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Rare Telescoping Swing Arm Dentist
s X-Ray Co. Wall lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early 46" to 61" telescoping Dentist's wall lamp. It has a sprung wall bracket and a
Category
20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, Officer of the Watch
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Dollond London, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Niek Hiemstra Telescope Wall Lamp Hiemstra Evolux, the Netherlands, 1960
By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice adjustable telescope wall lamp designed by Niek Hiemstra for Hiemstra Evolux, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Metal
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique, Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, J.P. Cutts, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Telescope, Broadhurst Clarkson Signalling MK VI on Signal Stand
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope dating to the early 20th century.
In fine order physically and
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial More Desk Accessories
1870s French Small Brass Telescope Small Antique Original Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle and complete with Scope caps
French manufacture
Category
Antique 1870s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Early 1900s Telescope Diopter Praetorian Tablet Secretan Paris Antique Surveyor
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope diopter for praetorian tablet signed Secretan Paris n. 3733 from the early 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Nautical Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with round section, with three extensions focusing and handle covered in leather
Category
Antique 1870s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass 3 Draw Telescope Antique Maritime Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with round section, with three extensions focusing and handle covered in leather
Category
Antique 1870s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
WWII Antique English Terrestrial Chromed Brass Telescope signed BRITEX SPOTTER
Located in Milan, IT
English telescope made of chromed brass while the outer part has an admiralty style thick layer of
Category
Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod by A. Bardou, Paris
By A. Bardou
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a brass telescope on an adjustable wooden tripod signed A. Bardou, Paris
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1970s Industrial Old TASCO Zoom Telescope with Original Box Quality Optics
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Astronaut Vintage Telescope
1970s TASCO zoom telescope with the original box. Quality optics.
In
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.
By Bardou
Son
Located in Baltimore, MD
Table top, brass refracting telescope on folding cabriole leg base. Objective lens is 3 possibly
Category
Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London
By Dollond, London
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine brass and mahogany 2.5 inch diameter table top refracting telescope retaining its original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century French Walnut and Brass Telescope Signed Vincent Chevalier
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique telescope was created in Paris, France by Vincent Chevalier; standing on a tripod with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Brass Double Telescope Mounted on Adjustable Tripod Wooden, Brass Mounted Stand
Located in Miami, FL
Brass Double Telescope Mounted on Adjustable Tripod Wooden, Brass Mounted Stand
Offered for sale
Category
20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1930s German Telescoping Wall Lamp by Christian Dell for Bünte
Remmler
By Christian Dell, Bünte und Remmler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A telescoping industrial wall lamp with a pivoting bracket and adjustable arm supporting a black
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw pocket telescope, a refractor for terrestrial or
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern bronze and beveled mirror, telescoping square side tables height is
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Round Side Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern bronze and beveled mirror, telescoping round side table.
Height is
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Antique English "Davon" Patent Combination Micro-Telescope and case, circa 1920
By Davidson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Davon" patent combination micro-telescope in original lined and stitched leather
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
Antique English Telescope Walking Stick Cane 88cm/34.5 inches 20th century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique system telescope walking stick on a malacca shaft, Circa 1920 in date
Category
20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
Antique Aesthetic Chas Parker Style Figural Dolphin Telescoping Piano Lamp 19thC
By Charles Parker
Located in Big Flats, NY
telescoping figural stand with dolphins, scroll and Greek Key elements, 19th century
Measures- 71''H x 16''W
Category
Antique 19th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fine Mid-Century Modern Bronze Beveled Mirror Telescoping Square Side Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern polished bronze and beveled mirror top, telescoping square side
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
20th Century English Solid Silver Telescope Beaker
Case, c.1922
By G.H. James
Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English solid silver telescopic beaker and a case, the beaker and case with engine turned decoration and richly gilded. The front of the beaker bearing initials....
Category
20th Century British Barware
Materials
Silver
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Stalking Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Pocket, 3 Draw, Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage stalking telescope. An English, leather-bound brass, pocket, 3 draw refractor t
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
A Handsome American Walnut Adjustable Tripod Telescope Stand Now a Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and robust American walnut adjustable tripod telescope stand with brass fittings; now
Category
Antique 19th Century American Floor Lamps
Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Swivel
Telescoping Office Chair, 20th C
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
back over covered seat and flat arms with pyramidal element at joint, swivel and telescoping rolling
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Telescope, 6 Draw, English, Compact, Negretti and Zambra, circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a six draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Telescope British Manufacture, H. SALANSON
Co Ltd Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle signed H. SALANSON & Co Ltd Bristol & Cardiff, early
Category
Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
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. An
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Three Draw English Brass Telescope with Handle Leather
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather handle, made at the end of the nineteenth century, focusing with three
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th century Antique Telescope of Chromed Brass with Leather-Covered Handle,
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope of chromed brass with leather-covered handle, signed Ross London N. 29155, sold by
Category
Antique 1860s British 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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects
Materials
Satinwood
Industrial Telescoping Sperti Irradiation Floor Lamp Model Hi-41, circa 1940
By Sperti 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
with chrome, swivel and telescoping base for adjustable height and direction, combined ultraviolet and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Small Brass Antique Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, French manufacture of the second half of the
Category
Antique 1870s French Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # R0667
This is an antique telescope in mahogany case dating to circa 1800 by renowned
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Scientific Instrum...
Materials
Brass
1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, French manufacture of the second half of the
Category
Antique 1870s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century 3 Draw Brass and Wood French Antique Terrestrial Telescope
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with wood covered handle.
French manufacture of half of the nineteenth
Category
Antique 1850s Scientific Instruments
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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