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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

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 Lightolier, Michael Lax

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist

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

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

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

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

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

Antique Telescope Walking Stick, Brass and Iron, England, 1880 Circa
Antique Telescope Walking Stick, Brass and Iron, England, 1880 Circa

Antique Telescope Walking Stick, Brass and Iron, England, 1880 Circa

Located in Milan, IT

Gadget-System stick. The tip is made of iron and brass, high and decorated by a series of thin circles. The shaft is made entirely of painted brass and constructed to emulate a bambo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Other 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

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

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

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

W. Ottway & Co Ltd Brass Power 7 Telescope on Wooden Tripod Stand
W. Ottway & Co Ltd Brass Power 7 Telescope on Wooden Tripod Stand

W. Ottway & Co Ltd Brass Power 7 Telescope on Wooden Tripod Stand

By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.

Located in Milford, NH

A fine English brass power telescope on wooden tripod stand stamped “W. Ottway & Co.

Category

Mid-20th Century English 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,  Stanley of London, and dated 1885.

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

By A. Bardou

Located in San Francisco, CA

The telescope is mounted on a brass and cast iron tripod base.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Adjustable Brass Telescope Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M
Adjustable Brass Telescope Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M

Adjustable Brass Telescope Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M

By Ingo Maurer, Wiener Werkstätte, Rupert Nikoll, Adolf Loos, Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Located in München, DE

909 / 5.000 A very beautiful, height-adjustable brass floor lamp from the 1970s. The design and the beautiful details create a very elegant and pleasant light. The lamp creates a ve...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A small telescope in paper, glass and snakewood. Golden decoration. France 1780.
A small telescope in paper, glass and snakewood. Golden decoration. France 1780.

A small telescope in paper, glass and snakewood. Golden decoration. France 1780.

Located in Milan, IT

A small pocket telescope with one extension, lens holder and ring in amoretto wood (Brosimum Guianense); objective holder body in green painted and pressed cardboard with rich decora...

Category

Antique 1870s French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Category

Antique 1870s British 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

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany' Dimensions of Telescope: When The Telescope Is Standing Straight On The Tripod Stand Height: 69 in / 175 cm Telescope When It Is Fully Opened Width:...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables
Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables

Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome / polished nickel mirrored top oval telescoping side / end tables. Depth 23" x Width 27.5" Height 18" Shortest / 32" Tallest.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables
Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables

Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome / polished nickel mirrored top oval telescoping side / end tables. Measures: Depth 23" x width 27.5" height 18" shortest / 32" tallest.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Signed 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope on Custom Oak Wall Mount
Signed 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope on Custom Oak Wall Mount

Signed 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope on Custom Oak Wall Mount

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English mahogany and brass single draw telescope made and signed by William Bruce, Kings Head Court Shoe Lane London, circa 1830.

Category

Antique 1830s English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Very Fine Early 19th Century Brass Telescope By W. & T. Gilbert, London
A Very Fine Early 19th Century Brass Telescope By W. & T. Gilbert, London

A Very Fine Early 19th Century Brass Telescope By W. & T. Gilbert, London

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine early 19th Century (1819 - 1831) brass telescope by W. & T.Gilbert, London. This fabulous well cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb op...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850
French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850

French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850

By Bardou & Son

Located in Charleston, SC

Signed on focal tube by prolific telescope makers Bardou & Son, Paris, France. Telescope is in working condition and has the original fitted interior carrying case with additional le...

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand
A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand

A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand

Located in Central England, GB

The telescope has a fixed barrel with an unusual focusing mechanism at the eyepiece where there is a large adjustment ring which accurately opens and closes a small section to focus ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs
Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs

Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs

By Telescope Chair Company, John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Pair of recently restored white and green rattan director’s chairs. Made in Vietnam. The white enamel paint finish looks new. The white and green canvas slings also look bright and c...

Category

Vintage 1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

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