English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet.
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Brass Telescope On Tripod
Antique Brass Telescope On Tripod Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The telescope has a selection of the lens that can be removed such that it fits into the case.
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Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1910s French Brass Telescope on Tripod, Maison Luenette de B. 1910
Located in Marbella, ES
An exceptional early 20th-century French telescope, crafted from brass with its original wooden tripod mount.
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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
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Bronze
Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
Located in Norwell, MA
Sturdy brass tripod with tapered pillar and mounting plate.
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Vintage 1960s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass British Royal Navy 1915 Telescope on Tripodal Stand
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable telescope came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023). While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the resto...
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20th Century British Models and Miniatures
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Brass
W. Ottway & Co Ltd Brass Power 7 Telescope on Wooden Tripod Stand
By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English brass power telescope on wooden tripod stand stamped “W.
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century.
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Scientific Instruments
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Brass, Steel
Victorian Ebonized Telescope with Brass Trim, Adjustable Tripod, 1890
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian ebonzied metal and brass trim telescope on adjustable dark stained tripod base (signed: WOOD, late ABRAHAM & CO, LIVERPOOL)
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850
By Bardou & Son
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass and polished steel telescope with removable lens cap, spotting scope, and mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century.
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Scientific Instruments
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Brass, Steel
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
Materials
Brass
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Late 19th Century Bardou & Son Paris Brass Telescope with GB Trademark on Tripod
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H 58.25 in W 44.25 in D 3.5 in
Late 19th Century Bardou & Son Paris Brass Telescope with GB Trademark on Tripod
By Bardou & Son
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th century Words & Works St Louis, Bardou & Son Paris Brass Telescope with GB Trademark on wood tripod stand.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Brass Telescope, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 20th century English brass telescope on an adjustable mahogany tripod base.
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20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English Refracting Telescope
By Thomas Harris and Son
Located in Savannah, GA
Working brass telescope on mahogany tripod base. Signed "Tho.
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English brass telescope on tripod.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English brass 3 1/2" diameter telescope with rack and pinion focus on a later oak floor tripod, circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Vintage Brass Telescope on Tripod
Located in Houston, TX
Found in Carcassonne, France, a brass maritime telescope on a wooden tripod that adjusts to different heights.
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20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Brass Nautical Gold Telescope on Tripod Stand
Located in West Hartford, CT
Nice vintage brass telescope on tripod stand.
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Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical
Sold
H 70 in W 40 in D 40 in
Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and genuine 19th century English Victorian brass telescope on tripod stand. Features amazing optics and a large adjustable base with spike pointed feet.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Base
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique brass telescope on adjustable tripod stand base, possibly English, unsigned.
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Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand
Located in North York, ON
Vintage brass telescope on walnut tripod stand. Sold as is for decorative purposes.
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ottway Telescope 1943 on Tripod
By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful and clear telescope from WWII by the Ottway firm from London. This type of telescope among others was used in artillery spotting enemy aircraft. This telescope was designed...
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Vintage 1940s British Other Historical Memorabilia
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Aluminum, Brass
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.
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Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
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-made brass telescope raised on 3 adjustable legs ending in iron feet; Stamped: "W.
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
English Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass telescope on adjustable walnut tripod stand.
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Antique 1870s English William IV Scientific Instruments
Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass Harbormaster 0905 Telescope on Tripod Stand
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass 0905 Harbormaster 48" Telescope on Tripod Stand.
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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
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.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod
Sold
H 74 in W 36 in D 36 in
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 London,” circa late 19th or early 20th century, in very good condition, with some s...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Ross of London Brass & Leather Telescope on Tripod Stand, Early 20th Century
Sold
H 39.25 in Dm 17.5 in
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
American Walnut Brass Telescope with Level Mounted on Tripod Stand, 20th Century
Sold
H 62 in W 38.5 in
American Walnut Brass Telescope with Level Mounted on Tripod Stand, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut brass telescope with attached level, end brass cap, interior supporting chains, and mounted on a adjustable tripod stand.
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20th Century American American Empire Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1938 Ottway London Tabletop Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Stand
By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Wonderful vintage solid brass British Military tabletop telescope dated 1938 by W.
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Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
American Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand Word & Works St Louis, MO C 1880
Sold
H 60 in W 31 in D 3.5 in
American Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand Word & Works St Louis, MO C 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass telescope on adjustable walnut tripod stand.
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Antique 1880s American American Empire Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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.
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Early 20th Century English More Carpets
Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large brass tabletop telescope by Thomas Jones A large antique brass telescope by Thomas Jones Charing Crofs London(1806-1861) the telescope stands on brass tripod and has a len...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Machine Age Nautical Objects
Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.
By William Harris
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The telescope stands on brass tripod and has an easy 360 swivel, it has 3 piece brass lens cover and measures approx 57” long extended, it stands around 25” tall at the centre, it h...
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Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
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Brass
English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand Signed Negretti & Zambra London, C. 1850
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H 65 in W 50 in D 4.5 in
English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand Signed Negretti & Zambra London, C. 1850
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass telescope on adjustable oak tripod stand. Telescope retains the original glass lens, upper side sight, and lens cover.
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Antique 1850s English William IV Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Brass Telescope on Wooden and Brass Adjustable Tripod
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tabletop / portable brass telescope on wooden and brass adjustable tripod - a wonderful 20th century telescope - a working piece, but a very nice decorative piece.
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20th Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Telescope on Standing Tripod Base
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique brass telescope on standing tripod base in working condition.
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Vintage 1920s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Brass Library Telescope on Folding Tripod Base from Scotland
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Scottish working library telescope of brass, from the 19th century, for terrestrial or astronomical use.
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Scientific Instruments
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Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron
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Brass Telescope On Tripod For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic brass telescope on tripod available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and glass, every brass telescope on tripod was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a brass telescope on tripod — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right brass telescope on tripod, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass telescope on tripod over the years, but those crafted by Carl Zeiss and D. McGregor & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific 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.
The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.
With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.
If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.
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.
Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?
Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.
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