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Victorian Telescope

English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope

English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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

Victorian Ebonized Telescope with Brass Trim, Adjustable Tripod, 1890

Located in Queens, NY

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

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 2-draw telescope, an English terrestrial or maritime navigational instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Cased Telescope
Cased Telescope

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

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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Queens, NY

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

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid-Victorian Dancer Manchester Brass & Hardwood Terrestrial Telescope, c. 1850
Mid-Victorian Dancer Manchester Brass & Hardwood Terrestrial Telescope, c. 1850

Mid-Victorian Dancer Manchester Brass & Hardwood Terrestrial Telescope, c. 1850

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome mid-Victorian English terrestrial table telescope by the noted Manchester scientific instrument maker John Benjamin Dancer, dating to circa 1850–1860.

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Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope
Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

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).

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope
English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope

English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope

Located in Queens, NY

English (19th Century) brass and leather hand held telescope

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large free-standing Astronomical & "Look-Out" Telescope on tripod is on a base of Brass and Mahogany. Made by revered scientific instrument company Newton of England, this piece ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Pine

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

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

Located in Big Flats, NY

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Torchères

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Brass

Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches
Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches

Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches

By Stanley & Co., London 1

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, marked for the maker,  Stanley of London, and dated 1885.

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

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Naval Maritime Brass Telescope by Kelvin White & Hutton for USS Cheyenne
Antique Naval Maritime Brass Telescope by Kelvin White & Hutton for USS Cheyenne

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. ...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870
English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870

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...

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Antique 1870s American Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Steel

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

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

Located in Central England, GB

This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering with quality optics.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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Victorian Novelty Silver Combined Scent Bottle Vinaigrette as a Telescope Kittie
Victorian Novelty Silver Combined Scent Bottle Vinaigrette as a Telescope Kittie

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...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Polished Brass Telescoping Floor Lamps
Polished Brass Telescoping Floor Lamps

Polished Brass Telescoping Floor Lamps

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Polished Brass Telescoping Floor Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Two Light Polished Brass Telescoping Floor Lamps Supported By Tripod Cabriole Legs.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Floor Lamps

American 19th Century Brass Table-Top Telescope by James Queen, Philadelphia
American 19th Century Brass Table-Top Telescope by James Queen, Philadelphia

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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Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) High Victorian Scientific Instruments

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian
Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian

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 ...

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Steward, Victorian, C.1870
Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Steward, Victorian, C.1870

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Leather

Antique English Three-Drawer Brass Telescope by J H Steward, circa 1880
Antique English Three-Drawer Brass Telescope by J H Steward, circa 1880

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.

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Victorian Brass And Baleen Table Telescope
Victorian Brass And Baleen Table Telescope

Victorian Brass And Baleen Table Telescope

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H 14 in W 44.5 in D 11 in

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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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian
Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian
Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

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.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Brass Telescope On A Stand, c.1890
19th Century Victorian Brass Telescope On A Stand, c.1890

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.

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20th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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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.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian
Antique Maritime Telescope, English, Brass, Walnut, Ship, J. Sewill, Victorian

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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.

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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 Victorian period and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Small Antique 6 Draw Pocket Telescope, English, Travel, Baker, London, Victorian
Small Antique 6 Draw Pocket Telescope, English, Travel, Baker, London, Victorian

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.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian
Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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 League mark, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, Victorian, 1900
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, Victorian, 1900

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Lawrence & Mayo, Victorian, 1900
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Lawrence & Mayo, Victorian, 1900

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,...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Terrestrial, Leather Case, Jp Cutts, Victorian
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Terrestrial, Leather Case, Jp Cutts, Victorian

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Day or Night, Terrestrial, Victorian
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Day or Night, Terrestrial, Victorian

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Officer of The Watch Telescope, English, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Large Antique Officer of The Watch Telescope, English, Dollond, Victorian, 1890

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Oak

English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass
English Tabletop Telescope in Solid Brass

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century

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 ...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze and Leather English Telescope
19th Century Bronze and Leather English Telescope

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical
Monumental Antique English Brass Telescope Tripod Maritime Instrument Nautical

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.  

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie
Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie

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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Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830
Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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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 barrel "Victor Chevalier, Opticien Quai de L' horlage No 77." The Chevalier family wa...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Broadhurst Clarkson, 20th Century
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Broadhurst Clarkson, 20th Century

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...

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20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.
Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris & Co.

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 ...

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Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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. Presented in original pine case with some historic travel labels Upright image for t...

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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique, Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, J.P. Cutts, London
Antique, Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, J.P. Cutts, London

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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

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Victorian Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal victorian telescope for your home. A victorian telescope — often made from metal, brass and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the victorian telescope you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A victorian telescope is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made victorian telescope over the years, but those crafted by Dollond, London, Casartelli and Troughton & Simms London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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.

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