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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
Category
1860s Italian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 23.82 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 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
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden
By Jesse Ramsden
Located in Milan, IT
fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.
Man, as farmer or
Category
1780s Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.
Category
1810s British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.43 in W 14.18 in D 3.35 in
Refractor Polarimeter Physic Measuring Instrument Made by Steindorff & Co 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
D.R.P. Germany, 1920s. It is an antique instrument used to determine the concentration of sucrose and
Category
1920s German Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 7.09 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
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....
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1850s British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
End XIX Century Brass and Glass Hourglass Antique Time Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
glass cruet. Duration 45 minutes. English manufacture of the early 1900s.
Measures height 20 cm
Category
1890s Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Glass
Decorated Cast Iron Scale for Babies Antique Measuring Instrument 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
good condition and fully functional. Measures: cm 26 x 60 x 33 (H).
Shipping is insured by Lloyd's
Category
1880s Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Iron
No Reserve
H 13 in W 23.63 in D 10.24 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
Category
1850s British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 41.74 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 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
Category
1860s Italian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 7.49 in
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes
By E. Gleizes Paris
Located in London, GB
further measuring instruments for temperature etc, line the lengths. Beautifully shaped, with delighful
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Ormolu
H 45.28 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in
Measuring Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measuring stand in wood
France, circa 1900
Dimensions: 20W x 20D x 95H
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Metal
1805 Milan Brass Topographic Level signed Pasquale Cittelli with its Walnut Box
Located in Milan, IT
the best dividing engine (to mark graduations on measuring instruments) present in Italy at the time
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.35 in W 13.19 in D 8.86 in
Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
By Cary
Located in Norwich, GB
including mechanical calculators, measuring instruments, telescopes, microscopes and navigation and
Category
1810s English Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre
Once these along with
Category
1890s Industrial Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Beech
19th Century Italian Height Measuring Apparatus
Located in Atlanta, GA
An intriguing 19th century Italian apparatus for measuring one's height in centimeters. Soundly
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Located in Burton, TX
Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings. Marked 'Houghton-Butcher
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Located in Burton, TX
Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings. Marked 'Houghton-Butcher
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Extension Ruler Wood Folding Measuring Tape
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Extension Ruler Rustic Wood Folding Tape Decorative Item
Attributed to Lufkin or Stanley
Closed .75 h x 1.75 d x 8 w, fully extended 55 fully extended
Antique vinta...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Glass
H 15.16 in W 6.11 in D 7.29 in
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Located in Madrid, ES
mathematician who made measuring instruments based in Paris from the last quarter of the 17th century who
Category
Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Other
H 2.96 in W 3.35 in D 0.79 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 Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 12.41 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 in
Folding Boxwood & Brass Shoe Size Measure, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century folding cobbler's boxwood and brass shoe size measure, for the French market
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Boxwood
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
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Measuring 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
Category
1860s British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 8.27 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 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
Category
1920s Scottish Edwardian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 10.83 in W 7.68 in D 6.5 in
Small Antique Pharmacist's Measuring Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique pharmacist's measuring cup. An English, glass and leather apothecary
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Glass
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 11.23 in D 4.34 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 2.56 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
1870s Vintage Mahogany Barometer Signed Verga Weather Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.
Man, as farmer or
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.38 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Feench Barometer Antique Scientific Instrument Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.
Category
1850s French Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 37.01 in W 10.36 in D 2.37 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Glass
H 2.56 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
1920s Carl Zeiss Brass Antique Theodolite Surveyor's Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
signs of use and fully functional. Measures: Height 30 cm - 11.8 inches, telescope length 23.5 cm - 9.25
Category
1920s German Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 9.26 in D 5.52 in
1870s Genitourinary Instruments of Bougies Oak Box Antique Medical Device
Located in Milan, IT
Set of genitourinary instruments of Bougies, medical instruments placed in a box made of oak, made
Category
1870s Italian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 2.4 in W 14.1 in D 5.5 in
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
equipment, mechanical calculators and measuring instruments.
Working out of The Strand, London, England
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 2.21 in D 2.21 in
Set of Vintage Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of vintage draughtsman's rules. An English, beech engineer's instrument set in a
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Beech
H 1.78 in W 13.98 in D 2.56 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
Category
1890s British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
1860s Torricellian Barometer Oak Wood Negretti & Zambra Old Weather Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.
Man, as farmer or
Category
1860s British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 38.59 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 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
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 8.08 in D 4.14 in
Wood and Brass English Spirit Level, 1860s Antique Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
century. Excellent condition fully functional. Measures: Length 35.5 cm, width 4 cm, height 3.2 cm
Category
1860s British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.26 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 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
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
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
), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure
Category
1840s British Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 47.64 in W 14.18 in D 3.15 in
Alnmått (Cubit measure) in iron with gilded details. Baroque, dated 1731
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Alnmått (Cubit measure) in iron with gilded details. Baroque, dated 1731. Provenance: Baron
Category
1730s Swedish Baroque Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Iron
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H 0.6 in W 28.35 in D 0.2 in
Expandable Surveyor's Poles/Logging Measuring Stick c.1940-Price Per Piece
Located in San Francisco, CA
surveyor's poles and one logging measuring stick. The large metal and wood white surveyor's pole telescopes
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
German 1900s Antique Ear Trumpet medical instrument Made of Ebonite and Rubber
Located in Milan, IT
Ear trumpet, bell and earphone of ebonite and extension of rubber, German medical instrument
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Rubber
Antique Gilbert & Barker Red Self Measuring Type 208 Vintage Curbside Gas Pump
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gilbert & Barker Red Self Measuring Type 208 Vintage Curbside Gas Pump. Item featured
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 56 in W 15 in D 15 in
Antique Brass Czech Orrery Astronomical Instruments Made by Jan Felkl in 1870
By Jan Felkl
Located in Milan, IT
currents. Very good condition. Measures: Length 75 cm - 29.5 inch, height 48 cm - 18.8 inch, width 28 cm
Category
1860s Czech Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Iron
H 18.9 in W 29.53 in D 11.03 in
Induction Coil or Sled Antique Scientific Instrument by Du Bois Reymond 1870
Located in Milan, IT
variation of the current. Good condition. Measures: Length 40 cm, width 14.5 cm.
Shipping insured by
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1870s Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 15.75 in D 5.71 in
George Scherr Co. Weights with Felt Lined Wooden Box
Located in New York, NY
Set of three machine-tools or measuring instruments for metal-working machinery and weighing
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Metal
A Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Female Scholar, France Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
some remnants of gilt highlights with an ebonized wood base. The seated figure with orb and measuring
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique French Brass and Iron Balance Scale with Weights
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
, and weights.
Testut was a French company manufacturing and marketing measuring instruments (weighing
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
Located in New Orleans, LA
surveying and is a precursor to the theodolite, an optical instrument for measuring angles. Baumann and
Category
19th Century German Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Bronze
A land surveying square, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
evaluate 90 and 45 degrees when measuring the field. Equipped at the base with a sleeve which is used to
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 18th Century Louis XVI French gold-gilt barometer circa 1780. This early instrument of
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
John Bennett Georgian Barometer
By John Bennett
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Georgian barometer by the leading London instrument-maker John Bennett strongly
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
ingenious meteorological instrument, it allowed the armchair meteorologist the ability to predict weather
Category
1910s English Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Barometer & Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
, France, circa 1760 and hexagonal in shape, the scientific instrument features its original hand painted
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Parchment Paper
Antique Cordage Gauge Callipers, English, Rope, Cable Measure, Rabone, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
for collectors of traditional measuring instruments. The brass adds charming brightwork and a tactile
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 1.78 in D 0.2 in
English or French Antique Brass Surveyor's Transit Theodolite, last quarter 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Wikipedia:
“A THEODOLITE is a precision optical instrument for measuring angles between
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Microscope cloth counting glass by J. Casartelli & Son of Manchester.
Located in London, GB
pocket-sized instruments like this one close at hand to check the quality of the cloth they were trading
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
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Antique Measuring Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique measuring instruments is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique measuring instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Antique measuring instruments 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 instruments made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique measuring instruments have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Philip Harris Ltd., Aitchison and Dring & Fage are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Measuring Instruments?
Prices for antique measuring instruments start at $208 and top out at $12,765 with the average selling for $1,596.
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