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19th C. Gilded Age Bronze Telescoping Dressing Mirror
19th C. Gilded Age Bronze Telescoping Dressing Mirror

19th C. Gilded Age Bronze Telescoping Dressing Mirror

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th c., Gilded Age, a heavily cast bronze tabletop shaving/cosmetic mirror, unmarked. The height of the mirror can be easily adjusted upward or downward. The porthole style mirror c...

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1870s American Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Bronze

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

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18th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

John Browning Astrological Brass Telescope with Box & Accessories England
John Browning Astrological Brass Telescope with Box & Accessories England

John Browning Astrological Brass Telescope with Box & Accessories England

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

large brass astrological telescope comes complete with its stand and various accessories, in addition to

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single

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19th Century Victorian Antique Telescopes

Tripod Mounted Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, circa 1915
Tripod Mounted Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, circa 1915

Tripod Mounted Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, circa 1915

Located in London, GB

A WWI era tripod mounted telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co. circa 1915 3 ½ " objective lens

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian
Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian

Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique marine telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw 'officer of the watch

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Refractor, Dollond of London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, English, Refractor, Dollond of London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope, English, Refractor, Dollond of London, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique two-draw telescope. An English refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1840
Large Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1840

Large Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1840

Located in Milan, IT

Large brass telescope with leather-covered handle. Focus on one extension, complete with sun visor

Category

1840s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Dollond and Company Telescope with Tripod and Case , London
Dollond and Company Telescope with Tripod and Case , London

Dollond and Company Telescope with Tripod and Case , London

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful telescope in the original case including the tripod. The tube measures about

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1810
Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1810

Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1810

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Troughton & Simms Astronomical Brass Telescope with Fitted Wooden Box
Antique Troughton & Simms Astronomical Brass Telescope with Fitted Wooden Box

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

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Quintessential Creative Directors Table and Brass Faries Telescoping Lamp
Quintessential Creative Directors Table and Brass Faries Telescoping Lamp

Quintessential Creative Directors Table and Brass Faries Telescoping Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful and complex antique cast iron and brass drafting table with a wheel height adjustment. It's fully adjustable and very easy to do. It wasn't too long ago that the ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Telescopes

Edwardian Brass Telescope on Stand by J.H.Steward
Edwardian Brass Telescope on Stand by J.H.Steward

Edwardian Brass Telescope on Stand by J.H.Steward

Located in Essex, MA

Mounted on an oak tripod stand.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Large Antique 3-Draw Telescope, Irish, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Edwardian
Large Antique 3-Draw Telescope, Irish, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Edwardian

Large Antique 3-Draw Telescope, Irish, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique 3-draw telescope. An Irish, terrestrial or astronomical instrument in

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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Library Telescope on Folding Tripod Base from Scotland
Large Brass Library Telescope on Folding Tripod Base from Scotland

Large Brass Library Telescope on Folding Tripod Base from Scotland

By D. McGregor & Co. 1

Located in Austin, TX

A fine large Scottish working library telescope of brass, from the 19th century, for terrestrial or

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron

19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass
19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass

19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass

Located in Norwich, GB

19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Regency Chinoiserie and Parcel-Gilt Decorated Telescoping Tilt-Top Table
Regency Chinoiserie and Parcel-Gilt Decorated Telescoping Tilt-Top Table

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

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique, Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, J.P. Cutts, London
Antique, Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, J.P. Cutts, London

Antique, Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, J.P. Cutts, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes
A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes

A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very rare collection of nine vintage reflecting telescopes from the early and late 18th Century

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Late 18th Century European Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare 19th Century Gadget Walking Cane with Brass Telescope
A Very Rare 19th Century Gadget Walking Cane with Brass Telescope

A Very Rare 19th Century Gadget Walking Cane with Brass Telescope

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare 19th Century well figured gadget walking cane with a hidden brass telescope. This

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19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Signed and Dated, 1900, J. Hammersley English Brass and Leather Telescope
Signed and Dated, 1900, J. Hammersley English Brass and Leather Telescope

Signed and Dated, 1900, J. Hammersley English Brass and Leather Telescope

By Hammersley

Located in Nantucket, MA

In working order, a fabulous English telescope signed and dated, J. Hammersley, London, 1900. Made

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Single Draw, Officer of the Watch, Gieves Ltd, London
Antique Telescope, Single Draw, Officer of the Watch, Gieves Ltd, London

Antique Telescope, Single Draw, Officer of the Watch, Gieves Ltd, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a single draw 'Officer of the Watch' telescope retailed by Royal Navy

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Telescopes

Materials

Nickel

Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Refractor, Stampa and Son, London, circa 1810
Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Refractor, Stampa and Son, London, circa 1810

Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Refractor, Stampa and Son, London, circa 1810

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

WWI Era Tripod Mounted "Century" Telescope by Watson & Sons of London
WWI Era Tripod Mounted "Century" Telescope by Watson & Sons of London

WWI Era Tripod Mounted "Century" Telescope by Watson & Sons of London

Located in London, GB

A WWI era tripod mounted "Century" telescope by W. Watson & Sons of Holborn, London. Circa 1917

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century Telescope by Browns of Glasgow
A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century Telescope by Browns of Glasgow

A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century Telescope by Browns of Glasgow

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare 19th Century lacquered brass telescope by Browns of Glasgow. This stunning three draw

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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Antique Telescopes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique telescopes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique telescopes available were constructed with great care. Antique telescopes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Georgian and Industrial antique telescopes are consistently popular styles. Antique telescopes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dollond, London, Bardou & Son and A. Bardou are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Telescopes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,524, while they’re typically $74 on the low end and $228,500 highest priced.
Questions About Antique 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.