Used Refractor Telescopes
Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.
By Bardou & Son
Located in Baltimore, MD
Table top, brass refracting telescope on folding cabriole leg base. Objective lens is 3 possibly
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1910s French Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross
Located in Norwich, GB
Refracting mahogany telescope signed ‘Watkins, Charing Cross’, C.1810
The telescope retains it's
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19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Mahogany
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
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Glass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 42.92 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor
Category
Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 2.21 in D 2.21 in
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
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Early 20th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond
By Dollond, London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Letters’ for his refracting telescope. Other customers included Captain Cook, Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson
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1820s English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique four draw telescope. An English, brass refractor for terrestrial or astronomical
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Metal
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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
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Early 20th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 48.04 in D 0.4 in
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
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 1.34 in W 10.63 in D 23.23 in
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
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Leather
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or astronomical
Category
Mid-19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Three Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Ross, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial refractor by Ross of London
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Early 20th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in Dm 1.89 in
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
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Oak
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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
Category
Mid-19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Large Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Negretti and Zambra, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique 'officer of the watch' telescope. An English, single draw refractor for
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Metal
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Evening Light, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Daniel Clarke
Located in Yardley, PA
7 million people have been able to view through the 12-inch Zeiss refractor, since the observatory's
Category
2010s Impressionist Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Watercolor
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Drophead Dragonfly Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
. Designed to refract light prismatically, and placed to raise heads beatifically, they resemble nothing so
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1910s American Art Nouveau Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Bronze
PÔLE SUD_PITISCUS_ZAGUT. Héliogravure of the Moon's Surface
Located in London, GB
-inch coudé refractor, which had been invented by Loewy in 1889. The negatives were produced at the
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1890s Naturalistic Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Other Medium
BOUSSINGAULT _ VLACQ _ MAUROLYC - Héliogravure of the Moon Surface.
Located in London, GB
-inch coudé refractor, which had been invented by Loewy in 1889. The negatives were produced at the
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1890s Naturalistic Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Other Medium
GEMMA FRISIUS_SACROBOSCO_DESCAR - Héliogravure of the Moon's Surface.
Located in London, GB
-inch coudé refractor, which had been invented by Loewy in 1889. The negatives were produced at the
Category
1890s Naturalistic Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Other Medium
MAUROLYCUS_WERNER_SACROBOSCO - Héliogravure of the Moon's Surface.
Located in London, GB
-inch coudé refractor, which had been invented by Loewy in 1889. The negatives were produced at the
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1890s Naturalistic Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Other Medium
POSIDONIUS_ATLAS_CORNE BORÉALE. - Héliogravure of the Moon's Surface
Located in London, GB
-inch coudé refractor, which had been invented by Loewy in 1889. The negatives were produced at the
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1890s Naturalistic Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Other Medium
MER DE LA SÉRÉNITÉ_ARCHIMÈDE_PLATON. - Héliogravure of the moon's surface.
Located in London, GB
-inch coudé refractor, which had been invented by Loewy in 1889. The negatives were produced at the
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1890s Naturalistic Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Other Medium
PETAVIUS_LANGRENUS_MER DES CRIS - Héliogravure of the Moon's Surface
Located in London, GB
-inch coudé refractor, which had been invented by Loewy in 1889. The negatives were produced at the
Category
1890s Naturalistic Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Other Medium
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Used Refractor Telescopes
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Located in Norwell, MA
1943 United States Navy Telescope. Used primarily as part of the Mark 16 Aiming System on 50 caliber anti-aircraft gun mounts. Fitted with three sun filters and density knob. The ins...
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1940s North American Used Refractor Telescopes
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19th C. Sportier Paris Embossed Opera Binoculars, c.1880
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19th Century French Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
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Vintage Nautical Spyglass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1950s vintage Mid-Century Modern nautical spyglass or telescope features a brass tube that has been wrapped in a textile. The spyglass is in working condition with glass lenses....
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1950s Other Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Nautical Search Light by Crouse Hinds
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage nautical ship search light / lantern / spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930.
Non-electrified.
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1930s American Industrial Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Metal
Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, antique telescope tripod. An English, pine observatory rack dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Original painted finished displays a desirable aged patin...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Pine
H 58.67 in W 35.63 in D 43.71 in
Vintage British Baroque Nautical Maritime Ship Galleon Seascape Oil Painting 51"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive vintage nautical maritime seascape oil painting on canvas depicting a choppy ocean battle scene with a British Galleon United Kingdom marine navel red ensign f...
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Late 20th Century Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 38.5 in W 5 in D 50.5 in
Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object
Located in Madrid, ES
Telescope with tripod. gold metallic antique finish
Decorative use, not functional.
Gilt metal telescope decorated with a dark band standing on a tripod, also gilt metal, with thre...
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20th Century Unknown Other Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Other
Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique music cabinet. An English, mahogany and boxwood inlaid document stand or specimen drawers, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Fabulously rare and unusu...
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Early 20th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Wood
H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 15.95 in
Mid 20th Century Pair Of Schneider German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th Century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope binoculars on a later telescopic stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busch and it has ...
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1940s German Other Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Metal
H 56.3 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass
Located in London, GB
A WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass.
3¾ inch dial marked with N W S points, the Carl Zeiss Jena logo, and B.R. 565 FUSSARTILLERIE.
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Early 20th Century German Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Centre Table by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted Louis XV style kingwood centre table
By François Linke
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 30 in W 56 in D 32 in
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.
Displays a desirable aged patina
Select oak in good orig...
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Mid-20th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Bronze
H 30.52 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique "No. 3 Folding Pocket Kodak, Model AB" Camera c.1900 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
Antique Horse Bronze Saddled Horse Playing with a Dog-Pierre Lenordez circa 1860
By Pierre Lenordez
Located in SANTA FE, NM
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1860s French School Used Refractor Telescopes
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By Thomas Harris and Son
Located in Savannah, GA
) when folded, 66" (tripod and brass tube).
NB: Refracting Telescope (also called a refractor) is a
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19th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Impressive 91" Refracting Astronomical Telescope on Stand
By W. Watson and Sons
Located in Shakespeare, ON
W. Watson & Sons telescope, fitted with 5 inch Watson-Coventry Objective Lense, Constructed at The
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Early 20th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
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19th Century English Brass Telescope and Stand
Located in Alexandria, VA
Antique refracting brass and mahogany four-draw telescope with a brass tripod table stand, and
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Late 19th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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By Roule & Company
Located in New York, NY
geometric principals. A 10mm (3/8") rose cut diamond (2.50 ct) is set as a refractive lens for the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Platinum
R & J Beck Brass Refracting Telescope with Tripod and Original Carrying Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive English brass 3.5" diameter refracting telescope made and signed by R & J Beck
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Mahogany
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
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Late 18th Century English George III Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope
By ROTHWELL
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This “ROTHWELL, Manchester” (1780-1820) library refractor telescope is a nice decorative piece
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Superb Example Of A Dolland Telescope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A great example of a 3.5" floor standing refracting telescope with table top tripod and original
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19th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
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Early 19th Century French Used Refractor Telescopes
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H 50 in W 48 in L 50 in
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 21.46 in W 12.41 in D 0.08 in
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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H 8.47 in W 11.23 in D 0.95 in
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 61.82 in W 2.96 in D 46.46 in
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
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
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Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Broadhurst Clarkson, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw pocket telescope in leather case, a refractor for
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20th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 15.95 in W 5.71 in D 0.99 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 16.74 in W 6.3 in D 0.1 in
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
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 14.38 in W 5.32 in D 0.08 in
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope. An English, three-draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Mahogany
H 21.66 in W 7.09 in D 1.38 in
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Late Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
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H 11.82 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 16.34 in W 5.91 in L 16.34 in
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Late 18th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 16.34 in W 5.71 in D 0.97 in
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Dollond London, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 25.4 in Dm 17.72 in
Antique Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Georgian, Dollond, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw, terrestrial and astronomical, achromatic refractor. An
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19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 19.49 in W 6.89 in D 1.3 in
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English Victorian, Spotter, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 25.99 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Antique Telescope, 2.75" Refracting Achromatic Library Scope, Early 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, 2.75" refracting achromatic library Scope, early 19th century
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
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H 5.12 in W 40.95 in D 8.67 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond London, Terrestrial Four-Draw Refractor, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the early 19th century, a four-draw Scope
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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
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19th Century English Early Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Telescope, Regency, Baker of London, Two Draw Refractor, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope by noted retailer and manufacturer, Baker of London, a two draw
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Early 20th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 21.07 in W 9.45 in D 0.16 in
Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 23.04 in W 8.08 in D 1.3 in
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, Lincoln of London, 1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Satinwood
H 21.86 in W 7.29 in D 0.14 in
Antique Telescope Three-Draw Refractor Georgian C. West London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 28.15 in W 1.58 in D 10.24 in
Antique Telescope, Five-Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Bancks of London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a five draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English
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Early 19th Century English George IV Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in Dm 2.37 in
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
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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 12.21 in
Georgian III Mahogany Thermometer by John Dollond
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
granted him ‘His Majesty’s Royal Letters’for his refracting telescope. Other customers included Captain
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1790s English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Mahogany
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
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18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 38.78 in W 12.21 in D 1.19 in
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
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H 17.33 in W 10.44 in D 0.06 in
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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H 2.96 in W 5.52 in D 45.08 in
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
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H 4.14 in W 30.12 in D 7.09 in
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
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 0.1 in
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, an English, Georgian, single draw refractor for terrestrial or
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or astronomical
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Hughes Telescope, English, 5 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Hughes telescope. An English, leather and brass 5-draw terrestrial or
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Early 19th Century English Regency Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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
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18th Century English George III Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Fruitwood
H 26.38 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
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
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Mid-18th Century English George II Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
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
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20th Century British Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Lawrence & Mayo, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, enamelled brass 'The Sign Post' terrestrial
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Metal
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Terrestrial, Leather Case, Jp Cutts, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, terrestrial and astronomical refractor in leather
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Leather
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Stalking Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Pocket, 3 Draw, Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage stalking telescope. An English, leather-bound brass, pocket, 3 draw refractor t
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Early 20th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 9.65 in D 0.18 in
Pocket Telescope, 6 Draw, English, Compact, Negretti and Zambra, circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a six draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 3.55 in D 0.99 in
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
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Officer of The Watch Telescope, English, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique 'officer of the watch' telescope. An English, single draw refractor for
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Oak
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Day or Night, Terrestrial, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass 'Day or Night' terrestrial or astronomical
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Mid-19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Steward, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lord Bury 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Leather
H 1.58 in W 10.04 in D 32.88 in
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, German, Single Draw, Voigtlander, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique officer of the watch telescope. A German, nickel and leather single draw
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Early 20th Century German Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Nickel
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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Used Refractor Telescopes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of used refractor telescopes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used refractor telescopes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Used refractor telescopes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian and Victorian used refractor telescopes are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made used refractor telescopes over the years, but those made by Dollond, London, Bardou & Son and Thomas Harris and Son are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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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