Pirate Telescopes & Brass Spyglasses

Discover our collection of solid brass pirate telescopes and vintage-style spyglasses, inspired by classic maritime navigation and exploration. Handcrafted with an antique look, these functional telescopes make distinctive nautical gifts, display pieces and keepsakes for collectors, adventurers and history enthusiasts.

Personalised Engraving Available

Make your telescope truly unique with custom engraving. Depending on the design, a name, short message or handwritten message can be engraved on the brass telescope. Wooden presentation boxes can also be personalised with a name, message, handwritten note, photo or logo.

Trusted since 2011, My Pirate Shop has sold brass telescopes and nautical gifts at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market for over a decade, serving customers from Australia and around the world.

Functional Vintage-Style Telescopes

Our brass spyglasses are more than decorative pieces. They are functional telescopes designed for viewing distant objects, with many styles featuring stitched leather accents, antique patina finishes and wooden presentation boxes.

They are ideal as pirate telescopes, nautical décor, collector pieces, personalised gifts and props for pirate, maritime or steampunk themes.

How to Focus a Brass Telescope

1. Fully extend all sections of the telescope.
2. Aim at a distant object such as a bird, building or ship on the horizon.
3. Slowly slide the first section inward until the image becomes sharp.
4. Enjoy the view.

A Meaningful Personalised Gift

A brass telescope makes a memorable gift for birthdays, Father’s Day, Christmas, weddings, anniversaries and graduations. Add personalised engraving to create a keepsake that combines nautical history, craftsmanship and a personal message.

Care & Maintenance

• Made from solid brass for durability and natural resistance to corrosion.
• Avoid dropping or heavy impact, as brass can dent.
• Store safely when not in use to help maintain the finish and detail.