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Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co Dry Goods General Store Countertop Scale
Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co Dry Goods General Store Countertop Scale

Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co Dry Goods General Store Countertop Scale

By Standard Computing Scale Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co. Porcelain Enamel Dry Goods General Store Scale with Beveled Glass Mirrors. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 18" W x 20" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th century John Chatillon & Sons Painted Red Cast Iron and Brass Scale
Antique 19th century John Chatillon & Sons Painted Red Cast Iron and Brass Scale

Antique 19th century John Chatillon & Sons Painted Red Cast Iron and Brass Scale

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming cast iron John Chatillon & Sons scale with original red paint and a large brass tray. The weight is fixed, moving from side to side. J. Chatillon & Sons is stamped on the ...

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, French Bronze Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1900
Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, French Bronze Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1900

Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, French Bronze Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique chemist's mortar & pestle set. A French, bronze apothecary aid with beech and ceramic pestle, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightful Fre...

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

A travel aphotecary with oak wood box, England 1880.
A travel aphotecary with oak wood box, England 1880.

A travel aphotecary with oak wood box, England 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Small travel apothecary with oak wood box, glass containers inside and bone spoon. England circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

An oversized brass silk scale with wooden stand, Italy 1850.
An oversized brass silk scale with wooden stand, Italy 1850.

An oversized brass silk scale with wooden stand, Italy 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

Ancient scale for weighing silk. Over a square wooden base weighted with lead with brass plaque and connecting element rise the tall wooden central part, made out of wood, with moved...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Apothecary Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Chemist Shop Aid, Georgian
Antique Apothecary Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Chemist Shop Aid, Georgian

Antique Apothecary Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Chemist Shop Aid, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, bronze chemist's shop aid, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Quality Georgian apothecary aid with superb finis...

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian
Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian

Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique kitchen mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary or chemist's shop aid, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. Useful kitchen or apothecary aid from ...

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Mortar, Tuscany, Second Half of 16th Century
Bronze Mortar, Tuscany, Second Half of 16th Century

Bronze Mortar, Tuscany, Second Half of 16th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Bronze mortar with garlands, flowers and putti - Tuscany , second half of 17th century. Measures: height 10 diameter : 13 cm Artisans and healers used mortars for grinding food...

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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Frankstein Wall Art Throw Switch Slate Brass New Haven Mfg Co
19th Century Frankstein Wall Art Throw Switch Slate Brass New Haven Mfg Co

19th Century Frankstein Wall Art Throw Switch Slate Brass New Haven Mfg Co

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Bolt it on the wall for decor on set on a table for conversation. A large example by New Haven Manufacturing Co. of Connecticut, c.1890s. L 14.5 x W 5.5 x Thk 3 in

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1890s American Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Slate, Brass

Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845
Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845

Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845

Located in London, GB

trade label: Thomas Dunn, optician, mathematical and philosophical instrument maker, 50 North Hanover

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples
Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples

Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples

Located in Peekskill, NY

The velvet lined case is full and contains 45 sample lenses. The case is signed in gold stamped letters L.O. BITTNER & CO., OPTISCH FEINMECHANISCHES WERK. MUNCHEN. I have never seen ...

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra
Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra

Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra

Located in Cheshire, GB

Unusual mahogany-cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra, having five glazed removable lid. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a seven-da...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer
19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer

19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous late 19th century gilt wood barometer thermometer made in Italy in the Louis XVI or baroque taste. The large barometer features a large carved frame in a banjo form with a l...

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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Roman Bronze Rare Architects Geometrical Compass/Divider 3.AD
Antique Roman Bronze Rare Architects Geometrical Compass/Divider 3.AD

Antique Roman Bronze Rare Architects Geometrical Compass/Divider 3.AD

Located in Doha, QA

Extremely rare and one of a kind ancient Roman bronze geometrical compass/divider. It is in an excellent condition for its age. The Compass is displayed on a dark marble block with a...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone, Bronze

A barometer signed jecker, Paris 1800.
A barometer signed jecker, Paris 1800.

A barometer signed jecker, Paris 1800.

Located in Milan, IT

Antique mahogany wall barometer composed of a glass tube containing mercury with its reserve. On the upper part a gable-shaped pediment and a screwed brass plate with a small alcohol...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Late 19th French Mahogany & Brass Balance Scale, c.1870
Late 19th French Mahogany & Brass Balance Scale, c.1870

Late 19th French Mahogany & Brass Balance Scale, c.1870

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A late 19th century balance scale. The body is Mahogany with two brass trays, brass and glass window and bronze inner mechanism. The piece is solidly built and works properly....

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope

English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Walnut cased Barograph
Walnut cased Barograph

Walnut cased Barograph

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Walnut cased Barograph

Located in Cheshire, GB

John Trotter walnut-cased Barograph, having five beveled glazed removable lid, and a drawer below to house the charts. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850
Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850

Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique chemist's mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary aid, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Graced with a bright appearance and pleasingly tactile...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Travel pharmacy in mahogany wood and brass, England 1790.
Travel pharmacy in mahogany wood and brass, England 1790.

Travel pharmacy in mahogany wood and brass, England 1790.

Located in Milan, IT

Travel pharmacy. Box in Mogano Sipo ( Entandrophragma utile ) wood and brass with recessed handles on both sides and a drawer on the front. The upper level opens, inside it there are...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Salter's spring balance weighing scales
Salter's spring balance weighing scales

Salter's spring balance weighing scales

By George Salter & Co. Ltd

Located in London, GB

A Salter's improved spring balance by George Salter & Co. To weight: 100 lbs. George Salter & Co.: Established in 1760 by Richard and William Salter, spring makers, began making ...

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mortar with Inscriptions. Bronze, Spain, 1823
Mortar with Inscriptions. Bronze, Spain, 1823

Mortar with Inscriptions. Bronze, Spain, 1823

Located in Madrid, ES

Mortar with inscriptions. Bronze. Spain, 1823. Con maza. Mortar made of bronze with an enlarged mouth and a cone shaped body developed without discontinuity and with a decreasing ...

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1820s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Wooden Prosthetic Articulated Arm and Hand
Early 20th Century Wooden Prosthetic Articulated Arm and Hand

Early 20th Century Wooden Prosthetic Articulated Arm and Hand

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

This is a very early and prosthetic arm. Looks like it has been made in England, but i´m not sure. The wooden carved hand is jointed, realistic and very well done. This is early 20...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Italian Antique Botanical Model Early 1900s Plaster on Wooden Base
Italian Antique Botanical Model Early 1900s Plaster on Wooden Base

Italian Antique Botanical Model Early 1900s Plaster on Wooden Base

By Antonio Vallardi Editore

Located in Milan, IT

orthotropic ovule made by prof. T. Ferraris for Vallardi publisher Milan Scientific material, complete with

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Perfect for bird ...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early Eye Glass Trade Stimulator - Test Your Own Eyes Optometer
Early Eye Glass Trade Stimulator - Test Your Own Eyes Optometer

Early Eye Glass Trade Stimulator - Test Your Own Eyes Optometer

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an early eyeglass trade stimulator... TEST YOUR OWN EYES. Its an Optometer that has a dial on the right of the device. Turn the dial and there is a double geared carousel wit...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Anatomical model: an external and inner ear, Dresden, Germany 1920.
Anatomical model: an external and inner ear, Dresden, Germany 1920.

Anatomical model: an external and inner ear, Dresden, Germany 1920.

Located in Milan, IT

Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting an external and internal ear, made of painted papier-mâché and plaster, all placed on a base of fruit wood painted black. Mad...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Fruitwood, Parchment Paper

19th C. Portuguese Nautical Brass Gimbal Mounted Barometer
19th C. Portuguese Nautical Brass Gimbal Mounted Barometer

19th C. Portuguese Nautical Brass Gimbal Mounted Barometer

Located in North Miami, FL

SIGNED J.J.B.L.M - 16 a 22 RN Desterro Lisbon to face, this barometer is a very Rare and unusual mid-19th century polished brass marine barometer mounted on a gimble, the steel face ...

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass
Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass

Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass

Located in Miami, FL

Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass, this desk top pendulum scale is a quirky and fun addition to your collection of antique scales. Bought from a collector, it’s made ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Dancer Field Microscope in Fine Condition
Dancer Field Microscope in Fine Condition

Dancer Field Microscope in Fine Condition

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A very clean and complete Dancer field microscope designed to fit into a small case for use in the field. This example is numbered 38 and has a Wenham prism that neatly slides into ...

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19th Century Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Cased Stick Barometer by Dolland of London
18th Century English Mahogany Cased Stick Barometer by Dolland of London

18th Century English Mahogany Cased Stick Barometer by Dolland of London

By Dolland

Located in Dublin, IE

brilliant Instrument Maker and was appointed Optician to King George III and the Duke of York. Born 1730

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1790s English Georgian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Antique American Ransom & Randolph # 65 Carved Oak Dental Cabinet Toledo OH 1900
Antique American Ransom & Randolph # 65 Carved Oak Dental Cabinet Toledo OH 1900

Antique American Ransom & Randolph # 65 Carved Oak Dental Cabinet Toledo OH 1900

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American carved oak dental cabinet manufactured by The Ransom & Randolph C., Toledo Ohio, Circa 1899. Arguably one of the best dental cabinets ever made, with so many unique ...

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1890s American American Craftsman Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mirror, Oak

English Stick Barometer by Loftus, London, 19th Century
English Stick Barometer by Loftus, London, 19th Century

English Stick Barometer by Loftus, London, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A late 19th century rosewood stick barometer by Loftus of London. 3 ¼ inches wide by 36 inches tall; 3 inches deep

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19th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian
Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian

Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Field Camera and tripod. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera with accessories and lens, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Delightful and r...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s

Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s Sometimes, the only quality an item really needs is beauty - and this art deco magnifying glass has it all. Age, ...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

Botanic model depicting a Vitis vinifera flower, Italy 1900.
Botanic model depicting a Vitis vinifera flower, Italy 1900.

Botanic model depicting a Vitis vinifera flower, Italy 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

A botanic didactical specimen, depicting a Vitis vinifera flower, pale yellow green color made out of papier mache, plaster and wood hand painted. Extremely detailed. Paravia Milano,...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

French 19th Century Brass Fabric Scale on Wooden Base Signed Robert A Vienne
French 19th Century Brass Fabric Scale on Wooden Base Signed Robert A Vienne

French 19th Century Brass Fabric Scale on Wooden Base Signed Robert A Vienne

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French brass fabric scale from the 19th century with wooden base, signed Robert A Vienne. Created in France during the 19th century, this fabric scale, made of brass, is mounted on...

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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'

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

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Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Other

English 19th Century Brass Herbalist Scale with Central Column and Lyre Motif
English 19th Century Brass Herbalist Scale with Central Column and Lyre Motif

English 19th Century Brass Herbalist Scale with Central Column and Lyre Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English brass herbalist scale from the 19th century, with column and lyre details, mounted on a wooden base. Used to measure herbs, this exquisite scale features a brass structure...

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19th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Good 18th Century Bronze Sundial By Miller And Adie, Edinburgh
Good 18th Century Bronze Sundial By Miller And Adie, Edinburgh

Good 18th Century Bronze Sundial By Miller And Adie, Edinburgh

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A finely engraved 18th century, 15" diameter bronze sundial signed Miller & Adie, Edinburgh with good patina and the original gnomon.

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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Death Cap & Fly Agaric Model Fungi Natural History
Early 20th Century Death Cap & Fly Agaric Model Fungi Natural History

Early 20th Century Death Cap & Fly Agaric Model Fungi Natural History

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Very well modeled pair of Fungi's, circa 1920/30 in age, European in origins. Mounted on turned ebonised bases, each with a moss covered ground. Modeled with a composite paper mach...

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1920s European Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Brass Gregorian refractor telescope circa 1750 attributed to James Short
Brass Gregorian refractor telescope circa 1750 attributed to James Short

Brass Gregorian refractor telescope circa 1750 attributed to James Short

Located in Milan, IT

Antique mid-18th-century brass Gregorian refractor telescope, almost certainly made by James Short (1710-1768). Good condition, replaced eyepiece and missing lens, lathe rebuilt the ...

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Mid-18th Century Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Antique Shop Brass Counter Scale
French Antique Shop Brass Counter Scale

French Antique Shop Brass Counter Scale

Located in Austin, TX

Important set of scales from France. This piece has a detailed brass structure with working functionality. It is supported by a wood base. They are in excellent antique condition – t...

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1860s French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique French Ormolu Barometer
Antique French Ormolu Barometer

Antique French Ormolu Barometer

Located in Sandwich, MA

Wonderful antique French mercury barometer. Louis XVI ormolu style with elaborate cast bronze leaves and polychrome paint. Features a large squirrel tail thermometer and decorative s...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Victorian Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol
19th Century Victorian Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol

19th Century Victorian Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol Superb Large Brass and Iron Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol This very large and attractive beam balance scale is set on a cas...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Scale with weights. Iron. Widow of José Menaya, Valencia (Spain), 19th c.
Scale with weights. Iron. Widow of José Menaya, Valencia (Spain), 19th c.

Scale with weights. Iron. Widow of José Menaya, Valencia (Spain), 19th c.

Located in Madrid, ES

Scale with weights. Iron. Widow of José Menaya, Valencia (Spain), around the second half of the 19th century. Iron scale made up of a swinging arm with a structure at each end from...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Other, Iron

Pair of Early 20th century French brass Opera Glass, 1900s
Pair of Early 20th century French brass Opera Glass, 1900s

Pair of Early 20th century French brass Opera Glass, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful pair of mop and brass opera glasses dating from the beginning of the 20th century. Central wheel to move the view away or closer (turns with difficulty). For lovers of coll...

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Early 1900s French Antique Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Pair of Early 20th century French Brass Opera Glasses, 1900s
Pair of Early 20th century French Brass Opera Glasses, 1900s

Pair of Early 20th century French Brass Opera Glasses, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very beautiful French opera glasses in Mop and brass dating from the beginning of the 20th century. Central wheel to approach or move away the view. Flammarion brand stamp on the to...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes

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

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Ormolu

English Mahogany 19th Century Stick Barometer by Tarone
English Mahogany 19th Century Stick Barometer by Tarone

English Mahogany 19th Century Stick Barometer by Tarone

Located in Vero Beach, FL

English Mahogany 19th Century Stick Barometer by Tarone Classic traditional English mahogany stick Barometer. Excellent and original feather veneered mahogany Barometer. All tubes a...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Scientific Instruments

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Silver

Bronze and Marble Sculpture With Bust Desk Thermometer
Bronze and Marble Sculpture With Bust Desk Thermometer

Bronze and Marble Sculpture With Bust Desk Thermometer

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Art Nouveau bronzed bust of a woman sitting atop a black marble base. This desk sculpture also functions as a thermometer.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Scientific Instruments

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond
Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond

Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond

By Dollond, London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Dollond, set up as an optician at the age of 20 and became the most eminent optical instrument maker of

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1820s English Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Very Large Ophtalmotrope
Very Large Ophtalmotrope

Very Large Ophtalmotrope

Located in Peekskill, NY

also quite large at well over 3 foot tall. This instrument is very complete. It also includes

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century French Solid Gold & Sapphire Retractable Pencil c.1900
Antique 20th Century French Solid Gold & Sapphire Retractable Pencil c.1900

Antique 20th Century French Solid Gold & Sapphire Retractable Pencil c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century possibly French 14ct gold retractible pencil. Designed to be attached to a key chain or as a pendant, this pencil features a blue cabochon sapphire decorative ti...

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Early 1900s French Other Antique Scientific Instruments

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Multi-gemstone, Gold

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany inlaid banjo barometer having a swan neck top, quality mahogany case with inlaid satinwood shells brass bezel engraved silvered dial original hand...

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19th Century English George III Antique Scientific Instruments

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Other

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Antique Scientific Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique scientific instruments for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique scientific instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Antique scientific instruments have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Industrial and Louis XVI antique scientific instruments are consistently popular styles. Antique scientific instruments have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by LeMaire Paris, W & T Avery and Dollond, London are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You

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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Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.