Brass Telescopes (Victorian, single-draw and multi-draw)
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Named makers (Dollond, Ross, Broadhurst Clarkson) add value; leather-covered body tubes common; optics should be clear
Full Sales History
136 sales
19th Century Brass and Mahogany Telescopic...
Tennants
1 Mar 2026
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A 20th century Embee Co. of London brass four draw leather mounted brass telescope; bearing makers stamp
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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Two late 19th Century/early 20th Century wooden tripod stands, either for telescopes or theodolites, 145cm and 132cm.
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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A collection of vintager wooden and metal surveyor tripod stands, used and AF.
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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A GS Telescope x 8 by W Watson and Son, London 1918 together with a Director No3 MK 1 by Ross, London 1910
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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A four draw brass lacquered telescope with sun shade by Stanley marked with broad arrow, extended
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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A four draw telescope by Lennie of Edinburgh, 1840-1854. The name of the company was changed after 1854 when Lennie died and his wife took over the company.
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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A 20th Century Tasco floor standing telescope on tripod.
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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A 20th Century reflector telescope in plastic carrycase.
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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James T. Coppock, London. 3 draw extending telescope. Leather outer barrel over brass. In good condition. x18 magnification. Lens cover absent. Closed length: 16 cm, Extended length: 33 cm
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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An early 20th century lacquered brass 3" astronomical telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co minimum length 126cm with sight on a later tripod together with a lacquered brass eye pieces, and vario
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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A four draw brass lacquered telescope with sun shade by Stanley marked with broad arrow, extended length 46cm together with a pair of WW1 era binoculars by W Watson & Son with broad arrow mark. (2
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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A late 18th century brass two draw telescope by Richard Spear with mahogany outer barrel, signed R Spear Dunlin, extended length 57cm.
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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A 19th century lacquered brass and mahogany three draw Day or Night telescope by Dollond, extended length 89cm
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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A cased Vanguard SF-601 spotting scope. contained in metal edged hard case with tripod and accessories, together with a boxed slik 800GIII tripod. (2)
Hansons
22 Feb 2026
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UK, WW1 PERIOD TRENCH PERISCOPE, Mk IX, 1918, R&J BECK, No 20515, of cylindrical brass construction, with original, olive green paint finish, to a side mounted eyepiece with screw focus to a varnished…
Hansons
20 Feb 2026
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UK. WW1 ISSUE, BRASS, THREE DRAWER TELESCOPE, TEL SIG (MK IV) also G.S/ RYLAND & SON LTD/ LONDON/ 1918/ No28335. of typical form with sliding eye piece cover, to a keyed tapering body with sliding sun…
Hansons
20 Feb 2026
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- A Brass Dollond Four-Drawer Telescope Signed Henry De La Poer Beresford, Bedale Hall
Chiswick
10 Feb 2026
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brass two-drawer telescope 20th century
Sworders
19 Jan 2026
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- A mid-19th century brass compass along with an epaulette and a novelty thermometer
Chiswick
16 Jan 2026
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A glass cased brass sighting telescope, marked for Troughton and Simms, London,
Hansons
15 Jan 2026
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Brass telescope and compass, dial marked for J H Steward, London.
Hansons
15 Jan 2026
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A large 19th Century boxed antique brass telescope.
Hansons
15 Jan 2026
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A small 19th Century desk top brass telescope.
Hansons
15 Jan 2026
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A 20th century Embee Co. of London brass four draw leather mounted brass telescope; bearing makers stamp
Hansons
10 Jan 2026
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A four draw brass lacquered telescope with sun shade by Stanley marked with broad arrow, extended
Hansons
6 Jan 2026
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A 19th century four draw brass telescope by J P Cutts London, outer diameter 3.5cm.
Hansons
6 Jan 2026
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First World War brass and leather four-drawer telescope
Sworders
15 Dec 2025
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brass and wood Dollond telescope
Sworders
8 Dec 2025
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Cary, London, Leather and Brass Bound...
Tennants
21 Nov 2025
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Reproduction Brass Telescope, on wooden...
Tennants
21 Nov 2025
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early 20th Century Voigtlander & Son of Braunschweig German single draw telescope
SAS
19 Nov 2025
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19th Century brass 2 inch Refracting Telescope
SAS
19 Nov 2025
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An early 20th Century Voigtlander & Son of Braunschweig German single draw telescope
SAS
18 Nov 2025
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A 19th Century brass 2 inch Refracting Telescope
SAS
18 Nov 2025
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Astronomical Reflecting Telescope, with 5"...
Tennants
7 Nov 2025
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Zeiss Jena Telementor II Refracting Telescope
Tennants
22 Oct 2025
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- Terrestrial Telescope, Brass, by Flatters & Garnett, Manchester.
Chiswick
21 Oct 2025
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A James Long 2 1/2-inch brass reflecting telescope, English, late 18th century,
Bonhams
9 Sep 2025
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A Wray 3 1/4in brass refracting telescope on stand, English, mid 19th century,
Bonhams
9 Sep 2025
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A 2-inch Gilbert & Co brass refracting telescope on stand, English, early 19th century,
Bonhams
9 Sep 2025
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A SILVER PLATED AND LEATHER TELESCOPE, ‘THE FLASHLIGHT’ BY LAWRENCE & MAYO, LONDON (3) — Numbered 10154, 60.5cm, an Irish leather and brass telescope by Pollock & Co, Dublin, dated 1951, 79cm long, an…
Bellmans
23 Jun 2025
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WWII Period Scout Regiment Telescope
SAS
4 Jun 2025
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WWII Period Scout Regiment Telescope
SAS
4 Jun 2025
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vintage four drawer telescope
SAS
4 Jun 2025
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unnamed three drawer telescope
SAS
4 Jun 2025
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A WWII Period Scout Regiment Telescope
SAS
3 Jun 2025
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A WWII Period Scout Regiment Telescope
SAS
3 Jun 2025
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A FOUR INCH BRASS REFLECTING TELESCOPE, WATKINS & SMITH, LONDON, CIRCA 1760
Dreweatts
3 Jun 2025
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A MAHOGANY AND BRASS THREE DRAW POCKET TELESCOPE, BY STANTON, 19TH CENTURY
Dreweatts
3 Jun 2025
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brass library table telescope
Sworders
14 May 2025
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Systems 10" Newtonian Reflecting Telescope
Tennants
14 May 2025
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Optics 8" Newtonian Reflecting Telescope
Tennants
14 May 2025
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Cooke (York) Surveying Telescope
Tennants
14 May 2025
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Berville Camera Lucida
Tennants
14 May 2025
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brass and wood mounted single drawer telescope
Sworders
9 Apr 2025
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- [OPTICAL STUDIES INTEREST] - A selected group of optics related publications, 1830s - 1930s
Chiswick
31 Mar 2025
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- An early boîte d'optique and a collection of cut aways by Martin Engelbrecht, ca.1750
Chiswick
31 Mar 2025
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- A Perspective Viewing Machine c.1800s
Chiswick
31 Mar 2025
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Victorian 2¾in brass refracting telescope by Dollond and Co., London
Sworders
26 Mar 2025
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A RARE GEORGE III MAHOGANY HODOMETER OR WAYWISER
Dreweatts
25 Mar 2025
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A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND LACQUERED BRASS TWO-INCH REFRACTING TELESCOPE
Dreweatts
25 Mar 2025
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Ross (London) Four Drawer Telescope, No.1021,...
Tennants
21 Mar 2025
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WW2 three drawer telescope
Sworders
19 Mar 2025
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- A NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA FOUR-DRAWER TELESCOPE
Chiswick
17 Mar 2025
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marine brass-cased telescope
Sworders
4 Mar 2025
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Victorian mahogany zograscope
Sworders
4 Mar 2025
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Arts & Crafts Brass Telescopic Standard...
Tennants
1 Mar 2025
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A Henry Hughes 3-inch brass refracting telescope on stand, English, mid 19th century,
Bonhams
26 Feb 2025
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A 20th century military issue brass map plotters tool, cased, bearing military issue arrow mark
Hansons
13 Feb 2025
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Late 19th/Early 20th Century Brass Folding...
Tennants
7 Feb 2025
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brass telescope by Bithray
Sworders
4 Feb 2025
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A late 19th cent brass telescope
Hansons
31 Jan 2025
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Reflecting Telescope
Tennants
29 Jan 2025
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(London) Four Drawer Telescope
Tennants
29 Jan 2025
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Drawer Telescope By Dolland (London)
Tennants
29 Jan 2025
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A 20th century adjustable brass telescope on tripod stand. 147cm high, telescope 100cm long. (1)
Hansons
28 Jan 2025
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'Improved Target or Look Out Telescope' by J.H. Steward Cornhill London large late 19th century telescope in original mahogony box with brass mounted fittings and periscope, leather bound, mounted wit…
Hansons
24 Jan 2025
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A late 19th century surveyors pantograph by Gargary of Birmingham, in original fitted wooden case in brass, with fitted instruments and box mounted with paper instruction label. Length approx. 91 cm.
Hansons
24 Jan 2025
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A mid 19th century West of London brass circular protractor in original fitted case Diameter approx. 16cm
Hansons
24 Jan 2025
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Astronomical Telescope, with stand...
Tennants
24 Jan 2025
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Tasco Astronomical Telescope, a Watson...
Tennants
24 Jan 2025
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Ross of London Military Sighting Scope, the...
Tennants
24 Jan 2025
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A cased drawer telescope, a British military compass and various miscellaneous items including mother of pearl penknives, silver cigarette case and a brass cased carriage clock
Hansons
22 Jan 2025
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four drawer brass telescope
Sworders
14 Jan 2025
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brass and leather four draw telescope
Sworders
14 Jan 2025
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Second World War 2" Single Draw Military...
Tennants
11 Dec 2024
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Parkinson and Fredsham Victorian c.1860 Brass Telescope. Makers marker engraved 'Parkinson and Frodsham, London and Liverpool' In original case, on brass tripod stand, with 3 further lenses that can b…
Hansons
16 Nov 2024
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Ross, London 1917, Nautical Telescopic Monocular 6 extending sections. In brass bound case Well oiled and extends and closes easily.
Hansons
16 Nov 2024
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mahogany and brass telescope
Sworders
30 Oct 2024
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A late 19th century Dollond of London library telescope on stand, inscribed and in fitted mahogany case with paper label for Thomas D King instrument manufacturers , 147cm extended condition: brass su…
Hansons
29 Oct 2024
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Selection of brass items to include Military Telescope, Bugle, Jam Pan & poker.
Hansons
29 Oct 2024
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A 20th century adjustable brass telescope on tripod stand. 147cm high, telescope 100cm long. (1)
Hansons
29 Oct 2024
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A late 19th cent brass telescope
Hansons
30 Sep 2024
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Telescope
Tennants
27 Sep 2024
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Four Drawer Telescope
Tennants
27 Sep 2024
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Opticon telescope and tripod
Sworders
19 Sep 2024
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A mid 19th Century dipleidoscope by E.J Dents, Strand, London on the brass dust cover, the prism is set in the shaped base, c 1860, it is a device which supports the accurate setting of the timepieces…
Hansons
19 Sep 2024
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A GEORGE III BRASS 3 INCH GREGORIAN REFLECTING TELESCOPE
Dreweatts
12 Sep 2024
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN LACQUERED BRASS TWO-INCH REFRACTING TELESCOPE
Dreweatts
12 Sep 2024
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A Military Issue telescope, 1914 chocolate tin and a QE2 campaign medal QE2 Campaign medal with Northern Ireland bar, inscribed '24154804 PTE M.S.TORDOFF R.ANGLIAN'. Military issue telescope marked 'W…
Hansons
6 Sep 2024
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A 19th century nickel and leather bound presentation telescope by Troughton & Simms of London, awarded to a Captain Henry Proctor of the ‘Aunt Lizzie’. Complete with original fitted oak case. The tele…
Hansons
7 Aug 2024
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A WW1 era gun sighting power 8 telescope. Marked for W.Ottway & Co Ltd Ealing. Dated 1918 with other marks denoting it being ‘No19’ and ‘Patt No G342’. The scope has a brass body with a black painted
Hansons
7 Aug 2024
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French reflecting telescope
Sworders
30 Jul 2024
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late 19th Century Brass 'Station Pointer'
SAS
30 Jul 2024
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19th Century Seven Draw telescope by Pizzala of Hatton Garden London
SAS
30 Jul 2024
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vintage two draw brass telescope by Rand of Newbury
SAS
30 Jul 2024
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two draw Telescope by Enbeeco of London
SAS
30 Jul 2024
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A 19th century brass and leather bound extending telescope, 53cm long.
Hansons
26 Jul 2024
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A 19th century brass library telescope with folding tripod stand and various optics, in a fitted mahogany case. Width of case 78cm
Hansons
24 Jul 2024
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An early 20th century Troughton & Simms of London brass telescope, with fittings in a mahogany fitted box, 40cm long
Hansons
18 Jul 2024
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strung fruitwood ell rule
Sworders
16 Jul 2024
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A 19th century brass and leather bound extending telescope, 53cm long.
Hansons
21 Jun 2024
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Adjustable Brass and Copper Standard Oil...
Tennants
24 May 2024
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K M Holmes Refracting Telescope
Tennants
15 May 2024
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Lennie (Edinburgh) Brass Telescope
Tennants
15 May 2024
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Ross of London Optical instrument
SAS
14 May 2024
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Small Five Drawer Brass Telescope, "The...
Tennants
5 Apr 2024
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The Rifleman by JH Steward 406 Strand London Leather cased quick focus 2 drawer telescope. (1)
Hansons
26 Mar 2024
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Scientific instruments, wall bells and other items.
Hansons
15 Feb 2024
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Early 20th Century Brass Telescopic...
Tennants
9 Feb 2024
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A mid-19th century Slater brass astronomical telescope, engraved "Slater, London" for Thomas Slater (1817-1889), with tripod and tilt mechanism and brass lens cap covering 9cm diameter lens, body tube…
Hansons
18 Jan 2024
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four drawer shagreen telescope
Sworders
9 Jan 2024
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A circa 1990's astrological telescope with tripod stand
Hansons
15 Dec 2023
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A mid-19th century Slater brass astronomical telescope, engraved "Slater, London" for Thomas Slater (1817-1889), with tripod and tilt mechanism and brass lens cap covering 9cm diameter lens, body tube…
Hansons
30 Nov 2023
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Mixed collectables including telescope, WW1 Brooks binoculars, folding knife, hoof desk weight, match holders etc. Viewing recommended.
Hansons
21 Nov 2023
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An early 19th century single draw telescope engraved S Thomas, 1825, with a mahogany body, total length 57cm, and a brass military scope with attached level, length 33.5cm.
Hansons
21 Nov 2023
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1930/1940's table top gramophone, vintage adding machine, picnic gramophone. Pair of early 20th century binoculars and vintage shop till.
Hansons
19 Oct 2023
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Dolland of London telescope
SAS
8 Aug 2023
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brass tube telescope
Sworders
20 Jun 2023
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Brass Telescope with Stand
Tennants
9 Jun 2023
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Arts & Crafts Brass Telescopic Standard...
Tennants
26 May 2023
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, Troughton & Simms Brass Level
Tennants
17 May 2023
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Late Victorian Telescopic Brass Standard...
Tennants
13 May 2023
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19th century Brass Telescopes and a...
Tennants
5 May 2023
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First World War 2" Brass Three Draw...
Tennants
22 Mar 2023
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About These Prices
Compiled from recent results across Dreweatts, Bonhams, Hansons, Chiswick Auctions, Special Auction Services, Sworders, Tennants, Cheffins, Bellmans, and Lyon & Turnbull. Hammer prices excluding buyer's premium. Price ranges are based on the 10th–90th percentile of recorded sales — unusually high or low results are excluded to avoid skewing the range.