Antique Scientific Instruments

A Charles X Late 18th Century Barometer. Eglomise and Giltwood.

specializing in the manufacture of scientific instruments in the 19th century. The device includes a barometer

leaning on a beautiful decorative columns. One men with scientific instruments, another one symbolize arts

in. x 2.9 in.) Dollond London, a well-known scientific instrument makers and opticians founded by

sphere is the universal scientific instrument for astronomical and nautical measures and was invented by

. Pellin company was known worldwide for making scientific instruments and lenses. The company was founded

, globe, scientific instrument (probably some form of clock) and musical instruments, give evidence of the

dynasty of London barometer and scientific instrument makers working in the first half of the 19th century

were last recorded in 1877. They made all types of scientific instruments including telescopes

, telescopes, sextants and all manner of scientific instruments. On May 10th / 11th 1941 their premises at 57

, theodolites, telescopes, sextants and all manner of scientific instruments. On May 10th / 11th 1941 their

-Egnor, Director of Collections Management and Curator of Scientific Instruments, at The Mariners’ Museum

become the agency’s first superintendent, went to England to collect scientific instruments and was

A pair of metal acoustic instruments for scientific experiments. The spun metal parabolic dishes

scientific and mathematical instruments, Thomas Wright. The circular brass plate is finely engraved with the

) Often found in shipwrecks, this unusual scientific tool was located in the southern Moroccan desert town

Edwardian brass and iron double pulley made in Italy. Dimensions: Pulley: 11 x 24 x 9 cm Wheel: 9 cm ø.  

Vinctorian brass `The Thunderer` Hudson`s Patent whistle made in England. Marked on front "`The Thunderer` Hudson`s Patent" and on the side G. Williams and Co, 25 Aldgate, London....

This is an antique stick barometer. An English, walnut scientific instrument with thermometer by

This is an antique cased monocular microscope. An English brass scientific instrument, dating to

This is an antique rolling parallel rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation

This is an antique hydrometer. An English, brass scientific instrument for distillers and brewers

This is an antique theodolite. An English, bronze and brass scientific instrument or desk ornament

This is a mahogany cased antique protractor, a 360 degree scientific instrument possibly for

This is an antique decorative dumpy level. An English, brass scientific instrument for display

This is an antique gimballed compass. An English, brass and glass decorative scientific instrument

This is an antique laboratory microscope. A German, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument

Dutch brass magnifier, 18th century An unusual handmade magnifier, the round magnifying glass set within a brass frame, on a central post round wooden base. Most likely used for read...

: Height 16 cm, diameter 8 cm. It's an antique measuring instrument including a brass cylindrical box, with

instrument has been used in terrestrial observations for the measurement of horizontal and vertical angles

half of the 19th century, complete with original oak box complete. This instrument was used in

tool was used by the Campobasso cadastre. This instrument has been used in terrestrial observations to

. Instrument used to measure the height differences and the vertical and horizontal distance between two points

Pocket compass chrome plated brass with the shape of a pocket watch, with lid engraving K.F. Perkins 1907. The compass has a snap-on cover with release button inside the ring. Compas...

This is an antique stick barometer by Davis of Leeds. English, oak and dating to the early 19th century, circa 1830. Of fine quality by renowned maker, Davis of Leeds Cased in En...

Induction coil by Du Bois Reymond, also known as Sled of the Du Bois Reymond system designed around 1870 during electrophysiology studies by Emil Du Boid Reymond (1818-1896) known Ge...

was moved to the United States. The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic

Rare Pair of round cut mirrors, part of optical instruments.

easier the observation, creating the first rudimentary instrument for optical approaching. But Lipperhey

Pocket compass used during the First World War by RAF officers of chromed brass in the shape of an onion clock. The compass has a lid with snap closure with release button inside the...

, plumb line and other accessories. It is a scientific instrument used in terrestrial observations for

famous 18th century scientific instrument and barometer maker and this example is of his usual high

By Bate, London. R.B Bate ran an optical and scientific instrument business during the first half

joined Joseph Zambra, a manufacturer of scientific instruments in London, and they established the

brass and cast iron. This scientific instrument is composed of paper-covered plaster spheres

later label This is an attractive vintage sight level, ideal for collectors of scientific instruments

18 H 22. The mechanic Emil Steindorff founded a factory for scientific instruments in the

9.8. Measure box cm 24 x 22 x 13 – inches 9.45 x 8.75 x 5.1. It is a scientific instrument used in

‘banjo’ shaped scientific instrument with all the carved details in gold gilt and the background is

decorated enamel dial signed Antonio Carcano (1755-1820) a distinguished scientific instrument inventor

condition. Made of heavy brass and beautiful form, a work of art as well as a functional scientific

circa 1920, the wall scientific instrument features two parrots with floral decor over a circular

1880, the scientific instrument is uniquely decorated with a Paris crest in the center, with a sailboat

signed on the barrel by Hammersley Bros., a renowned maker of scientific instruments during the 19th

recognizable ‘banjo’ shaped scientific instrument with all the carved details in gold gilt mounted to a case of

the resale of scientific instruments and then becoming one of the most important manufacturers of

, circa 1880, the double face scientific instrument features the coat of arms of Paris in the center, with