Antique Scientific Instruments

Clifton, Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851, London 1995, s. v.; E.

This unusual piece represents the craftsmanship and engineering associated with traditional nautical instruments and makes a striking addition to any collection of marine antiques, s...

Together, these men produced globes and scientific instruments, allowing Mercator to hone his skills.

In this example, the functional scientific instrument is treated as a decorative carved object, balancing utility with the rustic, naturalistic vocabulary of late 19th-century domest...

Today, the piece stands as a compelling object of curiosity, equally suited to a collection of scientific instruments, folk objects, or as a sculptural decorative accent.

The ensemble rests on a six-legged base decorated with a trophy of scientific instruments held by two winged children, a world map, an astronomical telescope and a surveyor's chain.

Today, the Excelsior IV is highly sought after by collectors of nautical antiques and scientific instruments. Its sculptural brass form, historical significance, and enduring craftsm...

The firm was started in London in the late 18th century by John Cary (circa 1754-1835), an engraver and dealer in maps who often worked in partnership with his brother, William Cary ...

The firm was started in London in the late 18th century by John Cary (circa 1754-1835), an engraver and dealer in maps who often worked in partnership with his brother, William Cary ...

This example is particularly striking as a hybrid form, combining the didactic bust with a utilitarian desk accessory—an uncommon variation that would have appealed to scholars or co...

The Latin text reinforces its academic purpose and confirms its role as a serious scientific instrument rather than a decorative fantasy.

The pair sit on luxurious Empire-style chairs, highly decorated with elaborate scrollwork, and the base features fitting motifs such as a pair of putti presenting an array of scienti...

After graduating in 1532, Mercator collaborated with notable figures like Gemma Frisius and Gaspar a Myrica to produce globes and scientific instruments, which were crucial in develo...

The meticulous engravings were designed to be not just illustrations but also scientific instruments within themselves, providing clear visual references for students and aficionados...

The upper panel is a masterful depiction of various scientific instruments, including a planet, a compass, a telescope, a globe, and a sundial, all meticulously arranged on a platfor...

Wren and Hooke designed the monument to double as a scientific instrument. It has a central shaft meant for use as a zenith telescope, and for use in gravity and pendulum experiments.

These finely cast and finished young women sit on a shaped ormolu base decorated with applied ormolu mounts of beribboned cupids carrying scientific instruments. To their left is an ...

The firm was started in London in the late 18th century by John Cary (c1754-1835), an engraver and dealer in maps who often worked in partnership with his brother, William Cary (c176...

Clifton, Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851, London 1995, s. v.; E., Dekker, Globes at Greenwich, Oxford 1999, pp. 393-394; Nigel Rigby e Pieter van der Merw...

This print offers both a historical insight into 18th-century scientific instruments and a visual representation of the period's blending of religion, architecture, and scientific di...

An excellent piece for collectors of German militaria, military optics, Second World War equipment and historical scientific instruments, as well as an exceptional statement display ...

Mythical beasts and scientific instruments illustrate the constellations, with names and magnitudes of stars indicated in Greek characters and numbers.

The celebrated Cary family business of scientific instrument and globe makers was established by John Cary (1755-1835) at Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, London, in 1782, moving to a ...

Beside the standing figure is an elaborate scientific instrument resembling an astronomical telescope mounted upon an engraved measuring column, accompanied by navigational and mathe...

Adams in Fleet Street London" is the signature on some of the finest scientific instruments of the 18th century. In 1787, Adams was also appointed optician to the Prince of Wales (th...

The laboratory is filled with electrical equipment—wires, coils, light bulbs, and scientific instruments—scattered across the workbench and surrounding area.

A diaphragm is located in the base of the bowl for temperature compensation. c.1910 E.S.Ritchie founded the business in 1850 to manufacture mechanical, electrical and scientific in...

E.S.Ritchie founded the business in 1850 to manufacture mechanical, electrical and scientific instruments. In 1857 he turned his attention to navigational instruments and begun makin...

After a narrow escape from serious consequences, Mercator relocated to Duisburg in 1552, where he devoted the rest of his life to mapping, scientific instruments, and the production ...

In his own day, he was a notable maker of globes and scientific instruments. In addition, he had interests in theology, philosophy, history, mathematics and geomagnetism.

Bardin, which was at the forefront of British scientific instrument and globe production during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

An ornate title cartouche is flanked by standing figures, while an allegorical scale cartouche featuring putti and scientific instruments provides visual balance and demonstrates the...

The constellations, which include the twelve signs of the zodiac, are depicted as figures from Greek mythology, animals, and scientific instruments, delicately outlined and lightly s...

Cosmography & Astrology Large oval engraved plate with inscriptions outlining the various parts of cosmography and astronomy; below, two emblematic figures with scientific instrument...

The factory in Birmingham and Soho produced silver, silver plate, buttons, shoe buckles, toys scientific instruments, gilded bronze, brass, and bath metal objects and was a wonder of...

Historically, globes are among the most ancient scientific instruments known to man. They can be dated back over two millennia, and are still manufactured to this day.

The vibrant hand coloring transforms complex geological information into an attractive visual display, making these maps equally appealing to collectors of antique maps, scientific i...

They were both renowned cartographers, engravers and manufacturers of scientific instruments, and their business prospered for almost thirty years, until 1836 (or 1838), when the com...

The figure is portrayed writing, emphasizing scholarship and patronage, while classical statues, scientific instruments, books, and cherubic figures populate the foreground.

Spencer & Co., frequently styled Spencer, Browning & Co., was a respected London maker of nautical and scientific instruments in the 19th century, continuing the legacy of the celebr...

Historically, globes are among the most ancient scientific instruments known to man. They can be dated back over two millennia, and are still manufactured to this day.

Period: Late 19th / early 20th century, circa 1900 Style: Industrial / Mechanical / Scientific Instrument Materials: Brass, metal, wood, glass and red marble/stone Features: Clock, a...

This celestial globe is not only a scientific instrument but also an elegant decorative object.

Additional symbols, such as vials and scientific instruments, are placed around the figure of death, emphasizing Henisius's medical expertise.

He wrote extensively on astronomy, geography, cartography, spherical trigonometry, sundials and mathematical and other scientific instruments and was involved in the production of te...

He wrote extensively on astronomy, geography, cartography, spherical trigonometry, sundials and mathematical and other scientific instruments and was involved in the production of te...

A detail of supreme interest for collectors of early scientific instruments is the deliberate, sophisticated use of historical mineral pigments:  Cancer:Rendered in deep blue tones, ...

Two putti, symbolizing study and science, are sitting languidly on the fender, one pointing at a sundial, and watch the time pass on the dial supported by an antique column and surmo...

Today, such sandglasses are prized by collectors of nautical instruments, early scientific tools, and museum-quality maritime antiques.

Negretti & Zambra Negretti and Zambra (active 1850-1985) were one of Britain’s leading manufacturers of scientific, mathematical and surveying instruments.

Stunning design and top quality executed antique barometer. This late 19th-early 20th century, English manufactured wall barometer has everything that makes an antique worthwhile. F...

A wonderful glass display dome great to keep sculpture or collections safe and look more interesting than just on a shelf.