Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Brass
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co
Located in Montreal, QC
Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co''
Brass
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.
Brass
$1,293Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Fine example of British optical craftsmanship from a noted London maker Crafted in polished brass, with a three-draw barrel configuration Light wear to the brass surfaces in keeping ...
Brass
$1,409Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, leather and brass terrestrial refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Brass
$3,564Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Brass
Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Located in Central England, GB
The telescope is fully signed by the high quality optics maker, Broadhurst and Clarkson Ltd and also bears the military symbol of an arrow.
Brass
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H 2.96 in W 5.52 in D 45.08 in
Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, vintage telescope on a tripod and supplied with a case, by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co. of London. An impressive 'Starboy' 3" astronomical refractor and dating to th...
Brass
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H 6.11 in W 44.3 in D 7.68 in
Antique Field Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Starboy, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, brass terrestrial and astronomical 'Starboy' tripod mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Brass
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H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Broadhurst Clarkson, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw pocket telescope in leather case, a refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by renowned manufacturer Broadhurst Clarkson and dating t...
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H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
Antique Telescope, Broadhurst Clarkson Signalling MK VI on Signal Stand
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
In fine order physically and optically, this three draw Broadhurst Clarkson scope carries the military arrow stamp and is engraved ' TEL.
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H 62 in W 46 in L 62 in
Vintage Brass Telescope on Mahogany Stand by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. London
Located in Wilton, CT
This vintage telescope is an excellent example of early English telescope design, this piece by none other than Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. The company itself has a long history of par...
Metal, Brass
English Brass Pivoting Magnifying Glass on Stand c.1915 - Signed
Located in Bath, GB
This example is lucky enough to be signed by the maker on the base " Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co. 63 Farringdon Road, London E.C."
Brass
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.
Brass
Leather Covered Hand Held Telescope, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Manufactured by renowned makers Broadhurst and Clarkson, circa 1930. Comes with original leather lens covers.
Brass, Nickel
Tripod Mounted Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
A WWI era tripod mounted telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co. circa 1915 3 ½ " objective lens.
Brass
Vintage Brass Broadhurst Clarkson Field Telescope
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Engraved on the first draw is ‘BROADHURST CLARKSON & CO.LTD., 63 FARRINGDON ROAD, LONDON.E.C.’ and on the other side ‘J.K.M.HOLMES & CO.LTD., NORTH SHIELDS’.
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H 2.96 in W 5.52 in D 45.08 in
Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, vintage telescope on a tripod and supplied with a case, by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co. of London. An impressive 'Starboy' 3" astronomical refractor and dating to th...
Brass
Brass & Leather Telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co London 1942
Located in London, GB
A great quality brass and leather bound telescope by makers Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, London, 1942. Height closed 11", mid-size as shown 18" and fully extended 34"...
Brass
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H 11.42 in Dm 2.37 in
Antique 5 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Broadhurst Clarkson, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, brass terrestrial or astrological refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Brass
19th Century Brass Telescope by Broadhurst and Clarkson
Located in Dublin, IE
The finely cast lacquered brass telescope is supported on a gorgeous finely hand carved well figured and richly patinated adjustable mahogany and brass tripod base. Stamped 'Broadhu...
Brass
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H 66.93 in W 50.79 in D 8.67 in
Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
In a shrewd move, Broadhurst realised the value of the good Clarkson name and began trading as Broadhurst Clarkson & Co.
WWI Era Tripod Mounted "Century" Telescope by Watson & Sons of London
Located in London, GB
Instrument number: 1752 3 inch Watson-Conrady objective lens. Eyepiece by Broadhurst & Clarkson. Case with accessories. (lenght of case: 123 cm).
Brass
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H 18.51 in Dm 3.55 in
Early 20th Century Trio of Large Brass Adjustable Table Top Condensing Lenses
Located in Lowestoft, GB
In a shrewd move, Broadhurst realised the value of the good Clarkson name and began trading as Broadhurst Clarkson & Co.
Brass
Broadhurst Clarkson Telescope with the Original Mahogany Tripod
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early twentieth centruy telescope with its original mahogany tripod. Broadhurst Clarkson was the principal supplier of telescopes to the trade during the first half of the twentie...
Brass
19th Century Brass Telescope
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century telescope in polished brass by Broadhurst Clarkson London England acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Brass
Floor Standing Telescope
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
brass Gentlemans telescope on its original hardwood tripod base. Makers mark " Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, 63 Farringdon road, London, E C " English Mid 19th century.
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$10,933
H 99.61 in W 92.13 in D 16.54 in
Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It features a moulded cornice above four original glazed doors e...
Mahogany
$34,665
H 59.06 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Tokyo Optical Co. – With Full Illumination Controls This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Tokyo O...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
$6,067
H 80.12 in W 102.37 in D 25.99 in
Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Antique Figured Mahogany Four Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large Victorian antique figured mahogany four door wardrobe having two moulded cornices and a figured mahogany pediment to the centre, two figured mahogany panell...
Other
$5,702
H 87.6 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...
Other
C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular upright bass 4 string by Benedikt Lang c1930. Was told its an unusual form, and from my experience i believe that to be very true. Seems as tho its in fairly good conditi...
Fruitwood, Maple
Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...
Aluminum
$60,376Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Great Architecture of the World by John Julius Norwich, 1975 Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great Architecture of the World. This book is an illustrated history from Stonehenge to the Twentieth Century. The book is edited by John Julius Norwich. It was first published in 19...
Paper
$161,976
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
English mahogany bureau bookcase, having broken arch pediment above dentil molded cornice, the upper cabinet with hexagon glass mullion doors, the lower cabinet with fall front secre...
Blown Glass, Mahogany
$43,598
H 59.85 in W 33.08 in D 24.81 in
Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited with Compact Disc Player
Located in Paris, FR
Wurlitzer juke box, genuine original 1948 model. From 2025 Re-Edition, Audio Equipment for 50 Lazers Discs (CD).
Aluminum
Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross
Located in Norwich, GB
Refracting mahogany telescope signed ‘Watkins, Charing Cross’, C.1810 The telescope retains it's original mahogany carrying case. Jeremiah Watkins is listed in Barometer makers...
Mahogany
$2,187
H 18.12 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in
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...
Brass
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.
Brass
18th Century Georgian III Mahogany Secretaire Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George III mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, with four astragal glazed doors below dentil frieze and broken pediment with two long drawers above two central cupbo...
Glass, Mahogany
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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