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Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790
Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790

Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

leather carry sleeve, in lightly time worn order Elegant and evocative, this Georgian telescope offers

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Antique 1790s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a large single 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

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London
18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London, having a mahogany barrel

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Antique 1780s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

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Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

fascinating antique, Georgian telescope and as good to use today as it was over two hundred years ago

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, an English single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760

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 Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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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. An

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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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. An

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

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

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

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 Late 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780
Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a two draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, Lincoln of London, 1770
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, Lincoln of London, 1770

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, Lincoln of London, 1770

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 Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Satinwood

Antique Telescope Three-Draw Refractor Georgian C. West London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope Three-Draw Refractor Georgian C. West London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope Three-Draw Refractor Georgian C. West London, circa 1820

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 Nautical Objects

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Brass

Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope
Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope

Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope

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H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope

By ROTHWELL

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This “ROTHWELL, Manchester” (1780-1820) library refractor telescope is a nice decorative piece

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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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

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

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Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

brass 'Captain's Stand' for display This is a charming antique telescope from the Georgian period and

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, an English, Georgian, single draw refractor for terrestrial or

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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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. Mounted on a solid brass

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century
Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century

Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope. An English, three-draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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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. An

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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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

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

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Bancks and Son, English 3-Draw, Late 18th Century, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Bancks and Son, English 3-Draw, Late 18th Century, circa 1800

Antique Telescope, Bancks and Son, English 3-Draw, Late 18th Century, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Antique telescope, Bancks and Son, English, 3-draw, late 18th century, circa 1800 this is an

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Fruitwood

Antique Telescope, 2-Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian
Antique Telescope, 2-Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Antique Telescope, 2-Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

telescope dating to the mid-Georgian period of the 18th century, circa 1760. Perfect for bird watching

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian, circa 1760
Antique Telescope, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian, circa 1760

Antique Telescope, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian, circa 1760

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

of a Georgian antique telescope. An historic, period piece that is good to use today as it was 250

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique, Telescope, Three-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780
Antique, Telescope, Three-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Antique, Telescope, Three-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

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 Late 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique 3-Draw Refractor, English, Terrestrial, Telescope, Berge, Georgian, 1805
Antique 3-Draw Refractor, English, Terrestrial, Telescope, Berge, Georgian, 1805

Antique 3-Draw Refractor, English, Terrestrial, Telescope, Berge, Georgian, 1805

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3-draw refractor. An English, terrestrial and astronomical telescope by Matthew

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, 18th Century, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, 18th Century, circa 1800

Antique Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, 18th Century, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a two draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

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. An English Georgian

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1810
Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1810

Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1810

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a two draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, an English single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Refractor, Stampa and Son, London, circa 1810
Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Refractor, Stampa and Son, London, circa 1810

Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Refractor, Stampa and Son, London, circa 1810

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

telescope by Stampa and Son, London dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1810. Perfect for bird

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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Georgian Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic georgian telescope available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and wood, every georgian telescope was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer georgian telescope, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. A georgian telescope, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one georgian telescope that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dollond, London and ROTHWELL produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Georgian Telescope?

Prices for a georgian telescope start at $878 and top out at $2,149 with the average selling for $1,180.

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.