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Brass And Leather Telescope

Large Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather Spyglass, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique three draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or maritime
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English (19th Century) brass and leather hand held telescope
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope
English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope
$2,750
H 2,000 in W 20.5 in D 2,000 in
French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th century French brass and leather 3 draw telescope spyglass. The spyglass is made from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 2 draw telescope. An English, leather on brass terrestrial refractor, dating to
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Explorer’s Telescope, English, Leather Dressed Spyglass, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
leather covering, this telescope offers both function and decorative appeal. Perfect for bird watching
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A floor lamp model "Telescope" / "Teleskop" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two (a pair) floor lamps model "Telescope" / "Teleskop" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage WWII telescope, an English brass terrestrial instrument by Ottway & Co of
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Located in Central England, GB
excellent condition, including the strap and leather covered buckles. This condition is rare. The telescope
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Mid-20th Century British Other Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial refractor by
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass navigational or astronomical
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Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lord Bury 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Small Antique 6 Draw Pocket Telescope, English, Travel, Baker, London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
smooth extension Primary barrel dressed in a rich chestnut leather jacket, gently aged with use Brass
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Officer of the Watch telescope. An English, brass single draw terrestrial or
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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19th Century F. Primavesi & Sons Leather and Brass Telescope
Located in London, GB
This wonderful brass and leather-wrapped telescope by the Welsh maker Fedele Primavesi & Sons dates
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Antique 19th Century Welsh Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and leather telescope signed P. Carpenter London Improved Day or Night in the mid-19th
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Brass and Leather Telescope, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed Williams Brown Carle Inc Philadelphia from the
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Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects

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Brass

J. H. Steward London Quick Focus Marksman Brass and Leather Telescope Spyglass
By J.H Steward
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass and leather three draw telescope by J. H. Steward of London. This is a Quick Focus Marksman
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Antique Early 1900s English Other Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th Century Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful brass and leather telescope that makes a charming accessory on a desk.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Nautical Objects

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Tin

19th Century Telescope
19th Century Telescope
H 17.5 in Dm 13 in
French Telescope on Wooden Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
French brass and leather telescope on wooden stand.Stands in the shop at 60 " hi, but can be
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
By Henry Hughes and Son Ltd.
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed H. Hughes & Son Ltd London focusing with one
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Antique Early 1900s British Nautical Objects

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
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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing on three extensions, complete with dust
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

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
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Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Leather Covered Brass Naval Telescope, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A fine English early twentieth century brass single drawer hand held telescope with leather
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
French telescope of the second half of the 19th century, made of brass with leather-covered handle
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Antique 1860s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

English Brass Military Telescope
Located in Houston, TX
From England, a standing telescope made of brass and leather. Standing on a brass and wood tripod
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Vintage 1940s English Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

English Brass Military Telescope
English Brass Military Telescope
H 67 in W 49 in D 3.5 in
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope of chromed brass with leather-covered handle from the early 1900s, signed Britex 18X
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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle French manufacture of the second half of the 19th
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Antique 1860s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope
By Stanley
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Stanley London nautical maritime collapsible brass ships telescope / spyglass with brown
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Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
By Ross London
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed Ross London of the second half of the 19th
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Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Large brass telescope covered with leather with focus with one extension, English manufacture of
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Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Small Brass Telescope with Black Leather Covered Handle France, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with black leather covered handle, three-extension focus. French manufacture
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Antique 1870s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, UK, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope covered with leather, one extension, signed Hezzanith Heath & Co London SE9 2980
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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing with three extensions. Complete with
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Antique 1880s French Nautical Objects

1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, French manufacture of the second half of the
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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope. An English, brass and leather 3 draw refractor of the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

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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

Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover
Located in Norwell, MA
Sea captain's telescope with polished brass and leather covered barrel. Works well. Unsigned
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Vintage 1960s North American Nautical Objects

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Brass

19th century Antique Telescope of Chromed Brass with Leather-Covered Handle,
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope of chromed brass with leather-covered handle, signed Ross London N. 29155, sold by
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Stalking Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Pocket, 3 Draw, Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage stalking telescope. An English, leather-bound brass, pocket, 3 draw refractor t
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass and Rope Telescope Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
English brass telescope with leather and rope handle, made in the second half of the 19th century
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Vintage Leather Bound Brass Telescope in teak casket 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage leather bound brass telescope with the original brass inlaid teak box, late
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Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass

Ross of London Brass & Leather Telescope on Tripod Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The telescope on Stand with leather/brass barrel and black painted tripod feet, signed "Ross London
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope of brass and leather, English manufacture from the second half of the 19th century. Focus
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Leather Covered 'Flag' Telescope, circa 1890
By E.&E. Emanuel
Located in London, GB
An unusual English nineteenth century leather and nickel plated brass single drawer hand held Naval
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Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Nickel

Late 19th Century Brass Antique Two-Extension Telescope with Leather Handle UK
Located in Milan, IT
Small telescope with excellent performance of brass and leather signed AN, English manufacture of
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Antique 1880s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or astronomical
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing with three extensions. Maximum length
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Expandable Metal Brass Telescope Wrapped in Leather with Silver Caps for Lens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris, France. A wonderful early 20th Century spyglass or telescope. Expandable from 6
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20th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Silver, Brass, Stainless Steel

English Leather Covered Naval Telescope, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An unusual English nineteenth century leather and brass single drawer hand held Naval signals
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Antique 1850s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Leather Covered Hand Held Telescope, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An excellent leather covered nickel plated brass four draw telescope with variable magnification
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Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Nickel

19th Century French Small Brass Antique Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, French manufacture of the second half of the
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Antique 1870s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th Century Antique Three Draw English Brass Telescope with Handle Leather
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather handle, made at the end of the nineteenth century, focusing with three
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Antique Late 19th Century British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Excellent World War I Leather Covered Brass Telescope. Dated 1917.
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in London, GB
A stunning military telescope; unusually, with variable magnification that can be adjusted between
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20th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

19th Century Nautical Brass Telescope Wooden Support Old Astronomical Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle from the second half of the 19th century. Four
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

WWII Antique English Terrestrial Chromed Brass Telescope signed BRITEX SPOTTER
Located in Milan, IT
English telescope made of chromed brass while the outer part has an admiralty style thick layer of
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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

A French telescope on stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine French 2.75" diameter hand held brass leather covered telescope made and signed by R&C
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

A French telescope on stand
A French telescope on stand
H 5.5 in W 30.75 in
Antique Brass Telescope British Manufacture, H. SALANSON & Co Ltd Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle signed H. SALANSON & Co Ltd Bristol & Cardiff, early
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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Brass Telescope French Manufacture of the Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle and three-extension focusing. Maximum length 51 cm
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Antique 1860s French Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope, H Hughes and Son, London, Officer of the Watch
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

19th c. Negretti & Zambra Telescope on Tripod
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milford, NH
19th c. Negretti & Zambra telescope mounted on a wooden & brass tripod. Body of telescope is
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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Newbold & Bulford 18X Telescope “CUB”, Circa 1900
By Newbold & Bulford
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Newbold & Bulford 18X telescope “CUB”, Circa 1900. A brass three draw brass telescope, the “Cub” 18
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Superb Campaign Telescope & Tripod Base, English, circa 1918
Located in London, GB
A Quintessential Boys Toy ! A collapsible campaign telescope complete with base & full gimbal
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope dating to the late 19th century, 1899. In fine order physically and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED HANDLE
Located in York County, PA
MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP CAPTAIN’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED, LEATHER HANDLE GRIP:
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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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, 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 Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1895
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Dollond London, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
performance Tapered, leather primary barrel Single, brass, segmented draw tube in good order 38mm, 1.5
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

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Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A truly superb pair of blue enamel opera glasses with intricate inlay and polished Mother of Pearl trim. The metalware retains it's original gilding. They have a telescopic lorgnet...
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Brass, Enamel

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
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Set of 12 Ruby Red Cut to Clear Cordials, Attributed to St. Louis
By St. Louis Crystal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 12 ruby red cut to clear cordials, attributed to St. Louis, Each one with snowflake cut glass panels, with intricate cut six stem petal motif foot (base) Unsigned Each glass...
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Set of 12 Ruby Red Cut to Clear Cordials, Attributed to St. Louis
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H 4.5 in Dm 2 in
Antique Telescope Walking Stick Marine Telescope Cane
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this novelty walking cane ,folding out Telescope . solid Brass . 3 parts Teak cane . works perfect. enlarged 3 times .
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Vintage 1980s European Steampunk Nautical Objects

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Brass

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Located in Soquel, CA
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Trumpet Torchiere, 1930
$2,650
H 67 in W 10 in D 11.5 in
Pocket Telescope for Ship Captains 20th Century Brass Vintage 1900's
Located in Taranto, IT
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Early 19th century painted iron safe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in near original condition and still functioning today. Cast fielded panels to front an...
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Early 19th century painted iron safe
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$1,584
H 21.25 in W 14 in D 12.5 in
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Exceptional Antique Georgian Hunt Board
$8,900
H 37.5 in W 87.75 in D 17.85 in
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Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Antique maritime navy compass in very nice original condition.
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Brass

Antique maritime navy compass
Antique maritime navy compass
$1,010
H 3.15 in Dm 6.3 in
19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case
Located in Milford, NH
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Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
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Petite Silver Perfume Bottle, c. 1930s
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Brass And Leather Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brass and leather telescope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A brass and leather telescope — often made from brass, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brass and leather telescope — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A brass and leather telescope is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made brass and leather telescope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J.T. Kalmar, Dolland and Dollond, London are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical 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. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

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.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

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Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors

The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.

Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier

Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.

Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.

Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch

Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.