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Three Foot Ship Captains Spyglass
Three Foot Ship Captains Spyglass

Three Foot Ship Captains Spyglass

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique telescope from Negretti and Zambra of London. The exceptionally long barrel is three feet closed and fifty two inches open. Black cover. Great optics. Weight: 5 lbs. Overall...

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1920s North American Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

Antique Captains Spyglass on Ships Grating
Antique Captains Spyglass on Ships Grating

Antique Captains Spyglass on Ships Grating

Located in Norwell, MA

Maritime display with a ship captains spyglass mounted onto a piece of teak ships grating. The

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Early 1900s North American Antique Spyglass

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 is engraved Hughes and Son Ltd. London EC3. Circa 1920. Barrel end is fitted with a ...

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1920s North American Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

Empire Painted and Lacquered Spyglass, Early 19th Century
Empire Painted and Lacquered Spyglass, Early 19th Century

Empire Painted and Lacquered Spyglass, Early 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The adjustable spyglass with gilt brass trim and original leather case.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Spyglass

Materials

Lacquer

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique three draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spyglass, dating to the

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

Eyes on the Horizon: A 19th-Century Captain’s Spyglass by Dollond
Eyes on the Horizon: A 19th-Century Captain’s Spyglass by Dollond

Eyes on the Horizon: A 19th-Century Captain’s Spyglass by Dollond

Located in New York, NY

19th Century English Maritime Captain’s Spyglass by Dollond, London England, mid–19th century This

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19th Century French Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

Large Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather Spyglass, Victorian, 1860
Large Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather Spyglass, Victorian, 1860

Large Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather Spyglass, Victorian, 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

spyglass, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Of excellent proportion and finish, this fine optical

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1860s British Victorian Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840
American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840

American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

American portrait oil on canvas of a young ship captain holding a spyglass with a sailing ship

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1840s American American Empire Antique Spyglass

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

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

Category

1820s European Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Barntrup, DE

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

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Late 19th Century French Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

marine spyglass by Ross of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A characterful

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Fragment Depicting Scientific Instruments
19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Fragment Depicting Scientific Instruments

19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Fragment Depicting Scientific Instruments

Located in Atlanta, GA

instruments include a globe, compass, spyglass and quill. Embracing the intricate artistry of 19th-century

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19th Century French Antique Spyglass

Materials

Oak

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

Category

1920s European Antique Spyglass

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

Category

1920s European Antique Spyglass

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

Category

1910s North American Antique Spyglass

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

Category

1920s European Antique Spyglass

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

Category

1920s North American Antique Spyglass

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

Category

1870s European Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

Jean Jacques Pradier (1790-1852) Bronze Napoleon Bonaparte
Jean Jacques Pradier (1790-1852) Bronze Napoleon Bonaparte

Jean Jacques Pradier (1790-1852) Bronze Napoleon Bonaparte

By J. Pradier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

medals, standing with his left foot forward and hands holding a collapsed spyglass. The sculpture has the

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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Spyglass

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock
Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock

$2,320Sale Price|39% Off

H 99.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

bronze ormolu, the door, having a round spyglass window, showing the movement of the pendulum. Has an

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Late 18th Century Belgian Black Forest Antique Spyglass

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Iron

19th C.  French Silver Commemorative  Three-Dimensional Napoleon Portrait Spoon
19th C.  French Silver Commemorative  Three-Dimensional Napoleon Portrait Spoon

19th C. French Silver Commemorative Three-Dimensional Napoleon Portrait Spoon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

him among his entourage. His right hand holds a spyglass, symbolizing his strategic prowess, while his

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19th Century French Empire Antique Spyglass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton
Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton

Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton

Located in Nantucket, MA

), circa 1830s, an oil on canvas half-length portrait of a sea captain holding a spyglass and a

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1830s American Federal Antique Spyglass

Materials

Canvas

Teddy Roosevelt and His Great White Fleet American Flag, circa 1907-1909
Teddy Roosevelt and His Great White Fleet American Flag, circa 1907-1909

Teddy Roosevelt and His Great White Fleet American Flag, circa 1907-1909

Located in York County, PA

being viewed through a porthole or spyglass. Inside these are oval portraits of the four Admirals that

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Spyglass

Materials

Silk

34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern
34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern

34 Star American flag, Updated to 39 Stars, with Stars in a Great Star Pattern

Located in York County, PA

through a spyglass as the number of states grew. Sadly, Reid’s proposal was rejected due to the increased

Category

1870s American Antique Spyglass

Materials

Cotton

Original Etching by AC Webb Paris of Mather Tower Chicago
Original Etching by AC Webb Paris of Mather Tower Chicago

Original Etching by AC Webb Paris of Mather Tower Chicago

Located in Dallas, TX

. The 521-foot-high building is sometimes called "The Inverted Spyglass" by Chicagoans due to its highly

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Spyglass

Materials

Parchment Paper

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Spyglass Spectaculary
Spyglass Spectaculary

Spyglass Spectaculary

Unavailable

H 56.7 in Dm 3.15 in

Spyglass Spectaculary

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Spectaculary very large spyglass, when closed 29 cm, but when open 144 cm Good condition

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Early 20th Century French Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

Spyglass "Robert Brettle Bate"
Spyglass "Robert Brettle Bate"

Spyglass "Robert Brettle Bate"

Unavailable

H 3.75 in Dm 1.78 in

Spyglass "Robert Brettle Bate"

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Robert Brettle Bate (1782/1847) London Charming pocket spyglass with seven runs in golden brass

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19th Century English Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

Spyglass Watch (18th century)
Spyglass Watch (18th century)

Spyglass Watch (18th century)

Unavailable

H 4.73 in Dm 1.38 in

Spyglass Watch (18th century)

Located in Paris, FR

Signée Chapman London Great Britain (United Kingdom) Enameled silver circa 1800.  

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Early 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Spyglass

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Meissen Racegoer and Companion
Meissen Racegoer and Companion

Meissen Racegoer and Companion

Unavailable

H 7.88 in Dm 3.55 in

Meissen Racegoer and Companion

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Altrincham, GB

A pair of Meissen figures of the Racegoer and his companion, holding his spyglass to his right eye

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Spyglass

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Brass Spyglass and Leather Case
1920s Brass Spyglass and Leather Case

1920s Brass Spyglass and Leather Case

Located in San Francisco, CA

Telescoping brass spyglass with brass cover and leather case.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Spyglass

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 cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 190...

Category

Early 1900s North American Antique Spyglass

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 cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 192...

Category

1920s North American Antique Spyglass

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 cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 192...

Category

1920s North American Antique Spyglass

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 cap have been lacquered. The scope has a four draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 1890...

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1890s North American Antique Spyglass

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 cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 192...

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Early 1900s North American Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Three-Draw Spyglass
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Three-Draw Spyglass

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Three-Draw Spyglass

Located in Norwell, MA

Late 18th-19th century three-draw spyglass signed "Maison de L'Ingr Chevalier Optique; Place

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Late 18th Century Antique Spyglass

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

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

By Hammersley

Located in Milford, NH

A nice example of a large brass telescope or spyglass on brass & wooden tripod, signed “Hammersley

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

J. H. Steward London Quick Focus Marksman Brass and Leather Telescope Spyglass
J. H. Steward London Quick Focus Marksman Brass and Leather Telescope Spyglass

J. H. Steward London Quick Focus Marksman Brass and Leather Telescope Spyglass

By J.H Steward

Located in San Mateo, CA

Brass and leather three draw telescope by J. H. Steward of London. This is a Quick Focus Marksman. The telescope has a walnut and acrylic stand. The optics are a little dirty. The te...

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Early 1900s English Other Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

18c. French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Barometer
18c. French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Barometer

18c. French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Barometer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Barometer, of giltwood, having a round face in molded frame, surmounted by globe, spyglass, and

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Spyglass

Folk Art Painted Weathervane
Folk Art Painted Weathervane

Folk Art Painted Weathervane

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H 48 in W 6 in D 1 in

Folk Art Painted Weathervane

Located in Astoria, NY

Antique iron weathervane depicting a woman looking through a spyglass. The woman is dressed in

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Spyglass

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Category

1910s European Antique Spyglass

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

Category

1870s European Antique Spyglass

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

Category

1920s European Antique Spyglass

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

Category

1920s European Antique Spyglass

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

Category

1920s European Antique Spyglass

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

Category

1910s European Antique Spyglass

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

Category

1920s European Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in York County, PA

covers which reveal the lenses at both ends, but what’s so special about this particular spyglass is that

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

United States Navy 48 Star Union Jack, circa 1912
United States Navy 48 Star Union Jack, circa 1912

United States Navy 48 Star Union Jack, circa 1912

Located in Nantucket, MA

impossible to shoot without reflections... don't mind those harpoons and spyglasses in the background

Category

1910s American Other Antique Spyglass

Materials

Wool

Athena and the Arts, Bronze, Marble, Signed 'Claudel' and Dated '1888'
Athena and the Arts, Bronze, Marble, Signed 'Claudel' and Dated '1888'

Athena and the Arts, Bronze, Marble, Signed 'Claudel' and Dated '1888'

Located in Madrid, ES

, books, sculptor and architect's tools, spyglass, Ionic capital, musical instrument, etc.) , and an orb

Category

Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Spyglass

Materials

Marble, Bronze

38 Stars in a Rare "Great Star" Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889
38 Stars in a Rare "Great Star" Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

38 Stars in a Rare "Great Star" Pattern, Colorado Statehood, 1876-1889

Located in York County, PA

through a spyglass. Though his proposal was rejected by President Monroe due to the increased cost of

Category

Late 19th Century American Other Antique Spyglass

Materials

Silk

35 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, RARE GREAT STAR PATTERN
35 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, RARE GREAT STAR PATTERN

35 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, RARE GREAT STAR PATTERN

Located in York County, PA

through a spyglass. Though his proposal was rejected by President Monroe, due to the increased cost of

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant
13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant

13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant

Located in York County, PA

on the open seas. On small flags in particular, viewed through a spyglass at a distance, the ability

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

34 Star American Flag Cover with a Great Star Pattern
34 Star American Flag Cover with a Great Star Pattern

34 Star American Flag Cover with a Great Star Pattern

Located in York County, PA

constellation in roughly the same format, in a pattern that could be quickly identified through a spyglass as

Category

1860s American Antique Spyglass

Materials

Paper

13 Stars In A 4-5-4 Configuration, A U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign
13 Stars In A 4-5-4 Configuration, A U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign

13 Stars In A 4-5-4 Configuration, A U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign

Located in York County, PA

recognize the flag on the open seas. On small flags in particular, viewed through a spyglass at a distance

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

38 Star American Flag with Stars Arranged in a "Great Star" Pattern
38 Star American Flag with Stars Arranged in a "Great Star" Pattern

38 Star American Flag with Stars Arranged in a "Great Star" Pattern

Located in York County, PA

and more stars were added, in a distinct design that could be quickly identified through a spyglass

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Spyglass

Materials

Silk

Thirty-Four Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars
Thirty-Four Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars

Thirty-Four Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars

Located in York County, PA

, viewed through a spyglass at a distance, the ability discern individual stars was of great concern

Category

19th Century Antique Spyglass

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars

Located in York County, PA

recognize the flag on the open seas. On small flags in particular, viewed through a spyglass at a distance

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

Entirely Hand-sewn, 13 Star, U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign
Entirely Hand-sewn, 13 Star, U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign

Entirely Hand-sewn, 13 Star, U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign

Located in York County, PA

on the open seas. On small flags in particular, viewed through a spyglass at a distance, the ability

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

38 STARS IN A RARE GREAT STAR PATTERN, COLORADO STATEHOOD
38 STARS IN A RARE GREAT STAR PATTERN, COLORADO STATEHOOD

38 STARS IN A RARE GREAT STAR PATTERN, COLORADO STATEHOOD

Located in York County, PA

through a spyglass. Though his proposal was rejected by President Monroe, due to the increased cost of

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

"General Washington" by Thomas Cheesman, after John Trumbull, 1796
"General Washington" by Thomas Cheesman, after John Trumbull, 1796

"General Washington" by Thomas Cheesman, after John Trumbull, 1796

By John Trumbull, Thomas Cheesman

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

hand is a spyglass. Just behind him, a soldier tends to his white horse Blueskin, while in the

Category

1790s English American Colonial Antique Spyglass

Materials

Paper

37 Stars In The "Great Star" Pattern With A Star In Each Corner
37 Stars In The "Great Star" Pattern With A Star In Each Corner

37 Stars In The "Great Star" Pattern With A Star In Each Corner

Located in York County, PA

identified through a spyglass. Though the proposal was rejected by President Monroe, due to the increased

Category

1860s North American Antique Spyglass

Materials

Silk

34 Star Flag With 4 Different Size Stars
34 Star Flag With 4 Different Size Stars

34 Star Flag With 4 Different Size Stars

Located in York County, PA

pattern that could be quickly identified through a spyglass as the number of states grew. His concept for

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

13 Hand-sewn Stars On A U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
13 Hand-sewn Stars On A U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

13 Hand-sewn Stars On A U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

Located in York County, PA

. On small flags in particular, viewed through a spyglass at a distance, the ability discern individual

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

34 Star Flag With A Rare "great Star" Variant, Civil War Period
34 Star Flag With A Rare "great Star" Variant, Civil War Period

34 Star Flag With A Rare "great Star" Variant, Civil War Period

Located in York County, PA

identified through a spyglass as the number of states grew. His concept for the stripes was ultimately

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

13 STARS IN A 4-5-4 CONFIGURATION, ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN
13 STARS IN A 4-5-4 CONFIGURATION, ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN

13 STARS IN A 4-5-4 CONFIGURATION, ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN

Located in York County, PA

flag on the open seas. On small flags in particular, viewed through a spyglass at a distance, the

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

31 Star Flag Arranged In A Rare Variation Of The Stars
31 Star Flag Arranged In A Rare Variation Of The Stars

31 Star Flag Arranged In A Rare Variation Of The Stars

Located in York County, PA

spyglass as the number of states grew. His concept for the stripes was ultimately accepted, but his advice

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

Entirely Hand-sewn, 13 Star Flag, Single Appliqued
Entirely Hand-sewn, 13 Star Flag, Single Appliqued

Entirely Hand-sewn, 13 Star Flag, Single Appliqued

Located in York County, PA

on the open seas. On small flags in particular, viewed through a spyglass at a distance, the ability

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

Spectacular 38 Star Flag With A Very Rare Star Variation
Spectacular 38 Star Flag With A Very Rare Star Variation

Spectacular 38 Star Flag With A Very Rare Star Variation

Located in York County, PA

constellation in roughly the same format, in a pattern that could be quickly identified through a spyglass as

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

13 Huge Stars in the 4-5-4 Pattern on a Beautifully Graphic Flag
13 Huge Stars in the 4-5-4 Pattern on a Beautifully Graphic Flag

13 Huge Stars in the 4-5-4 Pattern on a Beautifully Graphic Flag

Located in York County, PA

flags in particular, viewed through a spyglass at a distance, the ability discern individual stars was

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

38 Star American Parade Flags with Stars in a Great Star Pattern
38 Star American Parade Flags with Stars in a Great Star Pattern

38 Star American Parade Flags with Stars in a Great Star Pattern

Located in York County, PA

identified through a spyglass. Though his proposal was rejected by President Monroe, due to the increased

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Spyglass

Materials

Silk

35 HAND-EMBROIDERED STARS IN 3 DIFFERENT SIZES
35 HAND-EMBROIDERED STARS IN 3 DIFFERENT SIZES

35 HAND-EMBROIDERED STARS IN 3 DIFFERENT SIZES

Located in York County, PA

and more stars were added, in a distinct design that could be quickly identified through a spyglass

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

34 Gilt Painted Stars in A Bold Representation of the "Great Star" Pattern
34 Gilt Painted Stars in A Bold Representation of the "Great Star" Pattern

34 Gilt Painted Stars in A Bold Representation of the "Great Star" Pattern

Located in York County, PA

format, in a pattern that could be quickly identified through a spyglass as the number of states grew

Category

1860s North American Antique Spyglass

34 Star Flag  Arranged In The "Great Star" or "Great Luminary" Pattern
34 Star Flag  Arranged In The "Great Star" or "Great Luminary" Pattern

34 Star Flag Arranged In The "Great Star" or "Great Luminary" Pattern

Located in York County, PA

could be quickly identified through a spyglass as the number of states grew. His concept for the stripes

Category

19th Century Antique Spyglass

Entirely Hand-Sewn, 13 Star Flag in the 4-5-4 Pattern, 1850-63
Entirely Hand-Sewn, 13 Star Flag in the 4-5-4 Pattern, 1850-63

Entirely Hand-Sewn, 13 Star Flag in the 4-5-4 Pattern, 1850-63

Located in York County, PA

flags in particular, viewed through a spyglass at a distance, the ability discern individual stars was

Category

19th Century American Antique Spyglass

36 Star American Flag, Civil War Era, Nevada Statehood
36 Star American Flag, Civil War Era, Nevada Statehood

36 Star American Flag, Civil War Era, Nevada Statehood

Located in York County, PA

same format, in a pattern that could be quickly identified through a spyglass as the number of states

Category

1860s American Antique Spyglass

Materials

Wool

Thirty-Six Star Flag in the "Great Star" or "Great Luminary" Pattern
Thirty-Six Star Flag in the "Great Star" or "Great Luminary" Pattern

Thirty-Six Star Flag in the "Great Star" or "Great Luminary" Pattern

Located in York County, PA

same format, in a pattern that could be quickly identified through a spyglass as the number of states

Category

19th Century Antique Spyglass

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Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols

Located in London, GB

These pistols have been beautifully decorated with finely chased and engraved silver, and gold-damascened work. They were crafted in South-Eastern Europe in the 19th century. The pis...

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19th Century Balkan Islamic Antique Spyglass

Materials

Gold, Silver, Steel

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

By Clairtone

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...

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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Antique Spyglass

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$229,454Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Spyglass

Materials

Other

Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Bessarabian Rug, 1810

Bessarabian Rug, 1810

$550,000

W 166 in L 181 in

Bessarabian Rug, 1810

Located in New York, NY

Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Spyglass

Materials

Wool

IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX
IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX

IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum Quality German safe circa 1680-1720 attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund...

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1680s Charles II Antique Spyglass

Materials

Iron, Nickel

18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol
18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol

18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 3" Gregorian telescope by Springer of Bristol, although signed this model is very similar to examples we have had by George Adams and could have been made by him for Springer ...

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18th Century English Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

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1970s Old Masters Antique Spyglass

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...

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1980s English Neoclassical Antique Spyglass

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols
A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols

A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols

$3,900 / set

H 5 in W 15 in D 2 in

A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of 18th century English flintlock pistols by Ketland and Co. having proof-marked brass barrels, walnut stocks and engraved steel locks, both with original ramrods and both in ...

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18th Century English George III Antique Spyglass

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Spyglass

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Spyglass

Materials

Walnut

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

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

$1,950

H 17 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian Period ( 1860-1880). Uncertain to maker and origin. Has wear overall and missing som...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Spyglass

Materials

Brass

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

$19,850

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Spyglass

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Wood

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 Spyglass

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying case with lens covers. Late 19th Century

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19th Century British Antique Spyglass

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...

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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Antique Spyglass

Materials

Oak

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