Antique Scientific Instruments

During an era when most scientific glassware was imported from Europe, Fisher established its own glassblowing shops to ensure American researchers had access to high-precision instr...

An antique aneroid barometer from the late Victorian era, dating to circa 1900. This scientific instrument is housed in a substantial, circular carved oak frame featuring a geometric...

Complete with a 19th-century boxed set of brass weights (smallest weight missing), this scientific instrument remains in excellent working condition and showcases a rich walnut patin...

A highly collectible and decorative scientific instrument ideal for libraries, offices, or curated collections.

Tri-ocular optical microscope Euskop model, antique scientific instrument of painted brass and chromed steel, with four-magnification turret n. 40122 by Fratelli Koristka, Milano, ci...

The firm ceased trading scientific instruments around 1960.

An extraordinary example of early 19th-century German miniature cartography from the Biedermeier period, ideal for scientific instrument collectors or a Cabinet of Curiosities (Wunde...

A compelling historical piece for collectors of scientific instruments, globes, or early French cartography.

Accessorize a study, office, or library with this elegant antique French barometer, crafted in France circa 1850 and richly decorated in the champlevé enamel technique. The scientifi...

Riefler, Nesselwang & Munchen' Riefler maker's mark engraved upon compass This is a quality vintage drawing set, ideal for the office desk or within a collection of scientific in...

The brass base plate is stamped Short & Mason, London – Made in England, confirming manufacture by one of Britain’s foremost scientific instrument makers. The warm tone and grain of ...

Originally used for recording and monitoring barometric pressure, this is both a functional scientific instrument and an exceptionally decorative desk or library piece.

A refined and scarce mathematical instrument suitable for any advanced scientific collection.

This intriguing item is almost certainly a Holland Circle by German scientific instrument makers Baumann & Kinzelbach.

Dimensions of case: Height: 14.5 cm 5.75 in Width: 90 cm 35.5 in Depth: 24 cm 9.5 in Literature: G Clinton, Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers, 1550-1851, Lon...

Marked ZBS, presumably the initials of a Swedish maker whose identity remains unknown, the compass possesses the quiet elegance and precision associated with early Scandinavian scien...

Our wrought iron scale is a well-preserved scientific instrument from the 19th century and would make a topic of conversation for whatever room it is placed in.

The case was carved in Wehrle’s workshops in Baden, Black Forest, Germany and the movement was made by the Somalvico family, barometer and scientific instrument makers from Holborn, ...

This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.

The reduction compass was invented by the Swiss manufacturer of scientific instruments Jost Burgi (1552-1632) in the early 17th century; almost at the same time Galileo was working o...

Models of this scale and complexity were produced for universities, medical schools and teaching hospitals, and are increasingly sought after by collectors of scientific instruments,...

An English, terrestrial or maritime ‘Day or Night’ instrument by Richardson of London, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

An English,walnut and brass navigational or astronomical instrument by Lincoln of London, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790.

Whether displayed as a collector’s item, a historical artifact, or a unique statement piece in an office, home, or retail setting, this Troemner scale embodies the precision and arti...

James White is listed as a Optical, Mathmatical and Philosophical instrument maker: 1850-1852 24 Renfield Street, Glasgow 1853-1856 14, Renfield St, Glasgow 1860-1863 1, Renfield ...

This is a striking mid-century professional-grade standard meteorological rain gauge, manufactured by the legendary scientific instrument maker Henry J. Green of Brooklyn, New York.

The firm became celebrated for precision-made writing accessories, mechanical objects and luxury desk pieces, making surviving examples desirable additions to collections of British ...

The combination of French-inspired Japonisme carving, Dutch lettering, a dragon, flowering branches, scientific instruments and period retail provenance makes this an unusually compl...

Measuring approximately 72 cm wide, 40 cm deep, and 73 cm high, the cabinet makes an arresting display piece for a study, library, or collection of early scientific instruments. We ...

Dimensions in cm: Height 21.5 cm x Width 21.5 cm x Depth 21.5 cm  - Globe Height 27 cm x Width 31 cm x Depth 31 cm  - Case Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 8 inches x D...

An unusual combination of Victorian silverware and scientific instrumentation, particularly appealing to collectors of antique scientific instruments, pocket accessories, horological...

Sikes’ Hydrometer Set by Atkey & Son, Cowes, Circa 1830 A superb and complete 19th-century Sikes’ hydrometer set, by Atkey & Son of Cowes, a noted English maker of fine scientific i...

Although no longer functional as a scientific instrument (the mercury and mechanisms have been removed), our Napoleon III giltwood barometer would make for a fantastic wall-mounted s...

Dating probably from the late Victorian or early Edwardian period, the instrument exemplifies English domestic scientific instrument manufacturing from around 1900.

We were told that this coil was originally from West Point but there is no paperwork to back that up. We also guessed at its age. But it looks to be over 100 years. We have owned man...

A really neat way to display something amazing this is a really thick quality piece of handblown glass from the early 1900s.

19th century sikes hydrometer set circa 1890. Good quality presented in a mahogany box, with brass catches. Labelled on the cartouche ' sike's hydrometer' and a 56 stamford street ...

Induction electrification demonstrator instrument. By putting two electrically neutral spheres in contact with each other, when a charged wand is approached, it is possible to notice...

A unusual scientific mirror, French in origin circa 1880 The mirror is mercury, with age related oxidization and pitting to the plate. Encased in a maroon leather frame with embos...

Two measuring instruments and eyepiece - 19th century. English; late 19th century. Dimensions: (larger) 17x13 cm.

Antique Griffin London brass scientific laboratory spectroscope used to separate light into its spectral components (a spectrum) for analysis. Features a three-arm design mounted on...

Circa 1890 French concave mirror card viewer, all constructed of French polished light wood, with ebonised stained elements. Sliding card holder, hinged handle and mirror. In part...

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box, France, 1900. A wonderful set of drawing instruments / calipers / compasses to draw and draft different shapes. Great quality and exe...

Scientific tool for demonstrating and assessing the refraction of light. Constructed in boxed metal with a square section, it consists of a horizontal tube that bends a few grids in ...

Scientific tool for demonstrating and assessing the refraction of light. Constructed in boxed metal with a square section, it consists of a horizontal tube that bends a few grids in ...

Originally designed as a mounted viewing or inspection instrument, the piece features a cylindrical copper shaft terminating in a cast iron mounting eye, suggesting former attachment...

Fabulous and appears to be completely intact. Short & Mason Tycos Cyclo-Stormograph under beveled glass & mahogany with a drawer which contains extra graph paper, tiny key an...

18th Century French Silver Measuring Instruments Pied De Roy A rare collection of two silver measuring instruments from the 18th century, predating the definitive introduction of th...

This is an antique pocket barometer altimeter. An English, oak cased explorer's instrument by Hicks of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Delightful example ...

A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids. The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...

This is an antique boat builder's spirit level. An English, black walnut and brass tradesman's instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Attractive craftsman's level w...

A surgical instrument from the late 19th early 20th century. An iron tong. SS White Maker, H.C. distributor Kern. American manufacturing. Philadelphia, United States circa 1900.

This is an antique cased octant. A Scottish, ebony navigational instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Appealing navigation instrument with fascinating display inte...

An English, mahogany optical instrument box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Large 1920's Vintage scientific anatomical human 3D ear model. Large 16" scale and wonderful antique patina!

Lippich polarimeter, scientifi instrument made in 1893 signed Societé Genevoise Genève, brass and black metal. It is an optical instrument of analysis used to determine the concentra...

A large pair of scientific optical mirrors, one concave the other convex. These where used in studies of optical sciences and in particular the study of the properties of light r...

A rare example of a botanical maquette for didactic use by Professor T. Ferraris, depicting a (natural) strobilus and a scale with ovules (about 12 times enlarged) of Spruce (Picea e...

Moving coil brass galvanometer with three-screw base, instrument signed Philip Harris Ltd Birmingham England n. 19402, made in the early 1900, a tool used as a detector of direct cur...

A good collection of Gregory Bottley mineral, fossils and shell all contained in there original teak trays and card board sleeves. Each specimen has its original hand written and nu...