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Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810

Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810

$3,579

Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810

By Cary

Located in Norwich, GB

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

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1810s English Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

A Rare Carved Qingbai 'Chrysanthemum' Vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty(13-14th century)
A Rare Carved Qingbai 'Chrysanthemum' Vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty(13-14th century)

A Rare Carved Qingbai 'Chrysanthemum' Vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty(13-14th century)

$27,500

A Rare Carved Qingbai 'Chrysanthemum' Vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty(13-14th century)

Located in seoul, KR

Even when observed under a microscope, traces of soil naturally settling inside the bubbles can be found.

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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Microscope

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models
Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models

$16,000 / set

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models

By Emile Deyrolle

Located in Buffalo, NY

Deyrolle specialized in natural history publications and specimens taxidermy, minerals, rocks, fossils, botanical specimens, shells, taxidermy, microscopic specimens and microscopes.

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Microscope

Materials

Wire

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models
Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models

$12,500 / set

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models

By Emile Deyrolle

Located in Buffalo, NY

Deyrolle specialized in natural history publications and specimens taxidermy, minerals, rocks, fossils, botanical specimens, shells, taxidermy, microscopic specimens and microscopes.

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Microscope

Materials

Wire

19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster
19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster

19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster

$745Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster

Located in London, GB

Deyrolle specialized in natural history publications and specimen’s taxidermy, minerals, rocks, fossils, botanical specimens, shells, taxidermy, microscopic specimens and microscopes...

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1880s French Early Victorian Antique Microscope

Materials

Paper

Vintage Cell Counting Slide, German, Glass, Hemacytometer, Franke and Heidecke
Vintage Cell Counting Slide, German, Glass, Hemacytometer, Franke and Heidecke

Vintage Cell Counting Slide, German, Glass, Hemacytometer, Franke and Heidecke

$318Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Cell Counting Slide, German, Glass, Hemacytometer, Franke and Heidecke

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A fascinating laboratory optical slide Displays a desirable aged patina Quality glass present in good order Presented in a sturdy carry case, dressed with small brass clasp Fou...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Microscope

Materials

Glass

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

$1,823Sale Price

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

They produced telescopes, microscopes, navigation and surveying equipment, mechanical calculators and measuring instruments.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Microscope

Materials

Brass

1894-1949 The Yellow Book: An Illustrated Quarterly
1894-1949 The Yellow Book: An Illustrated Quarterly

1894-1949 The Yellow Book: An Illustrated Quarterly

$4,457

1894-1949 The Yellow Book: An Illustrated Quarterly

By Aubrey Beardsley

Located in Bath, GB

Volume VIII (January 1896) contains twenty-six illustrated plates, with essays such as 'A Slip under the Microscope' by H. G. Wells and 'Aubade' by Rosamund Marriott Watson.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Microscope

Materials

Paper

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique microscope you’re looking for. An antique microscope — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique microscope — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique microscope is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Empire and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique microscope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bausch & Lomb, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar and Armstrong & Bro. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Microscope?

An antique microscope can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,260, while the lowest priced sells for $361 and the highest can go for as much as $20,144.

Questions About Antique Microscope

  • When and where was the microscope invented?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Hans and Zacharias Janssen invented the first microscope in what is now the Netherlands around the year 1600. Before making their invention, the father-and-son duo worked as eyeglass makers. On 1stDibs, shop a range of microscopes.

  • What is a microscope?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    A microscope is an instrument that allows you to see things that are too small for the naked eye to make out. Although they are typically thought of as tools for conducting scientific research and making medical diagnoses, jewelers may also use microscopes to evaluate gemstones and precious metals. On 1stDibs, find a range of microscopes.

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