Antique Telescopes

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by Davis of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

This is an antique Officer of the Watch telescope. An English, brass single draw terrestrial or marine spyglass by Ross of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

The telescope is in well worn condition with a great brass patina and measures 3.75"D x 31"L

This is a fine antique Victorian sectional bone telescope walking stick, marked for the maker,  Stanley of London, and dated 1885.

A small pocket telescope with one extension, lens holder and ring in amoretto wood (Brosimum Guianense); objective holder body in green painted and pressed cardboard with rich decora...

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany' Dimensions of Telescope: When The Telescope Is Standing Straight On The Tripod Stand Height: 69 in / 175 cm Telescope When It Is Fully Opened Width:...

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

A very fine early 19th Century (1819 - 1831) brass telescope by W. & T.Gilbert, London. This fabulous well cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb op...

An English mahogany and brass single draw telescope made and signed by William Bruce, Kings Head Court Shoe Lane London, circa 1830.

Signed on focal tube by prolific telescope makers Bardou & Son, Paris, France. Telescope is in working condition and has the original fitted interior carrying case with additional le...

The telescope has a fixed barrel with an unusual focusing mechanism at the eyepiece where there is a large adjustment ring which accurately opens and closes a small section to focus ...

Transporting pair of 19th century Tibetan ceremonial telescoping horns or dungchen handcrafted in hammered copper with applied elaborate jewelry like silvered metal floral designs.

A well executed three quarter length portrait of a French Empire Naval Officer holding a spyglass nautical telescope and dressed in emblematic period clothing with white long pants...

Bronze clock with double patina, representing Napoleon I on horseback, looking into the distance with his telescope. In front, 2 feet in the form of lion paws and a macaron with a...

Beside the standing figure is an elaborate scientific instrument resembling an astronomical telescope mounted upon an engraved measuring column, accompanied by navigational and mathe...

At the highest point, a sailor peers through a telescope. The silver sails are expertly formed, their dynamic contours giving the illusion of movement, as though caught in a passing ...

He appears to be floating and observing the stars through a large telescope; in his left hand he holds the star chart.

The brass barrel is engraved “Dollond London,” confirming its association with the firm founded by John Dollond, celebrated for advancements in achromatic lenses that revolutionized ...

This rare survivor features a heavy, telescoping cylindrical stem rising from a magnificently cast hexagonal base.

The frame is organized in successive registers that telescope inward: an outer dark molding edged with a continuous band of pressed, high-relief brass ornament; a broad intermediate ...

Brass horizon mirror clip, but missing horizon glass. No telescope, as sometimes seen with mid-19th and later 19th century sextants.

See mention in British Campaign Furniture by Nicholas A. Brawer. With telescoping frame extending to hold three leaves. The leaves fit inside the table when fully closed.

Some study the stars through a telescope, others examine a terrestrial globe, while additional figures consult manuscripts and books, reinforcing the allegorical celebration of knowl...

A second architectural model signed and dated to the cylinder barrel ‘Boularot to 1849’ and to the other side ‘POC Rochel Bonaparte PC Paris’ a central figure of Napoleon standing wi...

The ensemble rests on a six-legged base decorated with a trophy of scientific instruments held by two winged children, a world map, an astronomical telescope and a surveyor's chain. ...

Stacked books appear behind the teacher, while rulers and measuring tools rest along the ground, and a telescope lies across the foreground, symbolizing observation and scientific le...

Height can be varied by telescope in solid rass. Measure: Totally height 54 cm, height of the porcelain vase 27 cm.

A wonderful illustration of a boy and his telescope studying the moon with his dog by his side by American illustration and landscape artist John Newton Howitt (1885-1958).

The compass mechanism, telescope, and spirit level are all in fully working order.

The etymology of the word “lorgnette” is evocative: it is derived from the French word “lorgner” meaning to take a sidelong look at, and “lorgnette” is also the French word for a sh...

J H Steward Brass Telescope. The Lord Bury Telescope comes with a leather case.

Note the Captain with his telescope! It is an important historical record from a bygone era when Sailing Boats ruled the waves, it is housed in a traditional style walnut frame.

Above it is a clock case in the shape of a bookshelf with a young man reading at the side as well as an oil lamp, telescope and compasses.

John Dollond was appointed optician to King George III and the Duke of York and Albany, who granted him ‘His Majesty’s Royal Letters’for his refracting telescope. Other customers in...

Antique telescope from Negretti and Zambra of London. The exceptionally long barrel is three feet closed and fifty two inches open.

It was crafted from copper and brass with some decorative stone beads, the Rag-Dung is characterized by its long, telescoping sections, allowing for easier transport.

A patinated bronze figure of a winged putto is seated atop, surrounded by a globe, telescope, star chart and scroll — symbolic of learning, discovery and the Enlightenment spirit.

The putto that sits at the upper portion is holding the globe Of the world and to the left is his telescope. The bronze work is Exceptional and the gilding a soft gold hue.

These telescoping candlesticks are sure to engender discussion when you use them in your home.  

In this listing you will find an antique Vanity for Men, Shaving Stand or a Side Table, with adjustable Telescope Mirror. The table features a small compartment/drawer and an adjusta...

Height can be varied by telescope. Measure: Totally height 76 cm, height of the porcelain vase 43 cm.

The illustration is a collection of various shells, likely representing both gastropods and bivalves: 1. **Télescope vulgaire** - Possibly named for its elongated, tubular shape, re...

The image shows the captain in full naval uniform, posed confidently with a tricorn hat in one hand and a telescope tucked under his arm, with a fleet of ships faintly visible in the...

The nineteenth century telescope is wrapped in leather. The brasses are highly polished.

Dimensions: 35" x 54.5"h x 17" in high position, flat 48", work surface 22" x 35", telescopes 17" high

A fine Louis XV period fauteuil a la reine, stamped under seat rail “G.LEBRUN”, circa 1760, upholstered in its original Aubusson verdue tapestry depiction a child with a telescope an...

This is a beautiful telescoping drafting/art table lamp. The base has a clamp for mounting... important if the table is able to tilt.

The glass also represents a matching similar motif. The telescoping style of the central mount showcases the era's fascination with geometric forms and modernity; while the heavily ...

Linke’ to edge of top The elaborate marquetry top depicts an allegory of Astronomy and Geometry, personified by the Muses Urania and Calliope holding a telescope and a pair of compa...

A very fine and rare pair of Urn Form knife boxes with telescoping lids and myriad cut-outs for utensils in the interior.

Unlike conventual theodolites it provides an upright - rather than an inverted image - which means that it can be used like a normal telescope. The instrument and wooden case retain ...

The patinated bronze winged putto stands beside the ‘blued’ bronze globe of the world housing the movement; he holds scientific instruments, telescope, calibers etc. in one hand and ...

English Regency rosewood pedestal base music stand with an adjustable lyre design rack and 2 side telescoping brass candleholders.

His achievements include improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations and support for Copernicanism. 455mm by 350mm (platemark) The engraving is loose an...

Spectators fill the background, some observing closely through telescopes, while others are seated under tents, with flags flying overhead.

A fascinating sculpture of a monkey holding a telescope. The artist, Charles Soudant, has captured the monkey in a crouched position, with one hand holding the telescope and the othe...

The camel are attached to brass rods and the gap between the camels can be adjusted from 13 inches up to a gap of 22 inches as the rods fit inside each other and can telescope in or ...