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18th Century Gregorian Telescope by Watkins and Smith
18th Century Gregorian Telescope by Watkins and Smith

18th Century Gregorian Telescope by Watkins and Smith

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A wonderful example of an 18th century Gregorian reflecting telescope in its original mahogany

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

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

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with splayed leather-covered handle signed Broadhurst Clarkson & C. 83 Farringdon

Category

Early 20th Century British 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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian 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

Located in Milan, IT

Telescope of chromed brass with leather-covered handle from the early 1900s, signed Britex 18X

Category

Early 20th 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

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with mahogany-coated handle, focusing with three extensions, complete with sunshade

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Superb Campaign Telescope & Tripod Base, English, circa 1918
Superb Campaign Telescope & Tripod Base, English, circa 1918

Superb Campaign Telescope & Tripod Base, English, circa 1918

Located in London, GB

A Quintessential Boys Toy ! A collapsible campaign telescope complete with base & full gimbal

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long
Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long

By Charles C. Hutchinson

Located in Peekskill, NY

This large important telescope is signed Charles C. Hutchinson, Boston. It's quite an impressive

Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Telescope Wandlamp Van Niek Hiemstra Voor Evolux
Vintage Telescope Wandlamp Van Niek Hiemstra Voor Evolux

Vintage Telescope Wandlamp Van Niek Hiemstra Voor Evolux

By Hiemstra Evolux, Niek Hiemstra

Located in Oirlo, LI

telescope lamp. You don't often come across this model. Period:1960s. For that time a very progressive

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

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

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with round section, with three extensions focusing and handle covered in leather

Category

Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880
Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880 Measures - 61" x 35" x 35"

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

English Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand, Circa 1870
English Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand, Circa 1870

English Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass telescope on adjustable walnut tripod stand. Telescope retains the original glass

Category

Antique 1870s English William IV Scientific Instruments

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Wooden Tripod Stand
An English Brass Telescope Raised on Wooden Tripod Stand

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Wooden Tripod Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome English brass telescope raised on a wooden tripod stand; Stamped: "W. Ottway & Co., 1901

Category

Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Rosewood Stand
An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Rosewood Stand

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Rosewood Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome English brass telescope raised on an adjustable rosewood tripod stand; stamped "W

Category

Early 20th Century English More Carpets

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Wooden Tripod
An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Wooden Tripod

An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Wooden Tripod

By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome English brass telescope raised on an adjustable wooden tripod stand; the heavy, well

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Telescoping Floor Lamp in Brushed Nickel by Laurel
Telescoping Floor Lamp in Brushed Nickel by Laurel

Telescoping Floor Lamp in Brushed Nickel by Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Peabody, MA

Floor lamp in brushed nickel with adjustable shaft, by Laurel Lighting, ca. 1960s. Tallest height possible is 66.75", shortest is 44.25". Base is 8.75" square. Shade has a 14" d...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

T-Base Telescoping Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman
T-Base Telescoping Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman

T-Base Telescoping Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman

By Cedric Hartman

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An early edition brass and chrome floor lamp with a rotating "dome" shade, an adjustable height parallel stem with locking mechanism, and solid "T" base for stability.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

T-Base Telescoping Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman
T-Base Telescoping Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman

T-Base Telescoping Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman

By Cedric Hartman

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An early edition chrome floor lamp with a rotating "tent" shade, an adjustable height parallel stem with locking mechanism, and a solid "T" base for stability.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800
Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800

Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Directoire Period Two-Tier Gueridon in Tulipwood, each tier a white Marble surface with pierced Brass gallery, mounted around a hexagonal column atop a tripod base with pad feet. <...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Gueridon

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

Wonderful vintage solid brass British Military tabletop telescope dated 1938 by W. Ottway & Co. LTD

Category

Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments

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

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with mahogany handle from the early 19th century signed Gilbert & C. London, a

Category

Antique 1810s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Terrestrial Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, NSL, Victorian
Antique Terrestrial Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, NSL, Victorian

Antique Terrestrial Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, NSL, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique terrestrial telescope. An English, single drawer refractor with National Service

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

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

Early 19th Century Dolland Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope

By Dolland

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine Dolland spy glass telescope. Rare carved tortoiseshell around the main barrel. Signed around

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Telescoping Marbletop Candlestand or Martini Table
18th Century French Telescoping Marbletop Candlestand or Martini Table

18th Century French Telescoping Marbletop Candlestand or Martini Table

Located in Essex, MA

Period Provincial Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top and Galleried telescoping stand for Lighting or

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candle Stands

Materials

Marble

Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830
Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830

Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Our Stock # 18.5076 This is an antique telescope dating to the early 19th century, a three draw

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890
Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890

Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890

By Dolland

Located in London, GB

A single draw hand held telescope made in the style of the distinctive British Naval Officer of the

Category

Antique 1890s British 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

French Brass Telescope and Spotter Scope by A. Bardou
French Brass Telescope and Spotter Scope by A. Bardou

French Brass Telescope and Spotter Scope by A. Bardou

By A. Bardou

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine French brass 3" diameter telescope and spotter scope, optically excellent, made and signed

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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

Located in Milan, IT

Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing with three extensions. Maximum length

Category

Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope dating to the late 19th century, 1899. In fine order physically and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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

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

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

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

Located in Milan, IT

Telescope made of brass with painted brass handle, English manufacture of the early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage English Telescope Walking Stick Cane Dolland 20th Century
Vintage English Telescope Walking Stick Cane Dolland 20th Century

Vintage English Telescope Walking Stick Cane Dolland 20th Century

By Dolland

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful vintage telescope walking stick by Dolland London, late 20th century in date

Category

Late 20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome

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

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing on three extensions, complete with dust

Category

Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod
Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod

Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod

Located in San Francisco, CA

A French 2 inch diameter brass refracting telescope retaining its original tripod, signed on the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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

Located in Milan, IT

Large brass telescope covered with leather with focus with one extension, English manufacture of

Category

Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, Refracting Achromatic, 18th Century
Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, Refracting Achromatic, 18th Century

Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, Refracting Achromatic, 18th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a rare miniature Dollond antique telescope, 1" refracting achromatic, 18th century. 1

Category

Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Telescoping Lamps by Stefano Cevoli for Vermezzo
Pair of Telescoping Lamps by Stefano Cevoli for Vermezzo

Pair of Telescoping Lamps by Stefano Cevoli for Vermezzo

By Stefano Cevoli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful and modern pair of telescoping and height adjustable table/reading lamps designed and

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED HANDLE
MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED HANDLE

MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED HANDLE

Located in York County, PA

MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP CAPTAIN’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED, LEATHER HANDLE GRIP:

Category

Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790
Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790

Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Dollond, achromatic library telescope, circa 1790. Mounted on a solid brass

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750
Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750

Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope on stand, an English piece suitable for terrestrial or astronomical

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope on stand, suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, English dating

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Midcentury modern Stilnovo "Lampiatta" telescope wall lamp, 1970s Italy
Midcentury modern Stilnovo "Lampiatta" telescope wall lamp, 1970s Italy

Midcentury modern Stilnovo "Lampiatta" telescope wall lamp, 1970s Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

The Midcentury modern Stilnovo "Lampiatta" telescope wall lamp, designed by the renowned trio

Category

Mid-20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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