Antique Measuring Instruments

18th Century French Silver Measuring Instruments Pied De Roy A rare collection of two silver measuring instruments from the 18th century, predating the definitive introduction of th...

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...

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farm...

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.

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....

Boyle’s patent air pump ventilator mahogany wood, glass an iron, depicting architecture model. Robert Boyle & son Ventilating engineeres. London & Glasgow, end XIX century.

The central enamel dials, signed 'Gleizes / 3 Place Vendome a Paris,' comprise the clock, with Roman numerals, and the barometer with a spiralling mercury reserve below, while furthe...

This French early wooden measuring stand is a marvelous blend of utility and minimalistic design. The slender vertical post, supported by a sturdy base, demonstrates the practical el...

William Cary was an important scientific instrument maker, he trained under Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) he produced numerous scientific instruments including mechanical calculators, me...

Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre Once these along with scales were common place in Doctors Surgeries, Chemist Shops and Drug stores, the pati...

A highly unusual and super quality 19th Century mahogany and brass measuring stand. With two beautifully engraved brass plates showing measurements and a sliding height bar with a w...

Impressively large bushel measure for the County Of Gloucester, England. Inscribed "Imperial Standard Bushel". "County Of Gloucester". Made by Bate of London. Dated 1853 and 1834. ...

An intriguing 19th century Italian apparatus for measuring one's height in centimeters. Soundly constructed from cast iron with a bronze measure to one side. A whimsical accent perfe...

Michael Butterfield was a mathematician who made measuring instruments based in Paris from the last quarter of the 17th century who continued to work until the early 18th century.

Circular with wood bound handles and inscribed Bate London " Maker of The Original Standards For The Exchequer , City Of London " . Imperial Standard Bushel Measure for Northumberla...

Very charming small figurine of a lady that functions as a tape measure. This vintage piece was commonly found on a sewing table and has both centimeters as well as inch measurements...

A late 19th century folding cobbler's boxwood and brass shoe size measure, for the French market. With folding heel rest and slinging toe marker, with brass hinge. Paris point ...

They produced telescopes, microscopes, navigation and surveying equipment, mechanical calculators and measuring instruments. Working out of The Strand, London, England, Cary's equ...

English Victorian-style painted wood and brass adjustable surveyor\'s measure.

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.

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

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farme...

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...

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farme...

Wonderfully patinated tape measuring to 20 meters but also in inches on the reverse of the tap, with brass winder and mid stripe as well as hook and keeper, inscribed “Not For Tradin...

Swedish Alnmått (Cubit measure) in iron with gilded details. Baroque, dated 1731. Provenance: Baron Carl Emanuel Cederström, great collector during the mid-19th Century in Sweden. W...

An instrument used for measuring, traditionally called Alnmått, consisting of curved work worked elements topped by a thyrsus (pinecone decor element).

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

Antique Gilbert & Barker Red Self Measuring Type 208 Vintage Curbside Gas Pump. Item featured weighs approx 180 lbs, remarkable red color, original labels, very nice vintage item, do...

Testut was a French company manufacturing and marketing measuring instruments (weighing and counting). It was founded around 1850 by Charles Rodolphe Testut.  

The oak construction and classic design reflect the craftsmanship typical of the era, making it a desirable item for collectors of antique electronics and musical instruments. Measu...

This intriguing item is almost certainly a Holland Circle by German scientific instrument makers Baumann & Kinzelbach. The Holland Circle, sometimes referred to as a Dutch Circle...

Salmon Bros London, A beautiful cased instrument for measuring the sight to determine the need for glasses.

The carved wood has a scene of fruits and scrolls A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure air pressure in a particular environment.

The central section features the barometer, known as an aneroid barometer, an instrument used for measuring pressure as a method that does not involve liquid and that was invented by...

Above is the impressive pierced top crown displaying a globe at the center, scroll and measuring instruments. The barometer is finished with a stunning and most decorative floral wre...

The scale in the bottom left is also illustrated with a cherub with measuring instruments. Various ships can be seen sailing in the waters as a naval battle rages in the Tyrrhenian S...

The scale in the bottom left is also illustrated with a cherub with measuring instruments. Various ships can be seen sailing in the waters as a naval battle rages in the Tyrrhenian S...

Beside the standing figure is an elaborate scientific instrument resembling an astronomical telescope mounted upon an engraved measuring column, accompanied by navigational and mathe...

Wonderful French gilt bronze cherub putti fireplace fire place chenets andirons playing musical instruments. Measures: 14" W x 12" W x 7" D.

This 19th-century hand-carved German ebonized walnut thermometer-barometer is an exquisite instrument designed to measure atmospheric pressure and forecast weather, while also provid...

Large 19th century KPM plaques hand-painted by Dittrich after the original paintings by the Czech master, Franz Lefler (1831-1898), depicting children singing and playing string inst...

An inclinometer, or clinometer, is an instrument used for measuring angles of slope (or tilt) or elevation of an object with respect to gravity's direction.

An inclinometer, or clinometer, is an instrument used for measuring angles of slope (or tilt) or elevation of an object with respect to gravity's direction.

The front is decorated with musique instrument. Measures: 145 cm EW 57.08", 98 cm EH 38.58", 124 cm IW 48.82", 82 cm IH 32.28", 30 cm S 11.81", 49 cm ...

Men have always wanted to understand the world where they live, and they used all possible instruments to measure the space around and to increase their knowledge.