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Antique Telescope And Tripod

Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object
Located in Madrid, ES
Telescope with tripod. gold metallic antique finish Decorative use, not functional. Gilt metal
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20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

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Other

Large Antique Double Barel Victorian Brass Tripod Telescope London 1915
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century large antique double barel Victorian brass telescope raised on a foldable wooden
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, antique telescope tripod. An English, pine observatory rack dating to the late
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Pine

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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Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Vintage Telescope Tripod, English, Oak, Bronze, Support Stand, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage telescope tripod. An English, oak and bronze support Stand, dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique brass telescope, stamped Andrew J. Lloyd Company, a Boston, MA retailer active 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
retro-fitted to an antique surveyor’s tripod. Circa 1942 Weight: 32 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 54"H x 26
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Vintage 1940s North American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
H 54 in W 26 in D 26 in
Sony Vintage Vidicon Video Camera, Circa 1969, Classic, Iconic With Tripod
By Sony Corporation
Located in Dallas, US
. Also included is a vintage Davis and Sanford midcentury rare, gold tone, telescoping, compound N-E-S-W
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
box with brass corner reinforcements and complete with lock with original key containing tripod base
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Antique 1860s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

E.F. Chapman Visual Comfort Pimlico Tripod Boom Arm Pharmacy Floor Lamp Brass
By E. F. Chapman
Located in Dayton, OH
light has two way switch and adjustable boom arm / shade. Finished in antiqued brass. Dimensions: 44
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Late 20th Century Floor Lamps

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Brass

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1920s Whiting Sculptoscope Coin Op Stereo Card Viewer
Located in Peekskill, NY
Original whiting sculpt scope coin-operated stereo card viewer from the 1920s. Deposit a penny, pull trigger and look through the viewer to flip through stereo view cards showing sig...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Steel

Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Pearl Royale chess set stands as one of the world’s finest jewelry artworks ever created. This masterpiece is hailed as the most valuable and opulent chess set in the world and l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games

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Gold

A Very Rare and Fine Early 19th Century Telescope by Dolland London
By Dolland
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 19th Century by Dolland, London, richly patinated mahogany and brass telescope, finely hand carved and of exceptional quality supported on a gorgeous brass and maho...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nautical Objects

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Brass

American Three Masted Clipper Ship in Bottle on Original Wood Stand, Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
American three masted clipper ship in bottle with cloth rigging in full sail on a painted sea, flanked by a sea side town with evergreen trees, a painted light house on shore, and re...
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood, Paint

American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a r...
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Nautical Objects

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Brass

Collection of French Opaline Apothecary Jars
Located in Copenhagen, K
Collection of 20 opaline apothecary jars from the 19th century. Collection consists of 14 larger jars and 6 smaller jars.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Scientific Instruments

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Opaline Glass

Navy Binoculars
Located in Paris, FR
Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base. With polished aluminium and steel binoculars with glass lens, magnifying x12. Adjustable height.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Nautical Objects

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Brass, Steel, Aluminum

Navy Binoculars
Navy Binoculars
H 76.78 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Navigation Compass with Stand
By T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage T. Cooke of London England prismatic compass. Brass case with mirrored lid interior, folding prism, metallic brass face, and short stand able to be screwed onto a tripod for ...
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Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

French 1890 Antique 2-Draws Monocular Telescope In Gilt Bronze And White Nacre
Located in Miami, FL
French two-Draws Monocular Telescope. Very unusual monocular telescope, created in France during the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1890. This is a personal pocket l...
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Antique 1890s French Edwardian Nautical Objects

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Bronze

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Bakelite

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
H 2.95 in W 4.3 in D 1.77 in
Vintage Nautical Spyglass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1950s vintage Mid-Century Modern nautical spyglass or telescope features a brass tube that has been wrapped in a textile. The spyglass is in working condition with glass lenses....
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Vintage 1950s Other Nautical Objects

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Brass

Vintage Nautical Spyglass
Vintage Nautical Spyglass
H 24 in Dm 2.5 in
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. The base is wrapped with leather. Comes with the original case. When extended...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Norwich, GB
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London Sixteen inch extending telescope with original lacquer finish and spirit level. The compass has a three inch silvered registe...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Decorative Telescope with Level, Metal, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Telescope with decorative level. Metal. Small decorative telescope with top level and three adjustable legs that also has a compass and bubble levels." Size: 40 x 10 x 16 cms.  
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20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Other

Pinball Rolling Stones Collector 1980s Completely Revised
Located in Paris, FR
Collector pinball, first rolling stones pinball 1980s, functioning completely revised, in excellent condition. Exceptional collector piece.  
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Late 20th Century American Games

Materials

Steel

Vintage Miniature German Variable Camera Tripod 1920s with Ansel Adams Book
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Incline Village, NV
From a photography collection are two items included in this listing, for the collector of photographic memorabelia. In it's original tapered brown leather carry case is a miniature ...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Photography

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Brass

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Sony Vintage Vidicon Video Camera, wirca 1969-1970, with Tripod
By Sony Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
Sanford midcentury rare, gold tone, telescoping, compound N-E-S-W aluminium tripod with rising centre
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Wire

Sony Vintage Vidicon Video Camera, circa 1969-1970, Classic, Iconic with Tripod
By Sony Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
Sanford midcentury rare, gold tone, telescoping, compound N-E-S-W aluminium tripod with rising centre
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Wire

Antique Brass Telescope on Tripod
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Antique brass telescope on tripod Measures: 64" H x 27" W x 27" D 10180-12.
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20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Telescope on Tripod
Antique Brass Telescope on Tripod
H 64 in W 27 in D 27 in
Antique Brass Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Base
Located in New York, NY
Antique brass telescope on adjustable tripod stand base, possibly English, unsigned. Measures: 47
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Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Mahogany, Bronze, Stand Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope tripod. An English, mahogany and bronze stand, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

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 Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Tripod, Refractor, Terrestrial Astronomical T Cooke & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope on tripod, a three inch tapered refractor for terrestrial or
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Compact Vintage Tripod, English, Bamboo, Brass, Telescope Stand, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a compact vintage tripod. An English, bamboo and brass telescope stand, dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tripod, English, Mahogany, Bronze, Helio, Telescope, Stand, circa 1941
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage tripod. An English, mahogany and bronze helio, telescope or lamp stand with
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
tripod. This one of a kind is both beautiful and works like a charm. The mechanical dials allows you to
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Nautical Objects

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Steel, Brass

20th Century French Telescope on a Tripod, E. Krauss, Paris, c.1917
By Eleanor Krauss
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century French (x15, x23, x30) long range telescope, a very strong observation
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20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Mid Century Telescope
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage telescope mounted on a wood and antique brass tripod. The scope is made out of
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Vintage 1970s American Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Mid Century Telescope
Mid Century Telescope
H 60.5 in W 38.5 in D 34.5 in
Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope for terrestrial or astronomical use. A Scottish piece from the
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

WW II US Navy Spyglass Telescope
Located in London, GB
tripod comes with a newly made hardwood floor stand to provide stability. Dimensions (telescope): 79.5
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Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

WW II US Navy Spyglass Telescope
WW II US Navy Spyglass Telescope
H 59.5 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Early 19th Century French Walnut and Brass Telescope Signed Vincent Chevalier
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique telescope was created in Paris, France by Vincent Chevalier; standing on a tripod with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Dollond, achromatic library telescope, circa 1790. Mounted on a solid brass
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Broadhurst Clarkson Signalling MK VI on Signal Stand
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope dating to the early 20th century. In fine order physically and
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Early 20th Century British Colonial More Desk Accessories

Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.
By William Harris
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A very large antique brass astronomical telescope by William Harris & Co 50 Holborn London
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Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique W & L.E Gurley Troy N.Y Surveyors Transit Compass Scope Tripod Stand
By W. & L.E. Gurley
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique surveyor’s level transit signed W & L.E Gurley, Troy NY. Made from oak, brass and glass
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Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large brass tabletop telescope by Thomas Jones A large antique brass telescope by Thomas Jones
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Machine Age Nautical Objects

Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass gallery, mounted around a hexagonal column atop a tripod base with pad feet. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Gueridon

Antique French Nickel-Plated Brass Surveyor's Level 19th Century
Located in London, GB
century in date. The 4cm telescope has rackwork secured by twin clamps and is engraved 1 and 2, on a
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Antique 1850s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Nickel

1870s Small Brass Theodolite Kelvin & James White Antique Surveyor's Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
adjustment screws, a telescope, vertical circle and horizontal and graduated circle, four small microscopes
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Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1820s Rare Cittelli Milan Brass Wood Praetorian Tablet Antique Surveyor Tool
Located in Milan, IT
. Instrument for tracing and topographical surveying, complete with tripod in walnut and removable brass, base
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Antique 1820s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Second World War US Navy Spyglass Dated 1942
Located in London, GB
been mounted on a custom made bracket fitted to a period wooden tripod stand. The optics have been
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Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

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Gold Plate, Brass

Zeiss Military Binoculars, circa 1940
By Carl Zeiss
Located in London, GB
Superb World War II 12 x 60 (12 power magnification and 60 mm objective lenses) double telescope
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

J. Schneider WWII Military 10 x 80 Binoculars, circa 1940
By Joseph Schneider
Located in London, GB
A superb 10 x 80 (10 power magnification and 80 mm objective lenses) double telescope binocular by
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

J. Schneider WWII Military Binoculars, circa 1940
By Joseph Schneider
Located in London, GB
A superb 10 x 80 (10 power magnification and 80 mm objective lenses) double telescope binocular by
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum, Brass

Ernst Leitz WWII 10 x 80 Military Binoculars, circa 1940
By Ernst Leitz Wetzlar
Located in London, GB
An excellent WWII 10 x 80 (10 power magnification and 80 mm objective lenses) double telescope
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Vintage 1940s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Antique Brass Telescope on Standing Tripod Base
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique brass telescope on standing tripod base in working condition.
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Vintage 1920s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian H Kuhn Philadelphia Brass Library Tripod Base Telescope
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique Victorian brass library tripod stand telescope. Label on the original box engraved H Kuhn
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope on tripod with original case, a three inch refractor for terrestrial
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Early 20th Century Other Scientific Instruments

Antique Brass Telescope
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique brass telescope on folding wood tripod legs from a Palm Beach estate The brass scope is 38
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Early 20th Century American Classical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Telescope
Antique Brass Telescope
H 38 in W 6 in D 8 in
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 Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Troughton & Simms Astronomical Brass Telescope with Fitted Wooden Box
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
astrological telescope comes complete with its solid brass tripod and one additional eye piece, in addition to
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Regency Chinoiserie and Parcel-Gilt Decorated Telescoping Tilt-Top Table
Located in valatie, NY
Regency Chinoiserie and parcel-gilt decorated telescoping tilt-top table. The gilt banded tabletop
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...

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Brass

Leather Covered Brass Telescope from World War I
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in London, GB
A stunning military telescope, with variable magnification that can be adjusted between 15 and 25
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Vintage 1910s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

U.S. Army Field Artillery Scope Dated 1943
Located in London, GB
period mahogany tripod and floor stand. The Scope is also fitted with a horizontal level. This optical
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Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Other

Great Antique Telescope
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Antique telescope in brass with tripod base and is in working condition.
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Great Antique Telescope
Great Antique Telescope
H 66 in W 35 in D 35 in
Early 20th Century Brass Telescope
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful antique solid brass telescope on brass and wood adjustable tripod, terminating to brass
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Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Antique Telescope And Tripod For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique telescope and tripod for your home. Each antique telescope and tripod for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are many kinds of the antique telescope and tripod you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique telescope and tripod, designed in the Victorian or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique telescope and tripod has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sony Corporation are consistently popular.

Finding the Right scientific-instruments for You

Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific 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.

The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.

With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.

If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.

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.

Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?

Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.

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