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18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London
18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

18th Century mahogany and brass telescope by Nairne & Blunt of London

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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 with a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel, supported on a solid brass tripod s...

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Antique 1780s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

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Brass And Shagreen Telescope
Brass And Shagreen Telescope

Brass And Shagreen Telescope

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H 16.54 in W 15.75 in

Brass And Shagreen Telescope

Located in Madrid, ES

A gilt brass and green shagreen skin telescope on stand, from the collection of the Marques de Salamanca.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

Telescoping Mirror Top Brass Occasional Tables by Maison Toulouse, Paris
Telescoping Mirror Top Brass Occasional Tables by Maison Toulouse, Paris

Telescoping Mirror Top Brass Occasional Tables by Maison Toulouse, Paris

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H 21.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Telescoping Mirror Top Brass Occasional Tables by Maison Toulouse, Paris

By John Boone

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The inspiration for the tables' design may have derived from 18th century telescope bases.

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Mid-20th Century French Modern End Tables

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Brass

18th Century Gregorian Telescope by Watkins and Smith
18th Century Gregorian Telescope by Watkins and Smith

18th Century Gregorian Telescope by Watkins and Smith

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H 27.56 in Dm 4.51 in

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 carrying case.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, Refracting Achromatic, 18th Century
Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, Refracting Achromatic, 18th Century

Rare Miniature Dollond Antique Telescope, Refracting Achromatic, 18th Century

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H 8.47 in W 11.23 in D 0.95 in

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" achromatic triplet objective glass Clear and good optics Additional solar observa...

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

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Brass

Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790
Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790

Late 18th Century Dollond Achromatic Library Telescope, circa 1790

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H 20.08 in W 1.97 in D 29.93 in

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 tripod stand with cabriole legs and spade feet the mount allows fluid movement in bo...

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

18th Century French Telescoping Marbletop Candlestand or Martini Table
18th Century French Telescoping Marbletop Candlestand or Martini Table

18th Century French Telescoping Marbletop Candlestand or Martini Table

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H 30.5 in Dm 13 in

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 Martinis (lol). All original and signed "Bailly P."

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candle Stands

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Marble

Antique Cardboard Telescope from the End of the 18th Century
Antique Cardboard Telescope from the End of the 18th Century

Antique Cardboard Telescope from the End of the 18th Century

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H 28.35 in Dm 0.79 in

Antique Cardboard Telescope from the End of the 18th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Antique cardboard telescope with bone lenses holder, focusing with 3 extensions, French manufacture of the end of the 18th century.

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Antique 1780s French Scientific Instruments

Adams Telescope

Adams Telescope

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H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Adams Telescope

By George Adams

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good example of a silvered three-drawer telescope by Adams, with a mahogany main tube.

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Antique Late 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Table Telescope
Table Telescope

Table Telescope

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H 14 in Dm 3 in

Table Telescope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine reflecting 18th century shagreen covered telescope in the manner of Adams, in working order.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Bancks and Son, English 3-Draw, Late 18th Century, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Bancks and Son, English 3-Draw, Late 18th Century, circa 1800

Antique Telescope, Bancks and Son, English 3-Draw, Late 18th Century, circa 1800

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H 29.14 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in

Antique Telescope, Bancks and Son, English 3-Draw, Late 18th Century, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Antique telescope, Bancks and Son, English, 3-draw, late 18th century, circa 1800 this is an antique telescope, engraved Bancks and Son.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Fruitwood

George Adams Gregorian Telescope
George Adams Gregorian Telescope

George Adams Gregorian Telescope

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H 22.05 in Dm 3.94 in

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 III.  

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Antique Late 18th Century George III Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope
Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope

Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope

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H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope

By ROTHWELL

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This “ROTHWELL, Manchester” (1780-1820) library refractor telescope is a nice decorative piece. The brass main tube engraved Rothwell Manchester, rack-and-pinion focusing, is mounte...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

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English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.
English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.

English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.

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H 39.5 in W 47.5 in D 12 in

English Mahogany Telescope. Signed Dollond.

By Dolland

Located in Milan, IT

English Mahogany wood telescope with brass tripode , with rack and pinion focusing. Working focus lenses Signed Dollond.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

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H 38.78 in W 12.21 in D 1.19 in

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, Georgian piece dating to the late 18th century, circa 1780. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian

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H 17.33 in W 10.44 in D 0.06 in

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 from the Georgian period and dating to mid-18th century, circa 1760.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770

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H 26.38 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

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 to the mid-18th century, circa 1770.

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Antique 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

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Fruitwood

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1760

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H 21.46 in W 12.41 in D 0.08 in

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 and dating to the mid-18th century, circa 1760.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760

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H 24.81 in Dm 0.06 in

Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, Georgian piece dating to the mid-18th century, circa 1760. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife stalking, or maritime observation.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750
Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750

Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750

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H 37.8 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in

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 use dating to the mid-18th century, circa 1750.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790

Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1790

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H 15.36 in Dm 0.14 in

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 astronomical use dating to circa 1790. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciati...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800
Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800

Telescoping Directoire Period Tulipwood Gueridon, France c. 1800

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H 34 in Dm 16 in

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. <...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Gueridon

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1900
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1900

Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1900

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H 16.34 in W 5.71 in D 0.97 in

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 English Victorian Scope dating to the late 19th century circa 1900. Perfect for...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Late Georgian, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Late Georgian, circa 1800

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Late Georgian, circa 1800

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H 11.82 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in

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 English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1800. Perfect for bird watching, landscap...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780
Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

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H 16.05 in Dm 1.97 in

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, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1780. Perfect for bird watching, landscape ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London

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H 25 in W 40 in D 12 in

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 tripod, the instrument with rack and pinion focus, producing a clear upright image. ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, Lincoln of London, 1770
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, Lincoln of London, 1770

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, Lincoln of London, 1770

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H 21.86 in W 7.29 in D 0.14 in

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 English Georgian piece by Lincoln of London, dating to circa 1770. Perfect for bird wa...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Satinwood

Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800
Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800

Antique Telescope, Dollond, Refracting Library Scope in Mahogany Case circa 1800

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H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 12.21 in

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 optical instrument maker Dollond. Clear sharp optics with 2" achromatic objecti...

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Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Scientific Instrum...

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Brass

Late 18th Century Lacquered Brass Table Telescope
Late 18th Century Lacquered Brass Table Telescope

Late 18th Century Lacquered Brass Table Telescope

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H 6.5 in W 21 in D 23 in

Late 18th Century Lacquered Brass Table Telescope

Located in Huntington, NY

Late 18th century lacquered brass table telescope.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

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Brass

18th Century English Gilbert & Co. Improved Sea Telescope
18th Century English Gilbert & Co. Improved Sea Telescope

18th Century English Gilbert & Co. Improved Sea Telescope

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H 3.5 in W 42 in D 3 in

18th Century English Gilbert & Co. Improved Sea Telescope

By Gilbert & Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

18th century Gilbert & Co. Improved Sea Telescope.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol
18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol

18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol

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H 16.15 in W 22.45 in D 3.15 in

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 examples we have had by George Adams and could have been made by him for Springer ...

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Antique 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes
A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes

A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very rare collection of nine vintage reflecting telescopes from the early and late 18th Century. The collection is comprised of three draw refracting telescopes, antique vintage br...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, 18th Century, circa 1800
Antique Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, 18th Century, circa 1800

Antique Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, 18th Century, circa 1800

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H 18.12 in W 7.88 in D 0.1 in

Antique Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, 18th Century, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a two draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1800. Perfect for bird watching, landscape...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Ramsden telescope
Ramsden telescope

Ramsden telescope

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H 12 in W 38 in

Ramsden telescope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine example of a late 18th century brass telescope by Ramsden London contained in its original mahogany case.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

Antique Telescope, 2-Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian
Antique Telescope, 2-Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Antique Telescope, 2-Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

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H 20.08 in Dm 0.1 in

Antique Telescope, 2-Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English telescope dating to the mid-Georgian period of the 18th century, circa 1760.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian, circa 1760
Antique Telescope, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian, circa 1760

Antique Telescope, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian, circa 1760

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H 22.64 in Dm 0.08 in

Antique Telescope, Single Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Georgian, circa 1760

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, Georgian piece dating to circa 1760. Perfect for bird watching, landscape ap...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique, Telescope, Three-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780
Antique, Telescope, Three-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Antique, Telescope, Three-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

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H 11.82 in Dm 3.15 in

Antique, Telescope, Three-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a three-draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1780. Perfect for bird watching, landscap...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Brass Refracting Telescope
English Brass Refracting Telescope

English Brass Refracting Telescope

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H 20 in Dm 2.75 in

English Brass Refracting Telescope

Located in Wells, ME

A superb English brass refracting telescope with original tripod stand, all in good working condition.

When zeroed in it focuses quite well with very little distortion.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

English George II Chippendale Mahogany Card Table Telescoping System for Opening
English George II Chippendale Mahogany Card Table Telescoping System for Opening

English George II Chippendale Mahogany Card Table Telescoping System for Opening

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H 28.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

English George II Chippendale Mahogany Card Table Telescoping System for Opening

Located in Wells, ME

English George II Chippendale period mahogany card table with ridged cabriole legs, carved ball and claw feet, modified egg and dart molding. The turret corners are dished for candle...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

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18th Century Brass Telescopic on Base John Bleuler Optics
18th Century Brass Telescopic on Base John Bleuler Optics

18th Century Brass Telescopic on Base John Bleuler Optics

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H 18 in W 30 in D 10 in

18th Century Brass Telescopic on Base John Bleuler Optics

Located in Plymouth, MA

Fine 18th century brass telescope on 3-legged base. Made by famous London Optician John Bleuler.

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Antique 1780s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Located in London, GB

A high quality partners library table By H Samuel of Oxford street The design by Thomas Chippendale Constructed in mahogany, of hour-glass shape, the plinth base having stif...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

$22,500

H 0.38 in W 1.25 in D 0.88 in

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

Located in New Orleans, LA

A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by blue and white champlevé enamel de...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co

Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co

$3,613Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.4 in W 48.04 in D 0.4 in

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 Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Perfec...

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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross

$1,211Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

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 draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use, by Ross of London, circa 1920. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Leather

Milanese Sterling Silver 20th Century Fountain Centrepiece
Milanese Sterling Silver 20th Century Fountain Centrepiece

Milanese Sterling Silver 20th Century Fountain Centrepiece

$61,407

H 13 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in

Milanese Sterling Silver 20th Century Fountain Centrepiece

Located in London, GB

A Milanese sterling silver 20th century fountain centrepiece Measures: Height: 33cm, width: 47cm, depth: 42cm. This stunning centrepiece is an Italian sterling silver fountain, m...

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20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

English Pocket Globe by Herman Moll, Circa 1775-1798, England
English Pocket Globe by Herman Moll, Circa 1775-1798, England

English Pocket Globe by Herman Moll, Circa 1775-1798, England

$10,464

H 2.92 in Dm 2.92 in

English Pocket Globe by Herman Moll, Circa 1775-1798, England

By Herman Moll

Located in Milano, IT

Pocket globe London, between 1775 and 1798 Re-edition of the globe of Hermann Moll (1678-1732) dated 1719 The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in sh...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Globes

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Shagreen, Paper

Gilt Metal Centrepiece Suite for the Duke of Sparta by Elkington & Co.
Gilt Metal Centrepiece Suite for the Duke of Sparta by Elkington & Co.

Gilt Metal Centrepiece Suite for the Duke of Sparta by Elkington & Co.

$204,692 / set

H 22.84 in W 31.89 in D 13.78 in

Gilt Metal Centrepiece Suite for the Duke of Sparta by Elkington & Co.

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Gilt metal centrepiece suite for the Duke of Sparta by Elkington & Co. English, Late 19th Century Centrepiece: Height 58cm, width 81cm, depth 35cm Candelabra: Height 66cm, diameter ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces

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Metal

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18th Century Telescope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th century telescope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and wood, every 18th century telescope was constructed with great care. Each 18th century telescope bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 18th century telescope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dollond, London, George Adams and ROTHWELL 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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