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Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod

Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod

$2,895

H 10 in W 56 in D 10 in

Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod

Located in Norwell, MA

Sturdy brass tripod with tapered pillar and mounting plate.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover
Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover

Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover

Located in Norwell, MA

Overall Dimensions: 30"W x 3" Diameter Made: English Material: Brass Date: 1920

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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850
French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850

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.

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope

$2,495

H 54 in W 26 in D 26 in

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Overall Dimensions: 54"H x 26"W x 26"D Made: America Material: Brass Date: 1942

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Library Telescope, United Kingdom, 20th century
Library Telescope, United Kingdom, 20th century

Library Telescope, United Kingdom, 20th century

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

Materials

Brass

System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.
System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.

System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Gadget-System stick. The tip is made of iron and brass, high and decorated by a series of thin circles. The shaft is made entirely of painted brass and constructed to emulate a bambo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope
J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century scope with geared focal knob and heavy brass tripod stand. Weight is 24 pounds. 23" H x 55" L.

Category

Antique 1880s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Royal Navy Submarine Captains Telescope From Gieves
Royal Navy Submarine Captains Telescope From Gieves

Royal Navy Submarine Captains Telescope From Gieves

Located in Norwell, MA

Leather bound British royal navy officers spyglass by Ross London for Gieve Matthews & Seagrove limited. High quality in great condition and exceptional optics. Barrel color is engra...

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th-Century French Maritime Telescope by Biette à Lyon
19th-Century French Maritime Telescope by Biette à Lyon

19th-Century French Maritime Telescope by Biette à Lyon

Located in New York, NY

9th-Century French Maritime Telescope on Stand Signed Biette à Lyon This finely crafted 19th-century maritime telescope is executed in brass and mounted on its original adjustable s...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Miniature German Variable Camera Tripod 1920s with Ansel Adams Book
Vintage Miniature German Variable Camera Tripod 1920s with Ansel Adams Book

Vintage Miniature German Variable Camera Tripod 1920s with Ansel Adams Book

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Incline Village, NV

In it's original tapered brown leather carry case is a miniature tripod, which extends to over 50" through a system of seven graduating slide out brass telescoping extenders; each se...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Photography

Materials

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

$1,296Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 9.06 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co

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 Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century British 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

Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian
Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian

Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian

$2,290Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 10.04 in

Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Lord Bury 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by J.H.

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency

$1,803Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 14.77 in

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A striking and substantial example of Regency optical craftsmanship Crafted in deep-toned brass, presenting a warm patina and period finish Primary barrel dressed in lightly aged wal...

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson & Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920.
Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson & Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920.

Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson & Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson & Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920. 72" High as shown in the photographs.

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Ross Telescope, English, 3 Draw, Terrestrial Refractor, Early 20th, 1920
Antique Ross Telescope, English, 3 Draw, Terrestrial Refractor, Early 20th, 1920

Antique Ross Telescope, English, 3 Draw, Terrestrial Refractor, Early 20th, 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Ross of London telescope. An English, brass three draw terrestrial refractor, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by Davis of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon
Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon

Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon

Located in London, GB

2 ¾ inch refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon. Circa 1835. Mounted on a cast iron stand with adjustable height, folding tripod feet, and castors. 2 ¾ inc...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

This telescope is in remarkable condition. The polished brass three draw mechanism is in super condition with good seals and has no dents.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Other 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

$1,421Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 1.38 in W 1.38 in D 17.33 in

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.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s
Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s

Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s

By Spencer & Company

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Operating from addresses in the heart of London’s river trade in Wapping, including 111 Minories and 66 High Street, the firm supplied instruments to ship captains, merchants, naval ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Adjustable Music Stand
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Adjustable Music Stand

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Adjustable Music Stand

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency rosewood pedestal base music stand with an adjustable lyre design rack and 2 side telescoping brass candleholders.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Music Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Copper DungChen - Barbara J. Walters Estate
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Copper DungChen - Barbara J. Walters Estate

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Copper DungChen - Barbara J. Walters Estate

Located in Morristown, NJ

A hand hammered copper moniastic instrument with pierced silvered brass cuffs and telescoping length. This item came from Barbara J.

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Musical Instruments

Materials

Copper

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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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