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19th/20th Century Hammersley London Brass Telescope or Spyglass on Tripod
By Hammersley
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a large brass telescope or spyglass on brass & wooden tripod, signed “Hammersley
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, H Hughes and Son, London, Officer of the Watch
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Satinwood

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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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Tripod Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass tripod telescope by Ross of London.
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Antique 19th Century More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

J. H. Steward London Quick Focus Marksman Brass and Leather Telescope Spyglass
By J.H Steward
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass and leather three draw telescope by J. H. Steward of London. This is a Quick Focus Marksman
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Antique Early 1900s English Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

British Brass Telescope
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century English polished brass telescope by WRAY of London. On vintage brass detachable
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20th Century English Scientific Instruments

English Telescope by Dollond
Located in Atlanta, GA
English telescope by Dollond, a 200 year old telescope maker in London.
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

George Adams Gregorian Telescope
By George Adams
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century lacquered brass 4" reflecting telescope by George Adams, London maker to George
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Ottway Telescope 1943 on Tripod
By W. Ottway Co. LTD.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful and clear telescope from WWII by the Ottway firm from London. This type of telescope
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Vintage 1940s British Other Historical Memorabilia

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Aluminum, Brass

English Brass Telescope On Later Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English brass telescope made and signed by E. ELLIOT/TELESCOPE HOUSE, 63 FARRINGDON RD., LONDON
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th c. Negretti Zambra Telescope on Tripod
By Negretti Zambra
Located in Milford, NH
Majesty...London". Telescope measures 37" long when fully extended. Diameter of opening at eyepiece is
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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and leather telescope signed P. Carpenter London Improved Day or Night in the mid-19th
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Explorer’s Telescope, English, Leather Dressed Spyglass, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique explorer’s telescope. An English, terrestrial or maritime spyglass, dating
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Extending Naval Telescope circa 1880 Bisley
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Antique 5 draw Brass Extending Naval Telescope, it is signed Dollond London and
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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage English Telescope Walking Stick Cane Dolland 20th Century
By Dolland
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage telescope walking stick by Dolland London, late 20th century in date
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Late 20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, an English single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display A good quality antique telescope of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890
By Dolland
Located in London, GB
Watch telescopes, signed Dollond London, circa 1890. A classic naval telescope, the main barrel is
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Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Two Draw, Small, Terrestrial, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
telescope of high appeal and image quality. Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Hughes Telescope, English, 5 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fascinating antique telescope by Hughes of London, showing fine craftsmanship and period
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
antique telescope supplied with a London fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display. A historic
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti Zambra, 1899
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, bespoke 'Captain's Stand' Single draw Negretti & Zambra telescope Engraved 'NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
dust cover Bulbous eyecup with sliding dust cover This antique telescope is supplied with a London
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope. An English single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Field Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Starboy, Broadhurst Clarkson Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique field telescope. An English, brass terrestrial and astronomical 'Starboy
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or astronomical
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope on stand, an English piece suitable for terrestrial or astronomical
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope on stand, suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, English dating
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Antique 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Dollond, achromatic library telescope, circa 1790. Mounted on a solid brass
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Three Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Ross, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial refractor by Ross of London
Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Victorian telescope from Henry Hughes of London Displays a desirable aged patina and good original order
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Lawrence Mayo, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, enamelled brass 'The Sign Post' terrestrial
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
; Silberrad - Aldgate, London This is a lovely mahogany and brass telescope by renowned optical instrument
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Broadhurst Clarkson, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw pocket telescope in leather case, a refractor for
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20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
consistent color Compact three draw telescope, easy to focus Supplied with a London fine oak and brass
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2 draw telescope. An English, chromed brass terrestrial or astronomical
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Late 18th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tripod, English, Mahogany, Bronze, Helio, Telescope, Stand, circa 1941
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage tripod. An English, mahogany and bronze helio, telescope or lamp stand with
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a two draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Telescope London For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal telescope london for your home. Each telescope london for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and animal skin. There are many kinds of the telescope london you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A telescope london, designed in the Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made telescope london has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dollond, London, Dolland and Ross London are consistently popular.

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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