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Dollond Telescope

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

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890

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 terrestrial or astronomical use in the manner of Dollond of London, dating to the late...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890

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 case with lens covers. Late 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Brass tubes were first seen in microscopes in the 1740s and were commonly used in telescopes from around 1750 on.  In 1780, Dollond introduced telescopes which had multiple brass dr...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Antique English Dollond Telescope on Stand
Antique English Dollond Telescope on Stand

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

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Officer of The Watch Telescope, English, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Large Antique Officer of The Watch Telescope, English, Dollond, Victorian, 1890

Large Antique Officer of The Watch Telescope, English, Dollond, Victorian, 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique 'officer of the watch' telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Dollond of London, dating to the late Victorian per...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

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 draw scope suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Complimentary front door shipping to the US, Canada, UK and the EU — This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single draw scope sui...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

By Dollond, London

Located in San Francisco, CA

In 1758, Dollond was granted a patent for a new refracting telescope by which objects are seen much clearer than by any previous methods.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century

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 astronomical use by renowned manufacturer Dollond and dating to the mid-19th century.

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800

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 optical instrument maker Dollond.

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

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Brass

English Telescope by Dollond
English Telescope by Dollond

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

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.
English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.

English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.

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H 39.5 in W 47.5 in D 12 in

English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.

By Dolland

Located in Milan, IT

Working focus lenses Signed Dollond.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1800

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian
Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian

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 of London, dating to Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790
Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790

Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Dollond, achromatic library telescope, circa 1790.

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, Refracting Achromatic, 18th Century
Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, Refracting Achromatic, 18th Century

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" achromatic triplet objective glass Clear and good optics Additional solar observa...

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890

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 of London, dating to Victorian period, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond London, Terrestrial Four-Draw Refractor, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Dollond London, Terrestrial Four-Draw Refractor, circa 1800

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 suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Great Quality Telescope by Maker Dollond of London, circa 1910
Great Quality Telescope by Maker Dollond of London, circa 1910

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.

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Georgian, Dollond, circa 1830
Antique Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Georgian, Dollond, circa 1830

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.

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Dollond London, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Dollond London, circa 1800

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Brass tubes were first seen in microscopes in the 1740s and were commonly used in telescopes from around 1750 on. In 1780, Dollond introduced telescopes which had multiple brass dr...

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890
Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890

Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890

By Dolland

Located in London, GB

A single draw hand held telescope made in the style of the distinctive British Naval Officer of the Watch telescopes, signed Dollond London, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Refractor, Dollond of London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, English, Refractor, Dollond of London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope, English, Refractor, Dollond of London, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique two-draw telescope. An English refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Dollond of London and dating to the early 19th century, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Dollond of London, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Terrestrial, Achromatic, Refractor, Dollond
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Terrestrial, Achromatic, Refractor, Dollond

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use

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 draw scope suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, circa 1850.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Astro tripod mounted telescope by Dollond of London
Astro tripod mounted telescope by Dollond of London

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

Materials

Chrome

Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

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 use by Dollond of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Dollond and Company Telescope with Tripod and Case , London
Dollond and Company Telescope with Tripod and Case , London

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Two Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, 1850
Antique Two Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, 1850

Antique Two Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

In the manner of the contemporary 'day or night' telescope by Dollond, but unmarked as such Quality optics present a clear, sharp performance Broad mahogany primary barrel in good ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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