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Cased Telescope
Located in London, England
Cased extending brass telescope. U.K circa 1900. Case - H 26cm x W 6cm x D 6cm. Scope H 5cm x W
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Cased Telescope
Cased Telescope

Cased Telescope

$391
H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 9.85 in
Solid Brass Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
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Vintage 1910s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Captains Telescope

$895
H 2.5 in Dm 32 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
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Antique 1870s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$1,495
H 28 in Dm 2.5 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
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Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$895
H 30 in Dm 2 in
Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass telescope appropriate for use on land or sea. This has been meticulously polished and
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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope

$710 / item
H 36 in Dm 2.25 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
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Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$750
H 23 in Dm 1.5 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category

Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$750
H 22.5 in Dm 1.5 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category

Vintage 1910s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$1,195
H 41 in Dm 2.5 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. Nice
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Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$695
H 23 in Dm 2 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category

Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$950
H 36 in Dm 2.5 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category

Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$795
H 29 in Dm 2 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
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Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$395
H 2 in Dm 29 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$1,195
H 35.5 in Dm 2.5 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category

Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$895
H 30 in Dm 2 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This is a
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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$695
H 17 in Dm 1.5 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$750
H 35 in Dm 2.5 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
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Vintage 1960s European 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
Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century ships telescope with a leather and rope wrapped barrel. Single focal tube
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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover
Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover

Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover

$1,495
H 30 in Dm 3 in
Small Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Tiny Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This
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Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Small Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Small Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Small Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

$395
H 6 in Dm 1 in
U.S. Navy Quartermaster Telescope in Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Very high power Quartermaster telescope. With geared turning focus. Leather covered barrel. No
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Vintage 1970s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Leather

U.S. Navy Quartermaster Telescope in Box
U.S. Navy Quartermaster Telescope in Box

U.S. Navy Quartermaster Telescope in Box

$495
H 5 in W 32 in D 5 in
Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England
By English Country Antiques
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant and timeless French table refractor telescope from the early 20th century. It features a
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England
Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England

Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England

$2,180
H 25.6 in W 42.13 in D 5.12 in
Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross
Located in Norwich, GB
Refracting mahogany telescope signed ‘Watkins, Charing Cross’, C.1810 The telescope retains it's
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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross
Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross

Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross

$4,260
H 20 in W 31 in D 12 in
Royal Navy Submarine Captains Telescope From Gieves
Located in Norwell, MA
Leather bound British royal navy officers spyglass by Ross London for Gieve Matthews & Seagrove limited. High quality in great condition and exceptional optics. Barrel color is engra...
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Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Royal Navy Submarine Captains Telescope From Gieves
Royal Navy Submarine Captains Telescope From Gieves

Royal Navy Submarine Captains Telescope From Gieves

$1,300 / item
H 23 in Dm 1.5 in
Sea Captains Telescope by G Santi Fils Marseille
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century telescope. With engraved focal tube "G. Santi. Fils, Marseille". Leather
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Vintage 1940s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Telescope by G Santi Fils Marseille
Sea Captains Telescope by G Santi Fils Marseille

Sea Captains Telescope by G Santi Fils Marseille

$795
H 32 in Dm 1.5 in
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.
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Antique 1880s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope

$4,495
H 23 in Dm 55 in
Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses
Located in Norwell, MA
Early nineteenth-century spyglass, circa 1820, with a single focal tube engraved "William Harris and Co., 50 Holborn, London." The barrel has a French polish finish. An exceptional i...
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Antique 1820s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses
Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses

Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses

$3,495
H 45 in Dm 2.5 in
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
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Antique Early 1800s European Nautical 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

$2,500
H 60 in Dm 3 in
1942 US Navy Quartermasters Mark II Spyglass Military Maritime Ship Telescope
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Hayward Lumber & Inv Co of Los Angeles nautical maritime military ship spyglass / telescope
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

1942 US Navy Quartermasters Mark II Spyglass Military Maritime Ship Telescope
1942 US Navy Quartermasters Mark II Spyglass Military Maritime Ship Telescope

1942 US Navy Quartermasters Mark II Spyglass Military Maritime Ship Telescope

$1,200 Sale Price / set
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H 3.5 in W 31 in D 3.5 in
England 1880 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
British two-Draws Monocular Telescope. Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

England 1880 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Polished Brass
England 1880 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Polished Brass

England 1880 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Polished Brass

$598
H 3.25 in Dm 1.06 in
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Forney, TX
, including nautical salvage, yachting, fine quality instrument, and more, this charming example is also
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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

$3,500
H 20.25 in W 15.5 in D 8 in

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Old Sheffield Silver Deluxe Three Draw Nautical Telescope
Located in Palm City, FL
Shown is a very high quality, British three draw Old Sheffield Silver telescope in exceptionally
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Old Sheffield Silver Deluxe Three Draw Nautical Telescope
Old Sheffield Silver Deluxe Three Draw Nautical Telescope

Old Sheffield Silver Deluxe Three Draw Nautical Telescope

W 30 in
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

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s

H 31.5 in Dm 2.17 in
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, Early 1800s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with mahogany-coated handle, focusing with three extensions, complete with sunshade
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Antique Early 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, Early 1800s
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, Early 1800s

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, Early 1800s

H 32.88 in Dm 2.17 in
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

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century

H 17.72 in Dm 0.99 in
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with handle covered with braided rope of the mid-19th century. Focusing with two
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century

H 33.08 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
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Antique 1840s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, First Half of the 19th Century
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, First Half of the 19th Century

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, First Half of the 19th Century

H 36.62 in Dm 1.78 in
Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and genuine 19th century English Victorian brass telescope on tripod stand. Features amazing
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical
Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical

Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical

H 70 in W 40 in D 40 in
Brass Nautical Gold Telescope on Tripod Stand
Located in West Hartford, CT
Nice vintage brass telescope on tripod stand.
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Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Nautical Gold Telescope on Tripod Stand
Brass Nautical Gold Telescope on Tripod Stand

Brass Nautical Gold Telescope on Tripod Stand

H 55 in W 28 in D 4 in
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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope
Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope

Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope

H 2.75 in W 11.25 in D 2.75 in
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

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870
Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870

Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870

H 1.78 in Dm 33.08 in
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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Nautical Brass Telescope Wooden Support Old Astronomical Instrument
19th Century Nautical Brass Telescope Wooden Support Old Astronomical Instrument

19th Century Nautical Brass Telescope Wooden Support Old Astronomical Instrument

H 1.19 in Dm 15.36 in
19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with round section, with three extensions focusing and handle covered in leather
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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical Navigation Tool
19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical Navigation Tool

19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical Navigation Tool

H 29.1 in Dm 1.7 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Machine Age Nautical Objects

Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones
Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones

Large Brass Tabletop Telescope by Thomas Jones

H 23 in W 58 in D 3 in
Giant French Telescope on Geared Tripod Base
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare museum deassecssion of a huge celestial telescope on geared tripod by French maker SECRETAN of
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Antique 1860s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Giant French Telescope on Geared Tripod Base
Giant French Telescope on Geared Tripod Base

Giant French Telescope on Geared Tripod Base

H 70 in W 68.5 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely decorative telescope to add interest to desktop.
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Antique 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Telescope
19th Century Telescope

19th Century Telescope

H 11 in Dm 2 in
19th Century Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
This telescope makes an interesting addition to a desk set.
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Antique 19th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

19th Century Telescope
19th Century Telescope

19th Century Telescope

H 9 in Dm 1.5 in
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

Materials

Tin

19th Century Telescope
19th Century Telescope

19th Century Telescope

H 17.5 in Dm 13 in
Telescope Monocular, circa 1900
Located in Praha, CZ
Length in folded state 32cm. Fully functional in beautiful original condition. Only the front lens has a small fragment around the edge (which cannot be seen in the picture at all).
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Telescope Monocular, circa 1900
Telescope Monocular, circa 1900

Telescope Monocular, circa 1900

H 95 in Dm 6 in
Early 20th Century Telescope, Large
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large brass and wood telescope. Fully compacted, the telescope is 15".
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Early 20th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Telescope, Large
Early 20th Century Telescope, Large

Early 20th Century Telescope, Large

H 38 in Dm 3.5 in
Brass Campaign Style Vintage Telescope
Located in North York, ON
Capture a touch of historical adventure with this vintage brass campaign-style telescope. Its brass
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Campaign Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Campaign Style Vintage Telescope
Brass Campaign Style Vintage Telescope

Brass Campaign Style Vintage Telescope

H 60 in W 32 in D 20 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category

Vintage 1940s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

H 36 in Dm 2.25 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
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Antique 1870s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

H 34 in Dm 2.5 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category

Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

H 34 in Dm 2.5 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category

Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

H 32 in Dm 2 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category

Vintage 1910s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

H 30 in Dm 3 in
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This one has
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Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

H 32 in Dm 2.5 in
Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
, brass dials, clamps and pins are in working order. A unique piece of practical nautical decor for your
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel, Brass

Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope
Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope

Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope

H 6 in W 31 in D 31 in
English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass
Located in Astoria, NY
English tabletop telescope with adjustable height in solid brass, with a screw lock and standing
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass
English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass

English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass

H 32 in W 35 in D 7 in
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and
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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

H 1.5 in Dm 18 in
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

H 16 in Dm 1.25 in
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

H 16 in Dm 1.5 in
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

H 29 in Dm 2 in
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and
Category

Antique 1890s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope

H 39 in Dm 2.5 in
English Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle
Located in Milan, IT
English brass telescope with mahogany handle, focusing with three extensions, mid-1800s. Maximum
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

English Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle
English Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle

English Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle

H 23.23 in Dm 1.58 in
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
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Nautical Objects

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

H 25.2 in Dm 1.58 in
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

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

H 25.2 in Dm 1.58 in
19th Century English Brass Telescope On Stand
By Taylor, Taylor and Hobson
Located in Buchanan, MI
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH BRASS TELESCOPE ON STAND SIGNED TT & H LTD. FOR TAYLOR, TAYLOR AND HOBSON
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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Telescope On Stand
19th Century English Brass Telescope On Stand

19th Century English Brass Telescope On Stand

H 26 in W 18 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover
Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover

Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover

H 38 in W 3 in D 3 in
Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, 1855
Located in Milan, IT
English telescope of brass with mahogany handle signed F. Rutter and dated 22 May 1855. Two
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Antique 1850s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, 1855
Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, 1855

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, 1855

H 1.19 in Dm 21.26 in
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
Category

Antique 1860s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860

H 1.19 in Dm 16.54 in
Brass and Wood Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with wooden handle from the mid-19th century, focusing with three extensions
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass and Wood Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Brass and Wood Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Brass and Wood Telescope, Mid-19th Century

H 36.62 in Dm 1.78 in
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

Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, UK, 1940s
Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, UK, 1940s

Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, UK, 1940s

H 25.2 in Dm 1.38 in
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

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle

H 15.16 in Dm 1.11 in
Brass and Mahogany Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
English brass telescope with a slightly splayed mahogany handle, made in the mid-19th century
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass and Mahogany Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Brass and Mahogany Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Brass and Mahogany Telescope, Mid-19th Century

H 13.39 in Dm 1.78 in
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

Materials

Brass

Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century

Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century

H 36.03 in Dm 1.78 in
Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900
Located in Praha, CZ
Functional, perfect original condition, only one leather eyelet are missing. Karl Fritsch (born August 22, 1855 in Vienna, January 2, 1926 ibid) was an Austrian optician and instrume...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900
Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900

Monocular Telescope, Karl Fritsch, Wien, circa 1900

H 35.83 in Dm 2.37 in
Rifle Range Telescope by Bardou of France
Located in Norwell, MA
Weight 1 lb Overall Dimensions 35" H x 2" Dia (10" H closed) Made Europe Material Brass Date 1910.
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Vintage 1910s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rifle Range Telescope by Bardou of France
Rifle Range Telescope by Bardou of France

Rifle Range Telescope by Bardou of France

H 35 in Dm 2 in
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

Materials

Brass

French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860
French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860

French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860

H 23.04 in Dm 1.58 in
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian
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 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 38.78 in W 12.21 in D 1.19 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

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s

Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s

H 0.99 in Dm 16.34 in
Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, vintage telescope on a tripod and supplied with a case, by Broadhurst, Clarkson
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Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical
Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical

Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical

H 2.96 in W 5.52 in D 45.08 in
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

Materials

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

H 17.33 in W 10.44 in D 0.06 in
Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, Early 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with mahogany handle from the early 19th century signed Gilbert & C. London, a
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Antique 1810s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, Early 19th Century
Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, Early 19th Century

Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, Early 19th Century

H 1.7 in Dm 29.93 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope. An English two draw, small refractor for terrestrial or
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian
Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian

H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 0.1 in
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

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860
Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860

Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860

H 13.59 in Dm 0.99 in
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
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

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

H 15.36 in Dm 0.14 in
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
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

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

H 24.81 in Dm 0.06 in
Brass Telescope with Painted Handle, UK, Early 20th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope made of brass with painted brass handle, English manufacture of the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Telescope with Painted Handle, UK, Early 20th Century
Brass Telescope with Painted Handle, UK, Early 20th Century

Brass Telescope with Painted Handle, UK, Early 20th Century

H 0.99 in Dm 20.87 in

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Nautical Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the nautical telescope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and animal skin, every nautical telescope was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the nautical telescope you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A nautical telescope is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one nautical telescope that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bausch & Lomb, Hammersley and Henry Hughes and Son Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.

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.

Questions About Nautical Telescope
  • What is a nautical telescope?
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    1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    A nautical telescope is an optical device used by sailors. Its purpose is to spot other ships and landforms that are on the horizon. Smaller versions are sometimes referred to as spy glasses. On 1stDibs, find a range of telescopes.

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