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Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond
By Dollond, London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A bow-front marine barometer by John Dollond It is of slender cylindrical form with a silvered
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Antique 1820s English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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

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 Hollywood, 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

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

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Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese naval observation binoculars mounted on an aluminium tripod. The marine binocu...
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Monumental English Oak Glazed Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Monumental English Oak Glazed Bookcase sku 1665 Base W249 x D49 x H92 cm Top W251 x D34 x H122 cm Together W251 x D49 x H214 cm
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Monumental English Oak Glazed Bookcase
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H 84.26 in W 98.82 in D 19.3 in
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Located in Paris, FR
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Nautical Objects

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Navy Binoculars
H 76.78 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Bucherer Weather Station Desk 15 Jewel Clock, Barometer, Hygrometer, Thermometer
By Bucherer, Arthur Imhof
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Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany display cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany display cabinet having a quality mahogany display cabinet with satinwood inlay with a pair of astral glazed doors opening to reveal two disp...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabinets

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John Holland Rose, the Life of Napoleon I, Third Edition, 1903, 2 Volumes
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Rose, John Holland Title: The Life of Napoleon I Including New Materials From The British Official Records. Publisher: London: George Bell & Sons, 1903. Description:...
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Antique Early 1900s British Books

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Leather

Circular Sextant, Decorative Piece, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The sextant is an instrument that allows to measure angles between two objects such as two points of a coast or a star, traditionally the sun of the earth and the horizon. Knowing th...
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Late 20th Century European Other Nautical Objects

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Metal, Other

Swedish Glazed Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish glazed and painted bookcase with adjustable shelving. 1840. Internal reference: JG10 Reference: 8060 Dimensions 46 inches (117 cms) Wide 17.5 inches (44 cms) Deep 9...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases

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Swedish Glazed Bookcase
Swedish Glazed Bookcase
H 93 in W 46 in D 17.5 in
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as x chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring an iron frame that folds in a Campaign style with bronze-mounted finials. A sling back...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Canapes

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Pair WW1 Binoculars - British Officer's Issue by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of French made World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars with both the brass on the binoculars and the leather case with the British military crows foot mark. ...
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Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A large pair of chromed and polished metal and brass Fuji Meibo 25x150 Naval Binoculars. Set on a later impressive polished metal stand. Fuji Meibo 25x150 stamp to top. 25x magnifi...
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Antique Three Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Ross, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial refractor by Ross of London, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Perfect for bird watching, landscap...
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Stunning quality antique Victorian blue and white foot bath
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian blue and white foot bath, having a stunning quality antique victorian foot bath, with a white ground and blue decoration inside and out with two ca...
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Ceramics

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Stunning quality antique Victorian blue and white foot bath
Stunning quality antique Victorian blue and white foot bath
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H 7.88 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in
Important 1939 Walnut Art Deco Modern "Dashboard" Desk by Alexis De Sakhnoffsky
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
If it appears this 1930s Art Moderne desk has a dashboard, that's by design... The design of renowned automotive designer/illustrator and 'master of streamlining', Count Alexis de Sa...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

6 Piece American Victorian Blue Tufted Damask Mahogany Living Room Set
Located in New York, NY
6 Piece American Victorian living room salon set including a settee, an armchair, and 4 side chairs with carved mahogany frames featuring crest pediments and turned legs, upholstered...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Living Room Sets

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Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London
By Dollond, London
Located in Brussels, BE
John Dollond (1706-1761) the inventor of the achromatic lens for telescopes. His sons Peter (1731-1820
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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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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

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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

Georgian III Mahogany Thermometer by John Dollond
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Georgian III mahogany thermometer by John Dollond, of slender rectangular form, the top of the
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Antique 1790s English Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

Early-Mid 19th Century English Brass Telescope
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large brass telescope made by G. Dollond, one of England's best known and most highly regarded
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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Brass Extending Naval Telescope circa 1880 Bisley
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Antique 5 draw Brass Extending Naval Telescope, it is signed Dollond London and
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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.5076 This is an antique telescope dating to the early 19th century, a three draw
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890
By Dolland
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Day or Night, Terrestrial, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
appealing antique 3 draw telescope, showing quality Victorian craftsmanship in the manner of Dollond, whilst
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Telescope Made of Brass and Leather Made in Manchester in the Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope made of brass with a slightly splayed shape covered with leather with four extensions
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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

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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

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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

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

Brass Sextant by William Dolland
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, circa 1830. Peter Dollond (1731-1820), the son of the Huguenot silk weaver John Dollond, set up as an
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Antique 1830s English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass Sextant by William Dolland
Brass Sextant by William Dolland
H 11.25 in W 14 in D 0.1 in
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

English Telescope on Large Tripod
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A large working brass and leather telescope on large wood tripod base manufactured by Dollond
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Vintage 1960s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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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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