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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
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20th Century Modern End Tables

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 polished bronze and beveled mirror top, NON telescoping square side
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Kalmar, Brass Height Adjustable Telescope , 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A floor lamp model 'Teleskop' / 'Telescope' no. 2090 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria from the 1950
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th C. English Telescope On Tripod Stand By Negretti Zambra for Restoration
By Negretti Zambra
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Being sold in a decorative capacity as the Telescope would require professional restoration by a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chrome Telescoping Arc Lamp with Weighted Base by Gepo
By Gepo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century telescoping chrome arc lamp with a weighted base by Gepo. The shade can be rotated and
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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
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Early 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Naval Maritime Brass Telescope by Kelvin White Hutton for USS Cheyenne
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and quite rare antique U.S. naval maritime brass telescope or spyglass made by Kelvin
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Located in Central England, GB
This fine example of a World War II military spotting telescope is the type issued to a British
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Mid-20th Century British Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l Hôpital, Lyon
Located in London, GB
2 ¾ inch refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon. Circa 1835. Mounted on a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

England 1880 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
British two-Draws Monocular Telescope. Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Officer of the Watch telescope. An English, brass single draw terrestrial or
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Telescope Table Lamps Eichhoff Werke, Germany, 1970s
By Eichhoff
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare in pair - Practical - Marked.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co
Located in Montreal, QC
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Marked: '' 63
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique English Bone Telescope Walking Stick Cane 19th Century 92cm/36 inches
By Stanley Co., London 1
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, marked for the maker
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Brass, Bronze

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying
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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Old Telescopes by Reginald J. Cheetham, Scientific Instrument Book December 1997
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Old telescopes by Reginald J. Cheetham is the well respected, definitive guide to antique
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Late 20th Century English Books

Materials

Paper

A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by Steward of London
By J.H Steward
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century four inch diameter telescope by 'Steward of London' of exceptional quality
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne Blunt of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London, having a mahogany barrel
Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique 'officer of the watch' telescope. An English, single draw refractor for
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Antique Ross Telescope, English, 3 Draw, Terrestrial Refractor, Early 20th, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Ross of London telescope. An English, brass three draw terrestrial refractor
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

W. Ottway Co Ltd Brass Power 7 Telescope on Wooden Tripod Stand
By W. Ottway Co. LTD.
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English brass power telescope on wooden tripod stand stamped “W. Ottway & Co. Ltd." marked
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Dark Green French Table Lamp with Telescope Function, circa 1945
Located in Berlin, DE
telescope function and is very unique. It is in its original vintage condition. A unique piece which is a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Brass Telescope Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Wiener Werkstätte, Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Ingo Maurer, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
909 / 5.000 A very beautiful, height-adjustable brass floor lamp from the 1970s. The design and the beautiful details create a very elegant and pleasant light. The lamp creates a ve...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Very Fine Early 19th Century Brass Telescope By W. T. Gilbert, London
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th Century (1819 - 1831) brass telescope by W. T.Gilbert, London. This
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A small telescope in paper, glass and snakewood. Golden decoration. France 1780.
Located in Milan, IT
A small pocket telescope with one extension, lens holder and ring in amoretto wood (Brosimum
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Antique 1870s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton Co, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Hala "875" Telescoping Wall Mount Task Lamp with Aluminum Shade, 1950s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century telescopic desk lamp by H.Th.J.A. Busquet for Hala, 1950s. This lamp has an aluminum shade, extending arm, and black enameled accents. In original condition with visible ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

German Reflecting Telescope in Limited Edition from the Deutsches Museum in 1978
Located in Sofia, BG
telescope is being published in a worldwide limited edition of up to 1,500 numbered copies. Serial number
Category

Late 20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Brass Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850
By Bardou Son
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass and polished steel telescope with removable lens cap, spotting scope, and mounted on
Category

Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome / polished nickel mirrored top oval telescoping side
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Pair Polished Nickel Mirror Telescoping Oval Side End Tables
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome / polished nickel mirrored top oval telescoping side
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Rare Cosack Louis Kalff Royal Telescope Articulating Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
By Cosack Leuchten, Louis Kalff
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and pleasing to the eye swing light, easy to wall mount. This rare design wall lamp from the midcentury era is by Louis Kalff and it was manufactured by Gebrüder...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand
Located in Central England, GB
This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, Telescope Chair Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of recently restored white and green rattan director’s chairs. Made in Vietnam. The white enamel paint finish looks new. The white and green canvas slings also look bright and c...
Category

Vintage 1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

Contemporary Taupe Leather Brass Studded Swivel / Rolling Office Chair
Located in Queens, NY
brass stud upholstery nail trim, supported on a telescoping pedestal base with a five point walnut foot
Category

20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Guzzini Chrome Arc Wall Lamp with Plexi Globe Shade and Dimmer
By Guzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
switch for adjustable lighting. The telescoping arm extends by loosening the plexi and chrome adjustment
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Antique W. L. E. Gurley Co. Brass Surveyor’s Transit/Theodolite c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
circa 1890. This precision instrument features a telescope mounted on a rotating base with a compass and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Gothic Style Freestanding Adjustable Wrought Iron Candelabras
Located in Dayton, OH
. 57"h x 23.5" x 17.5", telescopes to 83.5"h, adds to height if you adjust configuration of
Category

20th Century Gothic Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

William IV Brass Patent Candlestick by Palmer Co, London
Located in Lincoln, GB
features a heavy, telescoping cylindrical stem rising from a magnificently cast hexagonal base. The base
Category

Antique 19th Century British Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Restored Vintage Sirmos Rams Head Floor Lamps, Brass and Wood Pair Of 1975
By Sirmos
Located in North Miami, FL
. The finials are also original and they telescope up for greater height of the shade. Sold as a pair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Empire Clock, "The Astronomy Lesson", early 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
two winged children, a world map, an astronomical telescope and a surveyor's chain. Inspired by
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Pipistrello Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, 1970s
By Martinelli Luce, Gae Aulenti
Located in Toronto, CA
With its telescoping stem and signature batwing shade, the Pipistrello lamp by Gae Aulenti is a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Midcentury Casella Patinated Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamps
By Casella Lighting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
for Casella Lighting. The floor lamps feature an adjustable height column that telescopes from 37
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Lightolier "Lytegem" Task Lamps by Michael Lax
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of Lightolier "Lytegem" articulating task lamps attributed to Michael lax. Telescoping can
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1800s Parabolic Mirror Floor Lamp - 19 Inch Reflector
Located in Peekskill, NY
telescopes 16 inches taller from 59 inches to 75 inches. It has a unique and amazing look. The finish and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Solar Acrylic Floor Lamp by Studio Orbeat
Located in Geneve, CH
astrolabe and telescope merge with the frame of the Andean loom, for the conception of this piece of design
Category

2010s Peruvian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp with Glass Venetian Style Shell
Located in Highland, IN
bases and the brass has a beautiful aged patina. Height telescopes from 38" to 56" X 10"w, depth varies
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Valmassoi Conti L amo ceiling lam by Luci Milano, Italy 1970, collectible design
By Valmassoi Conti, luci
Located in Milano, IT
central point that supports a long, bendable arm made from carbon fiber (like a fishing rod telescope
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Regency Mahogany Extension Dining Table By John Durham, London
Located in Essex, MA
. Brawer. With telescoping frame extending to hold three leaves. The leaves fit inside the table when fully
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Red Orange Space Age Vanity Bucket Dressing Table Set by Bremshey Co
Located in Chattanooga, TN
materials is captivating. The dressing table provides hidden space for cosmetics. Open the telescoping lid
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal

Ignazio Gardella Rare Four-Arm Chandelier for Azucena, Italy, 1958
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Chicago, IL
designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, featuring a telescoping stem that allows the fixture to adjust in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Elias Svedberg "Triva" Swiveling Stool for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Coronado, CA
. The stool features a steel telescoping base, and a molded birch seat. The steel base shows beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Original Vintage National Academy of Sciences NAS Poster Earth Herbert Danska
Located in London, GB
and white photographs showing scientists at work, a telescope, a smoking volcano by a lake, graphs and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Vintage "Scopes" Kaleidoscope by C Bennett, 1988
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bennett Scopes #67 3/88" " What do you get when a Microscope crashes into a Telescope ? a Kaleidoscope or
Category

Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Toys

Materials

Metal

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Find a variety of telescopes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all telescopes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of telescopes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of telescopes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Georgian telescopes are of considerable interest. Telescope Casual, J.T. Kalmar and Dollond, London each produced beautiful telescopes that are worth considering.

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    A nautical telescope is an optical device used by sailors. Its purpose is to spot other ships and landforms that are on the horizon. Smaller versions are sometimes referred to as spy glasses. On 1stDibs, find a range of telescopes.
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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.