Cased Telescope
$384
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 74cm x D 5cm
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Brass
$384
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 74cm x D 5cm
Brass
A French Empire three quarter length Portrait of a Naval Officer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A well executed three quarter length portrait of a French Empire Naval Officer holding a spyglass nautical telescope and dressed in emblematic period clothing with white long pants...
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view.
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
$710 / item
Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass telescope appropriate for use on land or sea. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of these. This fine instruement has a four ...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 smaller size. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 small one. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a gre...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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. Sturdy brass tripod with tapered pillar and mounting plate. Geared focal tube with two ...
Brass
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 is engraved Hughes and Son Ltd. London EC3. Circa 1920. Barrel end is fitted with a ...
Brass
U.S. Navy Quartermaster Telescope in Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Very high power Quartermaster telescope. With geared turning focus. Leather covered barrel. No makers name present. Old owners tag A.N. Robbins, Lincoln Ave, Little Falls, New Jersey...
Leather
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 original mahogany carrying case. Jeremiah Watkins is listed in Barometer makers...
Mahogany
$1,300 / item
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...
Brass
19th-Century French Maritime Telescope by Biette à Lyon
Located in New York, NY
9th-Century French Maritime Telescope on Stand Signed Biette à Lyon This finely crafted 19th-century maritime telescope is executed in brass and mounted on its original adjustable s...
Brass
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.
Brass
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...
Brass
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, Soho, London". Fitted with a spotting scope and geared focal tube. Mounted to a pill...
Brass
Pair of Victorian Mahogany-Brass Telescopes, 1st half 20th C.
Located in Leuven , BE
Pair of Victorian Mahogany-Brass Telescopes, 1st half 20th C.
Brass
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 / scope.
Metal
Antique Naval Maritime Brass Telescope by Kelvin White & Hutton for USS Cheyenne
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and quite rare antique U.S. naval maritime brass telescope or spyglass made by Kelvin White & Hutton of London for the USS Cheyenne naval vessel, circa early 1900s. ...
Brass
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Forney, TX
By that time, their product line included Nautical Instruments, Compasses, Clocks, Binoculars, Telescopes, Thermometers, Sounding Apparatus, Aircraft Instruments, Signaling Equipment...
Brass, Iron
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 fine condition with no further information known. The color of the leather vaires due...
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 Road London E.C. from the early 1900s. Focusing with three extensions complete with ...
Brass
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 extension, cap and dust flap. Maximum length 83.5 cm, minimum 27 cm, focal diamete...
Brass
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing on three extensions, complete with dust protection tab and sunshade extension. Maximum length 45 cm, minimum 14 cm, focal diamet...
Brass
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 extensions, complete with dust flap and sunshade. Measures: Maximum length 84 cm, min...
Brass
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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 with one extension. Maximum length 93 cm, minimum 53 cm, focal diameter 4.5 cm. Compl...
Brass
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H 70 in W 40 in D 40 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 optics and a large adjustable base with spike pointed feet.
Brass
Brass Nautical Gold Telescope on Tripod Stand
Located in West Hartford, CT
Nice vintage brass telescope on tripod stand.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 2.75 in W 11.25 in D 2.75 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 leather sheathing.
Brass
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 the second half of the nineteenth century. Complete with no-dust tongue. Maximum leng...
Brass
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H 1.19 in Dm 15.36 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-extension focus. Maximum length 39 cm - 15.35 inches, minimum 12 cm - 4.72 inches, focal di...
Brass
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, complete with sunshade extension and dust flap. Maximum length 74 cm-inches 29.1, mi...
Brass
19c French Antique Telescope with Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional 19th-century brass telescope mounted on its original adjustable tabletop tripod stand. This fine optical instrument reflects the craftsmanship and scientific curiosity...
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 Charing Crofs London(1806-1861) the telescope stands on brass tripod and has a len...
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 PARIS. Fitted to a sturdy geared tripod. Weight is 120 pounds. Measures: Height t...
Wood
19th Century Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely decorative telescope to add interest to desktop.
Brass
19th Century Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
This telescope makes an interesting addition to a desk set.
Glass
19th Century Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful brass and leather telescope that makes a charming accessory on a desk.
Tin
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).
Brass
Early 20th Century Telescope, Large
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large brass and wood telescope. Fully compacted, the telescope is 15".
Brass
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 casing boasts a unique, beautifully worn patina, telling a silent story of time an...
Metal, Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
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 its barrel covered in brown leather. This marine relic has been meticulously polish...
Brass
Antique Harbor Master Brass Telescope
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is a wonderful example of practical precision. Solid brass and stainless steel on an oak tripod. This one of a kind is both beautiful and works like a charm. The mechanical dial...
Steel, Brass
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 has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of...
Brass
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 atop folding tripod legs. The piece has some wear to the brass surfaces but is in gre...
Brass
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 cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 190...
Brass
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 cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 192...
Brass
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 cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 192...
Brass
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 cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 192...
Brass
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 cap have been lacquered. The scope has a four draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 1890...
Brass
English Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle
Located in Milan, IT
English brass telescope with mahogany handle, focusing with three extensions, mid-1800s. Maximum length 59 cm, minimum 20 cm, focal diameter cm 4. Complete with dust cap and dust fla...
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 extension of the early 1900s. Measures: Maximum length 64 cm, minimum 44 cm, focal di...
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 century; the parasol extension is engraved with the name of the owner Walter Path, focu...
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. LOVELY OLD PATINA AND COLOR
Brass
Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover
Located in Norwell, MA
Sea captain's telescope with polished brass and leather covered barrel. Works well. Unsigned. Dimensions; 38"L (open), 11"L (closed), 2 lbs.
Brass
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-extension focus. Measures: Maximum length 54 cm, minimum 21.5 cm, focal diameter 3 cm. G...
Brass
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, complete with dust flap and sunshade extension. Total length 93 cm, minimum 34 cm, focal...
Brass
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle French manufacture of the second half of the 19th century. Focusing with three extensions, complete with tab and no-dust cap. Maximum len...
Brass
Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, UK, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope covered with leather, one extension, signed Hezzanith Heath & Co London SE9 2980, from the 1940s. Sun visor extension with leather cap, dust cap. Minimum length 46.5 ...
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. Focusing with two extensions, complete with dust flap and sunshade. Maximum length 34 c...
Brass
Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing with three extensions. Complete with sunshade cap and dust cover. End of 1800s. Maximum length 38.5 cm - 15.15 inches, min...
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 century. Focusing with three extensions, complete with sunshade extension. Maximum length...
Brass
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...
Brass
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.
Brass
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 covered barrel. Nice old maritime relic. 3 lbs. 32"W.
Brass
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 circular turned wooden base and a shaft that supports the main body, held in place b...
Leather, Wood
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, three extensions focus. Maximum length 58.5 cm, minimum 20 cm, focal diameter 4 cm...
Brass
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H 38.78 in W 12.21 in D 1.19 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 English, Georgian piece dating to the late 18th century, circa 1780. Perfect for bird ...
Brass
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 Senior Spotter. Two-extension focus. Maximum length 41.5 cm minimum 17.8 cm, focal diam...
Brass
$23,601Sale Price|30% Off
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
Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols
Located in London, GB
These pistols have been beautifully decorated with finely chased and engraved silver, and gold-damascened work. They were crafted in South-Eastern Europe in the 19th century. The pis...
Gold, Silver, Steel
$5,061
H 10.83 in W 8.67 in D 1.78 in
Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque coat of arms for the city of York Fighting Scots dating from 1587 This is a very good looking and well made ...
Wood
$37,552
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 16.54 in
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Located in Madrid, ES
Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th century, Mexican With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forw...
Sterling Silver
$681Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.29 in W 5.52 in D 0.99 in
Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mythology book, Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. An English language, hard bound fictional work with illustrations by Gustave Doré, dating to the late ...
Paper
$2,250
H 19 in W 19 in D 3 in
Extremely Rare Antique Solid Brass Maritime Ships Porthole Storm Cover Window
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original antique heavy solid brass maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. A rare find with storm door, swing plate and barking plate. Its very unusual to find a complete...
Brass
1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car 1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car. The most exceptional pedal car dated September 3, 1948 from Mantova. Scratch built by hand it w...
Wood
A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of 18th century English flintlock pistols by Ketland and Co. having proof-marked brass barrels, walnut stocks and engraved steel locks, both with original ramrods and both in ...
Walnut
Streamline Arcade Machine Gun
By Keeney Arcade Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
I grew up in Brooklyns Coney Island so these early arcade items really bring back memories. This is one of the rare 1939 Keeney Arcade Anti-Aircraft Machine Guns… very high style Dec...
Aluminum
$25,000
H 64 in W 55 in D 3.75 in
English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century. Manufacturer T. Cooke & Sons, York. Tel...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Pair of antique English naval cannon each with a tapering three stage barrel flanked by plain trunnions, with a knob shaped cascabel button before a shaped rectangular raised vent an...
Bronze
Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine presentation sword given to Lieutenant Charles Peake as a token of gratitude by the Men of His Ship when recommissioned for Foreign Service in 1821, the citation reading, the ...
Metal
Antique Captains Spyglass on Ships Grating
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime display with a ship captains spyglass mounted onto a piece of teak ships grating. The nineteenth century telescope is wrapped in leather. The brasses are highly polished. Gr...
Brass
Midshipman Proctor’s Sword for Valour at the Battle of Copenhagen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This curved sword has a blued steel German blade with an ivory cross-hatched grip bearing silver and gilt mounts in the form of a lion’s head and mane. The grip is mounted with an ov...
Silver, Steel
$1,052
H 7 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
A rare collection of twelve mid 20th Century WW2 hand carved combat figures
Located in London, GB
A rare collection of twelve mid 20th Century WW2 hand carved combat figures This rare collection would have been used in military combat plans, to position soldiers in the field of ...
Wood
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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