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English Leather Covered Naval Telescope, circa 1850
English Leather Covered Naval Telescope, circa 1850

English Leather Covered Naval Telescope, circa 1850

Located in London, GB

telescope with a lens cap, sliding eyepiece cover and panel insert into the leather showing signal flags

Category

1850s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Giant French Telescope on Geared Tripod Base
Giant French Telescope on Geared Tripod Base

Giant French Telescope on Geared Tripod Base

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare museum deassecssion of a huge celestial telescope on geared tripod by French maker SECRETAN of

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1860s Antique Telescopes

Materials

Wood

Leather Covered Brass Naval Telescope, Circa 1910
Leather Covered Brass Naval Telescope, Circa 1910

Leather Covered Brass Naval Telescope, Circa 1910

Located in London, GB

A fine English early twentieth century brass single drawer hand held telescope with leather

Category

1910s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, 1855
Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, 1855

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, 1855

Located in Milan, IT

English telescope of brass with mahogany handle signed F. Rutter and dated 22 May 1855. Two

Category

1850s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Early-Mid 19th Century English Brass Telescope
Early-Mid 19th Century English Brass Telescope

Early-Mid 19th Century English Brass Telescope

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large brass telescope made by G. Dollond, one of England's best known and most highly regarded

Category

19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather-covered handle French manufacture of the second half of the 19th

Category

1860s French Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass and Wood Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Brass and Wood Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Brass and Wood Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with wooden handle from the mid-19th century, focusing with three extensions

Category

1860s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

Located in Milan, IT

Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing with three extensions. Complete with

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1880s French Antique Telescopes

Brass and Mahogany Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Brass and Mahogany Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Brass and Mahogany Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

English brass telescope with a slightly splayed mahogany handle, made in the mid-19th century

Category

1860s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass and leather telescope signed P. Carpenter London Improved Day or Night in the mid-19th

Category

1860s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900
Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900

Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900

Located in Praha, CZ

Functional, perfect original condition, only one leather eyelet are missing. Karl Fritsch (born August 22, 1855 in Vienna, January 2, 1926 ibid) was an Austrian optician and instrume...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Rifle Range Telescope by Bardou of France
Rifle Range Telescope by Bardou of France

Rifle Range Telescope by Bardou of France

Located in Norwell, MA

Weight 1 lb Overall Dimensions 35" H x 2" Dia (10" H closed) Made Europe Material Brass Date 1910.

Category

1910s European Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Extending Naval Telescope circa 1880 Bisley
Antique Brass Extending Naval Telescope circa 1880 Bisley

Antique Brass Extending Naval Telescope circa 1880 Bisley

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous Antique 5 draw Brass Extending Naval Telescope, it is signed Dollond London and

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19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope with Pocket Watch
Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope with Pocket Watch

Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope with Pocket Watch

By J.F. Bautte & Moynier

Located in New Orleans, LA

rare pearl, gold and enamel telescope is an item of extraordinary luxury. An extending telescope, the

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19th Century Swiss Antique Telescopes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England
Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England

Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England

By English Country Antiques

Located in Valladolid, ES

Elegant and timeless French table refractor telescope from the early 20th century. It features a

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of English Sheffield Telescoping Columnar Candlesticks, 1820
Pair of English Sheffield Telescoping Columnar Candlesticks, 1820

Pair of English Sheffield Telescoping Columnar Candlesticks, 1820

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pair of English Sheffield telescoping columnar candlesticks on a circular footed base. England

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Copper

French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860
French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860

French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860

Located in Milan, IT

French telescope of the second half of the 19th century, made of brass with leather-covered handle

Category

1860s French Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

18th Century Gregorian Telescope by Watkins and Smith
18th Century Gregorian Telescope by Watkins and Smith

18th Century Gregorian Telescope by Watkins and Smith

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A wonderful example of an 18th century Gregorian reflecting telescope in its original mahogany

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Late 18th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

English Telescoping Buffet Server or Table in Mahogany
English Telescoping Buffet Server or Table in Mahogany

English Telescoping Buffet Server or Table in Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

top enclosing three tiers when in table form, telescoping upward to create three shelves when opened

Category

19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with splayed leather-covered handle signed Broadhurst Clarkson & C. 83 Farringdon

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Telescope of chromed brass with leather-covered handle from the early 1900s, signed Britex 18X

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, Early 1800s
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, Early 1800s

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, Early 1800s

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with mahogany-coated handle, focusing with three extensions, complete with sunshade

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Superb Campaign Telescope & Tripod Base, English, circa 1918
Superb Campaign Telescope & Tripod Base, English, circa 1918

Superb Campaign Telescope & Tripod Base, English, circa 1918

Located in London, GB

A Quintessential Boys Toy ! A collapsible campaign telescope complete with base & full gimbal

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long
Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long

By Charles C. Hutchinson

Located in Peekskill, NY

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

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19th Century American Industrial Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880
Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880 Measures - 61" x 35" x 35"

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Late 19th Century Antique Telescopes

Materials

Mahogany

English Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand, Circa 1870
English Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand, Circa 1870

English Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass telescope on adjustable walnut tripod stand. Telescope retains the original glass

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1870s English William IV Antique Telescopes

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Wooden Tripod Stand
An English Brass Telescope Raised on Wooden Tripod Stand

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Wooden Tripod Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome English brass telescope raised on a wooden tripod stand; Stamped: "W. Ottway & Co., 1901

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Early 20th Century English Antique Telescopes

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Rosewood Stand
An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Rosewood Stand

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Rosewood Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome English brass telescope raised on an adjustable rosewood tripod stand; stamped "W

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Telescopes

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Wooden Tripod
An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Wooden Tripod

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Wooden Tripod

By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome English brass telescope raised on an adjustable wooden tripod stand; the heavy, well

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Early 20th Century English Antique Telescopes

Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800
Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800

Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Directoire Period Two-Tier Gueridon in Tulipwood, each tier a white Marble surface with pierced Brass gallery, mounted around a hexagonal column atop a tripod base with pad feet. <...

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Telescopes

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, Early 19th Century
Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, Early 19th Century

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, Early 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with mahogany handle from the early 19th century signed Gilbert & C. London, a

Category

1810s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Dolland Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope
Early 19th Century Dolland Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope

Early 19th Century Dolland Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope

By Dolland

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine Dolland spy glass telescope. Rare carved tortoiseshell around the main barrel. Signed around

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Telescoping Marbletop Candlestand or Martini Table
18th Century French Telescoping Marbletop Candlestand or Martini Table

18th Century French Telescoping Marbletop Candlestand or Martini Table

Located in Essex, MA

Period Provincial Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top and Galleried telescoping stand for Lighting or

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Telescopes

Materials

Marble

Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890
Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890

Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890

By Dolland

Located in London, GB

A single draw hand held telescope made in the style of the distinctive British Naval Officer of the

Category

1890s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

French Brass Telescope and Spotter Scope by A. Bardou
French Brass Telescope and Spotter Scope by A. Bardou

French Brass Telescope and Spotter Scope by A. Bardou

By A. Bardou

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine French brass 3" diameter telescope and spotter scope, optically excellent, made and signed

Category

19th Century French Antique Telescopes

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860
Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860

Located in Milan, IT

Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing with three extensions. Maximum length

Category

1860s British Antique Telescopes

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Painted Handle, UK, Early 20th Century
Brass Telescope with Painted Handle, UK, Early 20th Century

Brass Telescope with Painted Handle, UK, Early 20th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Telescope made of brass with painted brass handle, English manufacture of the early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing on three extensions, complete with dust

Category

1860s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod
Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod

Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod

Located in San Francisco, CA

A French 2 inch diameter brass refracting telescope retaining its original tripod, signed on the

Category

Mid-19th Century French Victorian 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.