Antique Scientific Instruments

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...

A rare Brendel botanical model, Salvia officinalis no. 111 (common sage flower, Salbei, blue sage, Sauge officinale). It depicts a sage flower enlarged approximately 15 times its act...

Antique metal feet heaters. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patin...

This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, bronze kitchen or chemist's instrument with Tudor Rose motif, dating to the mid 17th century, circa 1650. Fascinating an...

Adam Rouilly Medical Section Through Head Plate No 15. What a wonderful visual statement. This hand-crafted, bespoke framed example of an early 20th-century human head section stan...

An antique 18th Century French carved and gilt wood barometer with original painted finish. Measurements: Height:31.5" Width: 16" Depth: 1.5"

Nest of seven bell metal measures by Bate , London. Largest is an imperial gallon and desending to an imperial half gill. Made for the county of East Sussex , England. Dated 1824 wit...

A circa 1920's carved and gilt wood barometer of neoclassic style. Measurements: Height: 43" Width: 12.25"

A monumental exhibition apothecary jar (Schaugefäß) in finely turned and polished cherrywood, featuring elegant contrasting ebonized moldings and accents. Attributable to Austro-Hung...

A charming survival from the golden age of handwritten correspondence, this antique postal scale was designed for weighing letters and calculating the correct postage. Crafted in Eng...

This is a large antique ladies flower press. An English, oak country house rotary craft press, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Exceptional example, offering up to six pre...

Antique Cast Iron Beam Balance with Dragon Motiv by Juliusz Sperling Warschau 1920s height 18cm width 52cm depth 21,5cm weight range up to 5 kg Nice condition

This is an excellent original example of Verner's Pattern compass in brass.. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered b...

Constructed from rich, warm-toned hardwood (walnut Juglans Regia L.,1753) and intricately forged iron, this working salesman or patent model demonstrates the revolutionary decimal ...

ABOUT A counter top mercantile or pharmacy balance scale having an enameled cast iron frame and dual milk glass trays. Embossed maker's mark "Fairbanks". CREATOR Fairbanks Sta...

ABOUT Vintage adjustable wooden movie studio tripod featuring a classic heavy-duty steel Mitchell top mount. A heavy-duty production tripod built during Hollywood’s Golden Age. It fe...

Grand-sized brass scale. Likely dating from the late 19th century, and made in a late Victorian style. Functioning balancing scales. Mounted on a wood pedestal with ornamental brass ...

A charming cast iron antique early 1900s scale with original red paint and a large brass tray. The weight is fixed, moving from side to side. The red paint has a beautiful patina, as...

A set of 8 brass Troy ounce stacking standard weights, circa 1910. 5, 3, 2, 1, .5, .3, .2, and .1 TR OZ Each with "ER" royal cipher, and number: 21. The larger 4 weights marked: L...

Two late 19th century Victorian ceramic weights by W & T Avery of Birmingham. Imperial 2 and 1 lbs. With lead calibration inserts. 2 Lb weight with Queen Victoria "VR" royal ciphe...

Industrial Wrap Reel Machine - early 20th century Industrial decoration - Antique Measures : 40x45cm H:43cm An antique mechanical reel (often called a "wrap reel" or "yarn reel") da...

Porcelain thermometer "Dachshund and frog", Metzler & Ortloff, Germany, beg. of 20th century Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, glass, underglaze hand painting Vi...

Antique early-20th Century English 15ct solid gold mechanical pencil by Sampson Mordan & Co., crafted from the relatively uncommon 15-carat gold standard. Unlike the more typical...

Antique 20th Century English solid silver cased barometer. The case is of a smooth, circular form with a hinged lid allowing the barometer within to be viewed. When the lid is lifted...

A Military meter used during the campaign for military national service in Italy. The base, made out of cast iron, is richly decorated, including the Savoy Coat of Arms. Rise up hold...

This is an antique reader's magnifying glass. An English, silver plated library magnifier, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb Victorian example with a large, br...

Set of 28 Geometric Bakelite Bauhaus Science Classroom Crystal Models, Prague, 1930s Exceptional and rare set of twenty-eight geometric crystal models from a Czech science classroom...

This is a small antique three draw telescope, an English brass and fruitwood terrestrial refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A delightfully tactile optical in...

Pocket Compass / Nautical Compass. Appears to be marked Barker and Sons of London. If authentic, could be circa 1890 but we are unable to confirm. Please use your own judgement on ...

This 19th Century French iron and brass scale presents a beautifully balanced combination of industrial form and warm metallic detail. Its cast-iron base displays a clean, architectu...

ABOUT An antique No.4 Kodak Model E folding camera featuring red bellows, Mahogany inlay panels on each side, leather wrapped body and black metal, chrome and brass accents on the l...

Fine quality antique Victorian Black Forest aneroid barometer having a fantastic quality antique Victorian Black Forest barometer with a quality carved walnut case with leaves, branc...

c. 1898-1903; The Dodge Scale Co. - 11th Ave & 20th St., New York Ornate countertop balance scale marked "THE MICROMETER - PATENTED MAR. 22, 1898 / JUL. 21, 1903 - THE DODGE SCA...

This is a rare 1862 Carlo Ponti Megalethoscope. This is real survivor is amazing condition for its age. I found only one wooden trim piece missing on the underside.... It even has ...

This exceptional English stick barometer is a classic example of these intriguing meteorological instruments. Crafted by the esteemed Worthington & Allan, bow-fronted instrument ...

A dental instrument. A 19th-Century iron elevator. A baluster-turned shank with double claw, fitted with a horn handle and screwdriver. British manufacturer. London circa 1850.

This striking antique French Black Forest–style barometer thermometer was crafted in France circa 1880 from richly carved solid walnut. Designed as a vertical wall-mounted piece, the...

In the 19th century, parabolic reflectors such as these were employed in scientific experiments to study the behavior of light, heat, and sound. These brass parabolic mirrors, when p...

An instrument for dental use. A late 19th early 20th century dental extractor. An iron forceps used in tooth extraction. White Maker, H.C. distributor Kern. American manufacturing. P...

Joseph Sinel, Step On It scale, model S - Joseph Sinel 1889–1975 Rare Machine Age / Art Deco Step On It scale, model S International Ticket Scale Company New Zealand / USA, 1929. R...

A fine working German compound microscope, circa 1910, by R. Winkel, Gottingen, Germany, in a fitted box of mahogany with nickel hardware and key. Marked on column front: R. Winke...

Antique English "Troughton & Simms, London" Standing Brass Telescope, Circa 1860.

Field Level No. 148, instrument for architects or engineers, made of brass and glass. Complete with original oak box. Includes a folding and extendable oak tripod and a tubular canva...

This antique wall-mount crank telephone, crafted from oak, dates to approximately 1910. The telephone features a classic design with twin brass bells, a hand-crank magneto, and a rec...

This is a pair of antique Customs & Excise measures. An English, etched glass governmental beaker set, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. A rare and intriguing example of ...

For your consideration, an antique "pancake" style lever padlock, likely an Edwards 6-Lever padlock or a similar model made by Slaymaker or Eagle Lock Co. These flat, round locks wer...

An instrument for dental use. A late 19th early 20th century dental extractor. An iron forceps used in tooth extraction, one of the two handles, is curved to allow grip during tooth ...

For your consideration, antique metal sheep shears, often used for manual wool clipping and rustic decor. The item features decorative floral or vine engraving on the blade, a common...

The Kodak Beau Brownie cameras, designed by renowned industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague for the Eastman Kodak Company, are iconic examples of Art Deco styling from the early 19...

Une chambre photographique est un appareil photographique de grand format il s'agit ici d'un beau modele 19eme en très bel état 54cm de profondeur 36cm de haut 27cm de large

A 20lbs standard verification balance by W & T Avery of Birmingham, dated 1908. Made for the City Borough of Blackpool. Lever marked: W&T AVERY Ltd BIRMINGHAM PATENT 24269-06 Fron...

A folding portable brass sundial and compass, ornately engraved octagonal fire gilt base plate, Augsburg, circa 1780 – 1800. Signed: And Vogl. (Andreas Vogler 1766-1808). The hour ...

A botanic didactical specimen depicting a Wheat flower (Triticum durum), made out of papier mache wood and metal with black wooden base, hand painted. Extremely detailed. Osterloh Mo...

Antique Scandinavian Trog A hand-carved trog in aged burled wood, likely Norwegian, 18th or 19th century. The single lug handle with its oval cutout is a hallmark of Scandinavian fo...

A group of 8 geometric solids made of solid Oak wood for educational use. Some solids are decomposable. Castiglione, Turin, Italy circa 1900.

A rare botanical schematic model by Prof. T. Ferraris, didactic use, of a type of inflorescence specimen, the Composed Umbrella, made with hand-painted plaster colored gems, wooden b...

A rare botanical schematic model by Prof. T. Ferraris, didactic use, of a type of inflorescence specimen, the Raceme or cluster, made with hand-painted plaster colored gems, wooden b...