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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

Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Rope, Mid-19th Century

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

Category

Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.
Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.

Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.

By William Harris

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A very large antique brass astronomical telescope by William Harris & Co 50 Holborn London

Category

Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Bound Brass Telescope in teak casket 20th Century
Vintage Leather Bound Brass Telescope in teak casket 20th Century

Vintage Leather Bound Brass Telescope in teak casket 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful vintage leather bound brass telescope with the original brass inlaid teak box, late

Category

Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

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

Excellent World War I Leather Covered Brass Telescope. Dated 1917.
Excellent World War I Leather Covered Brass Telescope. Dated 1917.

Excellent World War I Leather Covered Brass Telescope. Dated 1917.

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in London, GB

A stunning military telescope; unusually, with variable magnification that can be adjusted between

Category

20th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Native American Beaded Telescope Case, Blackfeet 'Plains', 1875-1900
Antique Native American Beaded Telescope Case, Blackfeet 'Plains', 1875-1900

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Polished Nickel Telescope Floor Lamps by Laurel
Pair of Polished Nickel Telescope Floor Lamps by Laurel

Pair of Polished Nickel Telescope Floor Lamps by Laurel

By Laurel Studios

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of polished nickel adjustable floor lamps. Visit Quotientnyc.com to view our complete collection. Shades not included, but available upon request.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

French Directoire Fruitwood Telescoping Green Marble-Top Candle Stand
French Directoire Fruitwood Telescoping Green Marble-Top Candle Stand

French Directoire Fruitwood Telescoping Green Marble-Top Candle Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

The French Directoire French candle stand featuring round green marble top with brass gallery, pedestal base and tripod legs.  

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Polished Nickel Telescope Floor Lamps by Laurel
Pair of Polished Nickel Telescope Floor Lamps by Laurel

Pair of Polished Nickel Telescope Floor Lamps by Laurel

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of polished nickel adjustable floor lamps. Visit Quotientnyc.com to view our complete collection. Shades not included, but available upon request.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Large and Beautiful telescope in Brass, Probably Late 19th Century
Large and Beautiful telescope in Brass, Probably Late 19th Century

Large and Beautiful telescope in Brass, Probably Late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Large and beautiful telescope in brass, probably from the late 19th century. Slider for adjustable

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass Harbormaster 0905 Telescope on Tripod Stand
Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass Harbormaster 0905 Telescope on Tripod Stand

Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass Harbormaster 0905 Telescope on Tripod Stand

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass 0905 Harbormaster 48" Telescope on Tripod Stand. Circa Mid to Late

Category

Mid-20th Century 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

This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, fruitwood and brass terrestrial refractor by H

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Telescoping Mirror Top Brass Occasional Tables by Maison Toulouse, Paris
Telescoping Mirror Top Brass Occasional Tables by Maison Toulouse, Paris

Telescoping Mirror Top Brass Occasional Tables by Maison Toulouse, Paris

By John Boone

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This French Maison Toulouse telescoping brass occasional tables, dating to around 1970 and retailed

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Cardboard Telescope from the End of the 18th Century
Antique Cardboard Telescope from the End of the 18th Century

Antique Cardboard Telescope from the End of the 18th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Antique cardboard telescope with bone lenses holder, focusing with 3 extensions, French manufacture

Category

Antique 1780s French Scientific Instruments

19th Century Victorian Brass Telescope On A Stand, c.1890
19th Century Victorian Brass Telescope On A Stand, c.1890

19th Century Victorian Brass Telescope On A Stand, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th Century Victorian large brass telescope from an English country manor with 31/2inch refracting

Category

20th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light
Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light

Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light

By Ritter Dental

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare 1920s telescoping 4 shade medical lamp by Ritter Operating Light. Industrial yet elegant, all

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass and Rope Telescope Second Half of the 19th Century
Brass and Rope Telescope Second Half of the 19th Century

Brass and Rope Telescope Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

English brass telescope with leather and rope handle, made in the second half of the 19th century

Category

Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian
Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian

Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique maritime telescope. An English, brass and walnut mounted ship's instrument by J

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century
Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century

Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian 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

telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single draw scope suitable for

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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

Brass and Leather Telescope, Second Half of the 19th Century
Brass and Leather Telescope, Second Half of the 19th Century

Brass and Leather Telescope, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed Williams Brown Carle Inc Philadelphia from the

Category

Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Mid Century Tripod Telescoping Lamp ... 1970s Floor Lamp
Vintage Black Mid Century Tripod Telescoping Lamp ... 1970s Floor Lamp

Vintage Black Mid Century Tripod Telescoping Lamp ... 1970s Floor Lamp

By Luxo

Located in Chicago, IL

Pristine chrome telescoping tripod floor lamp with black shade. Great for a minimalist decor. It

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

English Brass Antique Telescope by D. McGregor & Co, circa 1860
English Brass Antique Telescope by D. McGregor & Co, circa 1860

English Brass Antique Telescope by D. McGregor & Co, circa 1860

By D. McGregor & Co. 1

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This single-draw telescope was manufactured by the firm of D. McGregor & Co. of Glasgow and

Category

Antique 1860s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

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 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 2 draw telescope. An English, chromed brass terrestrial or astronomical

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Important Astronomy Telescope Japanese Antique Woodblock Book 1872 Superb Prints
Important Astronomy Telescope Japanese Antique Woodblock Book 1872 Superb Prints

Important Astronomy Telescope Japanese Antique Woodblock Book 1872 Superb Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Depicts superb original woodblock prints of planets, comets, telescopes, sun and moon events and more

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Rare Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist's X-Ray Co. Wall lamp
Rare Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist's X-Ray Co. Wall lamp

Rare Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist's X-Ray Co. Wall lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an early 46" to 61" telescoping Dentist's wall lamp. It has a sprung wall bracket and a

Category

20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Cosack Rare Telescope Wall Lamp by Cosack Leuchten, Germany, 1950s
Cosack Rare Telescope Wall Lamp by Cosack Leuchten, Germany, 1950s

Cosack Rare Telescope Wall Lamp by Cosack Leuchten, Germany, 1950s

By Gebrüder Cosack, Cosack Leuchten

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Rare telescope wall lamp by Gebrüder Cosack Leuchten - Germany, 1950s. Gorgeous dark green (Jaguar

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal

Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, Officer of the Watch
Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, Officer of the Watch

Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, 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 Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780
Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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