19th Century Scientific Instruments

A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs, of typical form with an upholstered seat adjacent to a brass balance, with four weights of 8, 4, 2 and 1 stone, the frieze with a carved rosette and leaf band, raised on four barley twist legs, reupholstered in deep buttoned green leather, stamped ‘Youngs, London’. English, circa 1860. Footnote: John Young & Son, Royal Warrant Holders to Queen Victoria, operated out of 5 Bear Street and 46 Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, London W.C., from 1812-1901. They are recorded by the Museo Galileo as ‘makers of balances’ and in their own trade adverts...

A scale weighs travel letters of gilt brass, S-shaped round plate of gilt brass. Ring to hold it between the fingers of one hand and pliers to insert the travel letters to be weighed...

Antique stereoscopic table viewer used in brothels, to view erotic images printed on paper for a fee. This device consists of a parallelepiped in fruit wood painted black, with the s...

A paradoxical orreere that demonstrates the earth-moon system and its movement. The base of the planetarium is made of fruit wood, circular in shape with three bell-shaped wood feet....

This is an antique pestle and mortar set. An English, brass chemist shop instrument, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Dashing Victorian pestle and mortar with fine...

2 ¾ inch refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon. Circa 1835. Mounted on a cast iron stand with adjustable height, folding tripod feet, and castors. 2 ¾ inc...

Automa Animato Tedesco Gabbia Con Uccellino del 1920 circa costituito da una gabbia rotonda in ottone dorato con al suo interno un uccello animato canterino su di un trespolo con un ...

A French brass fabric scale from the 19th century with wooden base, from the Maison Piat. Created in Paris during the 19th century, this fabric scale, made of brass, is mounted on a ...

This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, fruitwood and brass terrestrial refractor by H. Hughes, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky Delightful early Victorian telescope...

Edmé François Chauvot de Beauchêne (1780, Île-de-France – 1830, Paris), was a French physician, surgeon and anatomist. He was Chief of l'hopital Saint-Antoine Paris, the Deputy Chief...

Oak wood box, containing a set of 8 iron surgical instruments, equipped with black horn and rosewood handles. Signed H.Galante & fils. Paris, France circa 1870.

The telegraph relay made in late 19th century by The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Det Store Nordiske Telegrafselskab A / S) that was founded in Denmark in June 1869. It was set up as a merger of three recently established telegraph companies initiated by Danish industrial mogul Carl Frederik Tietgen. The brass and wood instrument is state of the art creation by legendary Danish engineers. Serial 48062. Size app.: 11 cm high (4”) 15,8 cm deep and wide (6”). Very good, little of age n usage wear, original state, very well preserved and likely functioning. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! App. 2,1 kg weight it is going to measure some 3 kg packed for shipment. The aim of the firm was to create a worldwide telegraph company. The former headquarters of the GNTC on The Bund, Shanghai. The starting point of The Great Northern Telegraph Company (now GN Store Nord) was a concession agreement, which C.F. Tietgen made with the Russian Tzar...

A small, antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition. The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates. The scale ...

A Victorian English brass microscope marked ‘J. P. Cutts & Sons / Opticians to her Majesty / Sheffield’. The company operated for most of the 19th Century under many variations of th...

ABOUT An antique large format camera sitting on an articulating and geared stand. Camera has a Mahogany case constructed with dovetail joi...

Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid banjo barometer having a quality attractive banjo shaped rosewood case with superb satinwood marquetry inlay and a carved top, porcelain the...

A large brass library telescope with a tripod of three folding metal legs. The telescope consists of 3 sections. The first and largest is the main body of the telescope, the second i...

A rare Victorian-era optometer device patented by George Johnston of Detroit, Michigan in 1882. This device was used to determine the strength of lenses needed for eyeglasses by meas...

The telegraph apparatus made in late 19th century and was driven by weight on chain like Old Father clock. The brass and steel instrument is state of the art creation by legendary Danish engineers. Register serial 52771. Size app.: 19 cm high (7”) 23 cm deep (9”) and 29 cm wide (11”). Very good, little of age n usage wear, original state, very well preserved and likely functioning. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! App. 7,2 kg weight it is going to measure some 10 kg packed for shipment. Wheatstone type transmitter was produced by The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Det Store Nordiske Telegrafselskab A / S) that was founded in Denmark in June 1869. It was set up as a merger of three recently established telegraph companies initiated by Danish industrial mogul Carl Frederik Tietgen. The aim of the firm was to create a worldwide telegraph company. The former headquarters of the GNTC on The Bund, Shanghai. The starting point of The Great Northern Telegraph Company (now GN Store Nord) was a concession agreement, which C.F. Tietgen made with the Russian Tzar...

A very rare 19th Century lacquered brass telescope by Browns of Glasgow. This stunning three draw brass telescope is of exceptional quality, in full working order with a spare astro...

Leiden bottle from the second half of the 19th century, this is an electrical component that accumulates and stores a high-voltage electrical charge by means of an external source ...

Engraved boxwood diptych sun clock with brass hinges and locking hooks, book-shaped, mid-19th-century English manufacture. The clock has an orientation compass inserted in the base w...

Leiden bottle from the second half of the 19th century is about an electrical component that accumulates and stores a high-voltage electrical charge by means of an external source ...

Bussola magnetica da topografo e da viaggio, in legno di rovere e ottone; strumento costituito da un ago calamitato libero di ruotare su un piano orizzontale segnando con la punta de...

Iron pharmacy mortar. 18th-19th centuries. Old mortar for pharmaceutical use, made of cast iron. It follows the usual structure for this type of utensil between the 15th and 19th ce...

This rare paradoxical planetarium demonstrates the rotation and revolution motion of the system of the planet Jupiter and the Medici satellites. The base is made of ebonized fruit wo...

Literally “Weather Station” (known as a '5 dial' type wheel barometer) incorporates, wheel Barometer with silvered barometer dial finely engraved, encased in a cast bezel and covered...

Rare early 19th-century equinoctial sundial in turned and engraved brass, signed Samuel Yeates Dublin (1762-1834). Good working condition. Measures 9.5x2 cm - inches 3.8x0.7. The la...

Submitted for your consideration is this 1897 designed & patented, Circa 1910 built, Edison Projecting Kinetoscope. This circa 1910 Improved Exhibition Model 35mm projection machine represents one of the most classic yet refined (improved) 35mm hand crank cinema projectors and was invented by Thomas Alva Edison and William Dickenson in Orange New Jersey by The Edison Mfg. Company. The projection mechanism is operating and cranks film. It has a square Powers metal feed film magazine attached correctly on top but does not have a lamp house or a lower take up arm or reel. This is the perfect display size configuration for tabletop, bookshelf or pedestal exhibition. The projector body comes in a numbered wood case, most likely red oak, and has a 'tribute' Bausch & Lomb Cinephor projecting lens mounted for display only. This example is in excellent condition with original mechanism parts and what appears to be an original hand crank. The wood is in excellent condition and shows no rot or damage. All ORIGINAL Edison metal ID face plates are in place. This is one of the iconic artifacts of the early cinema industry and makes for a gorgeous display piece for home, office , museum or studio. Some of these are in permanent museum collections around the world. This artifact has recently arrived and while only briefly wiped down with our proprietary wood elixer, is undergoing a cleaning / conservation treatment in our workshop. But, we will NOT restore it, as a way of preserving this wonderful and original antique with all its working patina. The photos speak for themselves as to the impressive historical and display presence of this very rare artifact. As with all of our pieces, a signed and sealed “Certificate of Authenticity” is included with your purchase. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization – these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related production equipment technology – have a secure and appreciating place in history.~ About CinemaAntiques: CinemaAntiques has dedicated workshops, warehouses and galleries in Dallas Texas USA where we prepare, display and sell our rare Motion Picture equipment antiques. Our Cinema Antiques are perfect for display in residential, industrial and museum settings. Collectors and museums worldwide are some of our clients. Our antiques also offer a unique sculpture look that is one of a kind and awe inspiring. We can gladly arrange gallery visits by appointment. We offer one of the most complete and accurately curated selections of authentic Cinema Antiques, for sale, in the world. Many of our items were used in actual Hollywood Feature Motion Pictures, and we can only imagine the Movie Stars and entertainment Giants that paraded in front of these lights and cameras. As decorative “sculpture” or authentic Hollywood Cinema and Entertainment Memorabilia, our Cinema Antiques offer both a collectible and historical piece of the Hollywood Movie Industry, while at the same time presenting as an artistic and industrial piece of sculpture for your home, business or collection. Our design staff believes that a well-curated room with unique artifact antique decor, can really add drama and creativity to a space. Exceptional décor will reflect the unique personality of both you and your room and also be that special focus and conversation starter your guests and clients will love. All items sold and offered are presented as fairly and honestly as possible and we invite buyers to visit our Gallery prior to a purchase, to view any antiques of interest. We have been active collectors and curators of vintage Motion Picture Equipment for over 50 years. During this time we have amassed a superb and rare ongoing collection of antique: movie cameras, Hollywood studio lights, film studio audio / microphones and other highly collectible artifacts of the Hollywood Film Production Industry. We have been selling collectible Cinema Antiques since 1969 and are experts in the field. We have done certified cinema movie equipment appraisals for Banks, have served as Expert Witnesses in the legal system and have given our expert guidance to various museums. We specialize in CERTIFIED Cinema Antiques and Artifacts Circa 1895 to 1969 and beyond, representing the Art Nouveau, Machine Age, Art Deco, Industrial Age and Mid Century Periods. We offer partial or full refurbishment and various levels of restoration services at our Dallas Workshop. All antique items sold are carefully preserved, cleaned and gently prepared at no extra charge according to the wishes of our buyers. We prefer to offer original ‘preserved’ Cinema Antiques showing original patina and use from years of cinema production work. We are quite pleased to offer additional photographs of any of our Cinema Antiques. Our inventory is regularly changing so please inquire after any special antiques you may be searching for. Our President and Curator, Bill Reiter...

Step back in time with this authentic 19th-century French metal scale, a captivating piece of history that combines elegance and functionality. Crafted during a period when precision...

This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from rosewood and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1...

Traveler's pocket compass, Victorian-era turned brass, late 19th century England, rose on sixteen-twenty copperplate engraving paper complete with goniometric circle. Conservation s...

Step back in time with this authentic 19th-century French metal scale, a captivating piece of history that combines elegance and functionality. Crafted during a period when precision...

Rare antique compass and sundial together, mid-19th-century English manufacture, housed in a small brass box complete with lid. The Rose at sixteen winds, with daytime hour inscript...

Small traveler's pocket compass, Victorian-era turned brass, late 19th century England, rose on sixteen-twenty copperplate engraving paper complete with goniometric circle, complete ...

Add a touch of vintage charm to your decor with this exquisite 19th-century French metal scale. Crafted during a period renowned for its fine attention to detail, this scale features...

Step back in time with this captivating 19th-century French metal and wooden scale, a perfect blend of functionality and historical charm. This meticulously preserved piece features ...

This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, bronze and beech chemist's aid, dating to the Victorian period and later, ci...

System walking stick: stick with grain measuring function. Oak wood barrel, graduated on the outside with brass nails. Iron knob, brass ferrule. By unscrewing the knob, a graduated i...

Gadget-System stick. The tip is made of iron and brass, high and decorated by a series of thin circles. The shaft is made entirely of painted brass and constructed to emulate a bambo...

This is an early and high quality hand-painted plaster antique anatomical model of an adult human head. I would date this to 1900. The detail...

This magnificent 19th Century French Metal & Marble Scale is a striking amalgam of functionality and elegance. Boasting a robust iron framework with intri...

This 19th Century French Metal Scale is a splendid example of historical craftsmanship and decorative art. It features a sturdy iron base with elegant scrollwork detailing and the ri...

Elevate your decor with this striking 19th Century French Metal Scale, a piece that exudes the mystique and allure of its time. Crafted with an eye for balance and precision, the sca...

This 19th Century French Metal Scale is an authentic piece of history, encapsulating the essence of antique utilitarian craftsmanship. With its cast iron base and twin pans darkened ...

Step back in time with this exquisite 19th-century French balance scale, a harmonious blend of functionality and history. Crafted during a period when precision and craftsmanship wer...

This 19th Century French Metal Scale is a striking artifact that captures the essence of historical commerce and French provincial life. Clad in its original red paint, now distresse...

Step back in time with this authentic 19th Century French Metal Scale, a testament to the enduring quality and craftsmanship of a bygone era. With its ornate metalwork and robust bra...

Embark on a journey through time with this exquisite 19th Century French Metal Scale, a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Designed with the precision deman...

Step into the aura of 19th-century France with this majestic metal scale, a striking relic of its era. This vintage scale boasts a balance of brass and iron, featuring a lustrous bra...

This distinguished 19th Century French Metal Scale is an emblem of the rich historical past, resonating with the tales of traditional marketplaces where it once played a pivotal role...

Discover a piece of timeless elegance with our exquisite 18K gold pocket watch from circa 1900! ⌚️ Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this elegant timepiece boasts a class...

Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.

19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is tapering and collapsible with millegrain edges. In good condition, showing some li...

This is an antique terrestrial telescope. An English, single drawer refractor with National Service League mark, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Perfect for bird watch...

Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother of Pearl Handles Largest: 4"w x 2"d. x 12.75"h smallest: 3.5" x 1.25"d x 10.25"h

Two Large Wood Sterling Handled Magnifiers One is marked Hull 4.25" x 1" x 17.5 4" x 1" x 17

The printed and pivoted compass card and chapter ring centred by brass gnomon, in turned rosewood case with domed lid, (glass cover), 5cm (2in) diam.