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Antique Scientific Apparatus

1900s Glass Chemist's Beaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
delicate. A wonderful example of an early scientific apparatus. France, circa 1900 Dimensions: 4W x
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Early 20th Century French Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Glass

19th Century Italian Height Measuring Apparatus
Located in Atlanta, GA
An intriguing 19th century Italian apparatus for measuring one's height in centimeters. Soundly
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Bronze, Iron

1900s Glass Chemist's Beaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crowned with a pour spout rim. An excellent example of an early scientific apparatus, the vessel could be
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Early 20th Century French Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Glass

1900s Glass Chemist's Beaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the vessel has a pleasingly modern shape. An excellent example of early an scientific apparatus, the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Glass

Tate's double acting vacuum pump by Townson & Mercer, of London.
Located in London, GB
glass bell jar, 7 inch diameter. Literature: Catalogue of chemical apparatus and pure chemicals
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Late 19th Century English Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Brass, Steel

Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rare Weber Costello Scientific Globe Tellurian that dates to around 1880. This is a
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Late 19th Century Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Iron

Antique Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
H 15.75 in W 20 in D 12 in
A bleeding set signed Blackwell, England 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Travelling mahogany case set for bleeding, brass apparatuses for bleeding and glass cups. Signed
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Brass

Antique Electromedical Device from Chardin in Wooden Case, France, circa 1910
Located in Labrit, Landes
Electrical therapy apparatus invented by Chardin, in its wooden beech case. French circa 1910
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Early 20th Century French Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Beech

18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
. The highly detailed crown of our apparatus depicts a footed vase bursting with a floral display. The
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Iron

Set of 2 Antique Bamboo Trader's Abacus, Chinese, Oak, Bamboo, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 2 antique bamboo trader's abacus. A Chinese, oak and bamboo counting apparatus
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Oak

Antique Ophthalmometer Eye Machine by General Optical Company
Located in Norwalk, CT
apparatuses on the machine. This machine is very sophisticated for being over 100 years old.
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Early 20th Century Antique Scientific Apparatus

Very Large Ophtalmotrope
Located in Peekskill, NY
What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Brass

Antique Very Large Ophtalmotrope
Very Large Ophtalmotrope
H 38 in W 17 in D 19 in
Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
seen here. James W. Queen & Company was an optical and scientific instrument company located at 924
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1860s American Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Brass

French 18th-19th Century Copper Overlaid Relief Medallion of Antoine Lavoisier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
activities enabled him to fund his scientific research. At the height of the French Revolution, he was
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Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Copper

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18th Century Painted Boiserie Panel
Located in Washington, DC
A 18th century painted boiserie panel.
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18th Century French Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Antique 18th Century Painted Boiserie Panel
18th Century Painted Boiserie Panel
H 41.5 in W 48.5 in D 2 in
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and unique late 19th-early 20th century gilt bronze Cartel clock By François Linke The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with rams heads and c...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Bronze

Charder Art Deco French Overlay Glass Vase
By Charder
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Charder Overlay Glass Art Deco glass origin France French cameo glass vase. The Vase is one of the glass vases with this strange and charming long, tall neck shape that I have pers...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Art Glass, Cut Glass

Charder Art Deco French Overlay Glass Vase
Charder Art Deco French Overlay Glass Vase
H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Murano Red White Stripes Italian Art Glass Thin Soliflore Specimen Flower Vase
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color vertical stripes Italian art glass soliflore / specimen flower vase. The vase has a rainbow of colors, with cobalt blue, sky blue, bri...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Giant Antique Art Glass Factice Perfume Apothecary Display Bottle Jar Urn Stand
Located in Thiensville, WI
Giant antique heavy art glass urn/factice/apothecary jar, with cap/topper and metal stand. Beautiful Art Deco decorative statement piece that can be used in a variety of ways; to dis...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Glass, Art Glass

Royal Delft Beaker Vases Earthenware Dutch Polychrome Delftware Vases a Pair
By AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft, Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Dutch Royal Delft Polychrome Delft vases A pair Delftware beaker vases The vases are hand crafted and hand painted in enchanting colors Floral decoration Chinoiserie with birds an...
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20th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft

Two 1960's Sommerso Murano Glass Tear Drop Vases by Flavio Poli.
By Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Two beautiful 1960's Sommerso hand blown Murano glass tear drop vases with long necks. The wonderful contrasting colors between the Blue and Yellow vase is Exquisite in person, and ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Murano Glass

Pink Long Neck Murano Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, large (height of 16.1") pink Murano glass vase out of the renowed workshops on the little island in Venice/ Italy. Elaborately made in the late 20th century around...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Murano Glass

André Delatte Nancy Signed Large Vase Soliflore Art Glass Mixed Colors
By Andre Delatte, Ecole de Nancy
Located in Verviers, BE
André Delatte Nancy Signed Large Vase Soliflore Art Glass Mixed Colors André Delatte (French, circa 1887-1953), an art glass vase, the mottled mixed colors body with long slender ne...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Art Glass

Lalique School Embossed & Enameled Fish Vase 20th C
By Lalique
Located in Big Flats, NY
A figural vase in the manner of Lalique offers in relief underwater scene with fish and applied enamel bubbles, unsigned, 20th century. Measures- 6.25''H x 6.25''W x 6.25''D. Catal...
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20th Century European Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Glass

Vintage Cycling Telescopic Drinking Beaker
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Telescopic Cyclists Cup. A cyclists telescopic cup made up of five graduating rings to form a relatively large cup with a turned over lip. The Victorian collapsible travel, b...
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1890s American Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Metal

Twisted Blue Art Glass Vase by Martin B. Møller for Glashytten
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A handblown long-neck art glass vase in cobalt blue and clear. It is called Solitaire (Da: Solitær) and was made by glass artist Martin Birk Møller in his workshop Glashütten in Nykø...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Art Glass

Midcentury Murano Green Long-Necked Glass Vase
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped long and lean hand blown glass. It originates from Murano Italy and was manufactured during the 1960s. Beautiful and intact vintage condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Blown Glass

Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans
By F.J.B. Watson, Everett Fahy, Carl C. Dauterman
Located in valatie, NY
The Wrightsman collection, Vols. I-V. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1966-1973. First edition hardcovers with dust jackets. 2248 pp. Inscribed by the Wrightsmans. The comp...
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20th Century American Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Paper

Bordeaux Red Murano Glass Long Neck Vase, 20th Century, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant, bordeaux red Murano glass vase coming from the famous workshops of the little island in Venice. Artfully handcrafted in the late 20th Century around 1970, this beautiful Mur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Murano Glass

French 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Venus Disarming Cupid" after François Boucher
By François Boucher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large French 19th century oil on canvas laid on board painting in the manner of François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). The oval framed canvas depicting a version of Boucher's "Venus...
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Canvas, Wood, Plywood

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Unusual American Optometrist's Experimental Apparatus
Located in Seattle, WA
An unusual and dramatic optical apparatus for visual experimentation. The cylindrical drum with
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Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Metal

19th Century Gold/Apothecary Desktop Scale in Cherry and Brass by Henry Troemner
By Henry Troemner
Located in South Newfane, VT
Apparatus are intact and working. The graduated weight set includes an extremely rare small box of
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Late 19th Century American Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Brass

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this Apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Red
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Red
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Red
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Deep Blue
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Very Dark Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Dark Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Paint, Wood

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Paint, Wood

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic, Green
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

Irish Linen Wooden Bobbin Spool Machinery Rustic Relic
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
charm and character from it’s former life. The color of paint on the ends of this apparatus no doubt
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood, Paint

English Acoustic Experimental Apparatus
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of metal acoustic instruments for scientific experiments. The spun metal parabolic dishes
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Early 20th Century English Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Metal

Early 20th Century Stitched Leather Fireman's Helmet
Located in Chicago, IL
" fireman helmet and/or head protector. The early respiratory apparatus was invented by William badger and
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Leather

19th Century Astronomical Brass Orrery
Located in New York, NY
his personal collection of scientific apparatus. Orreries are three dimensional models of how
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19th Century Unknown Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Brass

1800's X-Ray Tube Stand - Converted To Floor lamp
By Campbell Brothers Electric
Located in Peekskill, NY
are also wood and a typical detail found on the earliest electrical medical or scientific apparatus
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Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Iron

Very Rare and Important 1910 Dräger Smoke Mask
By Dräger
Located in Peekskill, NY
rescue Apparatus, it has a striking sculptural presence as well. The face plate is Mica. Drägersmoke
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Leather

Very Rare and Important 1910 Drager Smoke Mask
By Dräger
Located in Peekskill, NY
rescue Apparatus, it has a striking sculptural presence as well. The face plate is Mica. For questions
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scientific Apparatus

Very Rare and Important 1910 Drager Smoke Mask
By Dräger
Located in Peekskill, NY
rescue apparatus, it has a striking sculptural presence as well. The face plate is Mica. For questions
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Aluminum, Brass

Very Rare and Important 1903 Drager Smoke Mask
By Industrial Design
Located in Peekskill, NY
rescue apparatus, it has a striking sculptural presence as well. Note the rod sticking out of the bottom
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scientific Apparatus

Wax Model of a Viper’s Head, Italy, XVIII Century
Located in Milan, IT
muscle apparatus, on the other side the bone’s structure. Magnificent state of preservation and colors.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Iron

Vacuum Pump
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
experimental apparatus in the world. These pumps where made by Adams to demonstrate the recently found power of
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Scientific Apparatus

Vacuum Pump
Vacuum Pump
H 22.5 in W 12.25 in D 26 in
19th Century French Wine Corker
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This unique Apparatus has a lot to do with the history and shaping of French history and culture
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Iron

19th Century French Wine Corker
19th Century French Wine Corker
H 33.75 in W 21 in D 8.75 in
Drager Turtle Back Rebreather on Custom Museum Stand
By Dräger
Located in Peekskill, NY
beginning of gas and rescue apparatus.
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scientific Apparatus

Antique Telescope, a Franks Ltd, Manchester, Officer of the Watch
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
-4 King Street, Manchester. Listed as a manufacturer of photographic apparatus, optician and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Metal

Very Large Ophtalmotrope
Located in Peekskill, NY
What is an an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an Apparatus for demonstrating the movements of
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Scientific Apparatus

Very Large Ophtalmotrope
Very Large Ophtalmotrope
H 38 in W 17 in D 19 in
Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
apparatus, eyeglass maker and spectacle maker. The firm appears to be handed down the generations moving
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19th Century Victorian Antique Scientific Apparatus

Stereoscope "Le Multiphote" Photogragh, France, 1900s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
degree of depth. In 1834, James Elliot conceived the idea of building an apparatus that allowed to
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Wood

Antique Neo Cyclostyle Printing Machine, Duplicating Apparatus, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Neo-Cyclostyle printing machine. An English, oak cased duplicating apparatus
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Late 19th Century British Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Oak

Curious Glass Instrument
Located in High Point, NC
A tabletop wood, brass, and glass apparatus, this didactic instrument was used to demonstrate the
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Brass

Curious Glass Instrument
Curious Glass Instrument
H 18.9 in W 16.5 in D 8.7 in
Sculptural 19th Century Teaching Aid
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural 19th Century Teaching Aid, produced by the L.E. Knott Apparatus Company of Boston, circa
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19th Century American Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Metal, Brass

Sculptural 19th Century Teaching Aid
Sculptural 19th Century Teaching Aid
H 18.25 in W 14.25 in D 10 in
Pair British Military Issued WW1 Binoculars, c.1916
Located in Bath, GB
Deansgate and later 2-4 King Street, Manchester. Listed as a manufacturer of photographic apparatus
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1910s British Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Brass

Pair British Military Issued WW1 Binoculars, c.1916
Pair British Military Issued WW1 Binoculars, c.1916
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H 5.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.38 in
1924 Drager Turtle Back Rebreather on Custom Museum Stand
By Dräger
Located in Peekskill, NY
very beginning of gas and rescue Apparatus.
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scientific Apparatus

1800s Merryweather Smoke Mask
Located in Peekskill, NY
rare these are. It's not only a surviving example of the very beginning of gas and rescue Apparatus, it
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Early 19th Century British Industrial Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Leather

1800s Merryweather Smoke Mask
1800s Merryweather Smoke Mask
H 20 in W 9 in D 9 in
French 19th Century Red Painted Wine Corker
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This unique, painted apparatus has a lot to do with the history and shaping of French history and
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Iron

French 19th Century Red Painted Wine Corker
French 19th Century Red Painted Wine Corker
H 40.75 in W 26.75 in D 13.75 in
Early 20th Century Scientific Physiological Instruments for Sound and Light
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful early 20th century set of six educational instruments or 'apparatus' to teach the effects
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Early 20th Century European Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Quartz, Iron

Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer Thermometer with Crinkled Ribbon Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
scientific instrument is a beautiful example of a period Louis XVI piece. The top of the apparatus is
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Giltwood

Early Twentieth Century Eye Tester
Located in North Hollywood, CA
read clearly through the lenses, you chose glasses that matched your required strength. The apparatus
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Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Steel, Brass

Antique Sonometer "Sonómetro, " 19th Century
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
the French acoustical apparatus manufacturer, Marloye, ca. 1840. This has two strings, which may be
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19th Century Mexican Antique Scientific Apparatus

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Metal

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Antique Scientific Apparatus For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique scientific apparatus for your home. An antique scientific apparatus — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique scientific apparatus — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique scientific apparatus, designed in the industrial or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Dräger and James Hicks each produced at least one beautiful antique scientific apparatus that is worth considering.

Finding the Right scientific-instruments for You

Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.

The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.

With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.

If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?

Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.

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