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Antique Calipers

Collection of Ladies Leg Calipers
Located in Nantucket, MA
A collection of ladies leg calipers Group of nine user-made whimsical calipers in the form of
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Calipers

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Metal

Wall Mounted Calipers from the Ross Optical Company London
Located in London, GB
A set of graduated calipers from the Ross of London optical company, mounted on a later wall
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Calipers

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Steel

Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Includes 3 boxwood rulers and Calipers and misc. Tools.
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Calipers

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Brass

Pair of Japanese Abumi Stirrups
Located in PARIS, FR
combat during ceremony or daily. The traditional form of Japanese calipers take its source in the Heian
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Calipers

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Brass

Antique Pair of Japanese Abumi Stirrups
Pair of Japanese Abumi Stirrups
H 10.24 in W 4.73 in D 12.6 in
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
around her including calipers, globes, measuring sticks, etc. The plinth which houses the movement is
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Calipers

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Bronze

Antique Map of Silesia centered on Glogau
Located in Langweer, NL
miles cartouche, topped with calipers and a pair of falcons. Cartographer: W.J. Blaeu. Published circa
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Mid-17th Century Antique Calipers

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Paper

Antique Map of Silesia centered on Glogau
Antique Map of Silesia centered on Glogau
H 19.97 in W 23.51 in D 0.02 in
Rugen Island, Germany: An Early 17th Century Map by Mercator and Hondius
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
showed King Atlas measuring the world with a pair of calipers. King Atlas was a mythical ruler of
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Antique Calipers

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Engraving

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FLOS Tatou F Floor Lamp in White by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name is French for “armadillo,” the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected—and makes it unique. Designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this floor lamp ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Calipers

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Steel

Italian 'Madonna della Pietà' Marble Sculpture after Michelangelo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reverent white marble sculpture after Michelangelo's eminent 'Madonna della Pietà', depicting the Virgin Mary holding the lifeless body of her son, Jesus Christ. It captures the stre...
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20th Century Italian Antique Calipers

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Marble

Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cartographer's instrument set. An English, silver nickel surveyor's tool case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. An attractive early 20th century se...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Calipers

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Nickel

Virgin and Child
Located in Wien, Wien
OUTSTANDING MADONNA Bavaria Around 1515/20 Lime wood carved Original, polychrome version Height 60 cm This masterfully carved, full-round Madonna was created around 1515-20 in...
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16th Century Medieval Antique Calipers

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Wood

Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child
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H 23.63 in W 7.09 in
TOPPAI JINGASA EDO PERIOD - 18-19th Century - Japan
Located in TEYJAT, FR
This is a custom-made historical Japanese hat known as Jinggasa, worn by samurai during the Edo period (1603-1868), around the 18th to 19th century. Within the category of Jingasa, t...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Calipers

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Leather, Textile, Paper

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of cartographer's instruments by Riefler, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Quality, early 20th c...
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Early 20th Century German Antique Calipers

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Nickel

19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Horse
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century carved and painted wooden horse This is a superb piece of Folk Art, superbly carved in wood, the paint is original, it is quite bright if a bit shabby The horse is i...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Calipers

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Wood

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Papier Mache Pen Tray
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English papier mache pen tray with an Asian chinoiserie design. It is hand made depicting hand painted gilt figures in a garden pagoda scene with Japanese maples on ...
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Calipers

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Paper

19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky original painted iron penny bank has the original painted surface in working condition. Put a penny in his hand and pull the lever for him to swallow the coin. The...
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1890s American Country Antique Calipers

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Iron

13 Malide Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The 13 Malide glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Malide Glass” collection. Made in Murano glass, and signed on the base “E.Sottsa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Calipers

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Glass

Silver Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Silver brass octagonal dial with fo...
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Calipers

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Silver, Brass

Jizai Okimono, Russet-Iron Articulated Figure of a Crab
Located in Milano, IT
Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a crab Edo Period (1615 - 1867), 19th Century Length: 15 cm with extended limbs The iron crab is constructed of numer...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Calipers

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Iron

18th c(Edo period) certified samurai armor (yoroi) in exceptional st. Preservati
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Elaborately made set of armor , reflecting high social status of the owner. It is appears austere and yet sophisticated with multiple gilded family crests and arabesque design on gi...
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Calipers

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Iron

Original Red Painted Carved Wooden Horse, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the very worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved horse from Sweden. The brick red paint has been chipped and distressed while the tatte...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Calipers

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Leather, Wood, Paint

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 original lacquer finish and spirit level. The compass has a three inch silvered registe...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Calipers

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Brass

American Folk Art Child's Rocking Horse, circa 1900
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Child's rocking horse, circa 1900. Carved wood, original finish. A wonderful piece of American Folk Art. Provenance: du Pont Family.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Calipers

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Wood

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18th Century Pair of Samourai Lacquered Abumi Stirrups
Located in Paris, FR
. The traditional form of Japanese calipers take its source in the Heian period (Between 794 and 1185
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18th Century Japanese Antique Calipers

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Metal

Oversize calipers
Located in New York, NY
Pair or oversize brass and steel calipers, possibly used by a sculptor, Early 19th Century.
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19th Century English Antique Calipers

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Brass, Steel

Antique Oversize calipers
Oversize calipers
W 46 in L 34 in
Early 20th Century Wood and Brass Log Calipers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, wood log caliper with brass fittings.
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1910s American Industrial Antique Calipers

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Brass

Large Sculptural Log Caliper
By Florence "Flossie" Greenleaf
Located in Essex, MA
calipers for a very short period of time in Littleton, New Hampshire from 1913 until his death in 1916
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1910s American Antique Calipers

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Brass

Large Sculptural Log Caliper
Large Sculptural Log Caliper
H 28.5 in W 55.25 in D 2.38 in
Antique Country French Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
, rather than the gauges and calipers of industry, the quality of construction has stood the test of time
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19th Century French Country Antique Calipers

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Oak

Antique Country French Side Table
Antique Country French Side Table
H 23.6 in W 29.9 in D 22.8 in
Impressive 40" H Original Bronze Sculpture of Inventor James Watt, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
following, his hand grasps scrolled plans for his steam engine and a pair of calipers, his foot resting over
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Calipers

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Bronze

J.E. Caldwell Black Slate Mantel Clock under Bronze Sculpture of Cartographer
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
preponderance, her hand tucked under her chin with a pair of calipers while her other hand grasps the blank
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19th Century American Napoleon III Antique Calipers

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Slate, Marble, Brass, Bronze

Rare Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock Signed Ferdinand Berthoud
By Ferdinand Berthoud
Located in Kittery Point, ME
clock, and a celestial sphere with a sundial and calipers to one side, the clock signed on the enamel
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Calipers

Rare antique Mining themed Albert chain, watch chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
pick, Hammer and chisel, a pail or bucket and some tongs or calipers. It fastens with a large antique
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Calipers

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Steel

Exceptional Late 19th Century Engineer's Tool Box
Located in London, GB
leaf. The tools include external and internal calipers, micrometers from a thousandth of an inch
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Late 19th Century Antique Calipers

Ships Calipers
Located in New York, NY
Oversized wooden ships calipers used for map making. Hand forged iron hardware.
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19th Century English Antique Calipers

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Iron

Log Calipers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century wood and brass log calipers, all in original surface and condition, marked CE
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19th Century American Antique Calipers

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Brass

Log Calipers
Log Calipers
H 20 in W 54.75 in D 1.5 in
Set of Calipers
Located in Boston, MA
Set of 5 metal calipers with original finish. Some 18th & some 19th C. Makes a wonderful
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19th Century French Antique Calipers

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Metal

Set of Calipers
Set of Calipers
H 6 in W 4 in
Set of Calipers
Located in Boston, MA
A large set of 5 Calipers with graceful lines. Sold as a set. Dimensions vary.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Calipers

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Iron

1890's Lumber Calipers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lumber calipers used to measure the diameter of logs to determine volume of board feet. Adjustable
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19th Century American Antique Calipers

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Wood

1890's Lumber Calipers
1890's Lumber Calipers
H 21 in W 40 in
Pair of Oversized Calipers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large, sculptural lumber caliper, an erstwhile tool turned art.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Calipers

19th Century Wood Log Calipers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century wood log calipers, signed E.S. Lane, Maker Upton ME, original surface and
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Calipers

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Brass

19th Century Wood Log Calipers
19th Century Wood Log Calipers
H 25 in W 55 in D 3.75 in
19th Century Wrought Iron Multi-Purpose Calipers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wrought iron, multi-purpose calipers; probably American, 19th century
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19th Century Antique Calipers

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Wrought Iron

Very Large Steel Calipers with Maker's Stamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large steel calipers with the maker's stamp - "THE L.S. STARRETT CO. ATHOL, MASS. U.S.A. PAT. APRIL
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Early 20th Century American Antique Calipers

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Steel

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Antique Calipers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique calipers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique calipers — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Antique calipers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique calipers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Calipers?

Prices for antique calipers start at $175 and top out at $3,950 with the average selling for $1,000.