Antique Telescopes

This is an antique Ross of London telescope. An English, brass three draw terrestrial refractor

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

This is an antique Officer of the Watch telescope. An English, brass single draw terrestrial or

English brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and

This is a fine antique Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, marked for the maker

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by

A very rare 19th Century four inch diameter telescope by 'Steward of London' of exceptional quality

A small pocket telescope with one extension, lens holder and ring in amoretto wood (Brosimum

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co

A very fine early 19th Century (1819 - 1831) brass telescope by W. & T.Gilbert, London. This

An English mahogany and brass single draw telescope made and signed by William Bruce, Kings Head

French brass and polished steel telescope with removable lens cap, spotting scope, and mounted on

This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering

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

with his telescope. In front, 2 feet in the form of lion paws and a macaron with a character

which doubles up as a collapsible and expanding "telescoping" cup to partake in a beverage, thus the

/Codex – symbol of knowledge, teaching and scholarship; magnifying glass/telescope – attributes of

a telescope. The silver sails are expertly formed, their dynamic contours giving the illusion of

and heavenly spheres. He appears to be floating and observing the stars through a large telescope; in

for telescopes and navigational devices. Designed for use aboard ship, such spyglasses were essential

Napoleon III period. The frame is organized in successive registers that telescope inward: an outer dark

sextants, telescopes, compasses, and barometers, practical tools that were both functional and handsomely

Napoleon standing with his telescope upon a concentric ball Four Figures of Gentlemen with Inlaid Glass

survivor features a heavy, telescoping cylindrical stem rising from a magnificently cast hexagonal base

telescope lies across the foreground, symbolizing observation and scientific learning. These elements are

. Brawer. With telescoping frame extending to hold three leaves. The leaves fit inside the table when fully

two winged children, a world map, an astronomical telescope and a surveyor's chain. Inspired by

A wonderful illustration of a boy and his telescope studying the moon with his dog by his side by

inside gold. New electric for one bulb and black fabric wired cable. Height can be varied by telescope in

” meaning to take a sidelong look at, and “lorgnette” is also the French word for a ship captain’s telescope

compass plate Sighting telescope with clear optics and adjustable focus Spirit level (bubble level

his telescope! It is an important historical record from a bygone era when Sailing Boats ruled the

telescope. Other customers included Captain Cook, Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson, Frederick the Great and Thomas

J H Steward Brass Telescope. The Lord Bury Telescope comes with a leather case. The brass and

beads, the Rag-Dung is characterized by its long, telescoping sections, allowing for easier transport

with a young man reading at the side as well as an oil lamp, telescope and compasses.

globe, telescope, star chart and scroll — symbolic of learning, discovery and the Enlightenment spirit

Antique telescope from Negretti and Zambra of London. The exceptionally long barrel is three feet

the world and to the left is his telescope. The bronze work is Exceptional and the gilding a soft

adjustable Telescope Mirror. The table features a small compartment/drawer and an adjustable oval mirror

These telescoping candlesticks are sure to engender discussion when you use them in your home.  

one hand and a telescope tucked under his arm, with a fleet of ships faintly visible in the background

be varied by telescope. Measure: Totally height 76 cm, height of the porcelain vase 43 cm. Lampshade

bivalves: 1. **Télescope vulgaire** - Possibly named for its elongated, tubular shape, resembling a

nineteenth century telescope is wrapped in leather. The brasses are highly polished. Great Look. Weight: 15

35", telescopes 17" high

represents a matching similar motif. The telescoping style of the central mount showcases the era's

, upholstered in its original Aubusson verdue tapestry depiction a child with a telescope and various animals

This is a beautiful telescoping drafting/art table lamp. The base has a clamp for mounting

Geometry, personified by the Muses Urania and Calliope holding a telescope and a pair of compasses, sitting

A very fine and rare pair of Urn Form knife boxes with telescoping lids and myriad cut-outs for

- which means that it can be used like a normal telescope. The instrument and wooden case retain their

the ‘blued’ bronze globe of the world housing the movement; he holds scientific instruments, telescope

telescopes, while others are seated under tents, with flags flying overhead. The match attracted significant

depiction of a French figure observing the scene through a telescope, symbolizing France's position as an

telescoping brass candleholders.

telescope and consequent astronomical observations and support for Copernicanism. 455mm by 350mm