$4,406
H 1 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer Superb Royal Provenance Alfred Clark
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This is a very Rare and Superbly made Sterling Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer – The
Sterling Silver
$2,232
H 38.59 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in
1860s Torricellian Barometer Oak Wood Negretti & Zambra Old Weather Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
was discovered, that changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers
Oak
$3,994
H 39.38 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden
By Jesse Ramsden
Located in Milan, IT
discovered, that changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very
Wood
$2,350
H 37.01 in W 10.36 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Feench Barometer Antique Scientific Instrument Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
discovered, that changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very
Wood
$7,989
H 48.43 in W 14.18 in D 3.35 in
19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Barometer complete with clock signed F. Somalvico N ° 11 Brook Str. Holborn London datable between
Mahogany
$8,577
H 47.64 in W 14.18 in D 3.15 in
1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular. Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647
Mahogany
$2,584
H 40.56 in W 12.6 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Wooden Barometer Signed Burlinson Ripon Antique Instrument Weather
Located in Milan, IT
engraved with weather indications and the name of the manufacturer. The reading of the barometer is
Wood
Antique French Giltwood Barometer Thermometer, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
lettering used to indicate prevailing weather. Antique barometers are no longer used as reliable scientific
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stunningly beautiful 18th century French gold gilt barometer is a weather instrument with mercury
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stunningly beautiful 18th century French gold gilt barometer is a weather instrument with mercury
Wood
$10,103 / set
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
Rare Neoclassical Style French Giltwood Clock and Barometer Set
Located in London, GB
: the clock dial inscribed with time marks and the barometer dial with weather conditions.
Enamel
$2,203
H 23.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
Masterly Crafted w. Edelweiss Flowers Swiss Black Forest Barometer & Thermometer
Located in Lisse, NL
Top museum quality carved Swiss barometer / weather station This antique barometer is not only
Wood
$2,492
H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Early 19th Century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
approachable to the novice. The weather conditions on a standard barometer are often inaccurate when compared
Bakelite
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H 40.56 in W 4.93 in D 3.15 in
19th Century Mahogany Barometer Wisker York Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
English barometer of mahogany wood signed Wisker York from the early 19th century, complete with
Mahogany
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H 36.62 in W 9.65 in D 2.37 in
19th Century English Mahogany Barometer Antique Instrument Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular
Mahogany
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H 39.38 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in
1870s Vintage Mahogany Barometer Signed Verga Weather Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
changes of weather, barometers became very popular. For safety during transport the barometer will be
Mahogany
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H 41.74 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Wooden English Barometer Antique Forecast Weather Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular
Wood
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H 39.38 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Barometer Antique Weather Measuring Instrument by Giuseppe Piana Early 1800s
By Giuseppe Piana
Located in Milan, IT
changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular
Wood
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H 38.98 in W 9.85 in D 1.78 in
1850 Ciceri and Pini Mahogany Barometer Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular. Evangelista Torricelli
Mahogany
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H 39.38 in W 12.21 in D 2.76 in
Barometer Made in France by Mon. Chevallie Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular. Evangelista Torricelli (1608
Wood
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H 41.74 in W 12.21 in D 3.55 in
1900 Antique Oak Barometer Richly Carved, Antique Weather Forecast Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Large barometer with thermometer mounted on a dual scale large oak plank richly carved. English
Wood
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H 37.01 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
1850s Oak Wood Stick Barometer Weather Measuring Instrument Negretti & Zambra
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milan, IT
Stick barometer, oak wood, antique measuring instrument made in UK in the mid-19th century and
Wood
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H 37 in W 12 in D 2 in
Weather in Style: Exquisite 18th-Century French Barometer by Charles Desnioulin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18th-century French barometer, crafted in 1778 by Charles Desnioulin (Signed), is a
Wood, Glass
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H 40.95 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
1840 French Opticien Leroy Barometer Elm Wood Antique Instrument Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
French barometer of elm wood signed Leroy Optician Paris, first half of the 19th century. Complete
Elm
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H 50.79 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in
J Walden 1810-20 Mahogany Large clock Barometer Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Rare large barometer complete with clock signed J. Walden Jersey Warranted dating from around 1810
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sunburst Form Barometer Casing
Located in Nashville, TN
pressure indicate a change in the weather. Interestingly, barometers were not originally used for
Giltwood
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H 38.59 in W 9.85 in D 2.17 in
19th Century Antique Barometer Joseph Solcha Hull Antique Forecast Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
with weather indications. The barometer reading is indicated by a double pointer, the first one
Mahogany
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H 36.62 in W 3.55 in D 2.17 in
1850 Oak Wood Barometer Signed Negretti & Zambra UK Instrument Weather Measure
Located in Milan, IT
discovered, that changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very
Oak
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H 39.38 in W 7.01 in D 7.01 in
Late 19th Century J. H. Stewar Barometer and Thermometer Antique Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
English barometer with thermometer and double Vernier reading the variation of atmospheric pressure
Wood
19th Century Mercury Barometer-Weather Station
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a mercury barometer with a thermometer in the Fahrenheit scale. The whole is closed
Oak
Barometer/Weather Station in a Wooden Case, circa 1900
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this barometer with a thermometer, commonly known as the weather station. The whole
Wood
Art Nouveau Barometer/Weather Station from the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this weather station with a barometer and a thermometer showing the temperature in
Wood
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H 22.6 in W 8.7 in D 2 in
Masterly Carved Gothic Revival Oak Wall Barometer & Thermometer/ Weather Station
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully hand carved and partially gilt vintage barometer. This rare Gothic barometer has the
Metal
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H 13.8 in W 7 in D 2.2 in
Masterly Carved Black Forest Wall Barometer / Weather Station w Eagle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality hand carved, antique barometer. This rare Black Forest barometer depicting two
Brass
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Barometer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
shape, inlaid with brass and mother of pearl. Steel face with typical barometer weather predictions
Steel
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H 41.25 in W 7 in D 2 in
19th Century French Mahogany and Lemon Wood Barometer, Signed Chevallier
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This 19th century French mahogany barometer features its three original glass tubes, two
Bronze
Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
current weather forecast, the barometer was "tapped" each morning by sailors or farmers whose work
Brass, Steel
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H 36 in W 10 in D 3 in
Antique Barometer, Antique Weather Station, Carved Oak, Scotland 1890, B1340
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique barometer with thermometer, antique weather station, carved oak, Scotland 1890, antique
Oak
Marvelous Antique Barometer
Located in Summerland, CA
Weathered hand carved giltwood barometer with foliate design.
Wood
19th Century Danish Barometer
Located in Hudson, NY
handsome, mahogany stick barometer. standard weather indications rendered in Danish.
Mahogany
18th Century Louis XV Period Painted and Parcel Gilded Barometer
Located in London, GB
giltwood rocaille work and C-scrolls throughout, housing a thermometer and weather dial. The barometer
Wood
Fine and Unusual George III Wall Clock by A. Merga
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
repaired. English and French clocks, musical boxes, Jewellery &. Weather Glasses, Barometers and
Mahogany
$1,785Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.07 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
J. M. Pagani Barometer From the 19th Century in Walnut Case
Located in Opole, PL
J. M. Pagani Barometer From the 19th Century in Walnut Case A large liquid barometer with a thermometer, dated to the 2nd half of the 19th century, signed by J.M. Pagani from Gronin...
Glass, Walnut, Wood
Antique George III Mahogany and Boxwood Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany and boxwood inlaid banjo barometer having a quality swan neck pediment, 10 inch silvered engraved dial with hygrometer, thermometer and spirit level, orig...
Other
19th Century French Giltwood Barometer
Located in Richmond, VA
19th Century French giltwood barometer with working thermometer. Well executed carvings of scrolls, swags and bounty all finished in gold gilding. Great example of a classic French b...
Giltwood
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
As exceptionally scarce as it is fascinating, this autochange disk player by the Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany can change between six disks and play with the incredibly rar...
Brass
Regina Upright Music Box
By Regina Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
An extraordinary and rare coin-operated Regina Sublima upright music box crafted by the Regina music box company, one of the most recognized music box manufacturers in the world, com...
Oak
$1,682Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 10.24 in D 2.17 in
19th Century Antique English Georg III Mahogany Barometer
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
A fine quality example of a mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case. A wider and deeper case with an opening door for the long scale thermometer with silvered dial. A silvered eng...
Mahogany
Antique Victorian quality mahogany banjo barometer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany banjo barometer, having a quality mahogany barometer with carved scrolls, round silvered engraved dial with the original hands, a brass bezel and t...
Brass
19th Century Antique English Mahogany Marine Barometer signed Nixon
By Nixon
Located in Devon, GB
An early 19th century mahogany marine barometer of exceptional quality and originality. The elegant carved, fluted and turned case has an inset engraved bone register plate reading f...
Mahogany
$17,626
H 1.3 in W 4.93 in D 3.51 in
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial by Johann Michael Bergauer, Gilded Brass
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
Johann Michael Bergauer (Simonsfeld, 1676 - Innsbruck, 1745 circa) Mechanical equatorial sundial Signed: Michael Bergauer Insprugg? Innsbruck? Ante 1745 Gilded and silvered brass...
Brass
$3,165
H 38.2 in W 5.25 in D 2.5 in
Early 19th Century Antique George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Cremonino
Located in Devon, GB
A fine and well-proportioned early 19th century figured mahogany barometer signed ‘Cremonino, Fecit.’ This barometer has a broken arch pediment above a flush-glass door, enclosing ...
Mahogany
Antique Aneroid Barometer
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Aneroid barometer.
Wood
English Stick Barometer by Worthington of London
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional English stick barometer is a classic example of these intriguing meteorological instruments. Crafted by the esteemed Worthington & Allan, bow-fronted instrument ...
Mahogany
$7,543
H 39 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
19th Century Antique Bow Front Barometer by J. Somalvico & Co of London
Located in Devon, GB
A good William IV period rosewood and mother-of-pearl bow fronted stick barometer with its original bowed glass thermometer by this fine London maker. The cushion topped case is ve...
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
$10,280
H 44.49 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
18th Century English Mahogany Cased Stick Barometer by Dolland of London
By Dolland
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional late 18th century mahogany cased stick barometer by Dolland of London, The mahogany case of a very solid construction and with a superbly made turned mahogany cistern ...
Steel
$25,595
H 39 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Important Georgian Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Stott, Dumfries
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Georgian mahogany bow fronted stick barometer. Bow fronted glass set in front of the silvered register plate with sliding vernier controlled by an ivory turned knob. Concertina ...
Mahogany, Ivory
$6,062
H 39 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston
Located in Norwich, GB
George III stick barometer in a finely figured mahogany case with canted corners and architectural pediment surmounted by a central ivory finial. Exposed mercury tube with bulb ciste...
Mahogany
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.
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.