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Dollond Telescope

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
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Vintage 1960s European Nautical Objects

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Brass

Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
$2,895
H 10 in W 56 in D 10 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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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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
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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Antique English Dollond Telescope on Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Dollond telescope on stand.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Oak

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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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
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Scientific Instrum...

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Brass

English Telescope by Dollond
Located in Atlanta, GA
English telescope by Dollond, a 200 year old telescope maker in London.
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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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
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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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
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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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
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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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
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Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

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
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Chrome

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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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
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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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
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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

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Delft Garniture Set, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted set of blue and white delft porcelain. Three covered vases and two trumpet vases. The lids depict perched birds. The vases depict fishermen in a sailing ship.
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$2,750
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Muller Freres Art Deco Lamp
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A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps.  England
A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps.  England
$1,984
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Dollond Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic dollond telescope available at 1stDibs. A dollond telescope — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dollond telescope — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A dollond telescope is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made dollond telescope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dollond, London and Dolland are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You

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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