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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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.56 in W 13 in D 4.14 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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 11.23 in D 4.34 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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 12.41 in D 5.52 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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 6.89 in D 6.11 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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 12.41 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 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 Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
H 10.83 in W 7.68 in D 6.5 in
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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 10.83 in W 5.32 in D 7.29 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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 15.56 in W 8.47 in D 8.27 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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
H 15.16 in W 6.11 in D 7.29 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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Walnut
H 36.42 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 15.75 in D 5.71 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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 23.82 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
1893 Antique Lippich Brass Polarimeter Antique Physic Analysis Instrument
By Societé Genevoise
Located in Milan, IT
Lippich polarimeter, scientifi instrument made in 1893 signed Societé Genevoise Genève, brass and
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1890s Swiss Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 15 in W 38.5 in D 8.2 in
UK 1870 Brass Topographic Level, Antique Surveyor Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope topographic level of brass, it is an instrument consisting of a telescope fixed parallel
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1860s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 8.27 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in
England Early 1900 Brass Galvanometer Antique Physic Measuring Instrument
By Philip Harris Ltd.
Located in Milan, IT
Moving coil brass galvanometer with three-screw base, instrument signed Philip Harris Ltd
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1920s Carl Zeiss Brass Antique Theodolite Surveyor's Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Theodolite by Carl Zeiss Jena D.R.G.M. 1920s, light gray and black painted brass, internal
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1920s German Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
H 11.82 in W 9.26 in D 5.52 in
Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
H 6.11 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
Antique Watchmaker's Lathe, Swiss, Brass, Copper Precision Instrument circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fantastic antique watchmaker's lathe. A Swiss, quality brass, copper and stainless steel
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 12.6 in W 21.26 in D 11.03 in
Late 19th century Wooden and Brass Polarimeter Antique Physic Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden and brass polarimeter with cast iron tripod base from the late 1800s. It is an instrument
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1890s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 8.08 in D 4.14 in
Small Vintage Spirit Level, English, Brass, Instrument, Preston and Sons,
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage spirit level. An English, rosewood and brass instrument by E. Preston and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
H 0.79 in W 6.11 in D 0.79 in
Wood and Brass English Spirit Level, 1860s Antique Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Large spirit level made of wood, brass and glass manufactured in the second half of the nineteenth
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1860s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.26 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
1870 Antique Burnished Brass W F Stanley Level Surveyor Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Topographic level signed W.F Stanley of burnished brass, from the second half of the 19th century
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1870s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
H 5.12 in W 17.72 in D 5.63 in
19th C. Scientific Optical Mirror in Black Hardwood Frame on Tripod Brass Stand
Located in Haarlem, NL
A large 19th Century scientific optical mirror in round blackened hardwood frame on brass
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
H 26.38 in W 11.42 in D 6.3 in
Italian Brass Land-Surveyor Instrument Made in 1860 with its Original Walnut Box
Located in Milan, IT
Land-surveyor squaring, measuring instrument made of brass, Italian manufacture, from the second
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1860s Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 7.49 in
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 Brass Scientific Instruments
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Gold, Brass
End XIX Century Brass and Glass Hourglass Antique Time Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Sand hourglass, brass container with circular base and tapered columns in the center and blown
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1890s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Antique Brass Czech Orrery Astronomical Instruments Made by Jan Felkl in 1870
By Jan Felkl
Located in Milan, IT
Antique brass orrery planetarium made for the German market by Jan Felkl Prag in the second half of
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1860s Czech Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Iron
H 18.9 in W 29.53 in D 11.03 in
Antique Ship's Bulkhead Barometer, English, Maritime Instrument, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's bulkhead barometer. An English, brass and oak maritime weather instrument
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 3.75 in
19th C Pair of Large Optical Experimental Scientific Mirrors Concave & Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large pair of scientific optical mirrors, one concave the other convex.
These where used in
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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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 Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
No Reserve
H 7.09 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
Antique Barometer Altimeter, English, Explorer's Instrument, Hicks, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket barometer altimeter. An English, oak cased explorer's instrument by Hicks
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Oak
H 6.11 in W 5.32 in D 1.97 in
19th C Wax F.Ziegler Anatomical Models Studies Embryo Plant Scientific Medical
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare pair of wax studies by F.Ziegler taken from the imagery of F.Keibel
We believe the larger of the two models to be off a human embryo and the other to be of a plant.
The ...
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1890s German Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument box, dating to
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Wood
H 2.56 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Wooden English Barometer Antique Forecast Weather Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden barometer measuring instrument English manufacture made in the mid 19th century, silver
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1850s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 41.74 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in
Antique Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument Case, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument case, dating to the
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Wood
H 2.76 in W 17.52 in D 13.98 in
19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
1810 and 1820. Finely crafted mahogany wood case with cedar wood edges. Large silver-plated brass dial
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1810s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Mahogany
H 48.43 in W 14.18 in D 3.35 in
19th Century Wooden Barometer Signed Burlinson Ripon Antique Instrument Weather
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden barometer signed Burlinson Ripon made in the mid 19th century. Silver-plated brass dial
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1850s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Wood
H 40.56 in W 12.6 in D 1.97 in
Set of Antique Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instrument Set, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique draughtsman's rules. An English, beech engineer's instrument set in a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Beech
H 1.78 in W 13.39 in D 2.76 in
1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
crafted mahogany wood case with double thread at the edges. Large silver-plated brass dial engraved with
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1840s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Mahogany
H 47.64 in W 14.18 in D 3.15 in
1920s Solid Brass Balancing
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s solid brass balancing.
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1920s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large copper & brass funnel
Located in London, GB
A large late 19th century copper and brass funnel.
From Wiltshire County, England.
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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass, Copper
Quality Antique Victorian Brass Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian brass scales having a quality set of brass scales with 2 circular brass
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Solid Brass Library Barometer 1914
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass barometer by Taylor of Rochester, NY. Patent date of August 18, 1914. Face is printed "stormy
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1910s American Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
other scientific instruments. Although an ancient material, brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is much
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19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Solid Brass Ships Telephone On Pedesta
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished brass ships telephone on pedestal. Meticulously polished andl lacquered head by
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1920s North American Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Brass Ashcroft Ships Revolution Counter
Located in Norwell, MA
Co. Camden, N.J. USA. Nickel plated over brass with nickel or silvered face. Overall 10 3/4 diameter
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1920s American Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Antique Wood and Brass Protractor
Located in Norwalk, CT
brass fittings.
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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, by Berenger & Co, Lyon
France, Circa 1870
A
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
A precision brass scale, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Precision scale made out on brass. France circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Monumental Floor Standing Brass Butcher Scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
A large set of floor standing brass balance scales and graduated weights with bullhead terminal
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Charpentier French Victorian Brass Scale
By P. Charpentier a Paris 1
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian brass scale with 2 round trays on square wooden base (signed CHARPENTIER with
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales, complete with pans and nest of weights - Williams & Sons
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s iron and brass balancing scale.
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1880s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass, Iron
Italian Telegraph in Solid Brass, 1880
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Telegraph in solid brass, 1880.
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1880s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Equal Arm Brass Scale with Weights
Located in Houston, TX
This equal arm brass scale is set on a wooden platform with brass weights. The wooden platform has
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19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Pair of Victorian Antique Brass Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of Victorian antique brass scales standing on a mahogany base. A brass centre column having a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Norwich, GB
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
Sixteen inch extending telescope with
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
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Antique Brass Scientific Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique brass scientific instruments for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique brass scientific instruments available were constructed with great care. Antique brass scientific instruments have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique brass scientific instruments bearing Victorian or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. LeMaire Paris, Dollond, London and W & T Avery each produced beautiful antique brass scientific instruments that are 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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