Used Refractor Telescopes
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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Mid-19th Century French Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
refracting telescope with 43.5 inch main tube. A wonderful piece of history, Optics are not functional. needs
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Late 20th Century American Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.
By Bardou & Son
Located in Baltimore, MD
Table top, brass refracting telescope on folding cabriole leg base. Objective lens is 3 possibly
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1910s French Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross
Located in Norwich, GB
Refracting mahogany telescope signed ‘Watkins, Charing Cross’, C.1810
The telescope retains it's
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19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Terrestrial Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, NSL, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique terrestrial telescope. An English, single drawer refractor with National Service
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Glass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 42.92 in
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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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 2.21 in D 2.21 in
Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond
By Dollond, London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Letters’ for his refracting telescope. Other customers included Captain Cook, Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson
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1820s English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in Dm 1.38 in
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 Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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English Refracting Telescope
By Thomas Harris and Son
Located in Savannah, GA
) when folded, 66" (tripod and brass tube).
NB: Refracting Telescope (also called a refractor) is a
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19th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Impressive 91" Refracting Astronomical Telescope on Stand
By W. Watson and Sons
Located in Shakespeare, ON
W. Watson & Sons telescope, fitted with 5 inch Watson-Coventry Objective Lense, Constructed at The
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Early 20th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Mahogany
R & J Beck Brass Refracting Telescope with Tripod and Original Carrying Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive English brass 3.5" diameter refracting telescope made and signed by R & J Beck
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Mahogany
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
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Late 18th Century English George III Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Brass Rothwell Manchester Telescope
By ROTHWELL
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This “ROTHWELL, Manchester” (1780-1820) library refractor telescope is a nice decorative piece
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Superb Example Of A Dolland Telescope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A great example of a 3.5" floor standing refracting telescope with table top tripod and original
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19th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
Signed 19th Century French Brass Tabletop Telescope with Tripod
Located in San Francisco, CA
A French 2 inch diameter brass refracting telescope retaining its original tripod, signed on the
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Monocular Pendant with Green Pastes
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual brass antique refracting telescope adorned along the sides with green pastes. The monocular
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1920s British Art Deco Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century French Walnut and Brass Telescope Signed Vincent Chevalier
Located in Dallas, TX
electromagnetic radiation. The first known practical telescopes were refracting telescopes invented in the
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Early 19th Century French Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 50 in W 48 in L 50 in
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1760
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 21.46 in W 12.41 in D 0.08 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
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18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 8.47 in W 11.23 in D 0.95 in
Antique Telescope, Tripod, Refractor, Terrestrial Astronomical T Cooke & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope on tripod, a three inch tapered refractor for terrestrial or
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 61.82 in W 2.96 in D 46.46 in
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Refractor, English, Georgian, circa 1800
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three-draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Georgian III Mahogany Thermometer by John Dollond
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
granted him ‘His Majesty’s Royal Letters’for his refracting telescope. Other customers included Captain
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1790s English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Broadhurst Clarkson, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw pocket telescope in leather case, a refractor for
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20th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 15.95 in W 5.71 in D 0.99 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 16.74 in W 6.3 in D 0.1 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1895
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 14.38 in W 5.32 in D 0.08 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Telescope, English, 3 Draw Refractor, Silberrad Aldgate, 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope. An English, three-draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Mahogany
H 21.66 in W 7.09 in D 1.38 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
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 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
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 16.34 in W 5.91 in L 16.34 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
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Late 18th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 16.34 in W 5.71 in D 0.97 in
Antique Telescope, Single Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Dollond London, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 25.4 in Dm 17.72 in
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw, Refractor, English Victorian, Spotter, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 25.99 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Antique Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Georgian, Dollond, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw, terrestrial and astronomical, achromatic refractor. An
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19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 19.49 in W 6.89 in D 1.3 in
Antique Telescope, 2.75" Refracting Achromatic Library Scope, Early 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, 2.75" refracting achromatic library Scope, early 19th century
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 40.95 in D 8.67 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond London, Terrestrial Four-Draw Refractor, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the early 19th century, a four-draw Scope
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Dollond, London, Mid-19th Century
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw pocket telescope, a refractor for terrestrial or
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19th Century English Early Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Telescope, Regency, Baker of London, Two Draw Refractor, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope by noted retailer and manufacturer, Baker of London, a two draw
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Early 20th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 21.07 in W 9.45 in D 0.16 in
Antique Telescope, Three Draw Refractor, J Casartelli and Son, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 23.04 in W 8.08 in D 1.3 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
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Satinwood
H 21.86 in W 7.29 in D 0.14 in
Antique Telescope Three-Draw Refractor Georgian C. West London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 28.15 in W 1.58 in D 10.24 in
Antique Telescope, Five-Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Bancks of London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a five draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English
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Early 19th Century English George IV Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in Dm 2.37 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
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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 12.21 in
Rare 19th Century Bronze Horizontal Sundial by Watkins & Hill London
By Watkins & Hill
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
for the famous maker John Dollond, among others, from 1706 to 1761. He invented a refracting telescope
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Early 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Bronze
A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The collection is comprised of three draw refracting telescopes, antique vintage brass telescopes, a
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Late 18th Century European Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Large-Scale Newtonian Reflecting Celestial Telescope
Located in London, GB
Newtonian design:
They are free of chromatic aberration found in refracting telescopes.
Since there is
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Mid-20th Century English Used Refractor Telescopes
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Early 19th Century English George IV Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Leather
H 1.5 in W 34.36 in D 11.82 in
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Terrestrial, Achromatic, Refractor, Dollond
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw terrestrial achromatic refractor. An English Georgian
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Marine Telescope, English, Single Draw, Ship, Refractor, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique marine telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw 'officer of the watch
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 24.81 in W 17.52 in D 0.99 in
Antique Telescope, English, Refractor, Dollond of London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique two-draw telescope. An English refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Telescope, 2 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1810
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a two draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Brass Sextant by William Dolland
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
refracting telescope. Other customers included Captain Cook, Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson, Frederick the Great
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1830s English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Pocket Telescope, English, Brass, 6 Draw, Refractor, Terrestrial, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope. An English, brass six draw refractor for terrestrial or
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 17.33 in W 4.34 in D 0.12 in
Antique 3-Draw Refractor, English, Terrestrial, Telescope, Berge, Georgian, 1805
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw refractor. An English, terrestrial and astronomical telescope by Matthew
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 7.49 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 13.59 in W 4.83 in D 0.08 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 13.59 in W 4.83 in D 0.08 in
Antique Pocket Telescope, Three Draw, Refractor, English, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 19.1 in W 6.5 in D 0.12 in
Antique Telescope, English, Brass, 3-Draw Terrestrial Refractor, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope. An English, brass 3-draw terrestrial or astronomical refractor
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Late 19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope on tripod with original case, a three inch refractor for terrestrial
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Early 20th Century Other Used Refractor Telescopes
Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw Refractor, T Harris & Son London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, an English single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Pocket Refractor in Leather Case, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three-draw pocket telescope in leather case, a refractor for
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 7.88 in D 0.1 in
Antique Telescope, Two Draw, Refractor, Stampa and Son, London, circa 1810
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a two draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 1.5 in W 14.77 in D 38.19 in
Stargazer Box
Located in Chicago, IL
the Eiffel Tower as the largest refracting telescope ever constructed, the Great Exposition Refractor
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Machine Age Refracting Telescope
Located in New York, NY
Great Machine Age Refracting Telescope.
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1930s American Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Metal
English Brass Refracting Telescope
Located in Wells, ME
A superb English brass refracting telescope with original tripod stand, all in good working
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18th Century and Earlier English Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Refracting Telescope by Wray of London, circa 1880
Located in Salisbury, GB
A fine 4" refracting telescope by Wray of London, with sighting scope, mahogany tripod, fitted case
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1880s Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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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 is f...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
H 65.75 in Dm 42.63 in
First Edition Portland Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1793
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
NOTE: We do not keep this in the showroom. Please let us know if you're visiting and would like to see it.
Rarely does a first edition Portland vase come onto the market, and even m...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Pottery
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
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19th Century English Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Parisian Dueling Pistols
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
These vintage early to mid-19th century French percussion cap dueling pistols are presented in their original carrying case. Each is beautifully designed with a decorative etched elo...
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Mid-19th Century French Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Steel
Important Living Room Set by Ludwig Alter Darmstadt Jugendstil, 1908'
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional and rare living room set composed by a table with four chairs, and sofà, a Book cabinet and Pedestal by Ludwig Alter, Darmstadt, Germany, 1908 circa.
Part of a living ro...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 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''
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1910s British Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
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.
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1880s French Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
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 case with lens covers. Late 19th Century
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19th Century British Used Refractor Telescopes
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 ...
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Mid-19th Century French Other Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass, Iron
Art Nouveau Silver, Crystal, and Pate De Verre Table Centrepiece by Falize
By Falize Frères
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver, crystal, and pate de verre table centrepiece by Falize,
French, 1902
Measures: Height 35.5cm, width 150cm, depth 52cm
This exceptional piece demonstrates the...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Crystal, Silver
H 13.98 in W 59.06 in D 20.48 in
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...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Brass
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...
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Mid-19th Century Russian Other Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique Maire and the silversmith Jacques-Br...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Used Refractor Telescopes
Materials
Crystal, Silver
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Used Refractor Telescopes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of used refractor telescopes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used refractor telescopes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Used refractor telescopes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian and Victorian used refractor telescopes are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made used refractor telescopes over the years, but those made by Dollond, London, Bardou & Son and Thomas Harris and Son are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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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Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.