Antique Scientific Instruments

A sculpted silver champlevé dial forms the principal face of this verge pocket watch, framed by an engraved gilt rim, dark Roman hours, and outer Arabic five-minute figures. Distinct...

A continuous band of applied silver encircles the drum-shaped case of this early French verge watch, chased and engraved in low relief with scrolling foliage, blossoms and reclining ...

A blue and white striped enamel dial plate decorated with delicate gilded foliate tendrils distinguishes this pocket watch, dating to circa 1790. Positioned within an upper glazed ci...

Foliate sprays of chased and engraved three-colour gold spread across the matted reverse of this open-face pocket watch, each flower head centred with a vibrant turquoise cabochon. M...

A polychrome enamel miniature depicting a classical soldier taming a rearing horse forms the centrepiece of this French pocket watch, dating to around 1790. Painted in fine detail ag...

A glazed semi-circular aperture set into the winged balance cock reveals an oscillating steel bob designed to simulate a miniature swinging pendulum. Beneath this engraved table, the...

Radial guilloché engine turning shimmers beneath translucent royal blue enamel across the case back of this consular pocket watch. Encircling the perimeter is a dense border of gradu...

A crisp white enamel dial distinguishes this open-face pocket watch, set with slender Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, and an inset subsidiary seconds register at six o'clock....

Concentric bands of translucent sky-blue enamel over finely engine-turned ground define the case back of this delicate French open-face pocket watch. At the centre, a rosette medalli...

Richly detailed in varied shades of gold, this pocket watch features an intricate three-colour gold dial centered on fine engine turning. Applied red-gold Roman numerals mark the hou...

Architectural fluted column pillars distinguish this deep full-plate fire-gilt verge movement, constructed with rectangular columns featuring shaped capitals and plinth feet rather t...

A darkened gunmetal case houses this Swiss open-face pocket watch, accented by a contrasting gilt brass bezel, ribbed winding crown, and circular bow. The case measures 5.3 cm across...

Vibrant translucent blue enamel over a fine sunburst engine-turned ground defines both the reverse and slender bezel of this refined two-piece open-face dress watch. Crafted in 18-ca...

Radially engine-turned engraving across the reverse centres an applied relief medallion displaying a woven basket flanked by a crossed scythe and spade. This decorative two-colour go...

Luminous royal blue guilloché enamel and delicate multi-coloured gold paillon ornament distinguish this consular-cased French verge timepiece. The back cover is overlaid with vibrant...

Richly hued translucent purple enamel over engine-turned wave engraving defines the reverse of this French consular pocket watch. Centred on the case back is an oval glazed locket co...

Lustrous translucent cobalt blue enamel over a radiating engine-turned ground adorns the reverse of this 18-carat gold consular pocket watch. Both the front and rear bezels are borde...

A set of nesting brass weights, consisting of a cylindrical case closed by a hinged lid with a locking mechanism and several cups of decreasing weight that nest inside one another. T...

Integrated folding keys set into the movement squares distinguish this open-face pocket watch, offering a clever alternative to carrying a separate winding key. Fitted directly onto ...

Antique globe in Dutch, titled “De Aarde volgens de nieuwste ontdekkingen,” published by C. Abel-Klinger in Nuremberg. The cardboard sphere is covered with lithographed meridian band...

A gold, large antique French Louis XVI period barometer, signed by Torricelli in gilded wood and of oval shape with original scientific illustrations, in good condition. The detailed...

A rare Brendel botanical model, Cucumis sativus, male, no. 152 (Gurke Blüthe). It depicts a cucumber flower, enlarged approximately 15 times its actual size. Handcrafted from papier-...

Knoke & Dressler Cased Surgical Suite (Germany), 19th Century. 4 tray surgical suite consisting of amputation saw, blades, trepanning tools and others. Case 7"H x 20"W x 1 1/2"D Kno...

Black-painted textured metal forms the central stem and weighted circular base of this classic British candlestick telephone, accented with polished brass hardware. The articulated b...

Small travel compass made of turned brass with a lid, an eight-point compass rose with an engraved and chrome-plated brass goniometric circle, complete with a needle lock for calcula...

A small travel compass made of chrome-plated brass, shaped like an onion-shaped pocket watch; the instrument consists of a magnetized needle that rotates freely on a horizontal plane...

A rare botanical model by R. Brendel, (Breslau-Berlin, Germany), Tulipa gesneriana, Tulip No. 200 (Liliaceae). It depicts the flower enlarged approximately 15 times its actual size. ...

This elegant meteorological instrument offers both decorative appeal and historical charm.

Small pocket compass for travelers, from the Victorian era, late 19th-century England, made of brass, housed in its original case. A 16/20-scale rose on paper, complete with a protra...

A stunning pair of scarcely found opera glasses with a two drawer extendable lorgnette handle. The glasses are French in origin dating to the late Victorian or Edwardian era c. 1890...

Scientifically advanced and exquisitely crafted, this rare 19th-century gold and enamel Swiss telescope is an item of exceptional luxury.

Heavy hand-blown glass with solid weighted base, and natural air bubble inclusions a rare late 19th-century british pharmaceutical and laboratory tool, designed for compounding chemi...

French travel precision/apothecary scale, circa 1880 (late 19th century / French third republic). Burnished brass and iron frame, pans, and mechanisms; solid cherry wood (Prunus aviu...

Chrome-plated brass anemometer, model R. F. 10161, Made in France, from the second half of the 19th century, complete with its original wooden box covered in leather, featuring metal...

Small brass travel compass, complete with a link chain and brass hook, issued to U.S. Army officers during World War I, shaped like an onion-shaped pocket watch, an instrument consis...

Telescope - Dollond London Day or Night - 103 cm. English; brass body 'Dollond London Day or Night'. Length: (open) 103 cm

Two theatrical binoculars - 19th century. European, 19th century; one in carved fine material and the other in mother-of-pearl; metal frames. Monogram engraved 'JA' and original case...

Barometer - 19th Century. 19th-century English; Noble Wood veneer; wheel-type with hygrometer and level. Height: 95 cm.

Bring authentic industrial character and historical charm to a kitchen, wine cellar, butcher shop, or country house interior with this antique hanging trade scale. Crafted in Birming...

ABOUT An antique Bausch & Lomb magic lantern slide projector with original metal carrying case. This industrial-era machine features a striking, dark-enameled metal body with a curve...

Aneroid barometer with thermometer - 19th century. French, 19th century; carved wood. Mechanism needs servicing. Traces of woodworm. Dimensions: 58x30 cm.

A rare set of antique industrial sack scales by Sumerling & Co Ltd of Old Street, London, dating to circa 1900. Substantially constructed from cast iron, the scales retain their...

19th Century English Bronze Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, circa 1850 Material: Bronze A substantial early Victorian English bronze apothecary mortar and pestle, dating to circa 185...

UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL RING SUN DIAL NICOLAS BION, PARIS, CIRCA 1700 A RARE EQUINOCTIAL RING signed "N Bion A PARIS", around 1700, made IN BRONZE composed of meridian and equatorial ...

Mercury barometer with thermometer; in Noble Wood - 19th century. English; 19th century; in Noble Wood. Marked 'Bolt Da Wlise'. Height: 90 cm.

Painted Barometer with Thermometer, Late 18th Century: A finely crafted wall-mounted barometer in a muted gray painted finish, featuring an elongated, neoclassical form with carved ...

A WWI era 26 inch military hand saw in leather sheath by Abraham Ashton & Sons Ltd of Sheffield, dated 1818. Beech handle with steel blade. 26″ blade marked: 1918 ABRM ASHTON & SON...

Two mechanical astronomical magic lantern slides of Solar & Lunar Eclipses, circa 1840. Eclipse of the Sun. “The various Eclipses of the Sun, with the Transit of Venus“. Eclipse of...

Two mechanical astronomical magic lantern slides of Earths Rotundity & Tides, circa 1840. “Rotundity of the Earth“. and “Illustrates the cause of the Spring and Neap Tides and sho...

A fine and heavy 19th-century english apothecary mortar cast in solid brass, complete with its original matching turned brass pestle, dating to the first half of the 19th century (c...

An 18th-century Italian apothecary mortar in cast bronze, characterized by a clean, functional design with an iron pestle.The vessel features a subtly flared bell-shaped body with a ...

A rare and heavy 18th-century Italian cast bronze pharmaceutical (apothecary) mortar, complete with its original turned bronze pestle. The mortar features a classic inverted bell sha...

A fine and elegant 18th-century Italian cast bronze pharmaceutical (apothecary) mortar, complete with its original matching bronze pestle. The vessel features a classic flared profil...

A very decorative antique carved oak aneroid barometer with integrated thermometer, mounted on a finely shaped backplate. The case is richly carved with stylised foliate and scroll m...

A 19th century umbrella swift yarn winder with brass base, rod and clamp and a turned wood finial cup. 20 inches wide (first photo) by 22 inches tall 27 inches wide when fully exten...

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest wall thermometer, mounted on a decorative backing formed from paired antlers, with the central thermometer housed in a carved wooden panel an...

Rare cadran solaire portatif chinois du XIXe siècle, finement ouvragé en bronze gravé et émaillé. Cet instrument aux détails précis témoigne du savoir-faire et de l'art scientifique...

Stunning Flemish Renaissance bronze mortar with its pestle - 16th century, dated 1574 A very beautiful piece featuring an inscription on its rim and village scenes, which are rare an...

U.S. Army officer's pocket compass during World War I made of chrome-plated brass in the shape of an onion clock, signed WITTNAUER. The compass is equipped with a snap-lock cover wit...

Antique metal traditional Catalan fireplace holders with a dragon shape. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent wi...