![Francis Watkins 24-Inch Brass Telescope on Stand, London, 18th C.: Francis Watkins (1723 -1791) brass reflecting telescope with a 23 1/2” primary tube, 4 1/2" eyepiece extension tube, and 9" sighting tube with crosshairs; sliding screw rod focusi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370416_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
Brass Telescopes & Binoculars
![Francis Watkins 24-Inch Brass Telescope on Stand, London, 18th C.: Francis Watkins (1723 -1791) brass reflecting telescope with a 23 1/2” primary tube, 4 1/2" eyepiece extension tube, and 9" sighting tube with crosshairs; sliding screw rod focusi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370416_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![EARLY MARINE TELESCOPE BY FRITH, LONDON: Mid-19th c. Hand Held Three-Draw Telescope by Peter Frith, London, with brass case and mahogany clad main body, first draw engraved "Frith, London", 7 3/4" long (closed), 24" long (open).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763183_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![BRASS TELESCOPE ON TRIPOD WOOD STAND: Vintage Solid Brass telescope, on wood stand. No markings, works well. 30"x58" opened. Closed 6"x58". Weight approx 45 lbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8708/332766/179533454_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140169)
![Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand: Property from a Private Collection, Ponte Vedra, FL Description: Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand , brass and leather telescope with brass and wood tripod stand. Height of stand collapsed: 61 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390558_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![E Vion Brass French Brass Telescope & Tripod Stand: French brass 1-draw telescope by Etablissement Vion, mid 20th century, mounted to an adjustable height oak tripod stand. Overall very good condition. Telescope 48" fully extended, lens 3"w; stand 51"h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8350/325482/179684670_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718136457)
![Victorian Marine London Nautical Brass Telescope 18in: Very Ornate / Awesome Looking / Great Condition / Opens to Nearly 18 Inches Long / This is Not an Antique / This is a Working Collectible Decorative Shelf Piece / Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178279_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![5 Section Brass Telescope: 5 Section Brass Telescope w/Cap, Unmarked in GD Cond. 26"L Extended - 8 1/2"L. Closed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/945/332676/179494304_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781985)
![Restoration Hardware Brass Telescoping Library Lamp: Restoration HardwareDimensions: H 23 x W 8 x D 8 inchesNOTE: Good conditionProperty from an Anchorage, KY home](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6806/333685/180278045_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718734413)
![VTG Telescope with Case: An Antique Brass Telescope is a functional piece of art that dates back to an era of discovery and exploration. The telescope and mount are brass and supported on a wooden tripod stand. The telescope](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7769/332408/179276916_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304883)
![A small vintage brass pocket telescope 10 cm: A small vintage brass pocket telescope 10 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332663/179452649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717773100)
![WAS Benson : An Arts & Crafts brass and copper telescopic oil lamp stand with foliate detail and: WAS Benson : An Arts & Crafts brass and copper telescopic oil lamp stand with foliate detail and quatreform base. Stamped Patent. Approx. 54 1/2" high (shortest) Please Note - we do not make reference](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179718417_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
![A Contemporary Brass Standing Telescope.: A brass table-top telescope. Mounted on a tripod stand that fully extends to 26 1/2" tall. FROM THE FAMILY OF CAPTAIN CARLETON COLE CHAMPION, JR. (1896-1971).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4473/333789/180326722_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718732788)
![A GOOD LATE 19TH CENTURY POLISHED HARDWOOD AND GILT BRASS MOUNTED TELESCOPE WALKING CANE: A GOOD LATE 19TH CENTURY POLISHED HARDWOOD AND GILT BRASS MOUNTED TELESCOPE WALKING CANE the florally embossed screw-top cover with retracting brass single draw telescope enclosed within the stem. (83](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333566/180158876_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405632)
![Vintage opera brass Binoculars: Vintage opera brass Binoculars Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me with questions or picture requests! Used Item AS IS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7102/333743/180298668_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718715722)
![A Bushnell Harbormaster Brass Telescope: on wooden tripod 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm.) long](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1285/334060/180500821_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718914994)
![TWO EARLY 20TH CENTURY LACQUERED BRASS TELESCOPES: TWO EARLY 20TH CENTURY LACQUERED BRASS TELESCOPES each with a carrying case, one marked Charles Frank Ltd, Glasgow (18cm and smaller)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161829_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![A brass and leather mounted three draw telescope: A brass and leather mounted three draw telescope 20th century, unmarked, 16cm long when closed 41cm long when exended Condition Report: The lenses are dirty but there are no apparent scratches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180492105_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![An Edwardian brass telescopic standard lamp,: An Edwardian brass telescopic standard lamp, modelled as a corinthian column on stepped base with lion paw feet, with green fabric shade 165cm high with shade](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333109/179824741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267767)
![Floor Standing Admiral's Solid Brass Binoculars 62": Floor Standing Admiral's Solid Brass Binoculars 62" The Solid Brass 62" Binoculars, complete with a rare and expensive shisham wood tripod stand, is the perfect gift for the explorer in yo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/333723/180286958_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718715659)
![Brass Telescope & Brass Tripod: 15" tall when the legs are extended telescope is 9 1/2" long at its shortest. Such a nice brass reproduction telescope on a brass tripod! Be sure to see the images. Everything on these are well made a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635978_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Telescope & Brass Tripod: 15" tall when the legs are extended telescope is 9 1/2" long at its shortest. Such a nice brass reproduction telescope on a brass tripod! Be sure to see the images. Everything on these are well made a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980105_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Solid Brass Telescope & Wood Tripod: 11" tall when it is lowered. 15" tall when the legs are extended telescope is 9" long at its shortest. Such a nice brass reproduction telescope on a wood tripod! Be sure to see the images. Everything](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636001_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
News about Brass Telescopes & Binoculars
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George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights
George III Brass Mortar by Jan Verbruggen, $77,975 STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, U.K. – Sending the old year out with a bang, a George III brass mortar by Jan Verbruggen hammered for £49,000 and sold for £61,250 ($77,975) with buyer’s premium at Sworders on December 13. The rare example of British military ordnance from the time of the American Revolutionary War was estimated […]
![Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/165738183_1_x.webp)
Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Estimated at $5,000-$10,000, a 14th-century candlestick made during the classical period of Mamluk artistic production hammered for $100,000 and sold for $125,000 with buyer’s premium at Leland Little on December 1. The 9in high silver-inlaid brass candlestick was likely used in court ceremonies or celebrations to honor the reigning potentate — either […]
![Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014_0609_b1191_lead.jpg)
Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale
VINELAND, N.J. – There were smiles on many bidders’ faces as they departed Bertoia Auctions’ Spring Toy Break Auction on May 9th and 10th. “It was a terrific sale, and there was a great camaraderie throughout,” said Bertoia Auctions associate Rich Bertoia. “As they headed out the door with their purchases, everybody was chattering about […]
![Furniture Specific: Brass with class](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012_0206_Brass_lead.jpg)
Furniture Specific: Brass with class
In the last few months I have been fortunate enough to attend several high-end antique shows, cover some good auctions and visit a well-known museum with a wonderful collection of 18th- and 19th-century American furniture treasures. And while it is fun to sort of let yourself go and just be amazed at all the great […]