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19th Century Telescope
19th Century Telescope

19th Century Telescope

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful brass and leather telescope that makes a charming accessory on a desk.

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Telescopes

Materials

Tin

English Telescope by Dollond
English Telescope by Dollond

English Telescope by Dollond

Located in Atlanta, GA

English telescope by Dollond, a 200 year old telescope maker in London.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Telescope, Early 20th Century
Telescope, Early 20th Century

Telescope, Early 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

A charming small vintage handheld telescope with brass details. Includes document from seller

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass, Tin

Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope
Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope

Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope

By ROTHWELL

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This “ROTHWELL, Manchester” (1780-1820) library refractor telescope is a nice decorative piece

Category

Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

George Adams Gregorian Telescope
George Adams Gregorian Telescope

George Adams Gregorian Telescope

By George Adams

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 18th century lacquered brass 4" reflecting telescope by George Adams, London maker to George

Category

Late 18th Century George III Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Telescoping Long Horn
Tibetan Telescoping Long Horn

Tibetan Telescoping Long Horn

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty Tibetan Dungchen ceremonial long horn crafted with copper and brass in a dramatic telescoping

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Telescopes

Materials

Copper

Antique Large Brass Telescope
Antique Large Brass Telescope

Antique Large Brass Telescope

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Nautical five draw telescope brass and mahogany, fully functional scope, A great piece of

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Telescopes

Telescope Monocular, circa 1900
Telescope Monocular, circa 1900

Telescope Monocular, circa 1900

Located in Praha, CZ

Length in folded state 32cm. Fully functional in beautiful original condition. Only the front lens has a small fragment around the edge (which cannot be seen in the picture at all).

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Terrestrial Telescope
19th Century Terrestrial Telescope

19th Century Terrestrial Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Tripod mount binocular with sturdy pedestal fitted with a geared elevation mechanism. Crank handle raises and lowers the scope on a brass pillar. Barrel is 52" long with a 3 1/2" dia...

Category

19th Century Antique Telescopes

Early 20th Century Telescope, Large
Early 20th Century Telescope, Large

Early 20th Century Telescope, Large

Located in New Orleans, LA

A large brass and wood telescope. Fully compacted, the telescope is 15".

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Leather Clad Telescope
19th Century Leather Clad Telescope

19th Century Leather Clad Telescope

Located in Houston, TX

19th century leather clad telescope on custom Stand. Telescope still functions and extends to 49.5

Category

Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Metal

A French telescope on stand
A French telescope on stand

A French telescope on stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine French 2.75" diameter hand held brass leather covered telescope made and signed by R&C

Category

19th Century French Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.
English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.

English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.

By Dolland

Located in Milan, IT

English Mahogany wood telescope with brass tripode , with rack and pinion focusing. Working focus

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

French Telescope  on Wooden Stand
French Telescope  on Wooden Stand

French Telescope on Wooden Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

French brass and leather telescope on wooden stand.Stands in the shop at 60 " hi, but can be

Category

19th Century French Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

English brass telescope on tripod.
English brass telescope on tripod.

English brass telescope on tripod.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine English brass 3 1/2" diameter telescope with rack and pinion focus on a later oak floor

Category

19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Monumental Brass Telescope and Tripod
Monumental Brass Telescope and Tripod

Monumental Brass Telescope and Tripod

Located in Wilton, CT

adjustment. This is a working telescope with high power optics. Tripod adjusts from 29" to 60". The scope is

Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Telescopes

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 Telescopes

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 Telescopes

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 Telescopes

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 Telescopes

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 Telescopes

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 Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope
Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope

By Charles C. Hutchinson

Located in Peekskill, NY

This large important telescope is signed Charles C. Hutchinson, Boston. It's quite an impressive

Category

19th Century American Industrial Antique Telescopes

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 Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope
Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope

Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This is a wonderful example of practical precision. Solid brass and stainless steel on an oak tripod. This one of a kind is both beautiful and works like a charm. The mechanical dial...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Telescopes

Materials

Steel, Brass

Cased Pocket Telescope, circa 1900
Cased Pocket Telescope, circa 1900

Cased Pocket Telescope, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A wonderful four drawer hand held nickel-plated brass pocket scope with original textured black leather grip and extending shade in original stitched leather covered nickel plated br...

Category

Early 1900s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass, Nickel

English Brass Telescope On Later Stand
English Brass Telescope On Later Stand

English Brass Telescope On Later Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English brass telescope made and signed by E. ELLIOT/TELESCOPE HOUSE, 63 FARRINGDON RD., LONDON

Category

19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Superb Example Of A Dolland Telescope
Superb Example Of A Dolland Telescope

Superb Example Of A Dolland Telescope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A great example of a 3.5" floor standing refracting telescope with table top tripod and original

Category

19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Antique English Dollond Telescope on Stand
Antique English Dollond Telescope on Stand

Antique English Dollond Telescope on Stand

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Dollond telescope on stand.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Rare Large Scale Telescoping Medical Light
Rare Large Scale Telescoping Medical Light

Rare Large Scale Telescoping Medical Light

Located in Culver City, CA

Wall mounted telescoping medical light with original halophane glass shades.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Metal

Leather Covered 'Flag' Telescope, circa 1890
Leather Covered 'Flag' Telescope, circa 1890

Leather Covered 'Flag' Telescope, circa 1890

By E.&E. Emanuel

Located in London, GB

telescope that has sliding eyepiece lens cover, extending shade and a panel inset into the leather showing

Category

1890s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Faries Clamp on Telescoping Task Lamp
Faries Clamp on Telescoping Task Lamp

Faries Clamp on Telescoping Task Lamp

By Faries Lamp Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

This original Faries lamp articulates, tilts and telescopes. The patina and parts are all original

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Leather Cased Telescope, by E. Bryan
Leather Cased Telescope, by E. Bryan

Leather Cased Telescope, by E. Bryan

Located in London, GB

A fantastic leather cased nickel plated telescope made by E. Bryan of Manchester with textured

Category

19th Century Antique Telescopes

English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass
English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass

English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass

Located in Astoria, NY

English tabletop telescope with adjustable height in solid brass, with a screw lock and standing

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Monumental Swiss Brass Telescope by Perrelet
Monumental Swiss Brass Telescope by Perrelet

Monumental Swiss Brass Telescope by Perrelet

By Perrelet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental and rare telescope, constructed by the Swiss firm Perrelet of Geneva, is a

Category

19th Century European Other Antique Telescopes

Floor Standing Telescope by West, London
Floor Standing Telescope by West, London

Floor Standing Telescope by West, London

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good 2.5' astronomical floor standing telescope by West in the original oak case and original

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Telescopes

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

Category

1920s North American Antique Telescopes

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

Category

Early 1900s North American Antique Telescopes

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

Category

Early 1900s North American Antique Telescopes

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

Category

1920s North American Antique Telescopes

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

Category

1890s North American Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

English Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle
English Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle

English Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle

Located in Milan, IT

English brass telescope with mahogany handle, focusing with three extensions, mid-1800s. Maximum

Category

1860s British Antique Telescopes

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

By Henry Hughes and Son Ltd.

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed H. Hughes & Son Ltd London focusing with one

Category

Early 1900s British Antique Telescopes

Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist's Floor Lamp
Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist's Floor Lamp

Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist's Floor Lamp

By Burton

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an early telescoping dentist's wall lamp. It has a heavy sprung articulating joint and a 9

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Telescopes

Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist's Wall lamp
Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist's Wall lamp

Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist's Wall lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an early 40" to 61" telescoping Dentist's wall lamp. It has a sprung wall bracket and 9

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Telescopes

19c French Antique Telescope with Stand
19c French Antique Telescope with Stand

19c French Antique Telescope with Stand

Located in New Orleans, LA

An exceptional 19th-century brass telescope mounted on its original adjustable tabletop tripod

Category

19th Century French Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

By Ross London

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed Ross London of the second half of the 19th

Category

1870s British Antique Telescopes

Victorian Brass And Baleen Table Telescope
Victorian Brass And Baleen Table Telescope

Victorian Brass And Baleen Table Telescope

By Casartelli

Located in Essex, MA

WITH FITTED MAHOGANY BOX. SIGNED CASARTELLI, 43 MARKET ST , MANCHESTER

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Telescopes

19th c. Negretti & Zambra Telescope on Tripod
19th c. Negretti & Zambra Telescope on Tripod

19th c. Negretti & Zambra Telescope on Tripod

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Milford, NH

19th c. Negretti & Zambra telescope mounted on a wooden & brass tripod. Body of telescope is

Category

19th Century British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This antique three-draw telescope dates to the 19th century. Solidly crafted with brass draws and a

Category

19th Century French Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze and Leather English Telescope
19th Century Bronze and Leather English Telescope

19th Century Bronze and Leather English Telescope

Located in Valladolid, ES

An extraordinary bronze English telescope. It is a marine telescope in a very good condition with

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Bronze

Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones
Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones

Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A large brass tabletop telescope by Thomas Jones A large antique brass telescope by Thomas Jones

Category

Mid-19th Century English Machine Age Antique Telescopes

Newbold & Bulford 18X Telescope “CUB”, Circa 1900
Newbold & Bulford 18X Telescope “CUB”, Circa 1900

Newbold & Bulford 18X Telescope “CUB”, Circa 1900

By Newbold & Bulford

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Newbold & Bulford 18X telescope “CUB”, Circa 1900. A brass three draw brass telescope, the “Cub” 18

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Base
Antique Brass Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Base

Antique Brass Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Base

Located in Astoria, NY

Antique brass telescope on adjustable tripod stand base, possibly English, unsigned. Measures: 47

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Telescope On Stand
19th Century English Brass Telescope On Stand

19th Century English Brass Telescope On Stand

By Taylor, Taylor and Hobson

Located in Buchanan, MI

19TH CENTURY ENGLISH BRASS TELESCOPE ON STAND SIGNED TT & H LTD. FOR TAYLOR, TAYLOR AND HOBSON

Category

19th Century British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Telescope with Wooden Barrel
19th Century English Telescope with Wooden Barrel

19th Century English Telescope with Wooden Barrel

Located in New York, NY

19th Century English Telescope with Wooden Barrel: Measures: 55" x 10" x 14" when fully expanded

Category

19th Century Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Turn of the Century European Brass Telescope
Turn of the Century European Brass Telescope

Turn of the Century European Brass Telescope

Located in High Point, NC

The elegant form of this vintage brass telescope is sure to charm any stargazer. Made in Europe at

Category

Early 1900s European Antique Telescopes

Materials

Metal, 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.