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Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish folding directors chair, by Telescope Furniture. This example has a turned wood faux bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Unusual Industrial Shopping Cart by Orla Watson , Telescope Cart Inc.
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
allowing the cart to telescope, or "nest" in order to save space.
Watson was a World War I veteran and had
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid Century Patio Poolside Rocking Chair by The Telescope Furniture Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century vintage patio, poolside, rocking chair made by the Telescope Chair Company, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
a pair of Original 1970´s Directors Chairs by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1970s design aesthetic, these chairs are attributed to the renowned Telescope Furniture Company, a true
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Patio Poolside Folding Chaise Lounge by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Mid Century patio, poolside, garden chaise lounge, by the Telescopce Chair Company. The chaise is constructed of an anodized gold tone aluminum frame, with solid wood arms, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.5 in W 26 in D 70 in
1970s Pair of Modern Folding Beach Lawn Chairs in Gray by Telescope NY
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Eye catching modern by TELESCOPE of Granville New York, pair of modern beach patio folding chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Miami, FL
seat and back rests.
Attributed to Telescope Furniture Company, circa 1970's, Made in the USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 22 in D 18 in
Merlino brass telescope ornament
Located in Firenze, FI
Get a glimpse into a world of elegance with our brass telescope. Beautifully crafted from high
Category
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Telescoping Long Horn
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty Tibetan Dungchen ceremonial long horn crafted with copper and brass in a dramatic telescoping
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Musical Instruments
Materials
Copper
Telescopes Vintage Signed Iseli
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/2941 , vintage French telescopes with its case: for Your holidays ! Small and convenient to
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Early 20th Century French Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century Telescope, Large
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large brass and wood telescope. Fully compacted, the telescope is 15".
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Early 20th Century French Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Nickel Telescope on Tripod
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Telescope on Tripod. Nickel finish for a modern appeal. Adjustable tripod legs.
Curbside
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Nickel
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category
Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category
Antique 1870s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category
Antique 1890s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
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Vintage 1910s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category
Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
telescope is an item of exceptional luxury. The Swiss creation not only provides a magnified view with
Category
Antique 19th Century European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category
Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category
Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category
Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This is a
Category
Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category
Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has
Category
Antique 1870s European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Telescope, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Telescope is a scientific object realized in the early 20th Century.
A bronze telescope
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
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
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Vintage 1970s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Laurel Telescoping Brass Floor Lamp
By Laurel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An adjustable brass floor lamp by Laurel in the 1960s, that could also work as a tall buffet or table lamp when set at its lowest height. It has a natural, shiny brass patina, square...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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
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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Small Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Tiny Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This
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Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
1943 United States Navy Telescope. Used primarily as part of the Mark 16 Aiming System on 50
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Vintage 1940s North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object
Located in Madrid, ES
Telescope with tripod. gold metallic antique finish
Decorative use, not functional.
Gilt metal
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Other
Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Nickel Telescopes
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom crystal Sputnik with nickel telescopes. Customization available in different sizes and
Category
2010s American Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Long 19th Century English Mahogany Telescope Case
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long 19th Century English Mahogany Telescope Case
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Decorative Telescope with Level, Metal, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Telescope with decorative level. Metal.
Small decorative telescope with top level and three
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Other
Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Located in Burton, TX
Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings. Marked 'Houghton-Butcher
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English Leather Covered Naval Telescope, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
telescope with a lens cap, sliding eyepiece cover and panel insert into the leather showing signal flags
Category
Antique 1850s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Located in Burton, TX
Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings. Marked 'Houghton-Butcher
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Keuffel & Effer Co. military transit surveyor. It consists of a compass and a telescope
Category
20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Late 18th Century Lacquered Brass Table Telescope
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century lacquered brass table telescope.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand
Located in North York, ON
Vintage brass telescope on walnut tripod stand. Sold as is for decorative purposes. Country of
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, 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
Category
Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
American Industrial Telescoping Swivel Lamp, Circa 1950
Located in Rochester, NY
American industrial telescoping swivel table lamp in metal and aluminum with an 8 inch diameter
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Category
Early 20th Century European Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System stick. The tip is made of iron and brass, high and decorated by a series of thin circles. The shaft is made entirely of painted brass and constructed to emulate a bambo...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Antiquities
Materials
Iron, 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.
Category
Antique 1880s French Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Astro tripod mounted telescope by Dollond of London
Located in London, GB
A mid 20th century tripod mounted "Astro" telescope by Dollond of London.
3 inch objective lens
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Chrome
Early 19th Century Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a early 19th century pocket spy glass telescope signed by Ebsworth, London.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of Heavy English Brass Telescoping Floor Lamps
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of heavy brass English telescoping fluted floor lamps with round base on three feet. Shades
Category
Early 20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Telescoping Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Dallas, TX
Model 201 telescoping table/floor lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce.
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floris Fideldij Telescoping Arm Desk Lamp Artimeta 1960s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Den Haag, NL
a nickel-plated telescoping arm on two joints and its original industrial gray paint. Very rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century Colorful Print in Frame Depicting Telescopes
Located in Opole, PL
20th Century Colorful Print in Frame Depicting Telescopes
One of the items from the series of
Category
20th Century European Prints
Materials
Paper
Telescoping Adjustable World Globe by Rand McNally, Chicago
By Rand McNally & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
16 inch diameter telescoping adjustable world globe by Rand McNally, Chicago, wonderful color and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Telescope Wandlamp Van Niek Hiemstra Voor Evolux
By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
telescope lamp.
You don't often come across this model. Period:1960s.
For that time a very progressive
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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