Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
Located in Norwell, MA
Wood barreled table top library telescope by Dollond of London. With long tapered wood barrel
Vintage 1960s European Nautical Objects
Brass
Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
Located in Norwell, MA
Wood barreled table top library telescope by Dollond of London. With long tapered wood barrel
Brass
$1,822
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique 'officer of the watch' telescope. An English, single draw refractor for
Oak
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
Antique English Dollond Telescope on Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Dollond telescope on stand.
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Large Antique Officer of The Watch Telescope, English, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Stand' for display This is a charming antique Dollond telescope, an example of the Officer of the
Oak
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H 20.28 in Dm 1.97 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single
Brass
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H 20.28 in Dm 1.97 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single draw scope suitable for
Brass
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London
By Dollond, London
Located in San Francisco, CA
carried on after his death by his son, Peter Dollond. Our telescope was made during Peter's stewardship
Brass
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H 28.75 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw pocket telescope, a refractor for terrestrial or
Brass
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H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 12.21 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # R0667 This is an antique telescope in mahogany case dating to circa 1800 by renowned
Brass
English Telescope by Dollond
Located in Atlanta, GA
English telescope by Dollond, a 200 year old telescope maker in London.
Brass
English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.
By Dolland
Located in Milan, IT
English Mahogany wood telescope with brass tripode , with rack and pinion focusing. Working focus
Brass
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H 9.26 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1800
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three-draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
Brass
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H 4.14 in W 30.12 in D 7.09 in
Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
Brass
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H 20.08 in W 1.97 in D 29.93 in
Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Dollond, achromatic library telescope, circa 1790. Mounted on a solid brass
Brass
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H 8.47 in W 11.23 in D 0.95 in
Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, Refracting Achromatic, 18th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a rare miniature Dollond antique telescope, 1" refracting achromatic, 18th century. 1
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
Brass
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H 11.42 in Dm 1.97 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond London, Terrestrial Four-Draw Refractor, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the early 19th century, a four-draw Scope
Brass
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
Brass
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H 19.49 in W 6.89 in D 1.3 in
Antique Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Georgian, Dollond, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw, terrestrial and astronomical, achromatic refractor. An
Brass
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H 25.4 in Dm 17.72 in
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Dollond London, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
Brass
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
1750 on. In 1780, Dollond introduced telescopes which had multiple brass draws, usually three or four
Brass
Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890
By Dolland
Located in London, GB
Watch telescopes, signed Dollond London, circa 1890. A classic naval telescope, the main barrel is
Brass
Antique Telescope, English, Refractor, Dollond of London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Dollond telescope, and as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago. Dimensions: Closed length
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with 'Dollond, London - Day or Night' This is a charming antique Dollond telescope, and as good to
Fruitwood
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Terrestrial, Achromatic, Refractor, Dollond
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw terrestrial achromatic refractor. An English Georgian
Brass
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H 20.87 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single
Astro tripod mounted telescope by Dollond of London
Located in London, GB
A mid 20th century tripod mounted "Astro" telescope by Dollond of London. 3 inch objective lens
Chrome
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique four draw telescope. An English, brass refractor for terrestrial or astronomical
Metal
Dollond and Company Telescope with Tripod and Case , London
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful telescope in the original case including the tripod. The tube measures about
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Two Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
of the contemporary 'day or night' telescope by Dollond, but unmarked as such Quality optics present
Brass
Dollond of London Day Night Telescope
By Dolland
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large day or night brass and mahogany barrel extension telescope. The manufacturer is Dollond of
Brass
Early 19th Century Brass Three-Draw 'Day & Night' Refracting Telescope by Dollond of London
Located in Cambridge, GB
Early 19th century brass three-draw 'Day & Night' refracting telescope by Dollond of London; a
Brass
$34,661
H 177.17 in W 212.6 in D 192.92 in
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.
Oak
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$38,778
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
Mahogany
20th Jade Sculpture with Nine Dragon Boat **** 16 Foots Large***
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon...
Jade
$239,000
H 55 in W 174 in D 62 in
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
By Jaguar Cars Ltd.
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...
Metal
$74,167 / set
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Leather
"Fields in Jersey"
By Daniel Garber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville Fine Art Gallery is proud to present this piece by Daniel Garber (1880 - 1958). One of the two most important and, so far, the most valuable of the New Hope Sc...
Canvas, Oil
$1,010,341
H 33.47 in W 44.49 in D 24.81 in
Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
By Grachev Brothers
Located in London, GB
Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...
Malachite, Silver
A Wonderful Ormolu Ritual Dagger
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A mid 19th century French ritual dagger with a superb figure of skeletal father death, the blade engraved and the scabbard also mounted in ormolu and made to look as if it's much old...
Ormolu
Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III
Located in New Orleans, LA
A monumental piece of history, this exquisite silver punch set was made for Czar Alexander III as a gift to British Captain Joseph Wiggins. Heavily decorated with rich engravings and...
Silver
$49,000 / set
H 72 in W 35 in D 15 in
Exstremely Rare Collection Alcoa Aluminum String Instruments, Bass, Cello, Violin
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
This set took me over 20 years to procure.....Dont miss this opportunity!!!!Being offered extremely rare collection of aluminum string instruments,,string bass, ,cello,,and violin......
Aluminum, Brass
$11,850
H 12.2 in W 16.5 in D 9.5 in
Baccarat Crystal and Dore Bronze-Mounted Centrepiece or Jardinière
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
An unusual antique Baccarat crystal and Dore bronze-mounted oval shaped centrepiece, the removable oval shaped crystal bowl, beautifully hand-cut and engraved with floral and vine de...
Crystal, Bronze
$114,688Sale Price|20% Off
H 55.12 in Dm 39.38 in
Baccarat Crystal Exceptional Chandelier, France, Early 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding and rare original Baccarat chandelier. The supporting structure is made of silver plated brass. The central rod is solid iron. The chandelier states no signing because at...
Crystal, Brass
$4,458
H 0.4 in W 48.04 in D 0.4 in
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. Perfec...
Brass
$94,007Sale Price|30% Off
H 26.38 in W 61.42 in D 24.81 in
Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare pastiglia marriage chest North of Italy, Liguria or Piemonte First half of 15th century wood, gesso, partly gilded, form molded and painted 67 x 156 x 63 cm Provenance : Priva...
Gesso, Wood
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.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
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