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H 5.12 in W 17.72 in D 5.12 in
20th Century English Theodolite by W.F. Stanley London in Original Wooden Box
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument of brass by W.F. Stanley (Optical
Brass
$2,693
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in
World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
Located in Canterbury, England
director theodolite gun sight, (reference no.5 mk1) complete with wooden transit case. These were
Brass
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
Bronze
Geometrical and Graphical Essays by George Adams (1750-1795)
Located in Middletown, NY
. Frontispiece "The Great Theodolite, by Ramsden, Used by the late Gen.l Roy &c. in the great English
Gold Leaf
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
merchant mariners. He also invented an improved theodolite which was adopted by the U.S.Navy for measuring
Copper
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
standard and for American merchant mariners. He also invented an improved theodolite which was adopted by
Copper
Wonderful Benjamin Pike & Sons (New York) Circa 1850 Theodolite
Located in Placerville, CA
This is a Wonderful Pike & Sons Theodolite (166 Broadway) complete with Box & Tripod. American
Brass
Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720
Located in Placerville, CA
This is a fascinating and unique Theodolite that is engraved as a Semicircle - only 180 degrees
Brass
19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
19th century laquered brassTheodolite By S.P.Cohen, Glasgow Extending telescope with rack and pinion focusing and centrally mounted spirit level, located on the limb with twin c...
Brass
Langlois Graphometer - Circa 1730
Located in Placerville, CA
, Theodolite, Transit, Circumferentor, Semicircle, Level, Graphometer, Graphometre, Teodolite, Arpenteur
Brass
Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes. No. 10031
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
who made engine speed indicators. They began making speed indicators and then compasses, theodolites
Brass
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Antique Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnis, Glasgow, circa 1920
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
, theodolites, telescopes, sextants and all manner of scientific instruments. On May 10th / 11th 1941 their
Wood
Early Period English Nautical Back Sight Octant by J. Ramsden
Located in Palm City, FL
manufacture of sextants, theodolites, barometers, micrometers, and countless other devices. One of the most
Brass
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H 12.41 in W 7.09 in D 10.44 in
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
Brass, Bronze
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H 6.7 in W 9.65 in D 7.88 in
Antique Theodolite, English, Bronze, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Desk Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique theodolite. An English, bronze and brass scientific instrument or desk ornament
Bronze
Field Artillery Theodolite by Srb & Stys of Prague, 1930s
Located in Doylestown, PA
Field artillery theodolite by Srb & Stys of Prague, signed, 1930s. Spectacular precision optical
Brass, Bronze, Steel
1913 British W.F. Stanley Theodolite on Tripod Base
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Calgary, Alberta
. This theodolite with its patent number 11336, is on a tripod base and is a beautiful example of
Brass
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H 18.5 in W 13.6 in D 15 in
1870s Theodolite Troughton & Simms Antique Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Theodolite in burnished brass signed Troughton & Simms London and housed in two wooden cases from
Brass
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H 8.47 in W 15.16 in D 6.11 in
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass theodolite desk ornament by William Stanley
Brass
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H 18.5 in W 10.3 in D 10.6 in
1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Antique theodolite of burnished brass signed Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano No. 3787 made in the second
Brass
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H 17.7 in W 9.1 in D 16 in
1870s Italian Theodolite Antique Earth Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Burnished brass theodolite with long telescope complete with original walnut case, Italian
Brass
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H 8.67 in W 16.34 in D 13.78 in
Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's theodolite. An English, brass instrument in oak case by Troughton and
Brass
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H 15 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique W. & L. E. Gurley Co. Brass Surveyor’s Transit/Theodolite c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique W. & L. E. Gurley Co. Brass Surveyor’s Transit/Theodolite Signed C1890 Measures - 15" x 7
Metal
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H 9.8 in W 4.4 in D 10.15 in
1870s Small Brass Theodolite Kelvin & James White Antique Surveyor's Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass theodolite complete with original box and accessories signed Kelvin & James White Ltd
Brass
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H 9 in W 9 in D 8.2 in
1900s Brass Theodolite Compass And Eccentric Telescope Signed SUSS Budapepest
Located in Milan, IT
Rare brass Theodolite with compass and eccentric telescope from the early 1900s. Signed SUSS N
Brass
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H 14.5 in Dm 7 in
English or French Antique Brass Surveyor's Transit Theodolite, last quarter 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Wikipedia: “A THEODOLITE is a precision optical instrument for measuring angles between
Brass
A Fine Theodolite By Troughton And Simms In Its Original Case
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A very good example of a lacquered brass theodolite with half circle adjustment, silver scales, and
Brass
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H 15 in W 19.5 in D 8.75 in
19th Century Theodolite Ing A. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Surveyor Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Great Cleps signed Ing. A. Salmoiraghi La Filotecnica Milano n. 6465; the instrument was conceived by Ignazio Porro (1801-1875) and made around the end of the nineteenth century. It ...
Brass
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H 1.19 in W 7.49 in D 3.75 in
Compass Used in Topography, Brass, in Its Original Mahogany Box with Slit Cover
By Chollet - Delamarre Paris 1
Located in Milan, IT
Compass used in topography for the alignment and positioning of theodolites. Brass compass placed
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H 3.35 in W 13.19 in D 8.86 in
1805 Milan Brass Topographic Level signed Pasquale Cittelli with its Walnut Box
Located in Milan, IT
Topographic level with telescope or simple theodolite of brass with original patina, signed
Brass
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H 4.73 in W 11.62 in D 6.3 in
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
Brass
Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes Ltd 10031, Glasgow
Located in Norwich, GB
indicators and then compasses, theodolites, telescopes, sextants and all manner of scientific instruments. On
Mahogany
Cooke Troughton & Simms Theodolite
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Cooke Troughton & Simms Theodolite in fitted wood case.
Brass
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H 11.82 in W 9.26 in D 5.52 in
1920s Carl Zeiss Brass Antique Theodolite Surveyor's Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Theodolite by Carl Zeiss Jena D.R.G.M. 1920s, light gray and black painted brass, internal
Brass
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H 16 in W 7 in D 7 in
Antique English Troughton & Simms Brass Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass surveyor's transit theodolite made by Troughton & Simms of London, England
Brass
19th Century Lacquered Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow
Located in Norwich, GB
19th century lacquered brass theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow Extending telescope with rack
Brass
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H 7.5 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in
1780s Cole Fecit Brass Antique Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Measurement Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass theodolite signed Cole Fecit from the mid-18th century complete with brass graduated sights
Brass
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H 36 in Dm 7.7 in
19th Century Antique Theodolite Burnished Brass Signed Pietro Sbisà OMS Florence
Located in Milan, IT
Antique theodolite of burnished brass signed Pietro Sbisà OMS Florence made in the second half of
Brass
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H 6.3 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Theodolite of Burnished Brass Signed Casella Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Theodolite of burnished brass signed Casella & Co 315 Rochester Row London S.W. No. 7819 made in
Brass
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H 5.75 in W 12.25 in D 3 in
Surveyor's Level or Theodolite by W.F. Stanley, London, in Original Fitted Box
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument (aka a dumpy level or surveyors
Metal, Brass
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H 4 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique English London-Made Brass Surveying Compass in Original Case, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Archbutt of London. Manufacturers of scientific measuring instruments, such as levels and theodolites etc
Brass
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H 0.78 in Dm 2 in
1914 Brass Survey Nautical Pocket Compass Signed Magnapole by Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milan, IT
manufacturing optical instruments such as astronomical and terrestrial telescopes, levels, theodolites, sights
Brass
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H 0.7 in Dm 1.7 in
19th Century Rare Brass Pocket Compass Marine Navigation, Travelling Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
astronomical and terrestrial telescopes, levels, theodolites, sights, as well as further improvements in
Brass
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H 0.3 in Dm 1.7 in
1918s Small Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed Negretti & Zambra Antique Tool
Located in Milan, IT
telescopes, levels, theodolites, sights, as well as further improvements in barometers and other
Brass
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$188,673Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
$100,232
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
$34,724
H 177.17 in W 212.6 in D 192.92 in
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.
Oak
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
Wood, Oak
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...
Bronze
$337,452
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$13,703 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool
Located in Buchanan, MI
An 19th century English cased drawing set length of longest tool. Measures: 6 1/4 inches.
Brass
$18,572
H 101.58 in W 162.21 in D 3.94 in
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...
Wood
Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring a monumental 30 inches in diameter, this impressive globe was crafted by the renowned firm W. & A.K. Johnston. Founded in 1825, the Johnston firm is considered the fore...
Brass
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
Mahogany
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique Maire and the silversmith Jacques-Br...
Crystal, Silver
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...
Silver
19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century lady’s travelling dressing case. The case is constructed in a finely marked coromandel, with inset brass handles and brass guard bands to the angles. The hinged l...
Silver
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.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
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The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
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