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Early 20th Century Brass and Leather Coast Guard Telescope By Ottway London
Early 20th Century Brass and Leather Coast Guard Telescope By Ottway London

Early 20th Century Brass and Leather Coast Guard Telescope By Ottway London

By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning early 20th Century telescope brass and leather coast guard telescope of exceptional

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare and Fine Early 19th Century Telescope by Dolland London
A Very Rare and Fine Early 19th Century Telescope by Dolland London

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

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Leather and Glass Spyglass or Telescope, France, circa 1880
Antique Brass Leather and Glass Spyglass or Telescope, France, circa 1880

Antique Brass Leather and Glass Spyglass or Telescope, France, circa 1880

Located in Labrit, Landes

This spyglass was made in the late 19th century in France Dimension when folded 5.71 in. (14.5 cm) Patina and signs of use which make this antique object very characterful: it seem...

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass

Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century brass surveyor's level with telescope, compass and spirit level. With

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Stool in Zebra
19th Century Stool in Zebra

19th Century Stool in Zebra

Located in Seattle, WA

Adjustable cast metal telescoping base in black topped in vintage zebra. Functional and great

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Late 19th Century Antique Telescopes

Louis XVI Mahogany Ratcheting Candlestand
Louis XVI Mahogany Ratcheting Candlestand

Louis XVI Mahogany Ratcheting Candlestand

Located in Essex, MA

With circular white marble top with reticulated brass gallery over a telescoping support with latch

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Telescopes

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Belgium linen shade. Telescope rod to adjust height of shade.  

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1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Telescopes

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Belgium linen shade. Telescope rod to adjust height of shade.  

Category

1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Telescopes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp
Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

Antique Chinese Water Jar Mounted as Lamp

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Belgium linen shade. Telescope rod to adjust height of shade.   

Category

1890s Chinese Primitive Antique Telescopes

Materials

Ceramic

1900s English Antique Brass Tacheometer, surveying instrument
1900s English Antique Brass Tacheometer, surveying instrument

1900s English Antique Brass Tacheometer, surveying instrument

Located in Milan, IT

with three adjustment screws, a telescope, two graduated circles, one horizontal and one vertical

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Early 20th Century British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Medium Brass Magnifying Glass Lens, circa 1910
Medium Brass Magnifying Glass Lens, circa 1910

Medium Brass Magnifying Glass Lens, circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

from magic Lantern condensers and telescopes. One encased in brass, one encased in painted steel.

Category

1910s English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Hidden Pencil Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Hidden Pencil Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Hidden Pencil Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold

Located in Sofia, BG

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14-karat yellow gold telescoping mechanical pencil pendant with black onyx at

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Early 20th Century American Antique Telescopes

Materials

Gold

Pair of Art Deco Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Chairs

Pair of Art Deco Chairs

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This pair of Art Deco chairs features a unique telescoping front leg and has been newly upholstered

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Telescopes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Regency Painted and Gilt Decorated Music Stand, circa 1810
Regency Painted and Gilt Decorated Music Stand, circa 1810

Regency Painted and Gilt Decorated Music Stand, circa 1810

Located in valatie, NY

centre, telescoping adjustable top, turned and banded column ending in a tripod base and small ball feet

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Telescopes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Six Astronomy Prints, English 19th Century
Set of Six Astronomy Prints, English 19th Century

Set of Six Astronomy Prints, English 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A set of six framed and matted astronomy theme engravings depicting various telescopes and related

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Telescopes

Materials

Paper

Articulated Medical Wall Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade
Articulated Medical Wall Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade

Articulated Medical Wall Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a very well made wall mounted wall lamp. It telescopes, tilts and swings and mounts to the

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Articulated Art Deco Torchiere Lamp
Articulated Art Deco Torchiere Lamp

Articulated Art Deco Torchiere Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

glass shade. The lamp is unique because it telescopes up and down for reading. It is newly wired

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Telescopes

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Explorer Pin
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Explorer Pin

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Explorer Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Adorable Art Deco Platinum brooch of an explorer looking through a telescope with old cut diamonds

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1920s Art Deco Antique Telescopes

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique English Telescopic Ocean Monocular in Brass & Leather
Antique English Telescopic Ocean Monocular in Brass & Leather

Antique English Telescopic Ocean Monocular in Brass & Leather

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Old English nautical monocular that via its telescope mechanism expands up to 75 cm with its 4

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

1920s French Mahogany Table
1920s French Mahogany Table

1920s French Mahogany Table

Located in High Point, NC

descend downward can almost be imagined collapsing into themselves like a telescope. Playful and minimal

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

The Solar System, antique 1880s astronomy lithograph
The Solar System, antique 1880s astronomy lithograph

The Solar System, antique 1880s astronomy lithograph

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Meteorologist. He invented and made many instruments including telescope mountings and self-recording

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Pedestal Art Table Brass O.C. White Desk Lamp
Antique Pedestal Art Table Brass O.C. White Desk Lamp

Antique Pedestal Art Table Brass O.C. White Desk Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

beautiful and very sought after all brass O. C. White telescoping desk lamp. Also see our other listing of a

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Telescopes

1800s Parabolic Mirror Floor Lamp - 25 Inch Reflector
1800s Parabolic Mirror Floor Lamp - 25 Inch Reflector

1800s Parabolic Mirror Floor Lamp - 25 Inch Reflector

Located in Peekskill, NY

experiences that would focus light, heat and sound. The stand tilts the 25 inch brass reflector and telescopes

Category

Mid-19th Century French Industrial Antique Telescopes

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany

Early 20th C. Emeralite Goose Neck Office Lamp
Early 20th C. Emeralite Goose Neck Office Lamp

Early 20th C. Emeralite Goose Neck Office Lamp

By Faries Lamp Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

elegant, curved pipe stem has telescoping height adjustment and the shade holder, with detailed set screws

Category

1910s American Antique Telescopes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

patina, this table blurs the line between collectible and utility. The telescoping base allows for

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Telescopes

Materials

Metal, Iron

Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

; the one above looks through a telescope or telescope). Stylistically, it shows a clear influence of

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Telescopes

Materials

Bronze, Other

1800s Parabolic Mirror Floor Lamp - 19 Inch Reflector
1800s Parabolic Mirror Floor Lamp - 19 Inch Reflector

1800s Parabolic Mirror Floor Lamp - 19 Inch Reflector

Located in Peekskill, NY

telescopes 16 inches taller from 59 inches to 75 inches. It has a unique and amazing look. The finish and

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Telescopes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Art Deco Cast Bronze & Brass Collapsible Book Stand with Camels
Antique Art Deco Cast Bronze & Brass Collapsible Book Stand with Camels

Antique Art Deco Cast Bronze & Brass Collapsible Book Stand with Camels

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

camels on either end, with telescoping brass tubing between them. The back side of the camels are cast

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Keuffel and Esser Double Pedestal Cast Iron Art Table
Keuffel and Esser Double Pedestal Cast Iron Art Table

Keuffel and Esser Double Pedestal Cast Iron Art Table

By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

original. Included is an all brass articulating/telescoping Faries desk lamp. This lamp is very desirable

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Telescopes

Very Good 19th Century Marine Sextant by William Gerrard, England, circa 1875
Very Good 19th Century Marine Sextant by William Gerrard, England, circa 1875

Very Good 19th Century Marine Sextant by William Gerrard, England, circa 1875

By William Gerrard

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

index arm fitted with a thumbscrew lock, magnifier, brass telescope and index mirror, complete with two

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Antique Cast Iron Umbrella Back Plate of Admiral Nelson
Antique Cast Iron Umbrella Back Plate of Admiral Nelson

Antique Cast Iron Umbrella Back Plate of Admiral Nelson

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique painted iron plaque depicting a standing Admiral Nelson clutching a telescope in his only

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Telescopes

Materials

Iron

20th Century German Binoculars by Schneider, circa 1940
20th Century German Binoculars by Schneider, circa 1940

20th Century German Binoculars by Schneider, circa 1940

By Emil Busch

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Exceptional 20th century German polished steel observation telescope binoculars on a later

Category

19th Century German Antique Telescopes

Materials

Steel

20th Century German Binoculars by Schneider, circa 1940
20th Century German Binoculars by Schneider, circa 1940

20th Century German Binoculars by Schneider, circa 1940

By Emil Busch

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Exceptional 20th century German polished steel observation telescope binoculars on a later

Category

19th Century German Antique Telescopes

Materials

Steel

Pair of Tibetan Buddhist Copper and Brass Repousse Ritual Trumpets
Pair of Tibetan Buddhist Copper and Brass Repousse Ritual Trumpets

Pair of Tibetan Buddhist Copper and Brass Repousse Ritual Trumpets

Located in Stamford, CT

. These tall Dungchen horns telescope down into a compact size for storage. Both have 2 rings for hanging

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan 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.