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Vintage Brass Telescope

Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope
Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope

Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope

$445

H 42.63 in Dm 1.63 in

Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage brass 5 draw extendable hand telescope. Comes with original cap to cover glass end and

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Vintage 1970s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

$1,950

H 17 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co
Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage WWII telescope, an English brass terrestrial instrument by Ottway & Co of

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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson
Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson

Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass navigational or astronomical

Category

Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand
Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand

Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand

Located in North York, ON

Vintage brass telescope on walnut tripod stand. Sold as is for decorative purposes. Country of

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Brass Telescope on Tripod
Vintage Brass Telescope on Tripod

Vintage Brass Telescope on Tripod

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H 39 in W 18 in D 18 in

Vintage Brass Telescope on Tripod

Located in Houston, TX

Found in Carcassonne, France, a brass maritime telescope on a wooden tripod that adjusts to

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20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Vintage Brass Telescope on Mahogany Stand by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. London
Vintage Brass Telescope on Mahogany Stand by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. London

Vintage Brass Telescope on Mahogany Stand by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. London

Located in Wilton, CT

A handsome curiosity every refined home needs. This vintage telescope is an excellent example of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Nautical Gold Telescope on Tripod Stand
Brass Nautical Gold Telescope on Tripod Stand

Brass Nautical Gold Telescope on Tripod Stand

Located in West Hartford, CT

Nice vintage brass telescope on tripod stand.

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Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Turn of the Century European Brass Telescope
Turn of the Century European Brass Telescope

Turn of the Century European Brass Telescope

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H 35.8 in W 53.5 in D 15.2 in

Turn of the Century European Brass Telescope

Located in High Point, NC

The elegant form of this vintage brass telescope is sure to charm any stargazer. Made in Europe at

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Campaign Style Vintage Telescope
Brass Campaign Style Vintage Telescope

Brass Campaign Style Vintage Telescope

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H 60 in W 32 in D 20 in

Brass Campaign Style Vintage Telescope

Located in North York, ON

Capture a touch of historical adventure with this vintage brass campaign-style telescope. Its brass

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Campaign Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Barska Anchormaster Brass & Mahogany Telescope
Vintage Barska Anchormaster Brass & Mahogany Telescope

Vintage Barska Anchormaster Brass & Mahogany Telescope

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional vintage Barska Anchormaster AE 10824 brass telescope with quality mahogany tripod

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1990s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Telescoping Brass Wall/Table Lamps
Vintage Pair of Telescoping Brass Wall/Table Lamps

Vintage Pair of Telescoping Brass Wall/Table Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage pair of brass telescoping work lamps. Measurements are of the shape the lamps are shown in

Category

Mid-20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope
Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope

Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope

By Stanley

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Stanley London nautical maritime collapsible brass ships telescope / spyglass with brown

Category

Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Bound Brass Telescope in teak casket 20th Century
Vintage Leather Bound Brass Telescope in teak casket 20th Century

Vintage Leather Bound Brass Telescope in teak casket 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful vintage leather bound brass telescope with the original brass inlaid teak box, late

Category

Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass Harbormaster 0905 Telescope on Tripod Stand
Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass Harbormaster 0905 Telescope on Tripod Stand

Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass Harbormaster 0905 Telescope on Tripod Stand

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bausch & Lomb Brass 0905 Harbormaster 48" Telescope on Tripod Stand. Circa Mid to Late

Category

Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Compact Vintage Tripod, English, Bamboo, Brass, Telescope Stand, 20th Century
Compact Vintage Tripod, English, Bamboo, Brass, Telescope Stand, 20th Century

Compact Vintage Tripod, English, Bamboo, Brass, Telescope Stand, 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a compact vintage tripod. An English, bamboo and brass telescope stand, dating to the mid

Category

Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical
Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical

Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large, vintage telescope on a tripod and supplied with a case, by Broadhurst, Clarkson

Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Telescope, Early 20th Century
Telescope, Early 20th Century

Telescope, Early 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

A charming small vintage handheld telescope with brass details. Includes document from seller

Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Tin

Vintage Military Terrestrial Telescope, Canadian, Officer Of The Watch, CKC, WW2
Vintage Military Terrestrial Telescope, Canadian, Officer Of The Watch, CKC, WW2

Vintage Military Terrestrial Telescope, Canadian, Officer Of The Watch, CKC, WW2

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage military terrestrial telescope. A Canadian, chromed brass naval Officer of the

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1938 Ottway London Tabletop Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Stand
1938 Ottway London Tabletop Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Stand

1938 Ottway London Tabletop Telescope on Adjustable Tripod Stand

By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Wonderful vintage solid brass British Military tabletop telescope dated 1938 by W. Ottway & Co. LTD

Category

Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage O.C. White Desk Lamp
Vintage O.C. White Desk Lamp

Vintage O.C. White Desk Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Brass Telescoping Vintage O.C. White Desk Lamp Overall Height Telescopes between 25 1/2

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Telescope
Vintage Brass Telescope

Vintage Brass Telescope

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H 15.25 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Brass Telescope

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Interesting brass telescope from Germany. Comes with original box. Extends 4X or compresses down

Category

Vintage 1980s German Scientific Instruments

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Tabletop Telescope
Vintage Brass Tabletop Telescope

Vintage Brass Tabletop Telescope

Located in Houston, TX

From France, a vintage tabletop telescope made of brass. Standing on a 13-inch tripod stand and

Category

20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage German Brass Telescope
Vintage German Brass Telescope

Vintage German Brass Telescope

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H 1 in W 16.25 in D 1 in

Vintage German Brass Telescope

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Excellent German brass collapsible telescope. Lens would need to be adjusted for use. Not in

Category

Vintage 1940s German Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage 3 Draw Brass and Leather Telescope
Vintage 3 Draw Brass and Leather Telescope

Vintage 3 Draw Brass and Leather Telescope

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage brown leather and brass 3 draw extendable hand telescope. Comes with original cap to cover

Category

Vintage 1970s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Broadhurst Clarkson Field Telescope
Vintage Brass Broadhurst Clarkson Field Telescope

Vintage Brass Broadhurst Clarkson Field Telescope

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Ref: 24728 This large powerful four draw telescope has a sliding sunshade cover, protective lens

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Mid-20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Telescope, Brass, Officer of the Watch, Single Draw, Ross London, 1935
Vintage Telescope, Brass, Officer of the Watch, Single Draw, Ross London, 1935

Vintage Telescope, Brass, Officer of the Watch, Single Draw, Ross London, 1935

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage telescope. An English, brass 'officer of the watch' single draw refractor by Ross

Category

Vintage 1930s Albanian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical
Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical

Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large, vintage telescope on a tripod and supplied with a case, by Broadhurst, Clarkson

Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Slick Brass Military Telescope
Vintage Slick Brass Military Telescope

Vintage Slick Brass Military Telescope

Located in Pasadena, CA

Ready to scan for tanks or tugs, this restored Gurley high grade telescope has great optics. Extra

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Vintage Telescope
Vintage Telescope

Vintage Telescope

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large Vintage Telescope

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Vintage 1960s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Leather Ottway London Telescope
Vintage Brass and Leather Ottway London Telescope

Vintage Brass and Leather Ottway London Telescope

By W. Ottway & Co. LTD.

Located in Pasadena, CA

This decorative telescope stands on a height adjustable base which was designed to be used outside

Category

20th Century English Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Amazing Adjustable Vintage Telescope
Amazing Adjustable Vintage Telescope

Amazing Adjustable Vintage Telescope

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Spy on the neighbor's in style. This striking vintage telescope is fully functional and features

Category

Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brass Telescope on Wood Tripod
Brass Telescope on Wood Tripod

Brass Telescope on Wood Tripod

Located in Oakland, CA

Vintage brass surveyer's telescope mounted to a wood tripod with aluminum fittings. Very nice

Category

Vintage 1950s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Telescope on Wood Tripod
Telescope on Wood Tripod

Telescope on Wood Tripod

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H 48 in Dm 24 in

Telescope on Wood Tripod

Located in Oakland, CA

Vintage brass surveyer's telescope mounted to a wood tripod with aluminum fittings. Very nice

Category

Vintage 1960s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Brass Floor Lamp

Vintage Brass Floor Lamp

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H 44 in W 20 in D 11 in

Vintage Brass Floor Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage American brass floor lamp with telescoping neck and pivoting head.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Vintage Van Cort Instrument Makers Brass Telescope
Vintage Van Cort Instrument Makers Brass Telescope

Vintage Van Cort Instrument Makers Brass Telescope

By Van Cort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a 1970s Van Cort Instrument Makers Telescope. The telescope and mid section are crafted

Category

Late 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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By MARCANTONIO

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Solid Brass Captains Telescope

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Located in London, GB

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Vintage Brass Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage brass telescope for your home. Each vintage brass telescope for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage brass telescope — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage brass telescope bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Vintage Brass Telescope?

Prices for a vintage brass telescope can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $195 and can go as high as $2,966, while the average can fetch as much as $783.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical 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. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

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.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Brass Telescope
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, some vintage brass may be worth something. However, selling prices for pieces vary greatly. The maker and type of brassware are two key factors when assessing the potential value. For example, there is a market for mid-century modern brass lighting fixtures produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. The condition of your piece will also have an impact on how much it is worth. To get an expert opinion, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of brass lighting, furniture and decorative objects.

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