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

Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod

Located in Norwell, MA

Wood barreled table top library telescope by Dollond of London. With long tapered wood barrel

Category

Vintage 1960s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800

Located in Norwell, MA

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

'Captain's Stand' for display This is a quality antique telescope by Dennis of London, of superb

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London
A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London

A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous early 20th Century brass telescope with a plaque marked 'Clarkson, London' This

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches
Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches

Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches

By Stanley & Co., London 1

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, marked for the maker

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London
18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London, having a mahogany barrel

Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Victorian Officer of the Watch telescope, circa 1900 Signed to the draw tube for Ross of London, renowned

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by 'Steward of London'
A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by 'Steward of London'

A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by 'Steward of London'

By J.H Steward

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare 19th Century four inch diameter telescope by 'Steward of London' of exceptional quality

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 2-draw telescope, an English terrestrial or maritime navigational instrument

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Spyglass, Victorian
Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Spyglass, Victorian

Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Spyglass, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique three draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spyglass, dating to the

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian
Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian

Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Bury Telescope, Sole Manufacturer - J.H Steward, 406 Strand, London Supplied with a London Fine oak and

Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co
Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage WWII telescope, an English brass terrestrial instrument by Ottway & Co of

Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Celestial Table Globe by Harris and Son
Celestial Table Globe by Harris and Son

Celestial Table Globe by Harris and Son

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

of globes, mathematical instruments, telescopes from Bloomsbury, London. On their “New Celestial

Category

Antique 1810s English Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Novelty Silver Combined Scent Bottle Vinaigrette as a Telescope Kittie
Victorian Novelty Silver Combined Scent Bottle Vinaigrette as a Telescope Kittie

Victorian Novelty Silver Combined Scent Bottle Vinaigrette as a Telescope Kittie

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

form of a telescope with attached chain and suspension ring, the middle of the outer body covered in

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Three Draw Telescope, circa 1755
Three Draw Telescope, circa 1755

Three Draw Telescope, circa 1755

By Francis Watkins

Located in Houston, TX

"Three Draw Telescope," Watkins at Charing Cross, London circa 1755. Jeremiah and Walter

Category

Antique 1750s English Scientific Instruments

Long-view "Gregory & Son London"
Long-view "Gregory & Son London"

Long-view "Gregory & Son London"

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

James Gregory (1638-1675) In 1663 he devised the first reflecting telescope. Based in London

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scientific Instruments

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

By Dollond, London

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine brass and mahogany 2.5 inch diameter table top refracting telescope retaining its original

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Floor Standing Telescope by West, London
Floor Standing Telescope by West, London

Floor Standing Telescope by West, London

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good 2.5' astronomical floor standing telescope by West in the original oak case and original

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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

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

Category

Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1800

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1800

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

throughout Inscribed 'Dollond London Day or Night' Indicating the telescope is good for all light

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Day or Night' Indicating the telescope is good for all light conditions Supplied with a London Fine

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1938 Ottway London Tabletop Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Stand
1938 Ottway London Tabletop Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Stand

1938 Ottway London Tabletop Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Stand

By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.

Located in Kinderhook, NY

, Ealing, London. Engraved specifications read W A/T Power 7 Telescope for High Angle Gun, No. 1245, 1938

Category

Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Astronomical Telescope Signed W. Gilbert & Sons London, Early 1800
Astronomical Telescope Signed W. Gilbert & Sons London, Early 1800

Astronomical Telescope Signed W. Gilbert & Sons London, Early 1800

Located in Milan, IT

Astronomical telescope, wood and brass, splayed shaped, signed W. Gilbert & Sons London, early 1800

Category

Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800

Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Our Stock # R0667 This is an antique telescope in mahogany case dating to circa 1800 by renowned

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Late 19th century Brass Telescope  C. Baker High Holborn London
Late 19th century Brass Telescope  C. Baker High Holborn London

Late 19th century Brass Telescope C. Baker High Holborn London

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A late 19th or early 20th century telescope by the prestigious English maker C. Baker of 244 High

Category

Early 20th Century British Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Great Quality Telescope by Maker Dollond of London, circa 1910
Great Quality Telescope by Maker Dollond of London, circa 1910

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique, Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, J.P. Cutts, London
Antique, Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, J.P. Cutts, London

Antique, Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, J.P. Cutts, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod
19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod

19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod

By Hammersley

Located in Milford, NH

A nice example of a large brass telescope or spyglass on brass & wooden tripod, signed “Hammersley

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, H Hughes and Son, London, Officer of the Watch
Antique Telescope, H Hughes and Son, London, Officer of the Watch

Antique Telescope, H Hughes and Son, London, Officer of the Watch

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Tripod Telescope
Tripod Telescope

Tripod Telescope

Sold|$22,000

Tripod Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass tripod telescope by Ross of London.

Category

Antique 19th Century More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

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Telescope London For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal telescope london for your home. Each telescope london for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and animal skin. There are many kinds of the telescope london you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A telescope london, designed in the Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made telescope london has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dollond, London, Dolland and Ross 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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