English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
Brass
Victorian Ebonized Telescope with Brass Trim, Adjustable Tripod, 1890
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian ebonzied metal and brass trim telescope on adjustable dark stained tripod base (signed: WOOD, late ABRAHAM & CO, LIVERPOOL)
Brass
$1,680Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2-draw telescope, an English terrestrial or maritime navigational instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Brass
$387
Cased Telescope
Located in London, England
Cased extending brass telescope. U.K circa 1900. Case - H 26cm x W 6cm x D 6cm. Scope H 5cm x W 74cm x D 5cm
Brass
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.
Brass
$1,430Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Brass
$1,060Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Brass
$1,493Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of London, dating to the early Victorian period and later, circa 1850.
Brass
$1,430Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Brass
Pair of Victorian Mahogany-Brass Telescopes, 1st half 20th C.
Located in Leuven , BE
Pair of Victorian Mahogany-Brass Telescopes, 1st half 20th C.
Brass
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Brass
$1,470Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Oak
$1,766Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Brass
Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian Period ( 1860-1880).
Brass
English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English (19th Century) brass and leather hand held telescope
Brass
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This antique three-draw telescope dates to the 19th century. Solidly crafted with brass draws and a brass barrel wrapped in leather, this antique telescope is a beautiful example of ...
Brass
Antique Mahogany & Brass Telescope by Newton Instruments, England, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large free-standing Astronomical & "Look-Out" Telescope on tripod is on a base of Brass and Mahogany. Made by revered scientific instrument company Newton of England, this piece ...
Brass
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Pine
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Brass
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.
Brass, Bronze
Antique Naval Maritime Brass Telescope by Kelvin White & Hutton for USS Cheyenne
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and quite rare antique U.S. naval maritime brass telescope or spyglass made by Kelvin White & Hutton of London for the USS Cheyenne naval vessel, circa early 1900s. ...
Brass
English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century. Manufacturer T. Cooke & Sons, York. Tel...
Brass, Steel
A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand
Located in Central England, GB
This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering with quality optics.
Brass
Unavailable
H 3.86 in Dm 1.11 in
Victorian Novelty Silver Combined Scent Bottle Vinaigrette as a Telescope Kittie
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine quality and extremely rare novelty silver combined Scent Bottle and Vinaigrette made in the form of a telescope with attached chain and suspension ring, the middle of the oute...
Silver
Polished Brass Telescoping Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Two Light Polished Brass Telescoping Floor Lamps Supported By Tripod Cabriole Legs.
Unavailable
H 25 in W 45 in D 12 in
American 19th Century Brass Table-Top Telescope by James Queen, Philadelphia
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine and large table top brass telescope by James W. Queen of Philadelphia, circa 1860. Contained in its original labeled box with two additional eye pieces, this telescope is rema...
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H 7.29 in W 1.26 in D 1.26 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Hughes, 120 Fenchurch Street, London Henry Hughes occupied the Fenchurch Street address between 1845 and 1855 Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass Captains Stand for display Th...
Brass
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H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 10.04 in
Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A captivating and pleasingly tactile Victorian telescope Displaying a desirable aged patina, in good original order Dashing appearance, dressed discretely in lightly time worn black ...
Brass
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H 1.58 in W 10.04 in D 32.88 in
Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Steward, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A captivating and pleasingly tactile Victorian telescope Displaying a desirable aged patina, in very good order Dashing appearance, dressed discretely in quality black leather Pol...
Leather
Antique English Three-Drawer Brass Telescope by J H Steward, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous three-drawer Victorian telescope made from polished solid English brass, which has just been professionally re-polished to gleam.
Brass
Victorian Brass And Baleen Table Telescope
By Casartelli
Located in Essex, MA
WITH FITTED MAHOGANY BOX. SIGNED CASARTELLI, 43 MARKET ST , MANCHESTER
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H 4.14 in W 30.12 in D 7.09 in
Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond of London, dating to Victorian period, circa 1880.
Brass
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H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 0.1 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 astronomical use and dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Brass
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H 15.95 in W 5.71 in D 0.99 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.
Brass
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 lens, both large and fine focus, the latter being rack and pinion.
Brass
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H 25.99 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 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.
Brass
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H 14.38 in W 5.32 in D 0.08 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1895
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English Victorian Scope dating to the late 19th century circa 1895.
Brass
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H 16.34 in W 5.71 in D 0.97 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English Victorian Scope dating to the late 19th century circa 1900.
Brass
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H 28.35 in Dm 5.71 in
Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique maritime telescope. An English, brass and walnut mounted ship's instrument by J.
Brass
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H 0.99 in W 0.99 in D 13.39 in
Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Spyglass, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique three draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spyglass, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Brass
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H 1.34 in W 10.63 in D 23.23 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 refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Brass
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H 16.34 in W 5.91 in
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 Victorian period and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Brass
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H 0.99 in W 0.99 in D 3.94 in
Small Antique 6 Draw Pocket Telescope, English, Travel, Baker, London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique 6-draw pocket telescope, an English hiking or navigational instrument by Baker of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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 refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 42.92 in
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 League mark, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Glass
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H 74.5 in W 42 in D 44.5 in
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand in Original Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand in Original Case.
Brass
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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 of London, dating to Victorian period, circa 1890.
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 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, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Brass
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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 refractor, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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 refractor with compass by Lawrence & Mayo of London, dating to the late Victorian period,...
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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 case by JP Cutts, Sutton & Son, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Leather
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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 refractor, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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 terrestrial or astronomical use by Dollond of London, dating to the late Victorian per...
Oak
English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass
Located in Astoria, NY
English tabletop telescope with adjustable height in solid brass, with a screw lock and standing atop folding tripod legs. The piece has some wear to the brass surfaces but is in gre...
Brass
19th Century Bronze and Leather English Telescope
Located in Valladolid, ES
An extraordinary bronze English telescope. It is a marine telescope in a very good condition with leather in the middle. From England. Height 77 cm open and 40 cm closed.
Bronze
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H 70 in W 40 in D 40 in
Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and genuine 19th century English Victorian brass telescope on tripod stand. Features amazing optics and a large adjustable base with spike pointed feet.
Brass
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H 19.99 in W 56.7 in D 9.45 in
Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Lennie, Edinburgh' to the collar Standing upon a robust, table top, tripod of cabriole legs and spade feet The fitted pitch pine case in good antique order Original retailers card...
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H 33.27 in Dm 1.19 in
Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.5076 This is an antique telescope dating to the early 19th century, a three draw scope suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, circa 1830. Perfect for bird wat...
Brass
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 barrel "Victor Chevalier, Opticien Quai de L' horlage No 77." The Chevalier family wa...
Brass
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H 36.62 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope dating to the late 19th century, 1899. In fine order physically and optically Upright image, ideal for terrestrial or astronomical use Delivered wit...
Brass
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H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
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 terrestrial or astronomical use by renowned manufacturer Broadhurst Clarkson and dating t...
Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.
By William Harris
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A very large antique brass astronomical telescope by William Harris & Co 50 Holborn London. William Harris worked at this address from 1816-1839, which helps date the telescope to ...
Brass
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H 20.28 in Dm 1.97 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single draw scope suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, circa 1850. Perfect for bi...
Brass
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H 5.12 in W 40.95 in D 8.67 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. Presented in original pine case with some historic travel labels Upright image for t...
Brass
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H 20.28 in Dm 1.97 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Complimentary front door shipping to the US, Canada, UK and the EU — This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single draw scope sui...
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 English scope by J.P. Cutts of London (headquartered in Sheffield) dating to the early 19...
Brass
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H 23.04 in W 8.08 in D 1.3 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.
Brass
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H 28.75 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
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 astronomical use by renowned manufacturer Dollond and dating to the mid-19th century. P...
Brass
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H 13.78 in W 3.55 in D 0.99 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 English compact Scope by Negretti and Zambra dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1...
Brass
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H 23.82 in W 18.12 in D 0.12 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 English, 'Officer of the Watch' telescope dating to the early 20th century. Perfect f...
Brass
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H 20 in W 54 in D 15 in
Exquisite 19th C. Brass Telescope by Hammersley Bros. with Original Wood Case
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century Brass Telescope with Original Wood Case and Lenses. This exquisite telescope, mounted on a sturdy tripod base, features brass tubes and a sighting scope. The craftsm...
Brass
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H 54 in W 72 in D 22 in
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 retaining its original brass mounted tripod and mahogany carrying case with many addition...
Mahogany
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H 2 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
Antique Brass Wood and Malachite Telescoping Book Rack Slide Holder, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Victorian brass-mounted Coromandel wood sliding book rack with inset malachite plaques. Made to the Betjemanns patented slide design; engraved with patent number 10597. ...
Malachite, Brass
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H 22.71 in Dm 1.61 in
England 1880 British Navy Four Draw Long Monocular Telescope In Wood And Brass
Located in Miami, FL
British four-Draws Monocular Telescope. Very unusual monocular telescope, created in England during the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1880.
Brass, Bronze
Victorian Brass Telescope
Located in Essex, MA
The telescope with reeded mahogany cover and brass fittings with a tripod folding base.
Mahogany
Antique English Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand, Circa 1890.
Brass
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H 24.81 in W 17.52 in D 0.99 in
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' ship's refractor with personal inscription, dating to the late Victorian period, ci...
Brass
Antique Victorian H Kuhn Philadelphia Brass Library Tripod Base Telescope
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique Victorian brass library tripod stand telescope. Label on the original box engraved H Kuhn.
Brass
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H 19.1 in W 6.5 in D 0.12 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English Victorian Scope dating to the late 19th century circa 1880.
Brass
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H 13.59 in W 4.83 in D 0.08 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English Victorian Scope dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890.
Brass
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$239,000
H 55 in W 174 in D 62 in
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,...
Metal
$23,556Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$5,094
H 10.83 in W 8.67 in D 1.78 in
Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque coat of arms for the city of York Fighting Scots dating from 1587 This is a very good looking and well made ...
Wood
$685Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.29 in W 5.52 in D 0.99 in
Antique Book, Days of King Arthur, Mythology, English, Fiction, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mythology book, Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. An English language, hard bound fictional work with illustrations by Gustave Doré, dating to the late ...
Paper
$17,642Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
$7,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.38 in
12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
By Coalport for Tiffany
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A set of 12 rare Coalport, made for Tiffany and Co. dinner plates featuring six alternating reserves of two colors of cobalt blue enamel with profuse raised paste gold overlay. The p...
Porcelain
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...
Iron
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
As exceptionally scarce as it is fascinating, this autochange disk player by the Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany can change between six disks and play with the incredibly rar...
Brass
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
H 19 in W 19 in D 3 in
Extremely Rare Antique Solid Brass Maritime Ships Porthole Storm Cover Window
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original antique heavy solid brass maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. A rare find with storm door, swing plate and barking plate. Its very unusual to find a complete...
Brass
Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800
By Cary’s
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of George III 21 inch globes by J&W Cary, dated 1815 and 1800, set in mahogany stands with turned urn-shaped supports raised on three outsplayed legs with original castors fee...
Mahogany
$475,506
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular upright bass 4 string by Benedikt Lang c1930. Was told its an unusual form, and from my experience i believe that to be very true. Seems as tho its in fairly good conditi...
Fruitwood, Maple
$13,260
H 35.44 in W 36.82 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A Caviúna record player produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, with designs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. This record player has two hanging doors that ...
Hardwood
Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'SPACE MISSION' pinball machine from 1976. 4 players can play. Made by Williams Electronics. In excellent working condition, recently restored. Great visuals and sounds. Extr...
Metal
$1,995
H 16 in Dm 7.5 in
Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...
Bronze
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.