Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique travel microscope in unrestored found condition. The brass should be polished and the glasses cleaned. All parts appear to be complete, no guarantee, see photos.
Brass
Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working German compound microscope, circa 1910, by R. Winkel, Gottingen, Germany, in a fitted box of mahogany with nickel hardware and key.
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
Box size cm 20 x 24, H 40. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London; our gift box is free (look at the last picture).
Brass
Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
Excellent condition, fully functional. Box size: 20 x 24.5 cm H 36. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London; our gift box is free (look at the last picture).
Brass
Pocket Microscope, circa 1880
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English brass pocket microscope/magnifier in cylindrical protective box with adjustable screw-top lens, circa 1880.
Brass
Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Bausch & Lomb microscope with original box of lenses. Nine extra sets of lenses are in brass containers in the original box, This solid brass microscope is in amazing condition consi...
Brass
Sold
H 13.63 in W 7.5 in D 8.5 in
Compound Microscope with Box and Key by Henry Crouch of London, No.4016
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working English compound microscope by Henry Crouch of London, circa 1880 Marked No. 4016 on base.
Brass, Steel
Antique Bausch and Lomb Brass Microscope
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Mateo, CA
This microscope has two objectives. The box this is in may not be the correct one.
Brass
Brass and Wooden Microscope Culpeper Model, circa 1770-1790
Located in Milan, IT
Measure: Height of microscope cm 31; box cm 18 x 18 x 42 (H).
Sold
H 7.09 in W 7.68 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Microscope Slide Cabinet, 12 Drawers, 72 Slides
Located in Haarlem, NL
Cute little square English Victorian mahogany 12 slide cabinet with 72 microscope slides. With brass carrying handle, closes with original key and lock on the right side of the box.
Velvet, Glass, Mahogany
A monocular microscope with wooden box, France 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
A 19th Century lacquered-brass compund monocular microscope, with draw-tube focusing. Original mahogany case. France, circa 1800.
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 6.89 in
Vintage Microscope by Ernst Leitz with Original Box, Germany, circa 1915
By Ernst Leitz Wetzlar
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A German brass monocular microscope with its original oak case and with two extra lenses. Made by Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar in Germany during the early 20th century. Numbered "N* 17223...
Brass, Iron
Bausch and Lomb Petrographic Microscope
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Mateo, CA
The dimensions listed are for the box. The microscope is 4.25 inches deep, 7 inches wide and 13 inches tall.
Brass, Iron
Bausch and Lomb Brass Microscope Early 20th Century
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Mateo, CA
This microscope has three objectives. The box this is in is probably not the correct one.
Brass, Iron
Antique Bausch and Lomb Brass and Iron Microscope
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass Bausch and Lomb microscope. This microscope has two objectives. The box this is in may not be the correct one.
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Brass Microscope by Bausch and Lomb
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass and iron Bausch and Lomb microscope. This microscope has two objectives. Dimensions listed are for the box.
Brass
Antique Brass Microscope
By J&C Robbins
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Brass microscope in a bespoke mahogany box, makers plaque.
Antique Bausch and Lomb Optical Company Brass Microscope
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Included: Original oak box. Microscope. Lens. Slides.
Brass
$338Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.99 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
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...
Nickel
$1,678Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.12 in W 17.72 in D 5.12 in
20th Century English Theodolite by W.F. Stanley London in Original Wooden Box
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument of brass by W.F. Stanley (Optical, Philosophical & Mathematical Instrument Manufacturer, London), circa 1930, in orig...
Brass
1917 Waymouth Cooke Naval Rangefinder Sextant
Located in San Mateo, CA
Naval range finder made by Waymouth-Cooke of London. These were based on the principals of a sextant range finder. They were patented in 1914. The Mark II like this one came out in 1...
Aluminum, Brass
Early 20th Century Doctor’s Medical Box with Instruments
Located in Madrid, ES
Early 1900s wooden physician’s medical box complete with a selection of original medical instruments from the period. Crafted in solid wood, the case features a practical elongated ...
Fruitwood
$1,438Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 5.91 in
Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, ...
Brass
Rare 1862 Carlo Ponti Megalethoscope
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rare 1862 Carlo Ponti Megalethoscope. This is real survivor is amazing condition for its age. I found only one wooden trim piece missing on the underside.... It even has ...
Wood
$457
H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 1.19 in
Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/2941 , vintage French telescopes with its case: for Your holidays ! Small and convenient to carry . Signed ISELI, Paris.
Leather
Leitz Brass Compound Microscope
By E. Leitz
Located in New Orleans, LA
Brass Compound Microscope in Case Ernst Leitz Dated 1897 This rare late 19th-century compound microscope was crafted by the renowned optical firm Ernst Leitz GmbH of Wetzlar, German...
Optical Glass, Wood
A Fine Adams, London Culpepper Microscope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A late 18th century brass lacquered Culpepper design microscope by Adams, London in the original mahogany case. The two drawers contain a good selection of lenses and accessories. Th...
Brass
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
Located in Middleburg, VA
A captivating piece of pre-cinema history, this 19th-century German "magic lantern" image projector is an evocative relic from the dawn of visual storytelling. Crafted circa 1890, th...
Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin
$850
H 12 in W 6 in D 5 in
Estate American Surveyor's Transit Level in Original Fitted Oak Box, 1930s-1940s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate American surveyor's transit level in original fitted oak box and signed "BOSTROM- BRODY mf6, Atlanta GA.", circa 1930-1940s. Model #4, Serial #47. Bostrom began his company in...
Oak
$818Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.11 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing brass instrument with fine colour, ide...
Brass
$1,415Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.83 in W 7.68 in D 6.5 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-McInnes of Glasgow, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Presenting a gr...
Brass
$732Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument with enamelled finish, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Appealing dumpy level with quality m...
Brass
$2,040Sale Price|40% Off
H 13.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
Rare Microscope "Neopan" by Carl Aubock 1963, Reichert Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare award-winning microscope, model Neopan, designed in 1963 by the Viennese architect and designer Carl Aubock. Executed by Reichert Austria. In good condition, fully workin...
Metal
$695 / set
H 3 in W 10.25 in D 6.13 in
Late 19th Century Mahogany Grooming and Medical Traveling Kit 15pc
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique mahogany grooming and medical traveling kit also often referred to as traveling sets or toilette cases. This is a nice set with small jars and bottles, eye wash and a manicur...
Silver
$493 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in
Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
Metallic Thread
19th Century Watchmaker's Precision Tool
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a wonderful piece of 19th century historical memorabilia.
Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved Italian alabaster marble handled urn table lamp, early 20th century. Classic urn form features decorative bronze fittings, sculptural curved side handles, and a fl...
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
Organic Modern Tree Trunk Fragment Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
An ancient looking tree trunk fragment. At first glance appears to be faux bois rather than real wood. Beautiful old color w/ naturally aged wear to surface. Dense and heavy. Great l...
Wood
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.87 in W 11.13 in D 0.75 in
18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment
Located in San Angelo, TX
18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment. Unique piece that can go anywhere. Perfect for a sculpture on the wall in a hallway or niche.
Gold Leaf
Intricate Carved French Fruit Wood Trunk, Perfume Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous example of a French fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a trunk. Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the l...
Fruitwood
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$35,186
H 59.06 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Tokyo Optical Co. – With Full Illumination Controls This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Tokyo O...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
$1,742
H 15.36 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
East Indonesian Rare Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Located in Nottingham, GB
East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands Good condition Free international shipping.
Glass, Wood
Reclining Nude Oil on Canvas, Hungarian, Circa 1920s, Inscribed
By Istvan Szonyi
Located in Houston, TX
Hungarian Artist (1894-1960) "Reclining Nude", circa 1920s Measures: 19.5" H x 23.5" W, overall size is 28" x 32.5" Oil on canvas, inscribed lower right "Somody baratomnak szere...
Canvas
$3,800Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 12.6 in
19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand...
Porcelain
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
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 ...
Gold Leaf
$1,500
H 7.19 in W 5.07 in D 1.32 in
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
By Lewis Carroll
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [together with] Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1959, 1955. Illustrated by J...
Leather, Paper
Elegant Crystalline Glaze Porcelain Vase, University City, Taxile Doat
By Taxile Doat
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant thrown porcelain vase with an expansive and vibrant aquamarine crystalline glaze on a sand colored base by master French ceramist Taxile Doat, from the University City Porcel...
Porcelain
Victorian Necessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful English coromandel travel case, or necessaire de voyage, boasts toiletries adorned with Victorian silver, cut crystal, and mother-of-pearl. The case also contains a lower...
Crystal, Silver
Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.
With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.
If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?
Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.
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