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Antique Survey Instruments

Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique transit theodolite. An English, bronze and brass surveying instrument by AG
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass, Bronze

Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
Located in New Orleans, LA
surveying and is a precursor to the theodolite, an optical instrument for measuring angles. Baumann and
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19th Century German Antique Survey Instruments

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Bronze

Antique Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
$6,850
H 16.75 in W 8.13 in D 8.13 in
A land surveying square, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Octagonal brass land surveying square. Each side has a slot, which allows to aim the distance and
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Late 19th Century French Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Antique A land surveying square, France 1880.
A land surveying square, France 1880.
$1,677
H 6.5 in W 2.7 in D 2.7 in
Danish 19th Century Brass Surveying or Level Tool on Tripod
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Surveyors tripod level tool from the late 19th century. The tripod is made of wood and the level is brass. The wood tripod is 39.75in high.
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Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Keuffel & Esser Co Survey Transit Tripod Stand with Case Stick and Accessories
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Keuffel & Esser Co Survey Transit on Tripod Stand with Original Oak Wood Case and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Survey Instruments

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Metal

Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass In Original Mahogany Box
Located in New York, NY
Brass and steel survey transit and compass in the original mahogany box. Made by J.C Ulmer Co. Good
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass, Steel

Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
By Cary
Located in Norwich, GB
surveying equipment. Instruments made by William Cary were used around the world including Russia and
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1810s English Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Original Antique Map of the Duchy of Luxembourg by De Wit, Amsterdam circa 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
two cherubs holding surveying instruments, symbolizing cartographic science, while the lower right
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Survey Instruments

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Paper

Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti & Zambra Dial Plate
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
(active 1850-1985) were one of Britain’s leading manufacturers of scientific, mathematical and surveying
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Survey Instruments

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Stone, Limestone, Granite, Metal, Bronze

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III
Located in New Orleans, LA
fact, the British government refused his modest request for surveying and observational instruments
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19th Century Russian Other Antique Survey Instruments

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Silver

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Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720
Located in Placerville, CA
this Theodolite for his own personal use. I've seen another very early and crude surveying instrument
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Early 18th Century French Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box
Located in Milan, OH
engineering. This extraordinary instrument boasts unparalleled functionality and timeless beauty, making it a
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Early 1900s American Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

1890 Antique Brass Level Watts & Sond London Mahogany Box, Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
the 19th century. signed R. Watts & Sond London, manufacturers of theodolites and other surveying
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1890s British Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Mining Topographic Compass Davis & Son London First Half of the 1800s
Located in Milan, IT
1800s. It is a survey instrument, for measurement of horizontal and vertical angles and magnetic
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1840s British Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Topographic Compass, Wooden and Brass, of the Late 19th Century
By W. & L.E. Gurley
Located in Milan, IT
manufacturers of engineering and surveying instruments in the United States. Very good condition. Perfectly
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1880s American Antique Survey Instruments

Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
, plumb line and other accessories. It is a scientific instrument used in terrestrial observations for
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1860s Italian Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long
By Charles C. Hutchinson
Located in Peekskill, NY
and sold nautical and surveying instruments, charts, marine glasses, telescopes, and flags. It was
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope
By Charles C. Hutchinson
Located in Peekskill, NY
imported and sold nautical and surveying instruments, charts, marine glasses, telescopes, and flags. It was
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Survey Instruments

Early Boston Made Hourglass or Sand Glass
By Samuel Thaxter
Located in Essex, MA
." (Reference: Smart, Charles E. "The Makers Of Surveying Instruments in America Since 1700" Troy, New York
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Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Survey Instruments

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Blown Glass, Wood

American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
Located in Milan, IT
. Hutchinson Nautical Instruments, as seller of nautical and surveying instruments,charts, marine glasses
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1890s American Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

1920 Dietz Adjustable Drafting Table
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
surveying instruments and related tools. The firm incorporated in 1892 under the name "The A. Lietz Company
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1920s American Machine Age Antique Survey Instruments

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Iron

J. H. Steward Pocket Military Compass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
retailer of optical, scientific, military and surveying instruments. J.H. Steward was the head optician of
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Bulkhead Clock and Barometer Set by Heath & Co
By Heath & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Hezzanith) was founded 1845 and specialised in nautical and surveying instruments. The breadth of production
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Survey Instruments

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Wood

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. 55929 made in 1918 for
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1910s Swiss Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. n. 54826 made in 1915
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1910s Swiss Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage nautical bearing magnetic compass, pocket made of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 24345 of 1918 made for the U.S. Engineer Corps. It is a small compass, diameter 5.3 c...
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1910s Swiss Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
half of the 19th century, complete with original oak box complete. This instrument was used in
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1870s Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

1870s Italian Theodolite Antique Earth Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
measurements cm 35.5 x 30.5 x 23 inches 14 x 12 x 9. Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques
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1870s Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

American Brass Surveying Transit Signed F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co. NY, Circa 1890
By Brandis and Son
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass surveying transit on oak tripod stand. F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co., was in business
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1890s American American Empire Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

1870s Theodolite Troughton & Simms Antique Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
1922. Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to represent
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1870s Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic compass for nautical detection, of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 67770 of 1918 made for the U.S Engineer Corps. It is a small compass, diameter 5.3 cm - 2.1 in...
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1910s Swiss Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Cased Antique Protractor 360 Degree Scientific Instrument Navigation, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
surveying or navigational purposes. A super cased instrument ideal for use or presentation Inscribed
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Survey Instruments

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Metal

1870s Brass Cathetometer Signed G. Coradi Zurich Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
. Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to represent graphically in scale a
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1780s Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

1870s Small Brass Theodolite Kelvin & James White Antique Surveyor's Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
for reading the circles, triple level and tripod socket. Topography studies instruments, surveying
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1870s Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Rare 19th C English Octant by Spencer & Barrett
Located in Essex, MA
, Surveying instruments Commercial St. Boston". Photos show 1/2 of box which is complete. A similar
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19th Century English Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Early 20th C. Keuffel & Esser Co. Drafting Table
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Surrey, BC
York, selling drawing materials and drafting supplies. In 1876, K & E started selling surveying
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Survey Instruments

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Oak, Pine

1820s Rare Cittelli Milan Brass Wood Praetorian Tablet Antique Surveyor Tool
Located in Milan, IT
. Instrument for tracing and topographical surveying, complete with tripod in walnut and removable brass, base
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1820s Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Early 1900s Telescope Diopter Praetorian Tablet Secretan Paris Antique Surveyor
Located in Milan, IT
Secretan (1804-1867). Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to
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Early 1900s Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

1870s Brass Clisigonimeter F. Miller Innsbruck Surveyor Measurement Instrumemt
Located in Milan, IT
x 2.8 inches. Excellent condition, fully functional. Topography studies instruments, surveying
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1870s Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
manufacturing drawing boards, T-squares, surveying instruments, and other engineering supplies. The factory was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Survey Instruments

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Steel, Iron, Brass

1900s English Antique Brass Tacheometer, surveying instrument
Located in Milan, IT
English tacheometer made in the early 1900s, of brass, it is a geodetic and topographic instrument
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Early 20th Century British Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Signed American Brass Surveyor's Compass, New York, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
ran a small shop in New York City where he manufactured surveying instruments from 1825 until his
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19th Century American Antique Survey Instruments

Antique Field Sextant, English, Brass, Military Instrument, Stanley, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique field sextant. An English, brass military surveying instrument, by Stanley of
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Late 19th Century British Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Survey Compass, Brass with Leather Case, Signed Troughton & Simms Ltd
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Milan, IT
Old survey compass, brass with leather case, signed Troughton & Simms Ltd London, early 1900
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Early 20th Century British Antique Survey Instruments

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss made in 1918 for U.S
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1910s Swiss Antique Survey Instruments

Antique English London-Made Brass Surveying Compass in Original Case, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Lond-made brass surveying compass in original case, circa 1880. Made By J. and W.E
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Late 19th Century English Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

1780s Cole Fecit Brass Antique Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Measurement Tool
Located in Milan, IT
that can be replaced with a telescope and original wooden box. The instrument is fixed on a wooden
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1780s Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

19th Century Antique Theodolite Burnished Brass Signed Pietro Sbisà OMS Florence
Located in Milan, IT
(look at the last picture). Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to
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1860s Italian Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Vtg David White Instrument Co Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage David White Instrument Co surveying equipment plane utility level in oak case. Has not been
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Survey Instruments

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Metal

Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, gyroscopes, drawing and mathematical instruments, surveying instruments, and instruments for electrical
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1860s American Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass
Located in Placerville, CA
surveying instruments, this compass has a few flaws worth noting. First, one of the sight vanes is bent very
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1830s American Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Small Size French Brass Sector by Hugé à Versailles, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
attractive small-size (11,7 cm closed / 22,5 cm opened). The sector is a classic surveying/military
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Mid-18th Century Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

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Impressive three-Tier Murano SMOKED Glass Tube Chandeliers - 52 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large SMOKED glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Survey Instruments

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
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2010s American Modern Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
$365 / item
H 11 in W 14.25 in D 16.25 in
Scandinavian Modern Napkin Ring Holders in Brass, Set of 8
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-made set of napkin rings cast in brass and featuring motifs of a knife, a fork and a spoon. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s and originally sold through Illums Bolighus in...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Survey Instruments

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Napkin Ring Holders in Brass, Set of 8
Scandinavian Modern Napkin Ring Holders in Brass, Set of 8
$369 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 2.37 in Dm 1.58 in
Industrial Aluminum Airplane Step Stool, New York Airways
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, aluminum, airplane step stool features the stamp New York Airways, (1949-1968) on one side, a perforated top and rubber glides with all original, work-worn patina. It's a...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Antique Survey Instruments

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Aluminum

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Survey Instruments

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Gold

Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century highly decorative French gilt bronze, malachite and faux malachite inkstand with dual inkwells. The base is a mix of faux malachite and malachite veneer...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Survey Instruments

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Malachite, Bronze

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Survey Instruments

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Crystal, Ormolu

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
$36,850
H 16.5 in W 18 in D 13 in
Victorian Mermaid Garden Fountain
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Victorian garden fountain is of a mermaid sitting on shore-line rocks. The arm stretches upward as she holds a conch shell which is the base for the fountain. Water flows from th...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Survey Instruments

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Concrete

Victorian Mermaid Garden Fountain
Victorian Mermaid Garden Fountain
$7,500
H 54.75 in W 18 in D 25 in
Mid-century modern Murano glass pendant light by Maestri Muranesi, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
This elegant pendant light features Murano glass with a striking deep purple border along the edge. The transparent glass is adorned with a distinctive tiger stripe pattern throughou...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Survey Instruments

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Metal

Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating t...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Antique Survey Instruments

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Wicker

French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Survey Instruments

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Fabric

French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
$1,920 Sale Price
60% Off
H 33 in W 66 in D 30 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Survey Instruments

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Other

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Survey Instruments

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Walnut

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts
Located in Nashville, TN
Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled mounts ,swans drinking from a fountain. The lid shows a woman with bust . The ovoid gree...
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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Survey Instruments

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Glass

Chinese Console or Altar Table, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning and long Chinese altar table that measures a full 10 ft. in length with carved end pedestals featuring high relief buddhistic lions and extensive fretwork uniting ...
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1850s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Survey Instruments

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Elm

Chinese Console or Altar Table, 19th Century
Chinese Console or Altar Table, 19th Century
$3,270 Sale Price
40% Off
H 38 in W 120.25 in D 20 in
Cased Architectural Model with House and Property
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine detailed model diorama made for a potential client possibly in Florida or California. A white washed four part house with gable roofs, and an openwork frame for the lanai cove...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Survey Instruments

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Lucite

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Antique Survey Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique survey instruments available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and wood, all antique survey instruments available were constructed with great care. Antique survey instruments have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique survey instruments made by Folk Art designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique survey instruments over the years, but those made by Brandis and Son and Troughton & Simms London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You

Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.

The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.

With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.

If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?

Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.

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