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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. Circa 1835. Mounted on a

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Mid-19th Century French Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod
19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod

19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

refracting telescope with 43.5 inch main tube. A wonderful piece of history, Optics are not functional. needs

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Late 20th Century American Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross
Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross

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

A fine mahogany ship’s stick barometer by Dolland & Son
A fine mahogany ship’s stick barometer by Dolland & Son

A fine mahogany ship’s stick barometer by Dolland & Son

By Dolland

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

and the Duke of York and Albany, who granted him ‘His Majesty’s Royal Letters’for his refracting

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Early 19th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes

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. An

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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

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Early 20th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond
Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond

Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond

$6,573

H 35 in W 2.5 in D 8.5 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

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English Refracting Telescope
English Refracting Telescope

English Refracting Telescope

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H 51 in W 46 in D 3 in

English Refracting Telescope

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
Impressive 91" Refracting Astronomical Telescope on Stand

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

Materials

Mahogany

R & J Beck Brass Refracting Telescope with Tripod and Original Carrying Box
R & J Beck Brass Refracting Telescope with Tripod and Original Carrying Box

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
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

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
Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope

Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope

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H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

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
Superb Example Of A Dolland Telescope

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

Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.
Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.

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

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

Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England
Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England

Edwardian Wooden and Leather Refracting Table Telescope England

By English Country Antiques

Located in Valladolid, ES

Elegant and timeless French table refractor telescope from the early 20th century. It features a

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Monocular Pendant with Green Pastes
Antique Monocular Pendant with Green Pastes

Antique Monocular Pendant with Green Pastes

Located in Baltimore, MD

Unusual brass antique refracting telescope adorned along the sides with green pastes. The monocular

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1920s British Art Deco Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Walnut and Brass Telescope Signed Vincent Chevalier
Early 19th Century French Walnut and Brass Telescope Signed Vincent Chevalier

Early 19th Century French Walnut and Brass Telescope Signed Vincent Chevalier

Located in Dallas, TX

electromagnetic radiation. The first known practical telescopes were refracting telescopes invented in the

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Early 19th Century French Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Glass

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Tripod, Refractor, Terrestrial Astronomical T Cooke & Sons
Antique Telescope, Tripod, Refractor, Terrestrial Astronomical T Cooke & Sons

Antique Telescope, Tripod, Refractor, Terrestrial Astronomical T Cooke & Sons

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope on tripod, a three inch tapered refractor for terrestrial or

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Georgian III Mahogany Thermometer by John Dollond
Georgian III Mahogany Thermometer by John Dollond

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 Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1870
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1870

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

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Edwardian, circa 1910
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Edwardian, circa 1910

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

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

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes

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

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

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

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian
Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pocket telescope. An English, brass and leather 3 draw refractor of the

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1900
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1900

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1900

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

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Dollond London, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Dollond London, circa 1800

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

Antique Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Georgian, Dollond, circa 1830
Antique Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Georgian, Dollond, circa 1830

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

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English Victorian, Spotter, circa 1880
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English Victorian, Spotter, circa 1880

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

Antique Telescope, 2.75" Refracting Achromatic Library Scope, Early 19th Century
Antique Telescope, 2.75" Refracting Achromatic Library Scope, Early 19th Century

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond London, Terrestrial Four-Draw Refractor, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Dollond London, Terrestrial Four-Draw Refractor, circa 1800

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
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century

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

Antique Telescope, Regency, Baker of London, Two Draw Refractor, circa 1920
Antique Telescope, Regency, Baker of London, Two Draw Refractor, circa 1920

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

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, circa 1900
Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, circa 1900

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

Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960
Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960

Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 2 draw telescope. An English, leather on brass terrestrial refractor, dating to

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, Lincoln of London, 1770
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, Lincoln of London, 1770

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

Antique Telescope Three-Draw Refractor Georgian C. West London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope Three-Draw Refractor Georgian C. West London, circa 1820

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

Antique Telescope, Five-Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Bancks of London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, Five-Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Bancks of London, circa 1820

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

Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800

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

Rare 19th Century Bronze Horizontal Sundial by Watkins & Hill London
Rare 19th Century Bronze Horizontal Sundial by Watkins & Hill London

Rare 19th Century Bronze Horizontal Sundial by Watkins & Hill London

By Watkins & Hill

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

for the famous maker John Dollond, among others, from 1706 to 1761. He invented a refracting telescope

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Early 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes

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Bronze

A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes
A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes

A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. The collection is comprised of three draw refracting telescopes, antique vintage brass telescopes, a

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Late 18th Century European Used Refractor Telescopes

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Brass

Large-Scale Newtonian Reflecting Celestial Telescope
Large-Scale Newtonian Reflecting Celestial Telescope

Large-Scale Newtonian Reflecting Celestial Telescope

Located in London, GB

Newtonian design: They are free of chromatic aberration found in refracting telescopes. Since there is

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Mid-20th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English

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 George IV Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Leather

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Terrestrial, Achromatic, Refractor, Dollond
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Terrestrial, Achromatic, Refractor, Dollond

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Terrestrial, Achromatic, Refractor, Dollond

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a three draw terrestrial achromatic refractor. An English Georgian

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian
Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian

Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique marine telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw 'officer of the watch

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Refractor, Dollond of London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, English, Refractor, Dollond of London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope, English, Refractor, Dollond of London, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1810
Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1810

Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1810

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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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Brass Sextant by William Dolland
Brass Sextant by William Dolland

Brass Sextant by William Dolland

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H 11.25 in W 14 in D 0.1 in

Brass Sextant by William Dolland

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

refracting telescope. Other customers included Captain Cook, Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson, Frederick the Great

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1830s English Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, 6 Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1840
Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, 6 Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1840

Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, 6 Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1840

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pocket telescope. An English, brass six draw refractor for terrestrial or

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique 3-Draw Refractor, English, Terrestrial, Telescope, Berge, Georgian, 1805
Antique 3-Draw Refractor, English, Terrestrial, Telescope, Berge, Georgian, 1805

Antique 3-Draw Refractor, English, Terrestrial, Telescope, Berge, Georgian, 1805

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3-draw refractor. An English, terrestrial and astronomical telescope by Matthew

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890

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

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890

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

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1880
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1880

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1880

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

Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40
Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40

Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope on tripod with original case, a three inch refractor for terrestrial

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Early 20th Century Other Used Refractor Telescopes

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes

Materials

Brass

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes

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The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
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Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey & Brass -Original box
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Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

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1950s Japanese Industrial Used Refractor Telescopes

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Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
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Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Used Refractor Telescopes

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Iron

13th Century Gold Coin From The Ghurid Rulers Of India MU'IZZ AL-DIN MUHAMMAD
13th Century Gold Coin From The Ghurid Rulers Of India MU'IZZ AL-DIN MUHAMMAD

13th Century Gold Coin From The Ghurid Rulers Of India MU'IZZ AL-DIN MUHAMMAD

Located in London, GB

Ghurid Rulers Of India, Mu'izz Al-Din Muhammad B. Sam (567-602h). Gold 10-Mithqals/Dinars, Balad Ghazna 601h. Obverse: In Field: La Ilaha Illa Allah Muhammad Rasul Allah Al-Nasir L...

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Used Refractor Telescopes

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Gold

Bose 901 Series Speakers On Eero Saarinen Tulip Bases
Bose 901 Series Speakers On Eero Saarinen Tulip Bases

Bose 901 Series Speakers On Eero Saarinen Tulip Bases

$1,800 / set

H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 13 in

Bose 901 Series Speakers On Eero Saarinen Tulip Bases

By Eero Saarinen, bose

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of newly finished and upholstered, mid-century modern, Bose 901 series speakers on tulip base stands designed by the Finnish-American designer and architect Eero Saarinen, circa...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Refractor Telescopes

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Metal

Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian

Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique scholar's microscope. An English, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument by Henry Crouch, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing micr...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes

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Brass

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

Located in London, GB

George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...

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1870s Used Refractor Telescopes

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Marble

Antique Extremely Rare Large 13th Century Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding
Antique Extremely Rare Large 13th Century Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding

Antique Extremely Rare Large 13th Century Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding

Located in Doha, QA

Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 13th Century Materials: Oak wood, hand-tooled cowhide or pig-hide leather, wrought iron fittings, sheepsk...

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15th Century and Earlier Austrian Gothic Used Refractor Telescopes

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Iron

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

By Andrei Bragin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...

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Mid-19th Century Russian Other Used Refractor Telescopes

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Silver, Vermeil

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Refractor Telescopes

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Metal

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...

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1990s English Used Refractor Telescopes

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Gold

Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade
Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional and rare Austrian longsword, designed as a two-handed weapon with a classic cruciform hilt and straight, double-edged blade. This distinguished form bridges the morpho...

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15th Century and Earlier Austrian Gothic Used Refractor Telescopes

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Iron

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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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