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
Materials
Brass
Telescope Case
Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century
$473
H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 1.19 in
Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/2941 , vintage French telescopes with its case: for Your holidays ! Small and convenient to
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Early 20th Century French Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
$1,218
H 31.5 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Located in Central England, GB
This fine example of a World War II military spotting telescope is the type issued to a British
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Mid-20th Century British Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope Circa 1820 This extraordinary telescope exemplifies a rare union
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Gold, Enamel
Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical
$5,523 / set
H 5.91 in W 39.57 in D 8.67 in
Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying
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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
J H Steward Lord Bury Brass Telescopwe with Leather Case London Ca. 1870
$820 / set
H 33 in Dm 1.88 in
J H Steward Lord Bury Brass Telescopwe with Leather Case London Ca. 1870
By steward
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J H Steward Brass Telescope. The Lord Bury Telescope comes with a leather case. The brass and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
$2,731
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in
World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
Located in Canterbury, England
- which means that it can be used like a normal telescope. The instrument and wooden case retain their
Category
Vintage 1910s Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
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Antique Native American Beaded Telescope Case, Blackfeet 'Plains', 1875-1900
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H 26.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Native American Beaded Telescope Case, Blackfeet 'Plains', 1875-1900
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
A 19th century American Indian beaded telescope case (Blackfoot/Blackfeet). The case is composed of
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Brass
Cased Pocket Telescope, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
leather grip and extending shade in original stitched leather covered nickel plated brass case with
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Antique Early 1900s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Leather Cased Telescope, by E. Bryan
Located in London, GB
A fantastic leather cased nickel plated telescope made by E. Bryan of Manchester with textured
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
20th Century English Solid Silver Telescope Beaker & Case, c.1922
By G.H. James & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English solid silver telescopic beaker and a case, the beaker and case with
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20th Century British Barware
Materials
Silver
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Terrestrial, Leather Case, Jp Cutts, Victorian
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Terrestrial, Leather Case, Jp Cutts, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
night sky An attractive telescope with quality leather protective case Displays a desirable aged
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
Antique English "Davon" Patent Combination Micro-Telescope and case, circa 1920
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H 10 in W 15 in L 10 in
Antique English "Davon" Patent Combination Micro-Telescope and case, circa 1920
By Davidson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Davon" patent combination micro-telescope in original lined and stitched leather
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800
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H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 12.21 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # R0667 This is an antique telescope in mahogany case dating to circa 1800 by renowned
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Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Scientific Instrum...
Materials
Brass
Exquisite 19th C. Brass Telescope by Hammersley Bros. with Original Wood Case
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H 20 in W 54 in D 15 in
Exquisite 19th C. Brass Telescope by Hammersley Bros. with Original Wood Case
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century Brass Telescope with Original Wood Case and Lenses. This exquisite telescope
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand in Original Case
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H 74.5 in W 42 in D 44.5 in
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand in Original Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand in Original Case.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian
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H 4.14 in W 30.12 in D 7.09 in
Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
telescope on a folding stand, closing down into a carry case Displays a desirable aged patina and presented
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Broadhurst Clarkson, 20th Century
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H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Broadhurst Clarkson, 20th Century
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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20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects
Great Quality Telescope by Maker Dollond of London, circa 1910
By Dolland
Located in London, GB
A great quality telescope in its original case by maker Dollond of London c.1910. Expanding to
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Lawrence & Mayo, Victorian, 1900
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Lawrence & Mayo, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
suitable for observing the night sky. Fascinating ensemble of telescope, inbuilt compass and carry case
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
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H 10.63 in Dm 1.89 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Scottish Sextant by D McGregor & Co 19th Century
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
with its original case original telescope with three fitting and D. M'Greggor and co label. A
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Nautical Objects
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
1870s Italian Theodolite Antique Earth Scientific Instrument of Measurement
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H 17.7 in W 9.1 in D 16 in
1870s Italian Theodolite Antique Earth Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Burnished brass theodolite with long telescope complete with original walnut case, Italian
Category
Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Long 19th Century English Mahogany Telescope Case
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long 19th Century English Mahogany Telescope Case
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Brass Telescope with Travel Case
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass telescope. France, circa 1880. Sits on original tripod base, includes travel box
Category
Antique 1880s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Dollond and Company Telescope with Tripod and Case , London
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful telescope in the original case including the tripod. The tube measures about
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40
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H 66.93 in W 50.79 in D 8.67 in
Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope on tripod with original case, a three inch refractor for terrestrial
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Early 20th Century Other Scientific Instruments
Antique English Brass & Leather Telescoping Binoculars in Original Case, Ca 1900
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H 3.5 in W 4.75 in D 2.13 in
Antique English Brass & Leather Telescoping Binoculars in Original Case, Ca 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass & Leather telescoping binoculars in original case, Circa 1900s. Binoculars
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass & Leather Telescoping Binoculars in Original Case, Ca 1900
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H 3 in W 4.75 in D 2 in
Antique English Brass & Leather Telescoping Binoculars in Original Case, Ca 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petite Antique English Brass & Leather Telescoping Binoculars in Original Case, Circa 1900s
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Telescoping Surveryor's Pocket Slide/Leather Case circa 1940s
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H 7.25 in W 1 in D 1.25 in
Early 20th Century Telescoping Surveryor's Pocket Slide/Leather Case circa 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully crafted brass surveryor's pocket slide that telescopes out. Very clear, works well
Category
Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
English Brass Mounted Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand with Case, Circa 1870
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H 65 in W 40 in D 3.5 in
English Brass Mounted Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand with Case, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
original carrying case. Telescope is in working condition, Late 19th century.
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Antique 1870s English British Colonial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case
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H 72 in Dm 35.25 in
19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique brass telescope, stamped Andrew J. Lloyd Company, a Boston, MA retailer active 1850
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
A telescope, four extractions, Germany 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Mahogany case with telescope, four extractions, brass and maple leaf. Germany second half of 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Gilbert & Co. Improved Sea Telescope
By Gilbert & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mahogany case. The single draw pulls out freely from the wooden casing. Inscribed "Improved Sea Telescope
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Located in London, GB
original brass mounted pine case. Telescope length: 18 1/4 inches. - 46.5 cm. Fitting for tripod mount
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Telescope Shelf 2-Line
Located in Waedenswil, CH
The 2-line telescope shelf consists of 3 black square telescopic rods, suitable for room heights
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Large 19th Century Bardou & Sons Telescope with Case and Stand
By Bardou & Son
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th century Bardou &; Sons telescope with case and stand.
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Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Single Draw Marine Telescope with Original Case
Located in Salisbury, GB
Early 19th century single marine telescope with original case by Dolland of London.
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Antique 1820s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Gilt Brass Telescope in Original Transit Case
Located in Glamis, Angus
A wonderful early 20th century gilt brass scientific telescope. Housed within its original
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Early Victorian Cased Student's Field Telescope by WE & F Newton, Fleet Street
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H 1.58 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Early Victorian Cased Student's Field Telescope by WE & F Newton, Fleet Street
Located in Salisbury, GB
A very rare and complete early Victorian cased student s field telescope by WE & F Newton, Fleet
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Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Collector's Sighting Telescope II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique brass telescope housed in original maker's case. Made by and engraved: No. 269 W. Ottway
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Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Collector's Sighting Telescope I
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique brass telescope housed in original maker's case. Made by and engraved: No. 523 W. Ottway
Category
Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Extending Telescope with Tripod and Fitted Box
Located in London, west Sussex
, wooden compartment case. The telescope measures approximately 25 ½ in – 65 cm long, 2 in – 5 cm barrel
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique binoculars
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unique collection of antique binoculars $295.00,opera glasses with leather case $115.00 and
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Vintage 1940s English More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
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Telescope Case For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal telescope case for your home. A telescope case — often made from brass, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect telescope case — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A telescope case, designed in the Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made telescope case over the years, but those crafted by Bardou & Son, Davidson and Dollond, London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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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