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Three-Tiered Telescoping Chrome and Glass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A three tiered telescoping chrome and glass side table in the manner of Jansen. The smoked glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Side Tables
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
Pair of English Sheffield Telescoping Columnar Candlesticks, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of English Sheffield telescoping columnar candlesticks on a circular footed base.
England
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Copper
Telescoping Adjustable World Globe by Rand McNally, Chicago
By Rand McNally
Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
16 inch diameter telescoping adjustable world globe by Rand McNally, Chicago, wonderful color and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Globes
Materials
Metal, Steel
Space Age Style
Telescope
Four-Arm Light Fixture
Located in Astoria, NY
A unique Space Age style light fixture in brushed chrome, with four tube shaped 'telescope' arms of
Category
20th Century American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Telescope
Six-Arm Light Fixture in Brushed Chrome
Located in Astoria, NY
A unique space age style light fixture in brushed chrome, including six tube shaped 'telescope
Category
20th Century American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
French telescope of the second half of the 19th century, made of brass with leather-covered handle
Category
Antique 1860s French Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
English Telescoping Buffet Server or Table in Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
top enclosing three tiers when in table form, telescoping upward to create three shelves when opened
Category
Antique 19th Century English Serving Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Gregorian Telescope by Watkins and Smith
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A wonderful example of an 18th century Gregorian reflecting telescope in its original mahogany
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with splayed leather-covered handle signed Broadhurst Clarkson & C. 83 Farringdon
Category
Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope of chromed brass with leather-covered handle from the early 1900s, signed Britex 18X
Category
Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Mahogany, Early 1800s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with mahogany-coated handle, focusing with three extensions, complete with sunshade
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Superb Campaign Telescope
Tripod Base, English, circa 1918
Located in London, GB
A Quintessential Boys Toy !
A collapsible campaign telescope complete with base & full gimbal
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long
By Charles C. Hutchinson
Located in Peekskill, NY
This large important telescope is signed Charles C. Hutchinson, Boston. It's quite an impressive
Category
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
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
Category
Late 20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Telescope Wandlamp Van Niek Hiemstra Voor Evolux
By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Oirlo, LI
telescope lamp.
You don't often come across this model. Period:1960s.
For that time a very progressive
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope for terrestrial or astronomical use. A Scottish piece from the
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments
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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with round section, with three extensions focusing and handle covered in leather
Category
Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass telescope on adjustable walnut tripod stand. Telescope retains the original glass
Category
Antique 1870s English William IV Scientific Instruments
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
An English Brass Telescope Raised on Wooden Tripod Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome English brass telescope raised on a wooden tripod stand; Stamped: "W. Ottway & Co., 1901
Category
Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Rosewood Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome English brass telescope raised on an adjustable rosewood tripod stand; stamped "W
Category
Early 20th Century English More Carpets
An English Brass Telescope Raised on Adjustable Wooden Tripod
By W. Ottway
Co. LTD.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome English brass telescope raised on an adjustable wooden tripod stand; the heavy, well
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Telescoping Floor Lamp in Brushed Nickel by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Floor lamp in brushed nickel with adjustable shaft, by Laurel Lighting, ca. 1960s.
Tallest height possible is 66.75", shortest is 44.25". Base is 8.75" square. Shade has a 14" d...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Directoire Period Two-Tier Gueridon in Tulipwood, each tier a white Marble surface with pierced Brass gallery, mounted around a hexagonal column atop a tripod base with pad feet. <...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Gueridon
T-Base Telescoping Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early edition brass and chrome floor lamp with a rotating "dome" shade, an adjustable height parallel stem with locking mechanism, and solid "T" base for stability.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
T-Base Telescoping Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early edition chrome floor lamp with a rotating "tent" shade, an adjustable height parallel stem with locking mechanism, and a solid "T" base for stability.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Pair of Telescoping Chrome Floor lamps by Koch
Lowy
Located in Danville, CA
telescoping neck.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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
Brass Telescope with Mahogany Handle, UK, Early 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with mahogany handle from the early 19th century signed Gilbert & C. London, a
Category
Antique 1810s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Dolland Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope
By Dolland
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine Dolland spy glass telescope. Rare carved tortoiseshell around the main barrel. Signed around
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Telescoping Marbletop Candlestand or Martini Table
Located in Essex, MA
Period Provincial Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top and Galleried telescoping stand for Lighting or
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candle Stands
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
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
Category
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
A single draw hand held telescope made in the style of the distinctive British Naval Officer of the
Category
Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
French Brass Telescope and Spotter Scope by A. Bardou
By A. Bardou
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine French brass 3" diameter telescope and spotter scope, optically excellent, made and signed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Early 19th English Music Stand with Telescoping Adjustable Top
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th English Music Stand, Classic design with telescoping adjustable top, turned & banded
Category
Antique 19th Century English Music Stands
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing with three extensions. Maximum length
Category
Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, an English, Georgian, single draw refractor for terrestrial or
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Astronomical Telescope Signed W. Gilbert
Sons London, Early 1800
Located in Milan, IT
Astronomical telescope, wood and brass, splayed shaped, signed W. Gilbert & Sons London, early 1800
Category
Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Brass Telescope with Painted Handle, UK, Early 20th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope made of brass with painted brass handle, English manufacture of the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century British 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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing on three extensions, complete with dust
Category
Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Large brass telescope covered with leather with focus with one extension, English manufacture of
Category
Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects
Materials
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian 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.
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Category
Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Scientific Instruments
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
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