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French 19th Century Black Forest Barometer
French 19th Century Black Forest Barometer

French 19th Century Black Forest Barometer

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French 19th century black forest barometer.

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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Old French Barometer, Hand-Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1915
Old French Barometer, Hand-Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1915

Old French Barometer, Hand-Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1915

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Old French barometer with love knot and roses, suitable in your kitchen or study room or.....everywhere. It is useful because working and beautiful to admire. Completely hand carved....

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

French Late 19th Century Barometer
French Late 19th Century Barometer

French Late 19th Century Barometer

By Selon Torricelli

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French late 19th century barometer.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by William Greenlief
Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by William Greenlief

Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by William Greenlief

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass, lumber caliper by William Greenlief used to measure the amount of timber from a tree features a sliding caliper and spiked walkin...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by E. S. Lane, Upton ME
Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by E. S. Lane, Upton ME

Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by E. S. Lane, Upton ME

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass hardware, lumber caliper by E.S. Lane, Upton ME used to measure the amount of timber from a tree features a sliding caliper and sp...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer
Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer

Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century walnut cased barometer Beautiful barometer. Dimensions 43" long x 13" wide x 5.5" at the crown x 5" at the bottom. The door on the back reveals the inner wor...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Scientific Instruments

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Walnut

Antique Pluviometer, English, Udometer, Ombrometer, Rain Recorder, Victorian
Antique Pluviometer, English, Udometer, Ombrometer, Rain Recorder, Victorian

Antique Pluviometer, English, Udometer, Ombrometer, Rain Recorder, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pluviometer. An English, copper udometer, ombrometer or rain recorder, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Fascinating Victorian measurement devic...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Antique Master Craftsman's Spirit Level, English, Brass, Desk, Victorian, 1850
Antique Master Craftsman's Spirit Level, English, Brass, Desk, Victorian, 1850

Antique Master Craftsman's Spirit Level, English, Brass, Desk, Victorian, 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This an antique master craftsman's spirit level. An English, rosewood and brass ornamental desk tool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. An attractive Victorian aid...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Danish 19th Century Brass Surveying or Level Tool on Tripod
Danish 19th Century Brass Surveying or Level Tool on Tripod

Danish 19th Century Brass Surveying or Level Tool on Tripod

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Surveyors tripod level tool from the late 19th century. The tripod is made of wood and the level is brass. The wood tripod is 39.75in high.

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Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Gilded and Painted Wood Barometer from the Early 1800s
French Louis XVI Style Gilded and Painted Wood Barometer from the Early 1800s

French Louis XVI Style Gilded and Painted Wood Barometer from the Early 1800s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French Louis XVI style barometer and thermometer features an exquisite carved giltwood crest with delicate foliage motifs. Below the crest, the thermometer, encompassed in a bla...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bronze Mortar with Inscription, Spain, 1846
Bronze Mortar with Inscription, Spain, 1846

Bronze Mortar with Inscription, Spain, 1846

Located in Madrid, ES

Mortar with inscription. Bronze. Spain, 1846. Mortar made of bronze with flared mouth and truncated cone body developed without discontinuity and decreasing in diameter to the base....

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1840s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

1920s Solid Brass Balancing
1920s Solid Brass Balancing

1920s Solid Brass Balancing

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s solid brass balancing.

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1920s Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis Philippe Wall Clock 8 Day Movement Tôle Enamel Bronze
Antique Louis Philippe Wall Clock 8 Day Movement Tôle Enamel Bronze

Antique Louis Philippe Wall Clock 8 Day Movement Tôle Enamel Bronze

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant octagonal wall clock with an eight day movement. The case of the clock is made out of painted metal. The dial is enameled and the clock has bronze fittings.

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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bronze Weight, 18th Century
Bronze Weight, 18th Century

Bronze Weight, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Weight of the 18th century. Bronze. Bronze weight, incomplete, with the container glass and two of the smallest, all decorated in cold with incised and patterned motifs, simple edge...

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18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale
1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale

1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1880s iron and brass balancing scale.

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1880s Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920
Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920

Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pair of binoculars. A German, 4.5x magnification Neo Universal by CP Goerz of Berlin, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Delightful binocular from a ...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850
English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850

English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass and wood barrel nautical ship captain's spyglass with a single draw, polished sunshade, lense cap, and engraved focal tube by maker James Chapman St. Catherines Dock, L...

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1850s English William IV Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Mineral Specimen Collection
Antique Mineral Specimen Collection

Antique Mineral Specimen Collection

Located in London, GB

A rare set of antique mineral specimen jars. Some remnants of labels. Some solid rocks others are powders. Sourced in Holland. Dimensions: Large approximate 20 height...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Important Georgian Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Stott, Dumfries
Important Georgian Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Stott, Dumfries

Important Georgian Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Stott, Dumfries

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine Georgian mahogany bow fronted stick barometer. Bow fronted glass set in front of the silvered register plate with sliding vernier controlled by an ivory turned knob. Concertina ...

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1790s English Georgian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany, Ivory

George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston
George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston

George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston

Located in Norwich, GB

George III stick barometer in a finely figured mahogany case with canted corners and architectural pediment surmounted by a central ivory finial. Exposed mercury tube with bulb ciste...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Edwardian Travelling Tradesman Salesman's Soap Sampler
Early 20th Century Edwardian Travelling Tradesman Salesman's Soap Sampler

Early 20th Century Edwardian Travelling Tradesman Salesman's Soap Sampler

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A unusual travelling tradesman's soap display case, early 20th century in age likely Edwardian. A segmented internal draw hidden via the sliding cover, housing fourteen hand blown...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Antique Apothecary Bottle Stand English Air Ministry Stamped, Early 20th Century
Antique Apothecary Bottle Stand English Air Ministry Stamped, Early 20th Century

Antique Apothecary Bottle Stand English Air Ministry Stamped, Early 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique apothecary bottle stand. An English, Air Ministry stamped stand dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. A rare survivor and in good order In beech with a...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Beech

Super Rare 1880s Spoon Top Conformatore
Super Rare 1880s Spoon Top Conformatore

Super Rare 1880s Spoon Top Conformatore

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a wonderful example of 1800s inventiveness. We believe this is American made and ie signed and dated 1888. This is only the second example we have ever found. We will only se...

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

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

By Emile Deyrolle

Located in Buffalo, NY

Les Fils D'Emile Deyrolle, Paris. Extremely rare set of five 19th century French painted plaster, wire and wood Didactic models depicting progression, Anatomie Vegetalf, beautifully ...

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wire

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900
Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large, antique telescope tripod. An English, pine observatory rack dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Original painted finished displays a desirable aged patin...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Pine

Kinora Monochrome Motion Picture Viewer
Kinora Monochrome Motion Picture Viewer

Kinora Monochrome Motion Picture Viewer

Located in London, GB

A rare model of a Kinora monochrome motion picture viewer on folding base. Light oak lens holder and base, with the circular Kinora badge, circa 1905. The Kinora was an early moti...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak, Paper

Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer, Hand-Crafted, France, Circa 1780
Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer, Hand-Crafted, France, Circa 1780

Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer, Hand-Crafted, France, Circa 1780

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A beautifully carved and giltwood 18th century Louis XVI wall barometer having its original mercury tube and mechanism but presently with the mercury missing.    

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

19century English Balancing Scale
19century English Balancing Scale

19century English Balancing Scale

By G. None

Located in Tarrytown, NY

19century English balancing scale.

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19th Century European Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Giltwood Barometer "Selon Toricelli"
Early 19th Century Giltwood Barometer "Selon Toricelli"

Early 19th Century Giltwood Barometer "Selon Toricelli"

Located in Madrid, ES

Barometer end of the 18th century, Directorie, in carved and gilded wood, by Selon Toriceli, with allegory music wing on the top, beautiful patina, and decorative barometer with mech...

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19th Century French Directoire Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique French Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan, and Mirror, 1880
Antique French Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan, and Mirror, 1880

Antique French Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan, and Mirror, 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/431 - Pretty old French theatre set: Binoculars, fan and mirror. Delicious and useful also for Your summer nights or for a gift. That's my cost NOW, because I'm closing activities..

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Late 19th Century Argentine Belle Époque Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

Giltwood Thermometer & Perpetual Calendar Attributed to F.Linke, France, c. 1880
Giltwood Thermometer & Perpetual Calendar Attributed to F.Linke, France, c. 1880

Giltwood Thermometer & Perpetual Calendar Attributed to F.Linke, France, c. 1880

By François Linke

Located in PARIS, FR

Elegant Louis XVI style set comprising a thermometer and a perpetual calendar attributed to F. Linke. Each consisting of a metal plaque, painted with floral motifs on a beige backgro...

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century Old Study Camera in Oak Wood with Height Adjustable and Brake
19th Century Old Study Camera in Oak Wood with Height Adjustable and Brake

19th Century Old Study Camera in Oak Wood with Height Adjustable and Brake

Located in Miami, FL

Amazing late 19th century French oak camera from Spain. Made in oak and gold metal and in its color. Beautiful piece of decoration. Measures: Adjustable height 55.11in-66.92in.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player
Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player

Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Barometer regulates and base in semi-precious stone representing a Cello player in antique. Measures: H 20cm, W 10cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Collection of French Opaline Apothecary Jars
Collection of French Opaline Apothecary Jars

Collection of French Opaline Apothecary Jars

Located in Copenhagen, K

Collection of 20 opaline apothecary jars from the 19th century. Collection consists of 14 larger jars and 6 smaller jars.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Opaline Glass

French 19th Century Copper & Marble Culinary Scale
French 19th Century Copper & Marble Culinary Scale

French 19th Century Copper & Marble Culinary Scale

By Trussant & Cie

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An antique French counter or grocer scale in ebonized hardwood and mahogany inlay with white marble top, circa 1880. The scale is made of hardwood, with each side having a thin inlai...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Copper

Trussel of Brighton Clock and Barometer
Trussel of Brighton Clock and Barometer

Trussel of Brighton Clock and Barometer

$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Trussel of Brighton Clock and Barometer

Located in New York, NY

Handpicked by buyers Ann-Morris, Inc.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Substantial Antique Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle
Substantial Antique Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle

Substantial Antique Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Substantial antique Italian bronze mortar and pestle, finely cast with shell and floral band, complete with 12" x 1.5" D pestle. The base of the mortar has a 6" diameter, the opening...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Lightening Rod
Victorian Lightening Rod

Victorian Lightening Rod

$380Sale Price|20% Off

Victorian Lightening Rod

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice Victorian lightning rod made of a wrought iron tripod base and a slender copper rod pole with original glass ball, circa 1920s. The piece is in good vintage condition wit...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Still, Copper, Iron, 19th Century
Still, Copper, Iron, 19th Century

Still, Copper, Iron, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Still with flared copper body, cap on the top with the usual piece on these objects and a simple support to place the appliance on the fire. It has four iron handles to move it. This...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Iron

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist

Located in Roma, IT

Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina Mortar from pharmacy or herbalist. Italian bronze mortar and pestle Measure: Pestle height 8.85 in.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist

Located in Roma, IT

Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina Italian bronze mortar and pestle Measures: Pestle height 7.5 in.

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Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French Wooden and Iron Cheese Press, circa 1900
French Wooden and Iron Cheese Press, circa 1900

French Wooden and Iron Cheese Press, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a double trestle base and a threaded press, the surface with a raised edge and a drain spout.

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Early 1900s French Antique Scientific Instruments

French Wooden Scale, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
French Wooden Scale, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

French Wooden Scale, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a large weighing surface and a smaller side for weights.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Decorative Fancy Victorian Barometer, 19th Century
Decorative Fancy Victorian Barometer, 19th Century

Decorative Fancy Victorian Barometer, 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Fancy Victorian barometer, 19th century Mahogany veneer with inlay. Historical condition. The barometer may need to be checked for accuracy. Please take the condition from the det...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

English Mahogany Stick Barometer Signed T. Taylor London
English Mahogany Stick Barometer Signed T. Taylor London

English Mahogany Stick Barometer Signed T. Taylor London

Located in Savannah, GA

Stick Barometer signed T. Taylor London featuring mahogany case with bone plinth, inlay and knob. Broken arch pediment above a flush-glass door, enclosing register plate and thermome...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Giltwood Barometer
18th Century French Giltwood Barometer

18th Century French Giltwood Barometer

Located in Sheffield, MA

18th century French neoclassical barometer from the Louis XVI period. Now strictly a stunning decorative object with great style. It is no longer functional with the mercury vial no...

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Antique Clock and Barometer
Antique Clock and Barometer

Antique Clock and Barometer

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Victorian clock and barometer adorned with medieval weaponry.

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19th Century Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Height Measuring Apparatus
19th Century Italian Height Measuring Apparatus

19th Century Italian Height Measuring Apparatus

Located in Round Top, TX

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...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880

Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880

By Henry Dasson

Located in PARIS, FR

A companion pair of Louis XVI style barometer and thermometer finely decorated with gilt bronze acanthus leaves and seeds on green velvet, each with a polychrome decorated enamel pla...

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case

Located in Miami, FL

Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

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

19th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Barometer

Located in Montreal, QC

The Louis XVI style giltwood case with ribboned crest flanked by trailing garlands above the wood cased painted wheel barometer

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W & T Avery Beam Scale
Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W & T Avery Beam Scale

Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W & T Avery Beam Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Large antique wrought iron and brass beam weight balance scale by W and T Avery Ltd. of Soho foundry Birmingham, England. Lovely black transfer on a porcelain china plate, by appoint...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Belle Époque Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan & Mirror, 1880
Antique Belle Époque Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan & Mirror, 1880

Antique Belle Époque Theatre Set with Binoculars, Fan & Mirror, 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/432. Pretty old theatre set: Binoculars, fan and mirror. a wonderful gift for any lady, young or in mature age. With a good price also, because I'm closing my activities. (that's ...

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Late 19th Century Argentine Belle Époque Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

Camera Gilles-Faller 'Paris' Studio with Easel, France, circa 1925
Camera Gilles-Faller 'Paris' Studio with Easel, France, circa 1925

Camera Gilles-Faller 'Paris' Studio with Easel, France, circa 1925

By Gilles-Faller

Located in Madrid, ES

Study camera with bellows in very good condition, two objectives and mounted on easel on casters for professional use that has crank for the adjustment of the camera in height and in...

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1920s French Modern Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century, Compass and Sundial Together
19th Century, Compass and Sundial Together

19th Century, Compass and Sundial Together

Located in Miami, FL

19th century, compass and sundial together.

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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th Century Compass and Sundial Together
19th Century Compass and Sundial Together

19th Century Compass and Sundial Together

Located in Miami, FL

19th century compass and sundial together.

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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood and Brass Protractor
Antique Wood and Brass Protractor

Antique Wood and Brass Protractor

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Wood and Brass Protractor

Located in Norwalk, CT

A really nice example of a handmade tool, this protractor is carved wood and fitted with handmade brass fittings.

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Late 19th Century Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Venetian Equipment Corps. Sterilizer Cup
Venetian Equipment Corps. Sterilizer Cup

Venetian Equipment Corps. Sterilizer Cup

Located in Norwalk, CT

A cup and metal holder by Venetian Equipment Corps. The cup reads "Sterilizer" and depicts a star in red.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Empire Painted and Lacquered Spyglass, Early 19th Century
Empire Painted and Lacquered Spyglass, Early 19th Century

Empire Painted and Lacquered Spyglass, Early 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The adjustable spyglass with gilt brass trim and original leather case.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Lacquer

Late 19th Century Physics Teaching Wheel
Late 19th Century Physics Teaching Wheel

Late 19th Century Physics Teaching Wheel

Located in Santa Monica, CA

These educational wheels, with copper and black painted surfaces, were used by Physics teachers in the late 19th century. Please note we have two of these wheels available. One i...

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19th Century American Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Brass

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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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