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Galvanometer Antique Measuring Instrument Used for Telegraph Cables 1850 circa
Galvanometer Antique Measuring Instrument Used for Telegraph Cables 1850 circa

Galvanometer Antique Measuring Instrument Used for Telegraph Cables 1850 circa

Located in Milan, IT

Vertical mirror galvanometer made in 1850 circa, oak and glass, three adjustable screws at the base. Tool constituted by a magnet bar movable inside a coil and connected to a needle....

Category

Antique 1850s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Actinometer Antique Measuring Instrument made by Griffin & Tatlock London in 30s
Actinometer Antique Measuring Instrument made by Griffin & Tatlock London in 30s

Actinometer Antique Measuring Instrument made by Griffin & Tatlock London in 30s

By Griffin & Tatlock ltd

Located in Milan, IT

Herschel actinometer, 1930s, wood and brass, signed Griffin & Tatlock ltd London. It is an instrument invented in 1825 by John Herschel and used for the measurement of the solar heat...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920
Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920

Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique Customs & Excise measures. An English, etched glass governmental beaker set, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s

Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Italian wrought iron dragon andirons, 1920s Fireplace set - Antique Measures : 20x40cm H:42cm Pair of wrought iron andirons in the shape of dragon bodies and ring handles.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Decorative Scales with Measuring Weights
Antique Decorative Scales with Measuring Weights

Antique Decorative Scales with Measuring Weights

Located in Bastogne, BE

Complete Set Includes: 1 Antique Balance Scale 2 Removable Metal Bowls 5 Original Measuring Weights Dimensions: • Height: 24 cm (9.4") • Width: 50 cm (19.7") • Depth: 22.5 cm (8...

Category

Vintage 1910s Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Antique Shakespeare Engraving - Measure for Measure Act I Scene I, Boydell 1797
Antique Shakespeare Engraving - Measure for Measure Act I Scene I, Boydell 1797

Antique Shakespeare Engraving - Measure for Measure Act I Scene I, Boydell 1797

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Shakespeare Engraving Measure for Measure Act I Scene I Boydell 1797 This late 18th-century copperplate engraving illustrates a scene from William Shakespeare’s play Measure...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Large Ornate Antique Garden Measuring Instument
Large Ornate Antique Garden Measuring Instument

Large Ornate Antique Garden Measuring Instument

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Outstanding example of a large iron antique garden tool used to measure the size of garden plots.

Category

Antique 1840s French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Antique French Grain Measure, early20th Century
Antique French Grain Measure, early20th Century

Antique French Grain Measure, early20th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Antique French grain measure, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Fine quality antique George III copper measure
Fine quality antique George III copper measure

Fine quality antique George III copper measure

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique George III copper measure, having a quality antique original George III copper measure of cone shape with a shaped handle to the back.

Category

Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

Two Antique French Heavy Pewter Measuring Tankards
Two Antique French Heavy Pewter Measuring Tankards

Two Antique French Heavy Pewter Measuring Tankards

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Two Antique French Heavy Pewter Measuring Tankards Two 1-liter pewter measures from France circa 1850.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Barware

Materials

Pewter

Small Antique Footed Pewter Imperial Tankard Measures
Small Antique Footed Pewter Imperial Tankard Measures

Small Antique Footed Pewter Imperial Tankard Measures

Located in Sheffield, MA

In the early days, bars and saloons are checked to make sure they are not cheating their customers by providing the right amount of liquor and the measures have valid stamps on them....

Category

Antique 1830s British Barware

Materials

Pewter

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with all Over Design in White and Muted Design
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with all Over Design in White and Muted Design

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with all Over Design in White and Muted Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Keivan Woven Arts / rug/ H8-0603, Country of origin/ Turkey antique. Measures: 9'5 x 12'10 This antique Oushak was beautifully crafted in Turkey during the early part of the 20th C...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Sheraton Revival Hardwood & Revolving Bookcase Side End Table
Vintage Sheraton Revival Hardwood & Revolving Bookcase Side End Table

Vintage Sheraton Revival Hardwood & Revolving Bookcase Side End Table

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage Sheraton Revival Hardwood & Revolving Bookcase Side End Table Side Table - Shelf - Antique Measures : 40x40cm H:60cm Wear consistent with age and use Sold as is

Category

20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player
Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player

Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Barometer regulates and base in semi-precious stone representing a Cello player in antique. Measures: H 20cm, W 10cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast brass Measuring Bowl from Northern India
Antique Cast brass Measuring Bowl from Northern India

Antique Cast brass Measuring Bowl from Northern India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A medium sized antique cast brass measuring bowl from northern India.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Metal

19th century black stained oak liner Ship's Swivel Chair
19th century black stained oak liner Ship's Swivel Chair

19th century black stained oak liner Ship's Swivel Chair

Located in Linkebeek, BE

19th century black stained oak liner chairs Nautical decoration - paquebot - Antique Measures : 54cmx47cm H86cm HS:44cm Materials : Wood - Leather - Cast iron Wear consistent with a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Decorative Antique Fossil Prints – Trilobites, Crinoids & Coal Measures, 1880
Decorative Antique Fossil Prints – Trilobites, Crinoids & Coal Measures, 1880

Decorative Antique Fossil Prints – Trilobites, Crinoids & Coal Measures, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Fossil Prints – Trilobites, Crinoids, Fossil Fish & Coal Measures, c.1880 This pair of original lithographs originates from Schubert’s Naturgeschichte, a richly illustrated ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Prison Door with Peephole, Black Lacquered, 19th Century Italy
Antique Prison Door with Peephole, Black Lacquered, 19th Century Italy

Antique Prison Door with Peephole, Black Lacquered, 19th Century Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Also ideal in a shop, winery, etc ... great historicity of the article and charm of the antique. measure cm W 85 x H 172 x D 6 cm, opening to pull to the right.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Chestnut

Set of three antique Victorian pewter measures marked VR
Set of three antique Victorian pewter measures marked VR

Set of three antique Victorian pewter measures marked VR

Located in Ipswich, GB

Set of three antique Victorian pewter measures marked VR, set of three antique Victorian pewter baluster measures marked VR and Suffolk to the front D. 1845

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork

Materials

Pewter

Antique Pharmacist's Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary Measure, Victorian
Antique Pharmacist's Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary Measure, Victorian

Antique Pharmacist's Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary Measure, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pharmacist's medicine cup. An English, glass and leather apothecary measure, dating to the Victorian period, circa 19000.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Measure Bucket, Dou
19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Measure Bucket, Dou

19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Measure Bucket, Dou

Located in Pomona, CA

This primitive Antique Chinese Official Wooden Rice Measure Bucket "Dou" is 100 percent hand made and has about 140 years history.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique English Victorian Tavern Copper Half Gallon Measure Jug
Antique English Victorian Tavern Copper Half Gallon Measure Jug

Antique English Victorian Tavern Copper Half Gallon Measure Jug

Located in Forney, TX

For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal of our Lord the King ... And no measure shall be in any town unless ...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Antique Chinese Elmwood Rice Measure Basket, Handcrafted, Circa 1880
Antique Chinese Elmwood Rice Measure Basket, Handcrafted, Circa 1880

Antique Chinese Elmwood Rice Measure Basket, Handcrafted, Circa 1880

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large antique Chinese 19th century Elmwood rice measure with iron decoration and handles.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Baskets

Materials

Elm

Antique Apothecary Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Chemist's Measure, Victorian
Antique Apothecary Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Chemist's Measure, Victorian

Antique Apothecary Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Chemist's Measure, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique apothecary medicine cup. An English, glass and leather chemist's measure, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Glass

Materials

Glass

England Early 1900 Brass Galvanometer Antique Physic Measuring Instrument
England Early 1900 Brass Galvanometer Antique Physic Measuring Instrument

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 Birmingham England n. 19402, made in the early 1900, a tool used as a detector of direct cur...

Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th-Century Double Decaliter Grain Measure in Wood - 2Y353
Antique 20th-Century Double Decaliter Grain Measure in Wood - 2Y353

Antique 20th-Century Double Decaliter Grain Measure in Wood - 2Y353

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Type: Grain Measure, Double Decaliter Material: Wood with Wrought Iron Period: 20th Century Design Origin: France Condition: Sold in original, unrestored condition Some wormholes (vr...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Regency Style Small Scale Brass Frame Glass Top Coffee Table Faux Bamboo Base
Regency Style Small Scale Brass Frame Glass Top Coffee Table Faux Bamboo Base

Regency Style Small Scale Brass Frame Glass Top Coffee Table Faux Bamboo Base

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Stamford, CT

A very appealing design that fits any interior, contemporary or antique. Measures: 42 inches wide by 22 deep by 16 high.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Side Tables
Pair Italian Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Side Tables

Pair Italian Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Side Tables

Located in Stamford, CT

The perfect side or end tables for the contemporary interior or compliment to any antique. Measures: 14 inches high 18 inches square.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped
Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped

Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Victorian measuring sewing tape in a bell shape.

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden
Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden

Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden

By Jesse Ramsden

Located in Milan, IT

Scientific studies about these changes began in the middle ofXVII century, following experiments about the existence of empty, that antique philosophers denied because “nature hates ...

Category

Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Barometer complete with clock signed F. Somalvico N ° 11 Brook Str. Holborn London datable between 1810 and 1820. Finely crafted mahogany wood case with cedar wood edges. Large silve...

Category

Antique 1810s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE
Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE

Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superb Rare Polished Victorian Bamboo Wood Ladys or Gentlemans Walking Stick of outstanding quality by Charles Cook who also worked for renowned Stick makers Brigg & Sons in Lond...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sports Equipment and Memora...

Materials

Brass

Antique Gentlemans Horse Measuring Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Gadget 19C
Antique Gentlemans Horse Measuring Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Gadget 19C

Antique Gentlemans Horse Measuring Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Gadget 19C

By Henry Howell Co. Ltd

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superb Rare Polished Figured pale Malacca wood crook handled Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original polished steel Horse Measure which measures up to 17hh complete with...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Letter Opener & Measure c.1918
Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Letter Opener & Measure c.1918

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Letter Opener & Measure c.1918

By Albert Edward Jones

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century English solid silver letter opener. This letter opener features some quirky additions, including a built-in paper clip and an engraved ruler along the side. It h...

Category

20th Century British Other Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

French Neoclassical Style Wood Mirrors, 1960s American Made, Pair
French Neoclassical Style Wood Mirrors, 1960s American Made, Pair

French Neoclassical Style Wood Mirrors, 1960s American Made, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

The mirrors have gold painted details against a cerused finish with subtle graining showing as well as having been lightly antiqued. Measures: 22.5" W x 3" D x 53.5" H.  

Category

Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Sterling Silver Internal Horse Measure Walking Cane Stick 19thC 92cm/36"
Antique Sterling Silver Internal Horse Measure Walking Cane Stick 19thC 92cm/36"

Antique Sterling Silver Internal Horse Measure Walking Cane Stick 19thC 92cm/36"

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic antique English sterling silver lobed silver pommel hallmarked for George William Vose, London 1895, incorporating a horse measure.

Category

Antique 1890s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl
Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl

Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautifully crafted grain measure was made in Hindeloopen, the Netherlands, toward the end of the 19th century, around 1890. Originally used as a grain scoop, this container was...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Decorative Bowls

Materials

Steel

Antique Silver Overlay "Scotch" Bottle W/ Locking Mechanism & Shot Glass
Antique Silver Overlay "Scotch" Bottle W/ Locking Mechanism & Shot Glass

Antique Silver Overlay "Scotch" Bottle W/ Locking Mechanism & Shot Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

The shot glass, adorned with similar silver overlay designs, reflects the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into creating this antique. Measures: 11" h x 3.25" w.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

French 19th Century Hectolitre Winemakers Measure
French 19th Century Hectolitre Winemakers Measure

French 19th Century Hectolitre Winemakers Measure

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This rare, painted tole and brass 19th century French wine dispenser was used by wineries to measure their wines into bottles in preparation for sale.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Wine Coolers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique Wooden Handled Bucket Originally Used to Carry and Measure Rice
Chinese Antique Wooden Handled Bucket Originally Used to Carry and Measure Rice

Chinese Antique Wooden Handled Bucket Originally Used to Carry and Measure Rice

Located in London, GB

Chinese Antique wooden rice bucket with through pegged joints to the handle uniting the carrying straps which were bent into place when the wood was green when inserting the shaped h...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Set of 4 antique hallmarked pewter measuring jugs Italy late 18th Ct Bergamo
Set of 4 antique hallmarked pewter measuring jugs Italy late 18th Ct Bergamo

Set of 4 antique hallmarked pewter measuring jugs Italy late 18th Ct Bergamo

Located in Landshut, BY

Set of 4 antique pewter measuring jugs Manufactured in Northern Italy from North of Bergamo up to the Valtellina Region Production Period around 1780 Country of Manufacture Italy G...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Other Jars

Materials

Pewter

Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box
Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box

Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This dry grain measure is a large, handsome culinary antique. Beautifully aged wood with patinated hand forged iron banding provides this piece with deep character.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box
Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box

Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This dry grain measure is a handsome culinary antique. Beautifully aged wood with patinated hand forged iron banding provides this piece with deep character.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box
Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box

Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This dry grain measure is a handsome culinary antique. Beautifully aged wood with patinated hand forged iron banding provides this piece with deep character.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Petite English Pewter Barroom Half Gill Measuring Cup
Petite English Pewter Barroom Half Gill Measuring Cup

Petite English Pewter Barroom Half Gill Measuring Cup

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique pewter cup in the style of a baluster tankard has imprinted twice on the rim "Half Gill."

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Barware

Materials

Pewter

Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Measure with Copper Fittings
Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Measure with Copper Fittings

Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Measure with Copper Fittings

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Keywords: antique Chinese rice measure, early 20th-century wooden vessel, vintage Asian storage box, copper and wood container, rustic Chinese decor, collectible Asian antique, handc...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Ornately Carved Louis XV Marble Fireplace
Ornately Carved Louis XV Marble Fireplace

Ornately Carved Louis XV Marble Fireplace

Located in London, GB

A copy of an original antique. Measure: Shelf width: 1545 mm / 60 7/8 in Overall height: 1100 mm / 43 1/4 In Opening height: 895 mm / 35 1/4 in Opening w...

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Drinks Measure, Birmingham, c.1906
20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Drinks Measure, Birmingham, c.1906

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Drinks Measure, Birmingham, c.1906

By Marks & Cohen

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century Edwardian solid silver tankard of traditional form. The tankard consists of a flared upper rim and pouring spout, a C-shaped handle, the belly is decorated...

Category

20th Century British Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver

Complete Set of Six Graduated Copper Haystack Measures, English, Early Victorian
Complete Set of Six Graduated Copper Haystack Measures, English, Early Victorian

Complete Set of Six Graduated Copper Haystack Measures, English, Early Victorian

Located in Worcester, GB

Complete Set of Six Graduated Copper Haystack Measures, English, Early Victorian An exceptional and complete set of six antique graduated copper haystack measures, dating to the earl...

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Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

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Antique Measures For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique measures is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique measures — often made from wood, metal and copper — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique measures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique measures bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Joseph Hicks produced beautiful antique measures that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Measures?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $433, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $50,000 highest priced.