Brass Telescopes

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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Pair of Victorian Mahogany-Brass Telescopes, 1st half 20th C.

$588

19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

19th C. John Byrne brass telescope with tripod. Marked John Byrne New York 1882. 3.5 inch

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Late 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod

$3,475

A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous early 20th Century brass telescope with a plaque marked 'Clarkson, London' This

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London

$4,326

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying

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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890

$7,000

A Very Fine Early 19th Century Brass Telescope By W. & T. Gilbert, London

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine early 19th Century (1819 - 1831) brass telescope by W. & T.Gilbert, London. This

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

A Very Fine Early 19th Century Brass Telescope By W. & T. Gilbert, London

$3,545

A Very Rare 19th Century Gadget Walking Cane with Brass Telescope

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare 19th Century well figured gadget walking cane with a hidden brass telescope. This

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

A Very Rare 19th Century Gadget Walking Cane with Brass Telescope

$1,682

English Victorian Brass Telescope

Located in Queens, NY

English (Scottish) Victorian brass tabletop telescope with 3 legged iron base.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

English Victorian Brass Telescope

$7,600

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London, having a mahogany barrel

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Antique 1780s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

$4,062

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

English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope

$16,000

Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage brass 5 draw extendable hand telescope. Comes with original cap to cover glass end and

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Vintage 1970s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope

$445

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

Antique Brass Telescope On Tripod Stand

$1,800

Antique Naval Maritime Brass Telescope by Kelvin White & Hutton for USS Cheyenne

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and quite rare antique U.S. naval maritime brass telescope or spyglass made by Kelvin

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Naval Maritime Brass Telescope by Kelvin White & Hutton for USS Cheyenne

$1,800

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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

$2,237

18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 3" Gregorian telescope by Springer of Bristol, although signed this model is very similar to

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Antique 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol

$5,163

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

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Antique 1870s American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870

$25,000

Cased Telescope

Located in London, England

Cased extending brass telescope. U.K circa 1900. Case - H 26cm x W 6cm x D 6cm. Scope H 5cm x W

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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Cased Telescope

$392

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass telescope appropriate for use on land or sea. This has been meticulously polished and

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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope

$710 / item

A Stunning 19th Century Brass Four Draw Telescope by Gardner of Glasgow

Located in Dublin, IE

Stock Reference No: A4126 A Stunning 19th Century Polished Brass Four Draw Telescope with Original

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Stunning 19th Century Brass Four Draw Telescope by Gardner of Glasgow

$3,545

Impressive Antique Brass Dolland & Co. Telescope With Case for Restoration

By Dolland

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large antique Dolland & Co brass telescope with labeled wood box with accessories as shown

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Impressive Antique Brass Dolland & Co. Telescope With Case for Restoration

$4,400

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

$1,027 / set

Elegant Clothing valet design by Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

telescoping brass bars are very cute, you can pull them out

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Beech

Elegant Clothing valet design by Ico Parisi

$1,600

A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by 'Steward of London'

By J.H Steward

Located in Dublin, IE

with superb optics and is stamped J.H. Steward. The finely cast polished brass telescope features

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by 'Steward of London'

$11,958

Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches

By Stanley & Co., London 1

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, marked for the maker

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches

$1,445

J H Steward Lord Bury Brass Telescopwe with Leather Case London Ca. 1870

By steward

Located in Los Angeles, CA

J H Steward Brass Telescope. The Lord Bury Telescope comes with a leather case. The brass and

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

J H Steward Lord Bury Brass Telescopwe with Leather Case London Ca. 1870

$820 / set

Solid Brass Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has

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Vintage 1910s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Captains Telescope

$895

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 has

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Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$750

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 has

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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$795

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. Nice

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Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$695

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 has

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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$1,195

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 has

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Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$950

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 has

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Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$895

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

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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$695

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 has

Category

Vintage 1910s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$1,195

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 has

Category

Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$750

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 has

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Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$895

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 has

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$750

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 has

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Antique 1870s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$1,495

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

English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope

$2,750

Small Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Tiny Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This

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Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Small Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$395

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

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Lacquered Brass Table Telescope

$4,368 Sale Price

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Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young

Located in Norwich, GB

tripod mounting with four holding rings. Thirteen and a half inch adjustable brass telescope surmounted

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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young

$3,167

Tibetan Telescoping Long Horn Brass Copper Gems

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful Tibetan Dungchen ceremonial long horn. Ornate copper and brass with subtle turquoise and

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Musical Instruments

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass, Copper

Tibetan Telescoping Long Horn Brass Copper Gems

$850

Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses

Located in Norwell, MA

Made: England Material: Wood, Brass, Glass Date: 1820

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Antique 1820s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses

$3,495

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 2-draw telescope, an English terrestrial or maritime navigational instrument

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

$2,128 / set

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

Category

20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Brass British Royal Navy 1915 Telescope on Tripodal Stand

$650

Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800

Located in Norwell, MA

Fabulous library telescope with engraved collar marked with makers name "Wellington, Crown Court

Category

Antique Early 1800s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800

$2,500

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An antique French single draw telescope. Petite in size, its main barrel is covered with wonderful

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

$440

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

$1,893

Telescope with Adjustable Wooden Legs and Patinated Brass Hardware

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Telescopes are a terrific decorative addition to any den, library or study. A compliment to any

Category

20th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Telescope with Adjustable Wooden Legs and Patinated Brass Hardware

$975

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique three draw telescope, an English brass and fruitwood terrestrial refractor

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

$1,343 / set

Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique three-draw telescope. An English,walnut and brass navigational or astronomical

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Antique 1790s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790

$2,888 / set

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

$1,812 / set

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Terrestrial Instrument, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

suitable for observing the night sky. This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, terrestrial

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Terrestrial Instrument, Victorian, 1880

$2,413 / set

19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass

Located in Norwich, GB

19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass

$755

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

$528

Large Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather Spyglass, Victorian, 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique three draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or maritime

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather Spyglass, Victorian, 1860

$1,653 / set

English Victorian Ebonized Telescope

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian ebonzied metal and brass trim telescope on adjustable dark stained tripod base

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Ebonized Telescope

$6,500

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Brass Telescopes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of brass telescopes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique brass telescopes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and wood. Brass telescopes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Brass telescopes bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made brass telescopes over the years, but those made by Dollond, London, Bardou & Son and A. Bardou are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Collectibles And 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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