Antique Scientific Instruments

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...

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...

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...

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

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....

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

The mortar with fleurs de lys decoration.

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...

O/2941 , vintage French telescopes with its case: for Your holidays ! Small and convenient to carry . Signed ISELI, Paris.

A fine decorative french eglomise barometer.

The ruler with differing scales on each side.

English mahogany four dial banjo barometer with broken arch pediment, steel engraved face with Prince of Wales motif, and original rotating bone dial. Barometer can be restored to wo...

American Victorian green painted iron and brass scale with 2 brass trays.

English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying case with lens covers. Late 19th Century

English mahogany banjo barometer with centered brass finial in scrolled pediment, glass encased thermometer, ebonized reeded mirror, original dial, and glass encased barometer gauges...

An elegant French gilded wood barometer with thermometer (period Louis XV, Circa 1760). Barometer has been fitted with a new mercury tube, and is in working condition. The face is ...

Of typical form‚ the giltwood body centered by a circular barometer dial flanked by pillars ending in flame‚ above a thermometer flanked by foliate branches‚ surmounted by swags.

English brass scale with centered urn , feather pointer , brass pans, marble base , and terminating on brass ball feet. All original . Early 19th Century

Carved and Giltwood Louis XVI Style Barometer

A Louis XVI Period Barometer & Thermometer Combination, originating in France & dating from the last quarter of the 18th century. The workings enclosed by a gilt-wood case with carve...

Heath was an optical and scientific instruments maker active since 1860 in Plymouth.

Sir William Peck FRSE FRAS (1862 – 1925) was a Scottish astronomer and scientific instrument maker.

Sir William Peck FRSE FRAS (1862 – 1925) was a Scottish astronomer and scientific instrument maker.

Sir William Peck FRSE FRAS (1862 – 1925) was a Scottish astronomer and scientific instrument maker.

Sir William Peck FRSE FRAS (1862 – 1925) was a Scottish astronomer and scientific instrument maker.

French Empire period early 19th century ormolu bronze mantel clock depicting Urania, muse of astronomy, in an allegory of astronomy, beside a variety of scientific instruments. 16 b...

Founded in 1864, they were renowned for pioneering high-precision scientific instruments, optics and aerospace technology.

John Cary was an important and prolific London map seller, engraver, globe and scientific instrument maker.

A handsome mid-Victorian English terrestrial table telescope by the noted Manchester scientific instrument maker John Benjamin Dancer, dating to circa 1850–1860.

The barrel has a French polish finish. An exceptional instrument from a top maker of scientific instruments.

Equally at home in a library, study, office, or coastal interior, it serves as both an authentic scientific instrument and a sculptural decorative object.

Whether appreciated for its maritime heritage, decorative appeal or as part of a collection of scientific instruments, it is a timeless example of British craftsmanship.

Although constructed circa 1815 as a scientific instrument, this French giltwood barometer is a beauty to behold.

One of the Greek muses with a star atop her head is shown standing on the base of the clock to the right of the plinth and she has many scientific instruments all around her includin...

A beautiful Scottish Victorian mahogany magic lantern, made by William Hume, scientific instrument maker, Edinburgh. The dimensions are approximately 61 x 61 cm.

Exceptional and rare 19th-century rotating terrestrial globe clock, combining scientific instrument and horology in a highly sophisticated and decorative form.

Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an accomplished scientific...

Antique Islamic Astronomical Instruments And Scientific Collectibles. Dimensions Frame 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 in.

Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an accomplished scientific...

Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an accomplished scientific...

The company was founded in London in 1828 as a maker’s of chronographic and scientific instruments. In 1903 the firm was incorporated as Henry Hughes and Son Ltd, Marine opticians a...

A striking work for collectors of Islamic metalwork, scientific instruments, and revivalist reproductions inspired by medieval models.

C.1815 (The armillary sphere is the universal scientific instrument for astronomical and nautical measures and was invented by Hippard c.150 bc, through Arab scientists it found...

The patinated bronze winged putto stands beside the ‘blued’ bronze globe of the world housing the movement; he holds scientific instruments, telescope, calibers etc. in one hand and ...

These were originally issued to British military forward advance for the setting the elevation and angle of heavy artillery during World War 1. This military and scientific instrumen...

Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an accomplished scientific...

A wonderful addition to collections of scientific instruments, office antiques, or English industrial design.

Baroque English sundial in patinated and engraved bronze. A beautiful scientific instrument, an original and unique English sundial, George I, 18th century, circa 1720.

The front and reverse is enamelled in translucent Night blue displaying a central arrangement of trophies and scientific instruments within beaded borders with laurel wreaths below a...

Artists and Engravers: Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an ...

Artists and engravers: Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an ...

The study rooms, also called "scrittoio" or "studiolo," were reserved for receiving only select visitors and contained important family papers and collections of scientific instrumen...

Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World: Including Makers of Scientific Instruments, Sundials and Barometers. London: N.A.G.

The superstructure is surmounted by a bookcase and a bust of Socrates, a laurel wreath, a few books, and some scientific instruments. The stepped base has a fine bas-relief depicting...

Originally intended as an instructional aid, Brendel models have become highly sought-after by collectors of scientific instruments, natural history objects, and decorative arts, adm...

De Fer is portrayed within an elegant oval medallion above a richly detailed arrangement of geographical and scientific instruments, including globes, an armillary sphere, dividers a...

Lepage was a distinguished French barometer and scientific instrument maker active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Artists and Engravers: Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an ...

The fine white enamel convex dial surrounded by an ormolu bezel in turn surrounded by a carved laurel leaf wreath and surmounted by trophies relating to her; scientific instruments, ...

Franks' from Manchester, listed as a manufacturer of photographic apparatus, optician and scientific instrument maker. Following a bankruptcy in 1879, a new firm was formed soon afte...