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1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Lytegem desk telescoping task lamp designed by Michael Lax for
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Royal Navy Submarine Captains Telescope From Gieves
Located in Norwell, MA
Leather bound British royal navy officers spyglass by Ross London for Gieve Matthews & Seagrove limited. High quality in great condition and exceptional optics. Barrel color is engra...
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,300 / item
Telescoping Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-luce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early telescoping floor/desk lamp with a pivoting cone shade on an enameled and chromed steel
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System stick. The tip is made of iron and brass, high and decorated by a series of thin circles. The shaft is made entirely of painted brass and constructed to emulate a bambo...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Three drawer achromatic telescope by Utzschneider
Fraunhofer of Munich
Located in London, GB
A three drawer achromatic telescope by Utzschneider & Fraunhofer of Munich, circa 1820.
1 3/8
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century scope with geared focal knob and heavy brass tripod stand. Weight is 24 pounds. 23" H x 55" L.
Category
Antique 1880s French Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Jules LeLue Extendable Telescoping Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
character. The pedestal base provides sturdy support, and the telescoping expansion mechanism (if leaves are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Heavy English Brass Telescoping Floor Lamps
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of heavy brass English telescoping fluted floor lamps with round base on three feet. Shades
Category
Early 20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Telescoping Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Dallas, TX
Model 201 telescoping table/floor lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce.
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brass British Royal Navy 1915 Telescope on Tripodal Stand
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable telescope came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023). While
Category
20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses
Located in Norwell, MA
Early nineteenth-century spyglass, circa 1820, with a single focal tube engraved "William Harris and Co., 50 Holborn, London." The barrel has a French polish finish. An exceptional i...
Category
Antique 1820s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Floris Fideldij Telescoping Arm Desk Lamp Artimeta 1960s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Den Haag, NL
a nickel-plated telescoping arm on two joints and its original industrial gray paint. Very rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century Colorful Print in Frame Depicting Telescopes
Located in Opole, PL
20th Century Colorful Print in Frame Depicting Telescopes
One of the items from the series of
Category
20th Century European Prints
Materials
Paper
$130 Sale Price
44% Off
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
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Telescoping Bronze Floor Lamp from Denmark, 1940s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Art deco telescoping bronze floor lamp.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
WW2 U.S. Navy Mark 74 Telescope for Honeywell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
WW2 U.S. Navy Mark 74 Telescope
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 3" Gregorian telescope by Springer of Bristol, although signed this model is very similar to
Category
Antique 18th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800
Located in Norwell, MA
Fabulous library telescope with engraved collar marked with makers name "Wellington, Crown Court
Category
Antique Early 1800s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous early 20th Century brass telescope with a plaque marked 'Clarkson, London' This
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of Victorian Mahogany-Brass Telescopes, 1st half 20th C.
Located in Leuven , BE
Pair of Victorian Mahogany-Brass Telescopes, 1st half 20th C.
Category
Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An antique French single draw telescope. Petite in size, its main barrel is covered with wonderful
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965. A very fine vintage example
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Telescope with Adjustable Wooden Legs and Patinated Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Telescopes are a terrific decorative addition to any den, library or study. A compliment to any
Category
20th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Century Brand Telescoping Dining Table with Chrome Accent Base
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Century Furniture Company Dining Table.
This Transitional Dining table enlarges with leaves included in its own Cabinet, making for easy storage. Custom Table pads are als...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst
Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Terrestrial Instrument, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
suitable for observing the night sky.
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, terrestrial
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Impressive Antique Brass Dolland
Co. Telescope With Case for Restoration
By Dolland
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large antique Dolland & Co brass telescope with labeled wood box with accessories as shown
Category
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three-draw telescope. An English,walnut and brass navigational or astronomical
Category
Antique 1790s British Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp
Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
font and raised on telescoping shaft having three legs terminating in paw feet, c1890
Measures - 64.25
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Torchères
Materials
Brass
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
A Very Rare 19th Century Gadget Walking Cane with Brass Telescope
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century well figured gadget walking cane with a hidden brass telescope. This
Category
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson
Co, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial refractor by
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Floor Lamp
Telescope
, Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A floor lamp model "Telescope" / "Teleskop" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish mid-century telescope wall lamps, teak and brass, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Swedish modernist wall lamps made from solid teak with pivotal telescope arm adjustable
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lord Bury 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Pine
Industrial Telescoping Adjustable Iron
Brass Pedestal Stand Candle Holder 63"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage adjustable telescoping candleholder or plant stand. Made of iron and brass featuring
Category
20th Century Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron
$350 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather Spyglass, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique three draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or maritime
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Space Age Vintage Chromed Metal Telescope Floor Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage chromed metal floor lamp with a curved base and a telescope arm from 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique officer of the watch telescope. An English, leather and nickel silver single
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique 2-draw telescope. An English, terrestrial or maritime ‘Day or Night
Category
Antique 1820s British Regency Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Telescope Tripod, English, Oak, Bronze, Support Stand, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage telescope tripod. An English, oak and bronze support Stand, dating to the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Kalmar Floor Lamps
Telescope
, Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two (a pair) floor lamps model "Telescope" / "Teleskop" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th century French brass and leather 3 draw telescope spyglass.
The spyglass is made from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
A Stunning 19th Century Brass Four Draw Telescope by Gardner of Glasgow
Located in Dublin, IE
Stock Reference No: A4126
A Stunning 19th Century Polished Brass Four Draw Telescope with Original
Category
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson
Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson & Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920.
72" High as shown
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Chicago, IL
Quintessential post-modern 1990s white Tensor desk lamp with high-gloss hard plastic base and shade, and stainless steel neck. It has three set heights (or lengths) extending between...
Category
1990s Chinese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris
By A. Bardou
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and impressive 19th century French brass library telescope marked A. Bardou, Paris.
(Denis
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
1942 US Navy Quartermasters Mark II Spyglass Military Maritime Ship Telescope
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Hayward Lumber & Inv Co of Los Angeles nautical maritime military ship spyglass / telescope
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,050 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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