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Blown glass scientific instrument, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument to evaluate the expansion of the liquids with the warmth. Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Blown glass scientific instrument, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument to evaluate the expansion of the liquids with the warmth. Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Scientific instrument: Crookes Maltese Cross Tube, Italy, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument. A fine example of Crookes tube with Maltese cross, the precursor
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, Swift & Son, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, black enamel scientific instrument by J. Swift
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 10.83 in W 5.32 in D 7.29 in
Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, J Swift, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, enamelled metal and brass scientific instrument by
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
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Brass
H 12.41 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 in
Antique Stick Barometer, Walnut, Scientific Instrument, Negretti & Zambra, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stick barometer. An English, walnut scientific instrument with thermometer by
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Late 19th Century British Antique Scientific Instruments
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Walnut
H 36.42 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument by J. Halden & Sons of
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Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 11.23 in D 4.34 in
Antique Prestwich Fluid Gauge, English, Aeronautical, Scientific Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Prestwich fluid gauge. An English, cased aeronautical scientific instrument for
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Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
H 15.16 in W 6.11 in D 7.29 in
Antique Rolling Parallel Rule, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rolling parallel rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation
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Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.56 in W 13 in D 4.14 in
Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scholar's microscope. An English, brass and enamelled metal scientific
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 6.89 in D 6.11 in
Antique Engine Indicator, Scottish, Scientific Instrument, Dobbie McInnes, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mechanical engine indicator. A Scottish, brass scientific instrument by Dobbie
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1920s Scottish Edwardian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 10.83 in W 7.68 in D 6.5 in
Antique Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique laboratory microscope. A German, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Scientific Instruments
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Brass
H 15.56 in W 8.47 in D 8.27 in
Antique Cased Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass Scientific Instrument, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased scholar's microscope. An English, brass scientific instrument, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 12.41 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Feench Barometer Antique Scientific Instrument Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.
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1850s French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 37.01 in W 10.36 in D 2.37 in
Induction Coil or Sled Antique Scientific Instrument by Du Bois Reymond 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Induction coil by Du Bois Reymond, also known as Sled of the Du Bois Reymond system designed around 1870 during electrophysiology studies by Emil Du Boid Reymond (1818-1896) known Ge...
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1870s Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 15.75 in D 5.71 in
Antique Print of a Scientific Instrument, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific instrument. This print originates from 'The Gentleman's Magazine'.
Artists and Engravers: The
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18th Century Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Fragment Depicting Scientific Instruments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved oak wall sculpture from the 19th century, depicting scientific instruments. Those
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
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Oak
H 8.5 in W 11.75 in D 4 in
Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800
Located in London, GB
Shagreen Etui Case by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Drawing Instruments Circa. 1800
An
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19th Century British Antique Scientific Instruments
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W 2.76 in L 7.09 in
Antique 18th Century French Bronze Scientific Silk-Weighing Instrument 1789-1795
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique 18th century French Lyonnaise bronze scientific Instrument used for weighing Silk, in
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Late 18th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 5.5 in
Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
, plumb line and other accessories.
It is a scientific instrument used in terrestrial observations for
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1860s Italian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 23.82 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
18th Century Stick Barometer by Nairne London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
famous 18th century scientific instrument and barometer maker and this example is of his usual high
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18th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood
19th Century Hand Carved Oak "Military" Barometer
Located in North Salem, NY
vintage scientific instruments or military memorabilia.
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1880s English Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
Wwi Era Ship’s Compass by Heath & Co
Located in London, GB
case, with rotating prism.
No: 59.
Heath & Co Ltd, Scientific instrument manufacturers, of
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Early 20th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
By Cary
Located in Norwich, GB
instrument maker, he trained under Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) he produced numerous scientific instruments
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1810s English Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Refractor Polarimeter Physic Measuring Instrument Made by Steindorff & Co 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
18 H 22.
The mechanic Emil Steindorff founded a factory for scientific instruments in the
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1920s German Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 7.09 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
Lens on Stand by Pye of Cambridge
By William Pye
Located in London, GB
), and made scientific instruments and radio equipment.
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Optical Glass
Dutch 19th Century Carved Wooden Barometer
Located in Delft, NL
scene of fruits and scrolls
A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure air pressure in a
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Tate's double acting vacuum pump by Townson & Mercer, of London.
Located in London, GB
sold by Townson & Mercer. 1888. Page: 228.
Nineteenth-century Scientific Instruments, Gerard
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Late 19th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Polished Iron Scale with Brass Trays from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
scientific instrument is in excellent working condition with wonderful details, and adorns a rich metal
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Louis XVI Period Signed Carcano Wall Barometer
By Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain
Located in Forney, TX
decorated enamel dial signed Antonio Carcano (1755-1820) a distinguished scientific instrument inventor
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
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Blown Glass, Giltwood, Paint, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Iron and Copper Hanging Trade Spring Balance
Located in Dallas, TX
scientific instrument with double hooks for hanging purpose, could hold up to 250 pounds of meat. The piece
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
scientific instrument with all the carved details in gold gilt and the background is painted a sage green
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19th Century French Other Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly
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1860s American American Empire Antique Scientific Instruments
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Brass, Iron
H 45.5 in W 25 in D 14 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Barometer & Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
, France, circa 1760 and hexagonal in shape, the scientific instrument features its original hand painted
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Parchment Paper
19th Century French Bronze and Cloisonne Wall Barometer and Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
, the scientific instrument with hunt motifs throughout, features deer, bird and a letter holder pouch
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
19th Century French Painted Iron and Brass Paris Crest Scale with Set of Weights
Located in Dallas, TX
, France circa 1880, the scientific instrument is uniquely decorated with a Paris coat of arms in the
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 7 in W 20.5 in D 8 in
19th Century French Hand Painted and Gilt Iron Scale with Paris Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1880, the double face scientific instrument features the coat of arms of Paris in the center, with
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Iron
Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
Tri-ocular optical microscope Euskop model, antique scientific instrument of painted brass and
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1910s Italian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
Early 19th Century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
Zambra were the leading name in the production of meteorological and scientific instruments the history
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1910s English Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desk or within a collection of scientific instruments. Delivered polished and ready for the enthusiast
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Scientific Instruments
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Nickel
H 0.79 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
1805 Milan Brass Topographic Level signed Pasquale Cittelli with its Walnut Box
Located in Milan, IT
22.5 x 8.5 cm.
Pasquale Cittelli was one of the most appreciated Italian scientific instrument makers
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.35 in W 13.19 in D 8.86 in
Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intriguing item is almost certainly a Holland Circle by German scientific instrument makers
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19th Century German Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Scarce Early 20th Century French Richard Jules Mahogany Cased Barograph
By Jules Richard
Located in Forney, TX
handcrafted in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, this fine weather forecasting scientific instrument
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Scientific Instruments
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Metal, Brass
A Wellington commemorative barometer retailed by Wehrle and Steuert
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
movement was made by the Somalvico family, barometer and scientific instrument makers from Holborn, London
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1850s English Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass
Located in Milan, IT
free.
The reduction compass was invented by the Swiss manufacturer of scientific instruments Jost
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1890s Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young
Located in Norwich, GB
&20 Cambridge St, Glasgow
Source: Directory of British scientific instrument makers 1550-1851 by
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1920s British Edwardian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
thermometer are truly spectacular. The gilded scientific instrument can be hung as a decorative element
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer
By David Beringer
Located in Milan, IT
, with signs of wear consistent with age and use.
David Beringer (1756 – 1821) was a German scientific
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Late 18th Century German Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in Portland, OR
enlightenment period scientific instruments; numerous lion, bear, serpent and horse figures; many classical
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1870s Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Napoleon III Parisian Giltwood Barometer, "Bodeur a Paris", Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
the base of the column on the neck.
Although no longer functional as a scientific instrument (the
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1830s French Napoleon III Antique Scientific Instruments
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Wood, Giltwood, Glass
H 45.5 in W 19.75 in D 5 in
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
the development of modern cinema or because you like scientific instruments or maybe because you are
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 3.9 in Dm 9 in
Huge Decorative Scientific Induction Coil
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were told that this coil was originally from West Point but there is no paperwork to back that up. We also guessed at its age. But it looks to be over 100 years. We have owned man...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments
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Wood
Scientific Handblown Glass Vacuum Dome
Located in Norwalk, CT
A really neat way to display something amazing this is a really thick quality piece of handblown glass from the early 1900s.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Instruments
Botanic Scientific Specimen of Spruce, Italy, 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A rare example of a botanical maquette for didactic use by Professor T. Ferraris, depicting a (natural) strobilus and a scale with ovules (about 12 times enlarged) of Spruce (Picea e...
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Instruments
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Metal
Induction electrification demonstrator instrument, Italy 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Induction electrification demonstrator instrument. By putting two electrically neutral spheres in
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1920s Italian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold, Brass
Decorative Scientific Concave Mercury Mirror Maroon Leather Ebony
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A unusual scientific mirror, French in origin circa 1880
The mirror is mercury, with age related
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Ebony
Surgical Instruments Set, Signed Galante, Paris, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
An oak wood case with a complete surgery set of 8 surgical instruments made on steel, with black
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1870s French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
, passim;
- Francis Ward, A catalogue of scientific instruments in the Department of Medieval and later
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1730s Austrian Baroque Antique Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Scientific Tool for the Refraction of Light, Italy 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Scientific tool for demonstrating and assessing the refraction of light. Constructed in boxed metal
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1920s Italian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1900s Decorative Wall Hanging „Multimeter“ Scientific Slide Rule Calculator
Located in Vienna, AT
A dekorative appr. 120-year-old, large, wall-mounted round „Multimeter“ analog slide rule calculator. Dated around 1900, made in Germany. It has a rotatable glass disc and offers mul...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Scientific Instruments
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Glass
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Antique Scientific Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique scientific instruments for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique scientific instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Antique scientific instruments have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Industrial and Louis XVI antique scientific instruments are consistently popular styles. Antique scientific instruments have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by LeMaire Paris, W & T Avery and Dollond, London are consistently popular.
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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