German Reflecting Telescope in Limited Edition from the Deutsches Museum in 1978
Located in Sofia, BG
Gregory brass spyglass - Deutsches Museum 1978/79 limited edition.
Late 20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Brass
German Reflecting Telescope in Limited Edition from the Deutsches Museum in 1978
Located in Sofia, BG
Gregory brass spyglass - Deutsches Museum 1978/79 limited edition.
Brass
Marian Jamieson "Spyglass" Chandelier Antique Brass Shell White Glass
By Marian Jamieson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed and handcrafted in Los Angeles by renowned American lighting designer Marian Jamieson, this "Spyglass" chandelier is a sophisticated example of contemporary artisan lighting...
Metal
Three Foot Ship Captains Spyglass
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique telescope from Negretti and Zambra of London. The exceptionally long barrel is three feet closed and fifty two inches open. Black cover. Great optics. Weight: 5 lbs. Overall...
Brass
Ships Spyglass with Leather Covered Barrel
Located in Norwell, MA
Three draw spyglass with stitched leather cover. Old lacquer finish. End cap. Sliding eyepiece cover. 9 3/4" H (closed). 29" H (open). 1 3/4" Diameter. 2 lbs.
Brass
Antique Captains Spyglass on Ships Grating
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime display with a ship captains spyglass mounted onto a piece of teak ships grating.
Brass
Ships Spyglass Telescope with Rope Cover
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century ships telescope with a leather and rope wrapped barrel. Single focal tube is engraved Hughes and Son Ltd. London EC3. Circa 1920. Barrel end is fitted with a ...
Brass
English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and wood barrel nautical ship captain's spyglass with a single draw, polished sunshade, lense cap, and engraved focal tube by maker James Chapman St.
Brass
Empire Painted and Lacquered Spyglass, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The adjustable spyglass with gilt brass trim and original leather case.
Lacquer
Eyes on the Horizon: A 19th-Century Captain’s Spyglass by Dollond
Located in New York, NY
Constructed with a brass draw tube and housed in its original stitched leather protective sleeve, the spyglass exemplifies the precision engineering and elegant restraint characteris...
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 White & Hutton of London for the USS Cheyenne naval vessel, circa early 1900s.
Brass
Spyglass Spectaculary
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Spectaculary very large spyglass, when closed 29 cm, but when open 144 cm Good condition
Brass
Spyglass "Robert Brettle Bate"
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Robert Brettle Bate (1782/1847) London Charming pocket spyglass with seven runs in golden brass and ivory.
Brass
Unavailable
H 9 in W 46 in D 12 in
Spyglass Blown Glass and Metal Three-Light Chandelier by Marian Jamieson
By Marian Jamieson
Located in Sierra Madre, CA
A contemporary fixture with midcentury influences, the spyglass chandelier features three hand blown glass globes aligned along a sculptural linear beam with a canopy that reflects t...
Aluminum, Brass
1920s Brass Spyglass and Leather Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
Telescoping brass spyglass with brass cover and leather case.
Brass
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 190...
Brass
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 192...
Brass
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 192...
Brass
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and cap have been lacquered. The scope has a three draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 192...
Brass
Sea Captains Solid Brass Spyglass Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique mariners telescope of solid brass that has been polished and the main barrel, eyepiece and cap have been lacquered. The scope has a four draw barrel with eyepiece. Circa 1890...
Brass
Sold
H 73 in W 24 in D 45.5 in
Large Zhumell Alexander Brass Telescope Articulating Mahogany Tripod Stand 73"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite brass spyglass telescope by Zhumell. Features a large scope mounted to a copper swing over a mahogany brass accented articulating base.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 0.99 in W 0.99 in D 13.39 in
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 late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Brass
Sold
H 74 in W 36 in D 36 in
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 London,” circa late 19th or early 20th century, in very good condition, with some s...
Brass
Sold
H 5 in W 30.5 in D 3.5 in
J. H. Steward London Quick Focus Marksman Brass and Leather Telescope Spyglass
By J.H Steward
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass and leather three draw telescope by J. H. Steward of London. This is a Quick Focus Marksman. The telescope has a walnut and acrylic stand. The optics are a little dirty. The te...
Brass
Second World War US Navy Spyglass Dated 1942
Located in London, GB
A US Navy MK I Quartermaster's Spyglass by arguably America's finest optics company, Kollmorgen Optical Corp.
Gold Plate, Brass
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 17.92 in
Antique Explorer’s Telescope, English, Leather Dressed Spyglass, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Antique explorer’s telescope, English, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910 Single draw spyglass with brass sun shade and flared eye cup Primary barrel dressed in lightly patin...
Brass
Sold
H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 11.62 in
Large Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime Spyglass, W Harris, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique four draw telescope. An English, brass and mahogany terrestrial or maritime spyglass, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Brass
Sold
H 2.75 in W 11.25 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Stanley London Brass & Leather Nautical Captains Monocular Telescope
By Stanley
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Stanley London nautical maritime collapsible brass ships telescope / spyglass with brown leather sheathing.
Brass
Brass Spyglass Collapsible Telescope with Leather Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful retracting Spyglass or telescope with leather handle. The piece actually works very well, but is just as nice as a decorative piece.
Brass
19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass
Located in Norwich, England
19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is tapering and collapsible with millegrain edges.
Brass
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 9.45 in
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 spyglass, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Brass
Antique Brass Leather and Glass Spyglass or Telescope, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This spyglass was made in the late 19th century in France Dimension when folded 5.71 in. (14.5 cm) Patina and signs of use which make this antique object very characterful: it seem...
Brass
Antique Four Draw Captain's Spyglass P-026
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass telescope with four draws, sunshade lens cap, sliding eyepiece, leather wrapped barrel. Dimensions; 19" (open), 8" (closed) X 1 1/2"diameter, 1 lb.
Brass
English Nickel Silver and Leather Nautical Spyglass, A. Ross, Circa 1840
By Andrew Ross
Located in Charleston, SC
English nickel silver over brass nautical ship captain's spyglass with a covered leather barrel, single draw, polished sunshade, and engraved focal tube by maker Andrew Ross of Londo...
Brass, Nickel
WWII U.S. Navy 10 Power Officer of the Deck Spyglass Telescope
Located in San Mateo, CA
WWII U.S. Navy 10 power officer of the deck spyglass, MKII made by Wollensack Optical Company. The spyglass is 23 inches long. The dimensions listed are for the box it comes in. The ...
Brass
Sea Captain's Telescope Walking Stick
Located in Austin, TX
An American sea captain's walking cane or stick of mahogany, capped with a working retractable, four-draw nautical telescope (or spyglass) of brass and optical glass, mounted as a ha...
Brass
Mid-Century Expanding Spyglass Brass & Leather
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century spyglass brass & leather (similar to a telescope) expands from 7 1/8 to 17 1/4" - from a Palm Beach estate.
Brass
Spyglass Very Short
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Anonymous Beautiful and unusual very short spyglass with one pulling. Good condition. Circa 1900 Sizes: 8.5 cm open 6 cm closed Diameter: 3.5 cm
Brass
U.S Naval Spyglass
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Regal in it's high quality austereness, stamped "U.S. Navy Spyglass Quartermaster Mark II, 16 power, Hayward, Los Angeles". Would allow you to move from novice to professional peepin...
Brass, Aluminum
Van Cort Expanding Spyglass on Holder
By Van Cort
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Van Cort telescope on holder - (similar to telescope) in mahogany & brass from a Palm Beach estate. Expands To 12 1/8", diameter 7/8".
Metal, Brass
$1,780,000
H 49 in W 90 in D 2.75 in
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...
Limestone
Art deco display cabinet in walnut veneer - Circa 1930
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Art deco display cabinet in walnut veneer - Circa 1930 Wear consistent with age and use. Sideboard - Art Deco - 20th century
Palisander
$60,565Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
$3,619Sale 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...
Brass
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
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.
Brass
Brass Gregorian refractor telescope circa 1750 attributed to James Short
Located in Milan, IT
Antique mid-18th-century brass Gregorian refractor telescope, almost certainly made by James Short (1710-1768). Good condition, replaced eyepiece and missing lens, lathe rebuilt the ...
Brass
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 Albert Bardou; 1841 - 1893) The telescope mounted on a brass and cast iron tripod ...
Brass, Iron
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical 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.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
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.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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