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Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope
Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

$1,950

H 17 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800
Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800

Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800

Located in Norwell, MA

Fabulous library telescope with engraved collar marked with makers name "Wellington, Crown Court

Category

Antique Early 1800s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope  by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope  by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co

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

Category

Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris
A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Library Telescope, United Kingdom, 20th century
Library Telescope, United Kingdom, 20th century

Library Telescope, United Kingdom, 20th century

Located in New York, NY

This remarkable telescope came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023). While

Category

20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope
J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century scope with geared focal knob and heavy brass tripod stand. Weight is 24 pounds. 23" H x 55" L.

Category

Antique 1880s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod

$2,895

H 10 in W 56 in D 10 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Matte Black Library Style Telescoping Floor Lamp
Matte Black Library Style Telescoping Floor Lamp

Matte Black Library Style Telescoping Floor Lamp

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Taiwan, 1990s Library style adjustable swing arm floor lamp in black finish. Telescoping height

Category

1990s Taiwanese Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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19th Century Library Telescope
19th Century Library Telescope

19th Century Library Telescope

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 14.18 in D 30.32 in

19th Century Library Telescope

Located in Newark, GB

A wonderful brass telescope by Newton & Company Opticians of 3 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, London

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie
Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie

Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique library telescope for terrestrial or astronomical use. A Scottish piece from the

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

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

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, 2.75" Refracting Achromatic Library Scope, Early 19th Century
Antique Telescope, 2.75" Refracting Achromatic Library Scope, Early 19th Century

Antique Telescope, 2.75" Refracting Achromatic Library Scope, Early 19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, 2.75" refracting achromatic library Scope, early 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) 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

Category

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

Materials

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Library Telescope on Folding Tripod Base from Scotland
Large Brass Library Telescope on Folding Tripod Base from Scotland

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron

Antique Victorian H Kuhn Philadelphia Brass Library Tripod Base Telescope
Antique Victorian H Kuhn Philadelphia Brass Library Tripod Base Telescope

Antique Victorian H Kuhn Philadelphia Brass Library Tripod Base Telescope

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique Victorian brass library tripod stand telescope. Label on the original box engraved H Kuhn

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Located in New York, NY

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Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany & Floral Wallpaper Lined Bookcase / Shelf

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Located in Kennesaw, GA

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Located in Bath, GB

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By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Den Haag, NL

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Located in Bedfordshire, GB

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Unique Georgian Sterling Tureen, c1802

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$21,000

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Unique Georgian Sterling Tureen, c1802

By John Roberts & Co

Located in Litchfield, CT

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One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart

Located in Pasadena, TX

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Located in London, GB

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Library Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the library telescope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and wood, every library telescope was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer library telescope, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A library telescope, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Dollond, London each produced at least one beautiful library telescope that is worth considering.

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.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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