English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English (19th Century) brass and leather hand held telescope
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English (19th Century) brass and leather hand held telescope
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 brass.
Brass
$1,433Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A pleasingly rare six-draw configuration, seldom seen in Victorian field optics Crafted in lightly aged brass, displaying a rich golden patina across the tubes Primary barrel dressed...
Brass
$1,784Sale Price|20% Off
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, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Brass
Antique Stebbing of Southampton Brass Nautical Maritime Telescope
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome leather-bound brass telescope by Stebbing of Southampton, a respected English maker renowned for producing quality optical and maritime instruments.
Brass
British Naval Brass Single Draw Telescope Inscribed S/S Martazan 93695
Located in Nottingham, GB
A stitched black leather sleeve clads the substantial brass barrel of this heavy single draw marine telescope.
Brass
Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
By Stilnovo, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Minor wear, use and patina on leather.
Brass
Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Minor wear, use and patina on leather.
Brass
$1,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 London, dated 1945 and marked with the military broad arrow. Perfect for bird watch...
Brass
$1,421Sale Price|20% Off
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 Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Brass
French Naval semaphore telescope by SOM Paris
Located in London, GB
A 23 x 60 French Naval semaphore telescope by SOM Paris, model 1954. 60 mm objective lens. Field of view: 2° 10′. Oculars lens with grey filter. Dioptre: +4 to -6. SOM PARIS – No....
Aluminum, Brass
$1,308Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Brass
Antique 3 Draw WW1 Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Spotting Scope, Broad Arrow
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or spotting scope with military Broad Arrow mark, dating to the World War I period, dated 1915.
Brass
$1,433Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 marine spyglass by Ross of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A ...
Brass
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H 20.08 in W 54.73 in D 3.35 in
19th Century F. Primavesi & Sons Leather and Brass Telescope
Located in London, GB
This wonderful brass and leather-wrapped telescope by the Welsh maker Fedele Primavesi & Sons dates back to the 19th century.
Brass
Brass and Leather Telescope, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and leather telescope signed P. Carpenter London Improved Day or Night in the mid-19th century.
Brass
Brass and Leather Telescope, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed Williams Brown Carle Inc Philadelphia from the second half of the 19th century.
Brass
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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.
Brass
19th Century Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful brass and leather telescope that makes a charming accessory on a desk.
Tin
French Telescope on Wooden Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
French brass and leather telescope on wooden stand.Stands in the shop at 60 " hi, but can be adjusted up or down.
Brass
Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
By Henry Hughes and Son Ltd.
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed H.
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with splayed leather-covered handle signed Broadhurst Clarkson & C. 83 Farringdon Road London E.C. from the early 1900s.
Brass
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing on three extensions, complete with dust protection tab and sunshade extension.
Brass
Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890
By Dolland
Located in London, GB
A classic naval telescope, the main barrel is constructed of wood, covered in its original textured black leather stitched cladding which is in good condition, with unbroken stitchin...
Brass
Leather Covered Brass Naval Telescope, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A fine English early twentieth century brass single drawer hand held telescope with leather covering.
Brass
French Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
French telescope of the second half of the 19th century, made of brass with leather-covered handle, three extensions focus.
Brass
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope of chromed brass with leather-covered handle from the early 1900s, signed Britex 18X Senior Spotter.
Brass
English Brass Military Telescope
Located in Houston, TX
From England, a standing telescope made of brass and leather. Standing on a brass and wood tripod Stand at lowest point 40.5 inches and rising to 67 inches, the Scope is 3.5 inches i...
Brass
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, France, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle French manufacture of the second half of the 19th century.
Brass
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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 Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
By Ross London
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle, signed Ross London of the second half of the 19th century; the parasol extension is engraved with the name of the owner Walter Path, focu...
Antique Nautical Large Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Large brass telescope covered with leather with focus with one extension, English manufacture of the second half of the nineteenth century.
Brass
Brass Telescope Covered with Leather, UK, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope covered with leather, one extension, signed Hezzanith Heath & Co London SE9 2980, from the 1940s.
Small Brass Telescope with Black Leather Covered Handle France, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with black leather covered handle, three-extension focus.
Brass
Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing with three extensions.
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H 18.7 in Dm 1.2 in
1870s Small Brass and Leather French Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, French manufacture of the second half of the nineteenth century, focus with three extensions.
Brass
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H 16.34 in W 5.91 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, 3 Draw, Refractor, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope. An English, brass and leather 3 draw refractor of the Victorian period and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Brass
Telescope Made of Brass and Leather Made in Manchester in the Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope made of brass with a slightly splayed shape covered with leather with four extensions focusing, complete with sunshade extension, signed Armstrongs Manchester made in the e...
Brass
Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover
Located in Norwell, MA
Sea captain's telescope with polished brass and leather covered barrel.
Brass
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H 1.38 in Dm 24.61 in
19th century Antique Telescope of Chromed Brass with Leather-Covered Handle,
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope of chromed brass with leather-covered handle, signed Ross London N. 29155, sold by Seagrove & C.
Brass
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H 17.72 in W 9.65 in D 0.18 in
Stalking Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Pocket, 3 Draw, Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage stalking telescope. An English, leather-bound brass, pocket, 3 draw refractor t dating to the early 20th century.
Brass
Vintage Leather Bound Brass Telescope in teak casket 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage leather bound brass telescope with the original brass inlaid teak box, late 20th Century in date.
Brass
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H 11.03 in Dm 1.38 in
Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 2 draw telescope. An English, leather on brass terrestrial refractor, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Brass
Leather Covered 'Flag' Telescope, circa 1890
By E.&E. Emanuel
Located in London, GB
An unusual English nineteenth century leather and nickel plated brass single drawer hand held Naval telescope that has sliding eyepiece lens cover, extending shade and a panel inset ...
Brass, Nickel
Brass and Rope Telescope Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
English brass telescope with leather and rope handle, made in the second half of the 19th century, focusing with three extensions, complete with dust flap and sunshade extension.
Brass
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H 39.25 in Dm 17.5 in
Ross of London Brass & Leather Telescope on Tripod Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The telescope on Stand with leather/brass barrel and black painted tripod feet, signed "Ross London".
Brass
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This antique three-draw telescope dates to the 19th century. Solidly crafted with brass draws and a brass barrel wrapped in leather, this antique telescope is a beautiful example of ...
Brass
Brass Telescope with Leather Handle, UK, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope of brass and leather, English manufacture from the second half of the 19th century.
Brass
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H 0.79 in Dm 10.04 in
Late 19th Century Brass Antique Two-Extension Telescope with Leather Handle UK
Located in Milan, IT
Small telescope with excellent performance of brass and leather signed AN, English manufacture of the late 19th century.
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or astronomical refractor, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Brass
Small Brass Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle, UK, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, focusing with three extensions.
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H 6.25 in Dm 1.25 in
Expandable Metal Brass Telescope Wrapped in Leather with Silver Caps for Lens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris, France. A wonderful early 20th Century spyglass or telescope. Expandable from 6"-16". Small and compact, but opened very nostalgic and decorative. The piece does w...
Silver, Brass, Stainless Steel
English Leather Covered Naval Telescope, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An unusual English nineteenth century leather and brass single drawer hand held Naval signals telescope with a lens cap, sliding eyepiece cover and panel insert into the leather show...
Brass
Leather Covered Hand Held Telescope, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An excellent leather covered nickel plated brass four draw telescope with variable magnification from 25-40 times and a 2 inch objective lens.
Brass, Nickel
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H 16.9 in Dm 1.2 in
19th Century French Small Brass Antique Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass telescope with leather-covered handle, French manufacture of the second half of the nineteenth century, focus with three extensions.
Brass
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H 10.63 in Dm 1.89 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather case, dating to the Great War period, circa 1915.
Brass
19th Century Antique Three Draw English Brass Telescope with Handle Leather
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather handle, made at the end of the nineteenth century, focusing with three extensions.
Brass
Excellent World War I Leather Covered Brass Telescope. Dated 1917.
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in London, GB
A stunning military telescope; unusually, with variable magnification that can be adjusted between 15 and 25 times. By top London makers Negretti & Zambra and marked, Field Artillery...
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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
With its classic single draw form, brass fittings, and tactile leather covering, this telescope offers both function and decorative appeal.
Brass
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H 1.19 in Dm 15.36 in
19th Century Nautical Brass Telescope Wooden Support Old Astronomical Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle from the second half of the 19th century.
Brass
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H 1.38 in Dm 21.07 in
WWII Antique English Terrestrial Chromed Brass Telescope signed BRITEX SPOTTER
Located in Milan, IT
Good condition, in perfect working order, complete with leather case and custom-made base of wood and brass.
Brass
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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
Charmingly diminutive proportions, ideal for display or travel ephemera collections Polished brass barrels with bright golden tonality and attractive patina Primary barrel dressed wi...
Brass
A French telescope on stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine French 2.75" diameter hand held brass leather covered telescope made and signed by R&C Avizard, Paris, in working order, now on a custom walnut stand of a later date.
Brass
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H 33.27 in Dm 1.78 in
Antique Brass Telescope British Manufacture, H. SALANSON & Co Ltd Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle signed H.
Brass
Brass Telescope French Manufacture of the Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle and three-extension focusing.
Brass
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H 31.5 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Located in Central England, GB
The optics are clear and work well. The telescope is finished with a tactile and finely stitched tan leather cover.
Brass
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H 23.82 in W 18.12 in D 0.12 in
Antique Telescope, H Hughes and Son, London, Officer of the Watch
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Hughes and Son Ltd, London, No. 8687, Made in Great Britain' Complete with leather lens cap and sliding dust cover Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for...
Brass
19th c. Negretti & Zambra Telescope on Tripod
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milford, NH
19th c. Negretti & Zambra telescope mounted on a wooden & brass tripod. Body of telescope is wrapped in leather.
Brass
Newbold & Bulford 18X Telescope “CUB”, Circa 1900
By Newbold & Bulford
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Newbold & Bulford 18X telescope “CUB”, Circa 1900. A brass three draw brass telescope, the “Cub” 18 x by Enbeeco, London, England.
Brass
Superb Campaign Telescope & Tripod Base, English, circa 1918
Located in London, GB
A Quintessential Boys Toy ! A collapsible campaign telescope complete with base & full gimbal movement English c.1918 by makers Houghton - Butcher FM G Ltd The company was firs...
Brass
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H 36.62 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
In fine order physically and optically Upright image, ideal for terrestrial or astronomical use Delivered with a solid oak and brass, bespoke 'Captain's Stand' Single draw Negre...
Brass
MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED HANDLE
Located in York County, PA
MID-19TH CENTURY SHIP CAPTAIN’S TELESCOPE WITH PATRIOTIC-PAINTED, LEATHER HANDLE GRIP: My annual pilgrimage to New York this year for Americana Week turned up some great finds.
Brass
Great Quality Telescope by Maker Dollond of London, circa 1910
By Dolland
Located in London, GB
A great quality telescope in its original case by maker Dollond of London c.1910. Expanding to an impressive length of 42" Complete with its original directions of use found w...
Brass
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H 20.28 in Dm 1.97 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A fine example of a navigational telescope by renowned maker Dollond A single draw scope featuring a 43mm achromatic objective glass The optics present a clear, sharp and crisp ima...
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 stunning finely cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb optics...
Brass
Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian Period ( 1860-1880). Uncertain to maker and origin. Has wear overall and missing som...
Brass
$25,000
H 64 in W 55 in D 3.75 in
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 mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century. Manufacturer T. Cooke & Sons, York. Tel...
Brass, Steel
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
Brass
Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object
Located in Madrid, ES
Telescope with tripod. gold metallic antique finish Decorative use, not functional. Gilt metal telescope decorated with a dark band standing on a tripod, also gilt metal, with thre...
Other
$3,850
H 20 in W 36 in D 14 in
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 Farringdon Rd London EC. Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co''
Brass
$3,359
H 68 in W 37.75 in D 2.5 in
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 fabulous well cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb op...
Brass
$3,805
H 43.71 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Victorian Dancer Manchester Brass & Hardwood Terrestrial Telescope, c. 1850
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome mid-Victorian English terrestrial table telescope by the noted Manchester scientific instrument maker John Benjamin Dancer, dating to circa 1850–1860. The telescope featu...
Brass
$4,900
H 73.5 in W 46.25 in D 37 in
Antique English "Troughton & Simms, London" Standing Brass Telescope, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Troughton & Simms, London" Standing Brass Telescope, Circa 1860.
Brass
$2,212
H 18.12 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in
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 with quality optics. The telescope has a fixed barrel with an unusual focusing mec...
Brass
$4,394Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.91 in W 39.57 in D 8.67 in
Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Per...
Brass
$6,000
H 65.75 in Dm 42.63 in
Antique Mahogany & Brass Telescope by Newton Instruments, England, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large free-standing Astronomical & "Look-Out" Telescope on tripod is on a base of Brass and Mahogany. Made by revered scientific instrument company Newton of England, this piece ...
Brass
$2,285Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 9.65 in
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 instrument by Lincoln of London, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790. Perfect...
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 with a thumb wheel to the side of the main barrel, supported on a solid brass tripod s...
Mahogany
Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage brass 5 draw extendable hand telescope. Comes with original cap to cover glass end and brass eyepiece cover that slides in and out of place. Unusually long telescope at just ...
Brass
$3,605Sale 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
An English Flintlock Screwbarrel Boxlock Pistol
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century English Flintlock Pocket or Muff pistol. Marked Baker on one side with banner engraved on the other Here we present an antique Baker Marked Boxlock Screw Barre...
Steel
19th Century Victorian Majolica Sardine Georges Jones
By George Jones
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian Majolica Sardine Georges Jones dated august 1873. Decorated on the lid with sardines and seaweeds.
Ceramic
Antique maritime navy compass
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Antique maritime navy compass in very nice original condition.
Brass
Waverley Novels in 50 Volumes by Sir Walter Scott, Boston, 1857
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Southampton, NY
Excellent and complete set of 50 Volumes of The Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1857; The Household Edition. Finely bound in half leather with mar...
Leather, Paper
$3,553Sale Price|33% Off
H 5.12 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
20th Century Italian Oval Sterling Silver Renaissance Style Entree Dish
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver oval vegetable dish in Renaissance style. The bottom of the vegetable dish is smooth, while on the edge a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf mo...
Sterling Silver
$24,770Sale Price|25% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Contemporary U Concrete Pendant Lamp by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Concrete ceiling lamp designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design. (Sold individually) 18 cm High; 9,6 cm Diameter Wire: 2Meters Black, Red, Yellow or Blue (adjustable) Lamp Type: E2...
Concrete
Cookbook Book
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 125 seminal cookbooks from the last 100 years, Cookbook Book is a celebration of the world's most beautiful, influential and informative cookbooks. From the tried-and-tr...
Paper
$442,518
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
By Town & Emanuel
Located in London, GB
A William IV cabinet attributed to Town and Emmanuel Constructed in a strongly grained olivewood and dressed with gold brass inlays and an etched and engraved brass panel; rising fr...
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
$13,260
H 35.44 in W 36.82 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A Caviúna record player produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, with designs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. This record player has two hanging doors that ...
Hardwood
$15,000
H 91.75 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
By Silas Hoadley
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany one day tall case clock with the original brass ball finials resting on three carved upper capitals, decorative intertwined fret work, arched hood with bras...
Brass
$2,621
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870 in date. The desk has a rear stationery compartment which encloses a divided interi...
Walnut
$10,933Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.55 in W 44.89 in D 16.54 in
Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an exceptional Spanish Renaissance bargueño, crafted in the mid 19th century, from solid chestnut wood. This masterpiece, with its warm brown color, exudes timeless ...
Brass
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Set, American Colonial
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
Tiffany & company four-piece sterling silver coffee and tea set, circa 1940. Comprised of coffee pot, tea pot, sugar and creamer, all with faceted corners and monogrammed 'PPB', ...
Sterling Silver
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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