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19th Century Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod by A. Bardou, Paris
19th Century Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod by A. Bardou, Paris

19th Century Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod by A. Bardou, Paris

By A. Bardou

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a brass telescope on an adjustable wooden tripod signed A. Bardou, Paris

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.
Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.

Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.

By Bardou & Son

Located in Baltimore, MD

Table top, brass refracting telescope on folding cabriole leg base. Objective lens is 3 possibly

Category

1910s French Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

By Dollond, London

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine brass and mahogany 2.5 inch diameter table top refracting telescope retaining its original

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a three draw pocket telescope, a refractor for terrestrial or

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod
19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod

19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod

By Hammersley

Located in Milford, NH

A nice example of a large brass telescope or spyglass on brass & wooden tripod, signed “Hammersley

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Aesthetic Chas Parker Style Figural Dolphin Telescoping Piano Lamp 19thC
Antique Aesthetic Chas Parker Style Figural Dolphin Telescoping Piano Lamp 19thC

Antique Aesthetic Chas Parker Style Figural Dolphin Telescoping Piano Lamp 19thC

By Charles Parker

Located in Big Flats, NY

telescoping figural stand with dolphins, scroll and Greek Key elements, 19th century Measures- 71''H x 16''W

Category

19th Century American Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Swivel & Telescoping Office Chair, 20th C
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Swivel & Telescoping Office Chair, 20th C

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Swivel & Telescoping Office Chair, 20th C

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Big Flats, NY

back over covered seat and flat arms with pyramidal element at joint, swivel and telescoping rolling

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Telescopes

Materials

Oak

Antique Telescope, H Hughes and Son, London, Officer of the Watch
Antique Telescope, H Hughes and Son, London, Officer of the Watch

Antique Telescope, H Hughes and Son, London, Officer of the Watch

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Pocket Telescope, 6 Draw, English, Compact, Negretti and Zambra, circa 1860
Pocket Telescope, 6 Draw, English, Compact, Negretti and Zambra, circa 1860

Pocket Telescope, 6 Draw, English, Compact, Negretti and Zambra, circa 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, circa 1900
Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, circa 1900

Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800

Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Our Stock # R0667 This is an antique telescope in mahogany case dating to circa 1800 by renowned

Category

Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Brass

R & J Beck Brass Refracting Telescope with Tripod and Original Carrying Box
R & J Beck Brass Refracting Telescope with Tripod and Original Carrying Box

R & J Beck Brass Refracting Telescope with Tripod and Original Carrying Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive English brass 3.5" diameter refracting telescope made and signed by R & J Beck

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Telescopes

Materials

Mahogany

French 1880 Antique 3-Draws Monocular Telescope In Gold Gilt Bronze And Silver
French 1880 Antique 3-Draws Monocular Telescope In Gold Gilt Bronze And Silver

French 1880 Antique 3-Draws Monocular Telescope In Gold Gilt Bronze And Silver

Located in Miami, FL

French three-Draws Monocular Telescope. Very unusual and handy monocular telescope, created in

Category

1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Telescopes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

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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.