Library Telescope
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
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
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Materials
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An Antique Brass Library Telescope With Tripod
Located in New York, NY
A large brass library telescope with a tripod of three folding metal legs. The telescope consists
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 48.04 in D 0.4 in
Large Brass Library Telescope on Folding Tripod Base from Scotland
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Scottish working library telescope of brass, from the 19th century, for terrestrial or
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron
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.
Category
Antique 1880s French Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Telescope, London, circa 1850
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb large antique English mahogany and brass nautical maritime telescope or spyglass, London
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 2.75 in W 20.25 in D 2.75 in
Telescope with Adjustable Wooden Legs and Patinated Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Telescopes are a terrific decorative addition to any den, library or study. A compliment to any
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20th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments
Materials
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Matte Black Library Style Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
height than many in this style- where many library style lamps have a telescoping height, this one does
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England 1880 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
British two-Draws Monocular Telescope.
Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Victorian 1900 Three Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass & Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian two-Draws Monocular Telescope.
Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 9.13 in Dm 1.34 in
England 1900 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass And Red Wood
Located in Miami, FL
British two-Draws Monocular Telescope.
Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte 19th Century
Located in London, GB
-high boots. He stands on a decorative rectangular bronze pedistal, with canon ball and a Telescope
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Sextante Drawing Board
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
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Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
, telescope and a navigator's compass, flanked by pierce-carved foliates scrolling out to the corners which
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
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Original Vintage Poster BBC Programmes On Hobbies DIY Radio TV Art Crafts Design
Located in London, GB
and typists telescopes. Use BBC programmes to pursue the subjects that specially interest you, and
Category
Vintage 1960s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 44.1 in D 0.04 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the library telescope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and wood, every library telescope was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer library telescope, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A library telescope, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Dollond, London each produced at least one beautiful library telescope that is worth considering.
How Much is a Library Telescope?
Prices for a library telescope can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,218 and can go as high as $9,868, while the average can fetch as much as $2,988.
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