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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, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson
Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson

Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass navigational or astronomical instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Victorian Ebonized Telescope with Brass Trim, Adjustable Tripod, 1890
Victorian Ebonized Telescope with Brass Trim, Adjustable Tripod, 1890

Victorian Ebonized Telescope with Brass Trim, Adjustable Tripod, 1890

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian ebonzied metal and brass trim telescope on adjustable dark stained tripod base (signed: WOOD, late ABRAHAM & CO, LIVERPOOL)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany & Brass Telescope by Newton Instruments, England, 19th Century
Antique Mahogany & Brass Telescope by Newton Instruments, England, 19th Century

Antique Mahogany & Brass Telescope by Newton Instruments, England, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large free-standing Astronomical & "Look-Out" Telescope on tripod is on a base of Brass and Mahogany.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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, Soho, London".

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

This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of London, dating to the early Victorian period and later, circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood
French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An antique French single draw telescope. Petite in size, its main barrel is covered with wonderful dark, veneer fruit wood, while the fixings and sliding drawer are gleaming brass.

Category

Antique 19th Century French 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 stunning finely cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb optics...

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co

Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965

By Michael Lax, Lightolier

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965. A very fine vintage example.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique three draw telescope, an English brass and fruitwood terrestrial refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Century Brand Telescoping Dining Table with Chrome Accent Base
Century Brand Telescoping Dining Table with Chrome Accent Base

Century Brand Telescoping Dining Table with Chrome Accent Base

By Century Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful Century Furniture Company Dining Table. This Transitional Dining table enlarges with leaves included in its own Cabinet, making for easy storage. Custom Table pads are als...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Brass Telescope, Circa 1890, Three-Legged Base, UK
English Victorian Brass Telescope, Circa 1890, Three-Legged Base, UK

English Victorian Brass Telescope, Circa 1890, Three-Legged Base, UK

Located in Queens, NY

English (Scottish) Victorian brass tabletop telescope with 3 legged iron base.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790
Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790

Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique three-draw telescope. An English,walnut and brass navigational or astronomical instrument by Lincoln of London, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790.

Category

Antique 1790s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900
Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Original painted finished displays a desirable aged patina A rare, observatory telescope rack in large proportion Highly adjustable and collapsible for transportation Variable a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Pine

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Swedish mid-century telescope wall lamps, teak and brass, 1950s
Swedish mid-century telescope wall lamps, teak and brass, 1950s

Swedish mid-century telescope wall lamps, teak and brass, 1950s

Located in Forserum, SE

A pair of Swedish modernist wall lamps made from solid teak with pivotal telescope arm adjustable in height. A model known as fishing rod lamps.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960

Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960

By J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Stilnovo

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A floor lamp model "Telescope" / "Teleskop" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp & Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890
Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp & Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890

Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp & Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique piano oil lamp offers hand painted floral shade over brass base having foliate embossed font and raised on telescoping shaft having three legs terminating in paw feet, c18...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Torchères

Materials

Brass

Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Telescope Floor Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Telescope Floor Lamp, 1960s, Germany

Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Telescope Floor Lamp, 1960s, Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage chromed metal floor lamp with a curved base and a telescope arm from 1960s, Germany. While the telescope tube arm is adjustable and swiveling, the lamp shade from ...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique officer of the watch telescope. An English, leather and nickel silver single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use, by Ross of London, circa 1920.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

1910s French Brass Telescope on Tripod, Maison Luenette de B. 1910
1910s French Brass Telescope on Tripod, Maison Luenette de B. 1910

1910s French Brass Telescope on Tripod, Maison Luenette de B. 1910

Located in Marbella, ES

An exceptional early 20th-century French telescope, crafted from brass with its original wooden tripod mount.

Category

Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Busquet Model 875 Telescoping Wall Lamp for Hala, Aluminum
Mid-Century Busquet Model 875 Telescoping Wall Lamp for Hala, Aluminum

Mid-Century Busquet Model 875 Telescoping Wall Lamp for Hala, Aluminum

By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The wall-mount configuration and telescoping arm demonstrate the space-saving priorities of Mid-Century interior design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Telescope Tripod, English, Oak, Bronze, Support Stand, 20th Century
Vintage Telescope Tripod, English, Oak, Bronze, Support Stand, 20th Century

Vintage Telescope Tripod, English, Oak, Bronze, Support Stand, 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage telescope tripod. An English, oak and bronze support Stand, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century
Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century

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 carry .

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century
French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century

French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century

Located in Barntrup, DE

Late 19th century French brass and leather 3 draw telescope spyglass. The spyglass is made from brass.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960

Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A set of two (a pair) floor lamps model "Telescope" / "Teleskop" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique 2-draw telescope. An English, terrestrial or maritime ‘Day or Night’ instrument by Richardson of London, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency 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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris
A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris

A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris

By A. Bardou

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive 19th century French brass library telescope marked A. Bardou, Paris. (Denis Albert Bardou; 1841 - 1893) The telescope mounted on a brass and cast iron tripod ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

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 London, dated 1945 and marked with the military broad arrow.

Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball Desk Lamp
Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball Desk Lamp

Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball Desk Lamp

By Tensor

Located in Chicago, IL

Quintessential post-modern 1990s white Tensor desk lamp with high-gloss hard plastic base and shade, and stainless steel neck. It has three set heights (or lengths) extending between...

Category

1990s Chinese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Table
Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Table

Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Table

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern bronze and beveled mirror, telescoping square side tables height is adjustable by 2 knobs.

Category

20th Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Table
Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Table

Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Table

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern polished bronze and beveled mirror top, NON telescoping square side tables, this tables height is not adjustable, the knobs are only decorative.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Kalmar, Brass Height Adjustable 'Telescope', 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Kalmar, Brass Height Adjustable 'Telescope', 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Kalmar, Brass Height Adjustable 'Telescope', 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A floor lamp model 'Teleskop' / 'Telescope' no. 2090 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria from the 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon
Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon

Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon

Located in London, GB

2 ¾ inch refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope  by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope  by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co

Located in Montreal, QC

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Marked: '' 63 Farringdon Rd London EC.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890

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 case with lens covers.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Pair of Midcentury Telescope Table Lamps Eichhoff Werke, Germany, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Telescope Table Lamps Eichhoff Werke, Germany, 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Telescope Table Lamps Eichhoff Werke, Germany, 1970s

By Eichhoff

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting - Rare in pair - Practical - Marked.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique 'officer of the watch' telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use in the manner of Dollond of London, dating to the late...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Antique Ross Telescope, English, 3 Draw, Terrestrial Refractor, Early 20th, 1920
Antique Ross Telescope, English, 3 Draw, Terrestrial Refractor, Early 20th, 1920

Antique Ross Telescope, English, 3 Draw, Terrestrial Refractor, Early 20th, 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Ross of London telescope. An English, brass three draw terrestrial refractor, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 with a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel, supported on a solid brass tripod s...

Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Dark Green French Table Lamp with Telescope Function, circa 1945
Midcentury Dark Green French Table Lamp with Telescope Function, circa 1945

Midcentury Dark Green French Table Lamp with Telescope Function, circa 1945

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful and rare midcentury dark green French table lamp was made around 1945. It has got a telescope function and is very unique. It is in its original vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by Davis of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

This is an antique Officer of the Watch telescope. An English, brass single draw terrestrial or marine spyglass by Ross of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Find a variety of telescopes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all telescopes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of telescopes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of telescopes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Georgian telescopes are of considerable interest. Telescope Casual, J.T. Kalmar and Dollond, London each produced beautiful telescopes that are worth considering.

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