long pants white frill necked

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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

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. This has

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1870s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope

$710 / item

H 36 in Dm 2.25 in

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass telescope appropriate for use on land or sea. This has been meticulously polished and

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1920s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. This has

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1920s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$1,195

H 35.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

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

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1920s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. This has

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1910s North American Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. This is a

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1920s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. This has

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1920s North American Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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

Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover

Located in Norwell, MA

Early twentieth century ships telescope with a leather and rope wrapped barrel. Single focal tube

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1920s North American Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

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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19th Century British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Mahogany

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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19th Century French Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope
J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century scope with geared focal knob and heavy brass tripod stand. Weight is 24 pounds. 23" H x 55" L.

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1880s French Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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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1820s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

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

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Early 1800s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Victorian Mahogany-Brass Telescopes,  1st half 20th C.
Pair of Victorian Mahogany-Brass Telescopes,  1st half 20th C.

Pair of Victorian Mahogany-Brass Telescopes, 1st half 20th C.

Located in Leuven , BE

Pair of Victorian Mahogany-Brass Telescopes, 1st half 20th C.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Naval Maritime Brass Telescope by Kelvin White & Hutton for USS Cheyenne
Antique Naval Maritime Brass Telescope by Kelvin White & Hutton for USS Cheyenne

Antique Naval Maritime Brass Telescope by Kelvin White & Hutton for USS Cheyenne

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and quite rare antique U.S. naval maritime brass telescope or spyglass made by Kelvin

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Nautical Telescopes

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

Shown is a very high quality, British three draw Old Sheffield Silver telescope in exceptionally

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19th Century English Antique Nautical Telescopes

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with splayed leather-covered handle signed Broadhurst Clarkson & C. 83 Farringdon

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Early 20th Century British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, Early 1800s
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, Early 1800s

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, Early 1800s

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with mahogany-coated handle, focusing with three extensions, complete with sunshade

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Early 19th Century British Antique Nautical Telescopes

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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1860s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

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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1860s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical
Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical

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

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19th Century Victorian Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870
Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870

Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870

Located in Milan, IT

Large brass telescope covered with leather with focus with one extension, English manufacture of

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1870s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical  Navigation Tool
19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical  Navigation Tool

19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

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

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1870s Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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

19c French Antique Telescope with Stand

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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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19th Century French Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones
Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones

Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A large brass tabletop telescope by Thomas Jones A large antique brass telescope by Thomas Jones

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Mid-19th Century English Machine Age Antique Nautical Telescopes

Giant French Telescope on Geared Tripod Base
Giant French Telescope on Geared Tripod Base

Giant French Telescope on Geared Tripod Base

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H 70 in W 68.5 in D 6.5 in

Giant French Telescope on Geared Tripod Base

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare museum deassecssion of a huge celestial telescope on geared tripod by French maker SECRETAN of

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1860s Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Wood

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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19th Century French Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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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19th Century French Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Glass

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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19th Century French Empire Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Tin

Telescope Monocular, circa 1900
Telescope Monocular, circa 1900

Telescope Monocular, circa 1900

Located in Praha, CZ

Length in folded state 32cm. Fully functional in beautiful original condition. Only the front lens has a small fragment around the edge (which cannot be seen in the picture at all).

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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Telescope, Large
Early 20th Century Telescope, Large

Early 20th Century Telescope, Large

Located in New Orleans, LA

A large brass and wood telescope. Fully compacted, the telescope is 15".

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Early 20th Century French Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. This has

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1910s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. This has

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1870s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. This has

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1920s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. This has

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1920s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. This has

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1920s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. This has

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1910s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

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 yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This one has

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1920s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope
Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope

Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope

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H 6 in W 31 in D 31 in

Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

, brass dials, clamps and pins are in working order. A unique piece of practical nautical decor for your

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Steel, Brass

English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass
English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass

English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass

Located in Astoria, NY

English tabletop telescope with adjustable height in solid brass, with a screw lock and standing

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and

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Early 1900s North American Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and

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1920s North American Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and

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1920s North American Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and

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Early 1900s North American Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and

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1890s North American Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. Maximum

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1860s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

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. Hughes & Son Ltd London focusing with one

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Early 1900s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

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

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

By Ross London

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed Ross London of the second half of the 19th

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1870s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

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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19th Century British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, 1855
Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, 1855

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, 1855

Located in Milan, IT

English telescope of brass with mahogany handle signed F. Rutter and dated 22 May 1855. Two

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1850s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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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1860s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

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

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1860s French Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

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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1860s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

Located in Milan, IT

Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing with three extensions. Complete with

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1880s French Antique Nautical Telescopes

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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1860s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900
Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900

Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900

Located in Praha, CZ

Functional, perfect original condition, only one leather eyelet are missing. Karl Fritsch (born August 22, 1855 in Vienna, January 2, 1926 ibid) was an Austrian optician and instrume...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Rifle Range Telescope by Bardou of France
Rifle Range Telescope by Bardou of France

Rifle Range Telescope by Bardou of France

Located in Norwell, MA

Weight 1 lb Overall Dimensions 35" H x 2" Dia (10" H closed) Made Europe Material Brass Date 1910.

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1910s European Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England
Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England

Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England

By English Country Antiques

Located in Valladolid, ES

Elegant and timeless French table refractor telescope from the early 20th century. It features a

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860
French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860

French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860

Located in Milan, IT

French telescope of the second half of the 19th century, made of brass with leather-covered handle

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1860s French Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Telescope of chromed brass with leather-covered handle from the early 1900s, signed Britex 18X

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Early 20th Century British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical
Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical

Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large, vintage telescope on a tripod and supplied with a case, by Broadhurst, Clarkson

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Early 20th Century English Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, an English single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

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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1810s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian
Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pocket telescope. An English two draw, small refractor for terrestrial or

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860
Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860

Located in Milan, IT

Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing with three extensions. Maximum length

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1860s British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, an English, Georgian, single draw refractor for terrestrial or

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Painted Handle, UK, Early 20th Century
Brass Telescope with Painted Handle, UK, Early 20th Century

Brass Telescope with Painted Handle, UK, Early 20th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Telescope made of brass with painted brass handle, English manufacture of the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century British Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope. An English single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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By Cyprien Eugène Boulet

Located in Lambertville, NJ

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Canvas, Oil

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By Newton Globes - Planer & Newton

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

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Located in Greenwich, CT

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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 refracting telescope with 43.5 inch main tube. A wonderful piece of history, Optics are not ...

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Late 20th Century American Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Large Medieval inscription
Large Medieval inscription

Large Medieval inscription

$2,902Sale Price|35% Off

H 18.12 in W 32.68 in D 5.12 in

Large Medieval inscription

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Large Medieval German Inscription stone Germany, 14th century 46 x 83 x 13 cm

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15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Stone

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. Manufacturer T. Cooke & Sons, York. Tel...

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1870s American Victorian Antique Nautical Telescopes

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Brass, Steel

1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car
1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car

1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car

$6,264

H 19.69 in W 18.12 in D 49.22 in

1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car 1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car. The most exceptional pedal car dated September 3, 1948 from Mantova. Scratch built by hand it w...

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1940s Italian Antique Nautical Telescopes

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Wood

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon
Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

$177,820 / set

H 22.5 in W 27 in D 48 in

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Pair of antique English naval cannon each with a tapering three stage barrel flanked by plain trunnions, with a knob shaped cascabel button before a shaped rectangular raised vent an...

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Early 1800s English Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Bronze

Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake

Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine presentation sword given to Lieutenant Charles Peake as a token of gratitude by the Men of His Ship when recommissioned for Foreign Service in 1821, the citation reading, the ...

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1820s English Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Metal

1942 US Navy Quartermasters Mark II Spyglass Military Maritime Ship Telescope
1942 US Navy Quartermasters Mark II Spyglass Military Maritime Ship Telescope

1942 US Navy Quartermasters Mark II Spyglass Military Maritime Ship Telescope

$1,050Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 3.5 in W 31 in D 3.5 in

1942 US Navy Quartermasters Mark II Spyglass Military Maritime Ship Telescope

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Hayward Lumber & Inv Co of Los Angeles nautical maritime military ship spyglass / telescope / scope. Quartermaster, Mark II, 16 Power, Chemical & MFG Division. This telescop...

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1940s Antique Nautical Telescopes

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Metal

Antique Brass Nautical Maritime Plunger Operated Yacht Boat Fog Horn 27"
Antique Brass Nautical Maritime Plunger Operated Yacht Boat Fog Horn 27"

Antique Brass Nautical Maritime Plunger Operated Yacht Boat Fog Horn 27"

$315Sale Price|30% Off

H 26.5 in W 4.25 in D 7.5 in

Antique Brass Nautical Maritime Plunger Operated Yacht Boat Fog Horn 27"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th - early 20th century brass plunger operated fog horn. Cylindrical body with horn attached to one side, pierced lid, and round, black finial on the plunger. Pair of brackets...

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Early 20th Century Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Jean-Gabriel Domergue's French Academician Sword
Jean-Gabriel Domergue's French Academician Sword

Jean-Gabriel Domergue's French Academician Sword

$74,500

H 1.88 in W 4.25 in D 36 in

Jean-Gabriel Domergue's French Academician Sword

By Odette Domergue

Located in New Orleans, LA

This important and unique sword was presented to the famed French painter Jean-Gabriel Domergue to commemorate the painter's election to the illustrious Académie des Beaux-Arts in 19...

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20th Century Neoclassical Antique Nautical Telescopes

Materials

Steel

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Antique Nautical Telescopes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique nautical telescopes is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique nautical telescopes — often made from metal, brass and animal skin — can elevate any home. Antique nautical telescopes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique nautical telescopes bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique nautical telescopes are appealing in their simplicity, but Claude Paris, Hammersley and Henry Hughes and Son Ltd. produced popular antique nautical telescopes that are worth a look.

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.

Questions About Antique Nautical Telescopes
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    A nautical telescope is an optical device used by sailors. Its purpose is to spot other ships and landforms that are on the horizon. Smaller versions are sometimes referred to as spy glasses. On 1stDibs, find a range of telescopes.

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