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Small Antique 6 Draw Pocket Telescope, English, Travel, Baker, London, Victorian
Small Antique 6 Draw Pocket Telescope, English, Travel, Baker, London, Victorian

Small Antique 6 Draw Pocket Telescope, English, Travel, Baker, London, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique 6-draw pocket telescope, an English hiking or navigational instrument by

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

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Early 19th Century Small Six Draw Pocket Telescope by Cary
Early 19th Century Small Six Draw Pocket Telescope by Cary

Early 19th Century Small Six Draw Pocket Telescope by Cary

By Cary

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An early 19th century lacquered brass six drawer pocket telescope by Cary, London. Unusual focusing

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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

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, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Edwardian, circa 1910
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Edwardian, circa 1910

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Edwardian, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1895
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1895

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1895

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1900
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1900

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique Late 18th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian
Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pocket telescope. An English, brass and leather 3 draw refractor of the

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Cased Pocket Telescope, circa 1900
Cased Pocket Telescope, circa 1900

Cased Pocket Telescope, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A wonderful four drawer hand held nickel-plated brass pocket scope with original textured black

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Antique Early 1900s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1870
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1870

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pocket Telescope, 6 Draw, English, Compact, Negretti and Zambra, circa 1860
Pocket Telescope, 6 Draw, English, Compact, Negretti and Zambra, circa 1860

Pocket Telescope, 6 Draw, English, Compact, Negretti and Zambra, circa 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a three draw pocket telescope, a refractor for terrestrial or

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope with Pocket Watch
Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope with Pocket Watch

Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope with Pocket Watch

By J.F. Bautte & Moynier

Located in New Orleans, LA

rare pearl, gold and enamel telescope is an item of extraordinary luxury. An extending telescope, the

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Stalking Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Pocket, 3 Draw, Early 20th Century
Stalking Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Pocket, 3 Draw, Early 20th Century

Stalking Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Pocket, 3 Draw, Early 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage stalking telescope. An English, leather-bound brass, pocket, 3 draw refractor t

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French 1880 Antique 3-Draws Monocular Telescope In Gold Gilt Bronze And Silver
French 1880 Antique 3-Draws Monocular Telescope In Gold Gilt Bronze And Silver

French 1880 Antique 3-Draws Monocular Telescope In Gold Gilt Bronze And Silver

Located in Miami, FL

French three-Draws Monocular Telescope. Very unusual and handy monocular telescope, created in

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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, 6 Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1840
Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, 6 Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1840

Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, 6 Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1840

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pocket telescope. An English, brass six draw refractor for terrestrial or

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1880
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1880

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass
19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass

19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass

Located in Norwich, GB

19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 4 Draw, Hartley of Todmorden
Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 4 Draw, Hartley of Todmorden

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 4 Draw, Hartley of Todmorden

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pocket telescope. An English brass and leather 4-draw refractor, inscribed

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique, Seven Draw, Pocket, Telescope, J.B. Dancer, Manchester, circa 1845
Antique, Seven Draw, Pocket, Telescope, J.B. Dancer, Manchester, circa 1845

Antique, Seven Draw, Pocket, Telescope, J.B. Dancer, Manchester, circa 1845

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique seven draw pocket telescope by noted Victorian manufacturer, J.B. Dancer

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Pocket Refractor in Leather Case, circa 1880
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Pocket Refractor in Leather Case, circa 1880

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Pocket Refractor in Leather Case, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a three-draw pocket telescope in leather case, a refractor for

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Victorian 1900 Three Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass & Leather
Victorian 1900 Three Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass & Leather

Victorian 1900 Three Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass & Leather

Located in Miami, FL

Victorian two-Draws Monocular Telescope. Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

England 1900 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass And Red Wood
England 1900 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass And Red Wood

England 1900 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass And Red Wood

Located in Miami, FL

British two-Draws Monocular Telescope. Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 19th Century Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope
Early 19th Century Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope

Early 19th Century Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine example of a early 19th century pocket spy glass telescope signed by Ebsworth, London.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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A marine specimen: the piranha fish, Italy 1880.
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Located in Milan, IT

Taxodermy marine natural Wunderkammer specimen, embalmed Piranha fishes (Serrasalmus Brandtii). The Specimen is stuffed and mounted over a laquered wooden base black color. Italy cir...

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Walt Disney Film Archives, the Animated Movies 1921-1968, Collector's Edition
Walt Disney Film Archives, the Animated Movies 1921-1968, Collector's Edition

Walt Disney Film Archives, the Animated Movies 1921-1968, Collector's Edition

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hardcover, 620 pages, 41.1 x 30 cm (16.2 x 11.8 in.) in clamshell box. With portfolio of 5 cel setups, 37.6 x 30 cm (14.8 x 11.8 in.) and 30 x 36.3 cm (11.8 x 14.3 in.), and 64-page ...

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"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural

By Alessandra Delgado

Located in Alto da Lapa, SP

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Black & White Stripes Pattern Walnut Handloom Soft Yak Throw / Blanket
Black & White Stripes Pattern Walnut Handloom Soft Yak Throw / Blanket

Black & White Stripes Pattern Walnut Handloom Soft Yak Throw / Blanket

$200Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 0.02 in

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By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Custom design by Studio Variously, Walnut Black Yak throw / blanket is handwoven by master weavers in Nepal and dyed entirely with earth friendly dyes. A sustainable design brand bas...

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Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

$10,443

H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

Located in London, GB

This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...

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Bessarabian Rug, 1810
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Bessarabian Rug, 1810

$550,000

W 166 in L 181 in

Bessarabian Rug, 1810

Located in New York, NY

Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...

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Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

$132,278 / set

H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Located in London, GB

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

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Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
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$11,864 / set

H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in

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Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

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Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910

Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell. This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use....

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Regency Rosewood Jewellery Work Box
Regency Rosewood Jewellery Work Box

Regency Rosewood Jewellery Work Box

$3,829

H 6 in W 11.25 in D 9 in

Regency Rosewood Jewellery Work Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

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Rosewood

Late Century Japanese Cast Aluminium Industrial Flameproof Table Lamp, Edison
Late Century Japanese Cast Aluminium Industrial Flameproof Table Lamp, Edison

Late Century Japanese Cast Aluminium Industrial Flameproof Table Lamp, Edison

By Kokosha, Industrial Production

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

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Antique French Silver Ebonized Walking Cane Stick19th Century 91cm 36inch

Antique French Silver Ebonized Walking Cane Stick19th Century 91cm 36inch

Located in London, GB

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By Lazarus Posen Witwe

Located in Milan, IT

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Located in Austin, TX

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Art Nouveau walking stick, silver guilt knob with leaves, France 1900.

Art Nouveau walking stick, silver guilt knob with leaves, France 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

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Pocket Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pocket telescope you’re looking for. A pocket telescope — often made from brass, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the pocket telescope you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right pocket telescope, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made pocket telescope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cary, London and Dollond, London are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You

Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.

The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.

With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.

If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?

Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.

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