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English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope
English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope

English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope

Located in Queens, NY

English (19th Century) brass and leather hand held telescope

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century
French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century

French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century

Located in Barntrup, DE

Late 19th century French brass and leather 3 draw telescope spyglass. The spyglass is made from brass.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A pleasingly rare six-draw configuration, seldom seen in Victorian field optics Crafted in lightly aged brass, displaying a rich golden patina across the tubes Primary barrel dressed...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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 brass barrel wrapped in leather, this antique telescope is a beautiful example of ...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co
Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage WWII telescope, an English brass terrestrial instrument by Ottway & Co of London, dated 1945 and marked with the military broad arrow. Perfect for bird watch...

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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940

Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940

Located in Central England, GB

The optics are clear and work well. The telescope is finished with a tactile and finely stitched tan leather cover.

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Mid-20th Century British Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Naval semaphore telescope by SOM Paris
French Naval semaphore telescope by SOM Paris

French Naval semaphore telescope by SOM Paris

Located in London, GB

A 23 x 60 French Naval semaphore telescope by SOM Paris, model 1954. 60 mm objective lens. Field of view: 2° 10′. Oculars lens with grey filter. Dioptre: +4 to -6. SOM PARIS – No....

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Mid-20th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson
Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson

Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass navigational or astronomical instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Officer of the Watch telescope. An English, brass single draw terrestrial or marine spyglass by Ross of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A ...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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19th Century F. Primavesi & Sons Leather and Brass Telescope
19th Century F. Primavesi & Sons Leather and Brass Telescope

19th Century F. Primavesi & Sons Leather and Brass Telescope

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H 20.08 in W 54.73 in D 3.35 in

19th Century F. Primavesi & Sons Leather and Brass Telescope

Located in London, GB

This wonderful brass and leather-wrapped telescope by the Welsh maker Fedele Primavesi & Sons dates back to the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Welsh Scientific Instruments

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 century.

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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 second half of the 19th century.

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Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Telescope
19th Century Telescope

19th Century Telescope

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H 17.5 in Dm 13 in

19th Century Telescope

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Tin

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 adjusted up or down.

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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.

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Antique Early 1900s British Nautical Objects

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 Road London E.C. from the early 1900s.

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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

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 protection tab and sunshade extension.

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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 classic naval telescope, the main barrel is constructed of wood, covered in its original textured black leather stitched cladding which is in good condition, with unbroken stitchin...

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Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 covering.

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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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, three extensions focus.

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Antique 1860s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

English Brass Military Telescope
English Brass Military Telescope

English Brass Military Telescope

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H 67 in W 49 in D 3.5 in

English Brass Military Telescope

Located in Houston, TX

From England, a standing telescope made of brass and leather. Standing on a brass and wood tripod Stand at lowest point 40.5 inches and rising to 67 inches, the Scope is 3.5 inches i...

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Vintage 1940s English Historical Memorabilia

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 Senior Spotter.

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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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 century.

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Antique 1860s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope
Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope

Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope

By Stanley

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Stanley London nautical maritime collapsible brass ships telescope / spyglass with brown leather sheathing.

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Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

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 century; the parasol extension is engraved with the name of the owner Walter Path, focu...

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Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

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 the second half of the nineteenth century.

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Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, UK, 1940s
Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, UK, 1940s

Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, UK, 1940s

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope covered with leather, one extension, signed Hezzanith Heath & Co London SE9 2980, from the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

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.

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Antique 1880s French Nautical Objects

1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool
1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool

1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, French manufacture of the second half of the nineteenth century, focus with three extensions.

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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian
Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pocket telescope. An English, brass and leather 3 draw refractor of the Victorian period and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Telescope Made of Brass and Leather Made in Manchester in the Early 1900s
Telescope Made of Brass and Leather Made in Manchester in the Early 1900s

Telescope Made of Brass and Leather Made in Manchester in the Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Telescope made of brass with a slightly splayed shape covered with leather with four extensions focusing, complete with sunshade extension, signed Armstrongs Manchester made in the e...

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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover
Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover

Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover

Located in Norwell, MA

Sea captain's telescope with polished brass and leather covered barrel.

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Vintage 1960s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th century Antique Telescope of Chromed Brass with Leather-Covered Handle,
19th century Antique Telescope of Chromed Brass with Leather-Covered Handle,

19th century Antique Telescope of Chromed Brass with Leather-Covered Handle,

Located in Milan, IT

Telescope of chromed brass with leather-covered handle, signed Ross London N. 29155, sold by Seagrove & C.

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Stalking Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Pocket, 3 Draw, Early 20th Century
Stalking Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Pocket, 3 Draw, Early 20th Century

Stalking Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Pocket, 3 Draw, Early 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage stalking telescope. An English, leather-bound brass, pocket, 3 draw refractor t dating to the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Bound Brass Telescope in teak casket 20th Century
Vintage Leather Bound Brass Telescope in teak casket 20th Century

Vintage Leather Bound Brass Telescope in teak casket 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful vintage leather bound brass telescope with the original brass inlaid teak box, late 20th Century in date.

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Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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, focusing with three extensions, complete with dust flap and sunshade extension.

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960
Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960

Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 2 draw telescope. An English, leather on brass terrestrial refractor, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Ross of London Brass & Leather Telescope on Tripod Stand, Early 20th Century
Ross of London Brass & Leather Telescope on Tripod Stand, Early 20th Century

Ross of London Brass & Leather Telescope on Tripod Stand, Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The telescope on Stand with leather/brass barrel and black painted tripod feet, signed "Ross London".

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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

An unusual English nineteenth century leather and nickel plated brass single drawer hand held Naval telescope that has sliding eyepiece lens cover, extending shade and a panel inset ...

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Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Second Half of the 19th Century
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Second Half of the 19th Century

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Telescope of brass and leather, English manufacture from the second half of the 19th century.

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Brass Antique Two-Extension Telescope with Leather Handle UK
Late 19th Century Brass Antique Two-Extension Telescope with Leather Handle UK

Late 19th Century Brass Antique Two-Extension Telescope with Leather Handle UK

Located in Milan, IT

Small telescope with excellent performance of brass and leather signed AN, English manufacture of the late 19th century.

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Antique 1880s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or astronomical refractor, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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.

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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Expandable Metal Brass Telescope Wrapped in Leather with Silver Caps for Lens
Expandable Metal Brass Telescope Wrapped in Leather with Silver Caps for Lens

Expandable Metal Brass Telescope Wrapped in Leather with Silver Caps for Lens

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Acquired in Paris, France. A wonderful early 20th Century spyglass or telescope. Expandable from 6"-16". Small and compact, but opened very nostalgic and decorative. The piece does w...

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20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver, Brass, Stainless Steel

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

An unusual English nineteenth century leather and brass single drawer hand held Naval signals telescope with a lens cap, sliding eyepiece cover and panel insert into the leather show...

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Antique 1850s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Leather Covered Hand Held Telescope, Circa 1930
Leather Covered Hand Held Telescope, Circa 1930

Leather Covered Hand Held Telescope, Circa 1930

Located in London, GB

An excellent leather covered nickel plated brass four draw telescope with variable magnification from 25-40 times and a 2 inch objective lens.

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Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Nickel

19th Century French Small Brass Antique Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
19th Century French Small Brass Antique Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

19th Century French Small Brass Antique Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

Located in Milan, IT

Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, French manufacture of the second half of the nineteenth century, focus with three extensions.

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Antique 1870s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Excellent World War I Leather Covered Brass Telescope. Dated 1917.
Excellent World War I Leather Covered Brass Telescope. Dated 1917.

Excellent World War I Leather Covered Brass Telescope. Dated 1917.

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in London, GB

A stunning military telescope; unusually, with variable magnification that can be adjusted between 15 and 25 times. By top London makers Negretti & Zambra and marked, Field Artillery...

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20th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather case, dating to the Great War period, circa 1915.

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Three Draw English Brass Telescope with Handle Leather
19th Century Antique Three Draw English Brass Telescope with Handle Leather

19th Century Antique Three Draw English Brass Telescope with Handle Leather

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather handle, made at the end of the nineteenth century, focusing with three extensions.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Explorer’s Telescope, English, Leather Dressed Spyglass, Edwardian, 1910
Antique Explorer’s Telescope, English, Leather Dressed Spyglass, Edwardian, 1910

Antique Explorer’s Telescope, English, Leather Dressed Spyglass, Edwardian, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

With its classic single draw form, brass fittings, and tactile leather covering, this telescope offers both function and decorative appeal.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Charmingly diminutive proportions, ideal for display or travel ephemera collections Polished brass barrels with bright golden tonality and attractive patina Primary barrel dressed wi...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A French telescope on stand
A French telescope on stand

A French telescope on stand

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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 Avizard, Paris, in working order, now on a custom walnut stand of a later date.

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Hughes and Son Ltd, London, No. 8687, Made in Great Britain' Complete with leather lens cap and sliding dust cover Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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 wrapped in leather.

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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 x by Enbeeco, London, England.

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Scientific Instruments

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 movement English c.1918 by makers Houghton - Butcher FM G Ltd The company was firs...

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

In fine order physically and optically Upright image, ideal for terrestrial or astronomical use Delivered with a solid oak and brass, bespoke 'Captain's Stand' Single draw Negre...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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: My annual pilgrimage to New York this year for Americana Week turned up some great finds.

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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 an impressive length of 42" Complete with its original directions of use found w...

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Antique Camera / Enlarger Circa 1910s

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Early Wooden Antique Camera / Enlarger Circa 1910s Please look at the photos, this has not been touched in decades. It is just the way you would like to find it, untouched. True anti...

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Vintage 1910s American Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Strut Folding Camera Rochester NY 30's
Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Strut Folding Camera Rochester NY 30's

Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Strut Folding Camera Rochester NY 30's

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Lovely Little Art Deco Kodak Eastman Jiffy Six-20 Folding Rollfilm Camera Styled by Walter Dorwin Teague Made in Rochester NY, USA between 1933 & 1937 Takes 620 roll film Classi...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

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Chrome

Large Studio Portrait Camera
Large Studio Portrait Camera

Large Studio Portrait Camera

$4,200

H 58 in W 28 in D 36 in

Large Studio Portrait Camera

Located in Peekskill, NY

Cameras are not my expertise but we could not pass up on this beauty. The camera is signed ANSCO and the large lens reads DARLO OPTICIEN, PARIS 35436. I'm told that this lens is the ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Wood

19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core
19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core

19th century wooden spiral staircase with hollow core

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Beautiful antique spiral oak staircase, with a hollow core made in the 19th century. The railing, also in wood, rests on wrought iron rods.

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Antique 19th Century French Adam Style Stairs

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Iron

Streamline Arcade Machine Gun
Streamline Arcade Machine Gun

Streamline Arcade Machine Gun

$3,200

H 65 in W 8.5 in D 29 in

Streamline Arcade Machine Gun

By Keeney Arcade Co. 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

I grew up in Brooklyns Coney Island so these early arcade items really bring back memories. This is one of the rare 1939 Keeney Arcade Anti-Aircraft Machine Guns… very high style Dec...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Aluminum

A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham
A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham

A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An early 19th century 2 day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham, London. Numbered on the brass bound mahogany 3 tier box, and the dial 1769. Beautifully signed on the moveme...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Outstanding Ship's Binnacle Mounted with a Ship's Wheel
Outstanding Ship's Binnacle Mounted with a Ship's Wheel

Outstanding Ship's Binnacle Mounted with a Ship's Wheel

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's binnacle with varnished wood base mounted with an eight spoke ship's wheel. This is an awesome nautical display. Copper binnacle housing with gimbaled compass from E.S. Ritchi...

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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

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Wood

United's "Carnival Gun" Arcade Game, circa 1954 USA
United's "Carnival Gun" Arcade Game, circa 1954 USA

United's "Carnival Gun" Arcade Game, circa 1954 USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage circa 1954 “Carnival Gun” arcade rifle game manufactured by United Mfg. Large Dale-style gun game. As the targets are on the move, use the gun to shoot targets until the 20 s...

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Vintage 1950s American Games

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Metal

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Steel

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 is a small one. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a gre...

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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand
A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand

A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand

Located in Central England, GB

This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering with quality optics. The telescope has a fixed barrel with an unusual focusing mec...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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Brass And Leather Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brass and leather telescope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A brass and leather telescope — often made from brass, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brass and leather telescope — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A brass and leather telescope is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made brass and leather telescope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J.T. Kalmar, Dolland and Dollond, London are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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