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Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870
Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870

Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870

Located in Milan, IT

Large brass telescope covered with leather with focus with one extension, English manufacture of

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1870s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED HANDLE
MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED HANDLE

MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED HANDLE

Located in York County, PA

MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP CAPTAIN’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED, LEATHER HANDLE GRIP:

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19th Century American Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790
Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790

Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Dollond, achromatic library telescope, circa 1790. Mounted on a solid brass

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18th Century British Georgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750
Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750

Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope on stand, an English piece suitable for terrestrial or astronomical

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope on stand, suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, English dating

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18th Century English George III Antique Telescopes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1800

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1800

By Dollond, 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 Georgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with handle covered with braided rope of the mid-19th century. Focusing with two

Category

1860s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.
Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.

Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.

By William Harris

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A very large antique brass astronomical telescope by William Harris & Co 50 Holborn London

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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Late 19th century Brass Telescope  C. Baker High Holborn London
Late 19th century Brass Telescope  C. Baker High Holborn London

Late 19th century Brass Telescope C. Baker High Holborn London

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A late 19th or early 20th century telescope by the prestigious English maker C. Baker of 244 High

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Native American Beaded Telescope Case, Blackfeet 'Plains', 1875-1900
Antique Native American Beaded Telescope Case, Blackfeet 'Plains', 1875-1900

Antique Native American Beaded Telescope Case, Blackfeet 'Plains', 1875-1900

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

A 19th century American Indian beaded telescope case (Blackfoot/Blackfeet). The case is composed of

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19th Century American Native American Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Small Six Draw Pocket Telescope by Cary
Early 19th Century Small Six Draw Pocket Telescope by Cary

Early 19th Century Small Six Draw Pocket Telescope by Cary

By Cary

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An early 19th century lacquered brass six drawer pocket telescope by Cary, London. Unusual focusing

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Early 19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Large and Beautiful telescope in Brass, Probably Late 19th Century
Large and Beautiful telescope in Brass, Probably Late 19th Century

Large and Beautiful telescope in Brass, Probably Late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Large and beautiful telescope in brass, probably from the late 19th century. Slider for adjustable

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Late 19th Century European Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Fruitwood Telescoping Green Marble-Top Candle Stand
French Directoire Fruitwood Telescoping Green Marble-Top Candle Stand

French Directoire Fruitwood Telescoping Green Marble-Top Candle Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

The French Directoire French candle stand featuring round green marble top with brass gallery, pedestal base and tripod legs.  

Category

Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Telescopes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

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

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, fruitwood and brass terrestrial refractor by H

Category

Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Cardboard Telescope from the End of the 18th Century
Antique Cardboard Telescope from the End of the 18th Century

Antique Cardboard Telescope from the End of the 18th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Antique cardboard telescope with bone lenses holder, focusing with 3 extensions, French manufacture

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1780s French Antique Telescopes

Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light
Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light

Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light

By Ritter Dental

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare 1920s telescoping 4 shade medical lamp by Ritter Operating Light. Industrial yet elegant, all

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Telescopes

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Brass and Rope Telescope Second Half of the 19th Century
Brass and Rope Telescope Second Half of the 19th Century

Brass and Rope Telescope Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

English brass telescope with leather and rope handle, made in the second half of the 19th century

Category

1860s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single draw scope suitable for

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Great Quality Telescope by Maker Dollond of London, circa 1910
Great Quality Telescope by Maker Dollond of London, circa 1910

Great Quality Telescope by Maker Dollond of London, circa 1910

By Dolland

Located in London, GB

A great quality telescope in its original case by maker Dollond of London c.1910. Expanding to

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Early 20th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass and Leather Telescope, Second Half of the 19th Century
Brass and Leather Telescope, Second Half of the 19th Century

Brass and Leather Telescope, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed Williams Brown Carle Inc Philadelphia from the

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1880s American Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

English Brass Antique Telescope by D. McGregor & Co, circa 1860
English Brass Antique Telescope by D. McGregor & Co, circa 1860

English Brass Antique Telescope by D. McGregor & Co, circa 1860

By D. McGregor & Co. 1

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This single-draw telescope was manufactured by the firm of D. McGregor & Co. of Glasgow and

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1860s British Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Spyglass, Victorian
Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Spyglass, Victorian

Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Spyglass, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique three draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spyglass, dating to the

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, Officer of the Watch
Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, Officer of the Watch

Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, Officer of the Watch

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Metal

Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780
Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Late 18th 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

Category

Early 19th Century English Early 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.