$1,315Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 9.45 in
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
Brass
A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris
By A. Bardou
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and impressive 19th century French brass library telescope marked A. Bardou, Paris. (Denis
Brass, Iron
$3,850
H 20 in W 36 in D 14 in
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co
Located in Montreal, QC
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Marked: '' 63
Brass
$1,606Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 28.15 in
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
Brass
$3,625Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.4 in W 48.04 in D 0.4 in
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
Brass
$1,848
H 29.93 in W 2.21 in D 2.21 in
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
Brass
Unavailable
H 25 in W 45 in D 12 in
American 19th Century Brass Table-Top Telescope by James Queen, Philadelphia
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine and large table top brass telescope by James W. Queen of Philadelphia, circa 1860. Contained
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
Brass
Antique Large Brass Telescope
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Nautical five draw telescope brass and mahogany, fully functional scope, A great piece of
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 1.78 in
Large Brass Telescope with Mahogany Wooden Handle Made in UK in the Early 1800s
Located in Milan, IT
Large brass telescope with mahogany wooden handle signed Arnold London Improv'd Day & Night, made
Brass
19th Century Victorian Brass Telescope On A Stand, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th Century Victorian large brass telescope from an English country manor with 31/2inch refracting
Brass
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
Sold
H 51.78 in Dm 2.56 in
Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, Italy, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Large brass telescope with mahogany wood handle signed A. Fries optical Genova, from the second
Brass
Sold
H 74 in W 36 in D 36 in
19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod
By Hammersley
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a large brass telescope or spyglass on brass & wooden tripod, signed “Hammersley
Brass
Sold
H 36.62 in Dm 1.78 in
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Large brass telescope with mahogany-coated handle from the first half of the 19th century. Focus
Brass
Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large brass tabletop telescope by Thomas Jones A large antique brass telescope by Thomas Jones
Early 20th Century Telescope, Large
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large brass and wood telescope. Fully compacted, the telescope is 15".
Brass
Sold
H 73 in W 24 in D 45.5 in
Large Zhumell Alexander Brass Telescope Articulating Mahogany Tripod Stand 73"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite brass spyglass telescope by Zhumell. Features a large scope mounted to a copper swing
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 19.3 in W 10.63 in D 42.13 in
Large and Beautiful telescope in Brass, Probably Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Large and beautiful telescope in brass, probably from the late 19th century. Slider for adjustable
Brass
Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.
By William Harris
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A very large antique brass astronomical telescope by William Harris & Co 50 Holborn London
Brass
Telescope
Located in Peekskill, NY
This large early brass telescope. It's quite an impressive show piece. The brass scope is 72 inches
Large Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1840
Located in Milan, IT
Large brass telescope with leather-covered handle. Focus on one extension, complete with sun visor
Brass
Sold
H 57.09 in W 3.94 in D 43.31 in
Large Antique Double Barel Victorian Brass Tripod Telescope London 1915
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century large antique double barel Victorian brass telescope raised on a foldable wooden
Brass
Sold
H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 10.24 in
Large Antique 3-Draw Telescope, Irish, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique 3-draw telescope. An Irish, terrestrial or astronomical instrument in
Brass
Large Brass Library Telescope on Folding Tripod Base from Scotland
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Scottish working library telescope of brass, from the 19th century, for terrestrial or
Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron
Early Brass Telescope with Mahogany Tripod
Located in Peekskill, NY
This large early brass telescope. It's quite an impressive show piece. The brass Scope is 72 inches
Sold
H 23 in W 43 in D 14 in
John Browning Astrological Brass Telescope with Box & Accessories England
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
large brass astrological telescope comes complete with its stand and various accessories, in addition to
Brass
Sold
H 60.5 in W 32 in D 50 in
19th Century French Brass Telescope with Leather Wrap and Original Wooden Tripod
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This very large 19th century brass telescope wrapped in black leather boasts an impressive 50 inch
Brass
A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
single English draw brass telescope, large four-drawer Victorian brass and leather bound telescope, prov
Brass
Monumental Secretan Brass and Mahogany Telescope
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A very large brass telescope, with the body wrapped in fine wood. Made by the most renowned French
Brass
Large Leather Bound Brass Four-Draw Telescope
Located in Salisbury, GB
A large leather bound brass four-draw telescope by "S&B Solomons" London, circa 1890.
English Telescope on Large Tripod
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A large working brass and leather telescope on large wood tripod base manufactured by Dollond
Brass
Large 19th Century Bardou & Sons Telescope with Case and Stand
By Bardou & Son
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th century Bardou &; Sons telescope with case and stand.
Brass
$34,357
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...
Metal
$12,970Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
$164,346
H 33.86 in W 35.04 in D 20.48 in
IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum Quality German safe circa 1680-1720 attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund...
Iron, Nickel
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$260,400Sale Price|25% Off
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
$342,291
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$479,207
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
$208,172Sale Price|24% Off
H 53.125 in W 43.25 in
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...
Oil
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA
Located in Warrenton, OR
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** The Conlinoceras Tarran...
Shell, Organic Material
$5,900 / set
H 8.25 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens. PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1902. DESCRIPTION: 36 vols., 8-1/4" x 6", all illustrations after th...
Leather
$34,238
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$61,562Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$1,942 / item
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in D 7.09 in
German Reflecting Telescope in Limited Edition from the Deutsches Museum in 1978
Located in Sofia, BG
Gregory brass spyglass - Deutsches Museum 1978/79 limited edition. This reflecting foldable telescope is being published in a worldwide limited edition of up to 1,500 numbered copie...
Brass
$75,325 / set
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Leather
$164,346
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
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.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
It’s never too early for good design. These interiors combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit, resulting in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
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.
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.