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Astronomical Telescope

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Variable angle telescope platform, with a pair of rests suitable for an astronomical telescope Rests
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Pine

Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique officer of the watch telescope. An English, leather and nickel silver single
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Leather

The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
instruments, a table globe and an impressive astronomical telescope. Among the abundance of shimmering ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

French Empire mantel clock of the Astronomy Lesson by Jean-Andre Reiche
Located in London, GB
an applied mount of a table globe and to their right a superb mount of an elaborate astronomical
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Antique 1810s Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
telescope represents a remarkable blend of astronomical sophistication and decorative artistry. Telescope
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Gold, Enamel

Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 19.25 in
Galileo, late 18th century science astronomy portrait engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
telescope and consequent astronomical observations and support for Copernicanism. 455mm by 350mm
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18th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

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Engraving

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Impressive 91" Refracting Astronomical Telescope on Stand
By W. Watson and Sons
Located in Shakespeare, ON
W. Watson & Sons telescope, fitted with 5 inch Watson-Coventry Objective Lense, Constructed at The
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

English Refracting Telescope
By Thomas Harris and Son
Located in Savannah, GA
dioptric telescope). The refracting telescope design was originally used in spy glasses and astronomical
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

English Refracting Telescope
English Refracting Telescope
H 51 in W 46 in D 3 in
Astronomical Telescope Signed W. Gilbert & Sons London, Early 1800
Located in Milan, IT
Astronomical telescope, wood and brass, splayed shaped, signed W. Gilbert & Sons London, early 1800
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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Large Astronomical Japanese Telescope
Located in Valladolid, ES
A Japanese large astronomical telescope with a kit of complements. Model nº660.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Iron, Metal

Large Astronomical Japanese Telescope
Large Astronomical Japanese Telescope
H 57.09 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.
By William Harris
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A very large antique brass astronomical telescope by William Harris & Co 50 Holborn London
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Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, vintage telescope on a tripod and supplied with a case, by Broadhurst, Clarkson
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Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, an English single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope for terrestrial or astronomical use. A Scottish piece from the
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.5076 This is an antique telescope dating to the early 19th century, a three draw
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, an English, Georgian, single draw refractor for terrestrial or
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope dating to the late 19th century, 1899. In fine order physically and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or astronomical
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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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Antique 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

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Fruitwood

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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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Hughes Telescope, English, 5 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Hughes telescope. An English, leather and brass 5-draw terrestrial or
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Tripod, Refractor, Terrestrial Astronomical T Cooke & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope on tripod, a three inch tapered refractor for terrestrial or
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th Century Nautical Brass Telescope Wooden Support Old Astronomical Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle from the second half of the 19th century. Four
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

The Astronomical Drawings - Remarkable large format lithographs of the solar sys
By Etienne Leopold Trouvelot
Located in London, GB
trained eye and to an experienced draughtsman.” Using the era’s greatest telescopes, he made astronomical
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1880s Prints and Multiples

Large Zhumell Alexander Brass Telescope Articulating Mahogany Tripod Stand 73"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite brass spyglass telescope by Zhumell. Features a large scope mounted to a copper swing
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Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass, Copper

The Observatory, Edinburgh
By Gillie Cawthorne
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
telescopes for astronomical observatories; and teacher training in astronomy and outreach to the public. The
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1990s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

19th Century French Brass Astronomical Telescope Signed Gregoire Opticien Lyon
Located in Milan, IT
Brass astronomical telescope, focusing with one extension with rack and view finder, with on
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Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique 3-Draw Refractor, English, Terrestrial, Telescope, Berge, Georgian, 1805
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw refractor. An English, terrestrial and astronomical telescope by Matthew
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, 2-Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian
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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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, vintage telescope on a tripod and supplied with a case, by Broadhurst, Clarkson
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Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Scientific Instruments

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Leather

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use
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
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Antique Two Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique two draw telescope. An English, mahogany and brass refractor for terrestrial or
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian, circa 1760
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique four draw telescope. An English, brass refractor for terrestrial or astronomical
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Fruitwood

Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1810
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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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, mahogany and brass terrestrial and astronomical
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

French Empire Ormolu & Marble Clock of "the Astronomy Lesson" by Jean Reiche
Located in London, GB
applied mount of a table globe and to their right a superb mount of an elaborate astronomical telescope
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Antique Early 1800s French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Troughton & Simms Astronomical Brass Telescope with Fitted Wooden Box
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
astrological telescope comes complete with its solid brass tripod and one additional eye piece, in addition to
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Refractor, Stampa and Son, London, circa 1810
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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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1914 Brass Survey Nautical Pocket Compass Signed Magnapole by Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milan, IT
manufacturing optical instruments such as astronomical and terrestrial telescopes, levels, theodolites, sights
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Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

19th Century Rare Brass Pocket Compass Marine Navigation, Travelling Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
astronomical and terrestrial telescopes, levels, theodolites, sights, as well as further improvements in
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Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1918s Small Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed Negretti & Zambra Antique Tool
Located in Milan, IT
diversified their products by manufacturing optical instruments such as astronomical and terrestrial
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Vintage 1910s Scientific Instruments

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Brass

English 19th Century Astronomical Telescope in Brass on Wooden Tripod
By Thomas Roberts
Located in Firenze, IT
A large 19th century astronomical telescope on its original wooden tripod, in solid walnut. This
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

English Astronomical Telescope on tri-pod
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful antique telescope produced by S & B Solomons in the late 19th century in London. The
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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Modernist Telescope on Wood Tripod
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist astronomical telescope in black and white on solid wood tripod, includes original wood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Modernist Telescope on Wood Tripod
Modernist Telescope on Wood Tripod
H 60 in W 48 in D 36 in

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Navy Binoculars
Located in Paris, FR
Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base. With polished aluminium and steel binoculars with clear glass lens, magnifying x8 times. Adjustable height.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Nautical Objects

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Aluminum, Steel

Navy Binoculars
Navy Binoculars
H 76.78 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Terrestrial Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, NSL, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique terrestrial telescope. An English, single drawer refractor with National Service League mark, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Perfect for bird watch...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Glass

Portraits Of Emperor Napoleon III And Empress Eugénie By Studio Of Franz Xaver W
By Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Located in New Orleans, LA
Studio of Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873) German Portraits of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie Oil on canvas These grand portraits of Emperor Napoleon III and Empres...
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19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in New York, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
By Grachev Brothers
Located in London, GB
Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Center Tables

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Malachite, Silver

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Late 18th Century Lacquered Brass Table Telescope
Located in Huntington, NY
Late 18th century lacquered brass table telescope.
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...
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Antique 1830s Russian Neoclassical Vases

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Monumental Oak Fireplace, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Antique oak wood fireplace inspired by the fireplace in the Hercules Salon in Versailles Palace. This antique Regence style fireplace was made out of carved oak wood in the late 19th...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

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Oak

Monumental Oak Fireplace, 19th Century
Monumental Oak Fireplace, 19th Century
H 162.21 in W 88.98 in D 30.71 in
Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object
Located in Madrid, ES
Telescope with tripod. gold metallic antique finish Decorative use, not functional. Gilt metal telescope decorated with a dark band standing on a tripod, also gilt metal, with thre...
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20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

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Other

Zeiss German Jumelles World `War 2, 12 x 60 Binoculars. Exceptional Optics.
By ZEISS
Located in Canterbury, England
Zeiss German Jumelles WW2 12 x 60 Binoculars . These Zeiss Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak Artillery ground crews for spotting and identifying enemy aircraft and d...
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Vintage 1940s Other Historical Memorabilia

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Aluminum

Large William IV period English gilt wood over-mantle mirror after Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
This exceptional over-mantle mirror has a prestigious provenance, having been in the collection of a renowned English aristocratic family. The work is surmounted by a spread eagle be...
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Antique 1830s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

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Astronomical Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal astronomical telescope for your home. An astronomical telescope — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect astronomical telescope — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each astronomical telescope bearing Georgian, Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made astronomical telescope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dollond, London, Troughton & Simms London and W. Gilbert & Sons are consistently popular.

How Much is a Astronomical Telescope?

Prices for an astronomical telescope start at $661 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $1,540.

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