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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

Antique Bearing, Graphite, English, Cast Iron, Ornament, Paperweight, Victorian
Antique Bearing, Graphite, English, Cast Iron, Ornament, Paperweight, Victorian

Antique Bearing, Graphite, English, Cast Iron, Ornament, Paperweight, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique engine bearing with graphite finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desk ornament or paperweight, and dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. In fine form...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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

18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer
18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer

18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer

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

1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull
1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull

1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an early medical school demonstration model. The horse skull on its own very interesting. It shows a professionally done cutaway of the skull showing the teeth below the gum ...

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bone

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

French 18th Century Balance Scale
French 18th Century Balance Scale

French 18th Century Balance Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A handsome French 18th century balance scale in iron and brass. The balance mechanism is in iron. The foot and the plates are in brass. The foot of the shaft and one of the plates di...

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18th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare 19th Century French Child's Leather Surgical Spinal Corset
Rare 19th Century French Child's Leather Surgical Spinal Corset

Rare 19th Century French Child's Leather Surgical Spinal Corset

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

We have two medical items here, they both date from the mid-19th century, the full upper body corset is a child’s size, it is formed in leather with nickel plated braces. Similarly t...

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Mid-19th Century French Steampunk Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer

By S.T. Dupont, Honeywell

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New old stock, New in box. A true Relic from yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises w...

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1920s American Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Negretti and Zambra Aneroid Barometer, 19th Century
Negretti and Zambra Aneroid Barometer, 19th Century

Negretti and Zambra Aneroid Barometer, 19th Century

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century Negretti & Zambra aneroid barometer. Large English oak, Gothic style barometer. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.

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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Antique Scientific Instruments

Rare 19th Century Large Original Painted Lightning Rod on Stand
Rare 19th Century Large Original Painted Lightning Rod on Stand

Rare 19th Century Large Original Painted Lightning Rod on Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic folky oversized 19th century mustard over copper Lightning rod ball on a professional iron stand. The base is a plank of original work that the rod was placed in when made....

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Signed, Christopher Eberhardt, Circa 1830
Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Signed, Christopher Eberhardt, Circa 1830

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Signed, Christopher Eberhardt, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian bronze mortar and pestle. Christopher Eberhardt, Anno J667 Grabavw, Early 19th Century. Measures: 7.25" diameter at top, 5.75" diameter at base.  

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1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Mortar, Early 17th Century
French Bronze Mortar, Early 17th Century

French Bronze Mortar, Early 17th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The mortar with fleurs de lys decoration.

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Early 17th Century French Baroque Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Period Barometer
Louis XVI Period Barometer

Louis XVI Period Barometer

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Very charming carved and gilded acanthus leaf framed Louis XVI period wall barometer with glass covered central dial and glass thermostat beneath; both with original hand written ter...

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Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments

Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century
Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century

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.

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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

French Eglomise Barometer
French Eglomise Barometer

French Eglomise Barometer

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine decorative french eglomise barometer.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

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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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