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Antique Measuring Devices

19th Century French Zimmerman Brass and Fruitwood Balance Scale from Dijon
Located in Dallas, TX
, the classic measuring device features a fruitwood case with fine marquetry fillet inlay and its
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Measuring Devices

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Brass

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
scale is more than just a measuring device; it’s a sculptural statement that embodies the essence of the
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19th Century French Antique Measuring Devices

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Metal

Antique 19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
$595
H 8.6 in W 23.8 in D 10.1 in
Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
original condition ; most significantly; it has the ORIGINAL measuring device (ruler) included in the slot
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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Measuring Devices

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Elm

Islamic Cast Bronze Astrolabe with Five Celestial Globes Astronomical Instrument
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
with the 5 rolling spheres. Antique Islamic Metalwork Brass astrolabe Astronomical measuring Device
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19th Century Islamic Antique Measuring Devices

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century Antique Mahogany Neoclassical Musical Clock by Ralph Gout of London
Located in Devon, GB
for the Spanish and Indian markets and was also an inventor patenting a pedometer and other devices
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Measuring Devices

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Brass

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
the continuous border, which includes oblique corner devices. Measures: 7' 1" x 9' 7"
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Measuring Devices

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Wool

French Cherrywood Book Rest or Music Stand, Lutrin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
only would it be a great recipe book stand but it would just as well hold a tablet device. The stand
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Measuring Devices

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Cherry

Antique Commercial Balance Scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels
Located in Dallas, TX
leveling mechanism as well as the precision of the measuring needle and the entire device, circa early
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Measuring Devices

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Steel

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Eyeglass Measuring Device
Located in Culver City, CA
Eyeglass measuring device used by Optometrists to measure your prescription eyewear
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Early 20th Century German Antique Measuring Devices

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Metal

Antique Eyeglass Measuring Device
Eyeglass Measuring Device
H 8 in W 5 in D 5 in
Optometrist's Eyeglass Measuring Device
Located in Culver City, CA
Eyeglass measuring device used by Optometrists to measure your prescription eyewear Germany circa
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Early 20th Century German Antique Measuring Devices

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Metal

Resistance Measuring Device of the Second Half of the 19th Century
By Philip Harris Ltd.
Located in Milan, IT
Resistance measuring device by Philip Harris & Co. Birmingham on oak board, made of brass and
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1860s British Antique Measuring Devices

English Surveyor Stick
Located in Culver City, CA
graphic ladder scale measuring device, folds in half for easy carrying in the field
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Early 20th Century English Antique Measuring Devices

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Wood

English Surveyor Stick
English Surveyor Stick
H 3 in W 158 in D 1.5 in
Antique English Brass Shopkeepers Scale
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful antique English brass shopkeepers scale fitted on a wooden base. Utilized as a measuring
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19th Century English Antique Measuring Devices

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Brass

Antique English Brass Shopkeepers Scale
Antique English Brass Shopkeepers Scale
H 23.5 in W 22 in D 10.75 in
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
interior, this scale is not just a measuring device but a storied objet d'art, echoing the tales of
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19th Century French Antique Measuring Devices

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Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
H 10.1 in W 22.2 in D 9.4 in
19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
intriguing conversational piece in any home or office, this scale is not just a measuring device but a slice
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19th Century French Antique Measuring Devices

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Metal

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
H 8.2 in W 24.2 in D 9.8 in
Scleroscope to Measure the Hardness of Metals, USA, 1914
By Shore Instrument & MFG New York
Located in Milan, IT
. Measurements of box 45 x 18 x 18 cm - inches 17.71 x 7 x 7. The Shore Scleroscope is the first device
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1910s American Antique Measuring Devices

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Metal, Steel

Barograph from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a Sestrel barograph to measure atmospheric pressure. This device registers changes
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Late 19th Century English Antique Measuring Devices

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Fruitwood

Antique Copper 50 Liter Wine Vessel from Carcassonne France, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful copper object was a measuring and dispensing device used by a French wine producer
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Measuring Devices

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Copper, Steel

Antique Copper Wine 'Mesure a Vin' from a French Vineyard, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful copper object was a measuring and dispensing device used by a French wine producer
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19th Century French Antique Measuring Devices

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Copper

18th Century Italian Cadron Solaire (Sundial) Marmo Carnico
Located in Dallas, TX
description for most of them: A sundial is a device that measures time by the position of the Sun. In
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Measuring Devices

Occasus Ortus: An Astronomical Measuring Device for Angular Precision, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
measuring device, likely related to astronomy or navigation. The design features various components of the
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1780s European Antique Measuring Devices

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Paper

French Neoclassical Style Wall Barometer and Thermometer
Located in London, GB
measuring devices contained within an ornate Louis XV style case. The case is crafted from painted wood and
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Measuring Devices

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Metal

Antique Prestwich Fluid Gauge, English, Aeronautical, Scientific Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
display, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Early 20th century fluid measuring device
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Early 20th Century British Antique Measuring Devices

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Glass

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
not just a measuring device but a piece of history. Its weathered patina tells a story of countless
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19th Century French Antique Measuring Devices

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Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
H 27.3 in W 26.5 in D 5.9 in
Art Nouveau French Black , wooden Telephone Bronze
By French Foundry Pierret-Depaix et Cie
Located in Valladolid, ES
installation of (multiple) telephone exchanges, the manufacture of needle and electronic measuring devices and
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Measuring Devices

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Bronze, Wire

Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
high quality measuring devices. They was very active during the WWI and WWII. They are the only French
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1910s French Industrial Antique Measuring Devices

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Brass, Steel

Persia, Armenia & Adjacent Regions: A Hand-colored 17th Century Map by De Wit
By Frederick de Wit
Located in Alamo, CA
depicting scale in the lower left corner includes a man in Arab garb utilizing a device to measure distance
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Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Measuring Devices

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Engraving

Massive Oak Draper's Table
Located in New York, NY
A Massive French Oak Draper's Table with Integral Measuring Devices on Either Side, Base is Pine
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19th Century French Antique Measuring Devices

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Iron

Massive Oak Draper's Table
Massive Oak Draper's Table
H 30 in W 158 in D 61 in
Early 20th Century Parisian Hat Stretcher Block by Allie Maillard
Located in Downham Market, GB
' hat measuring device), this is by far the best example I've come across & I've bought a a few! Early
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Early 1900s British Industrial Antique Measuring Devices

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Iron

Heath and Wing Waywiser Six-Spoke Wheel, circa 1785
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
measuring device. Surveyors today use a Waywiser (also known as an Odometer or a Perambulator) to measure
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Late 18th Century British Antique Measuring Devices

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Mahogany

Perambulator, Or Surveyor’s Wheel, A Waywiser
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in New York, NY
used a sophisticated mechanical device for measuring distances, undoubtedly an odometer such as
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Measuring Devices

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Brass

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19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Measuring Devices

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
$16,603 Sale Price
50% Off
H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in
Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A truly superb pair of blue enamel opera glasses with intricate inlay and polished Mother of Pearl trim. The metalware retains it's original gilding. They have a telescopic lorgnet...
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1920s French Antique Measuring Devices

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Brass, Enamel

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
$1,153
H 1.88 in W 4.25 in D 1.75 in
Cartier Paris Panther Design Card and Envelope Luxury Set Desk Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Paris Card and Envelope Set of 9 with the Iconic Panther Jewelry Design. Authentic Luxury Cartier Stationery Card Letter and Envelope Black Panther, limited edition Desk Acce...
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Late 20th Century French Anglo-Indian Antique Measuring Devices

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Paper

Brass Vase, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Yugen means a deep inner feeling, an expression of depth, the untranslated mystery, the incomprehensible and the abstract in all artistic activities. According to the Japanese, Yugen...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Antique Measuring Devices

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Brass

Brass Vase, Brazilian Contemporary Style
Brass Vase, Brazilian Contemporary Style
$270 / item
H 5.91 in W 1.19 in D 3.15 in
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. We currently have many different Cado pieces in stock and can customize your order to incl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Measuring Devices

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Teak

1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
$12,650 / set
H 78 in W 126 in D 18 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Measuring Devices

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Bronze

French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...
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Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Measuring Devices

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Wrought Iron

French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
$3,465 Sale Price
30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Hanging Doorway Entry Shoppe Bell with Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful wrought iron bell used as a notification someone has entered or moved a door - could be used at home, in a shop or in a barn. or as a decorative piece in the kitchen or g...
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19th Century Rustic Antique Measuring Devices

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Hanging Doorway Entry Shoppe Bell with Horse
Hanging Doorway Entry Shoppe Bell with Horse
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9 in W 4 in D 6 in
Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios "Pomegranate" Table Lamp New York circa 1910 Leaded glass, patinated bronze Shade impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York, 1457-34" Base impressed "Tiffany Studios, New ...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Measuring Devices

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Bronze

Austrian Biedermeier Wooden Compote with Classical Column Stand, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Austrian Biedermeier compote from the mid-19th century features a circular wooden bowl over an exquisite stand made of three elegant columns with ebonized wood capitals and base...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Measuring Devices

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Wood

Tiffany Studios “Tyler” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York Tyler Leaded Glass and Patinated bronze Table Lamp, Circa 1900 Art Nouveau. A very special lamp with a geometric monochromatic deep green art glass surround...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Measuring Devices

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Spider shade and its original complementary Mushroom bronze base. The unique form of the spider ...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Measuring Devices

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
$98,500
H 17.5 in W 14.5 in D 15.5 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Measuring Devices

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Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
$231,269 Sale Price
33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Japanese Taishō Period Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period antique staircase tansu cabinet from the early 20th century with sliding doors and brown patina. Created in Japan during the Taisho period, this tansu cabine...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Measuring Devices

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Wood

Antique Shanxi Province Natural Color and Patina Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Natural color and Patina Elm coffee table This Antique coffee table from the Shanxi Province of China is made of Elm and has all its original color and patin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Measuring Devices

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Elm

French Art Deco Burl Walnut Occasional or Side Table
Located in New York City, NY
French Modernist stepped two tier cubist end table in bookmatched walnut. The top surface raised on bull nose plinths, while the bottom tier is supported by alternating curved and sq...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Measuring Devices

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Walnut

French Art Deco Burl Walnut Occasional or Side Table
French Art Deco Burl Walnut Occasional or Side Table
$5,400
H 27 in W 27.63 in D 17.75 in
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Antique Measuring Devices For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique measuring devices available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique measuring devices was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Antique measuring devices have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique measuring devices are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, neoclassical and industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique measuring devices over the years, but those made by Antonio Tantardini, Bradley & Hubbard and Capodimonte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Measuring Devices?

Antique measuring devices can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $346 and the highest can go for as much as $424,500.

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