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Brass Microscope

Antique Brass Microscope in a Wooden Case, 1880
Antique Brass Microscope in a Wooden Case, 1880

Antique Brass Microscope in a Wooden Case, 1880

Located in Wien, AT

A collector's item from the late 19th century: an antique drum/pocket microscope made of solid brass, complete with its original wooden case and rare period accessories.

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Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Leitz Brass Compound Microscope
Leitz Brass Compound Microscope

Leitz Brass Compound Microscope

By E. Leitz

Located in New Orleans, LA

Brass Compound Microscope in Case Ernst Leitz Dated 1897 This rare late 19th-century compound microscope was crafted by the renowned optical firm Ernst Leitz GmbH of Wetzlar, Germany.

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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Optical Glass, Wood

Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910

Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope
Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope

Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope

Located in Norwich, GB

Small Victorian monocular field microscope Brass framed monocular field microscope house in it’s original mahogany box with hinged brass carrying handle.

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Antique 1890s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Fine Adams, London Culpepper Microscope
A Fine Adams, London Culpepper Microscope

A Fine Adams, London Culpepper Microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A late 18th century brass lacquered Culpepper design microscope by Adams, London in the original mahogany case.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Dancer Field Microscope in Fine Condition
Dancer Field Microscope in Fine Condition

Dancer Field Microscope in Fine Condition

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A very clean and complete Dancer field microscope designed to fit into a small case for use in the field. This example is numbered 38 and has a Wenham prism that neatly slides into ...

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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Carl Zeiss Stand IV Brass Continental Microscope W/ Case and Slides, circa 1891
Carl Zeiss Stand IV Brass Continental Microscope W/ Case and Slides, circa 1891

Carl Zeiss Stand IV Brass Continental Microscope W/ Case and Slides, circa 1891

By Carl Zeiss

Located in Norwalk, CT

It is a Stand IV continental-style microscope, featuring a polished brass barrel, Edward Abbe illuminator (condenser), two eyepieces (oculars) and one objective.

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Antique 1890s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900
Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900

Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Antique travel microscope in unrestored found condition. The brass should be polished and the glasses cleaned.

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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Microscope Slide Cabinet and 280 Slides
19th Century Microscope Slide Cabinet and 280 Slides

19th Century Microscope Slide Cabinet and 280 Slides

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 19th century mahogany slide case with glazed door and original brass carrying handle, containing 20 drawers each with numbered ebony knobs. All with 14 slides. circa 1845.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, Swift & Son, Edwardian
Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, Swift & Son, Edwardian

Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, Swift & Son, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Dimensions: Max Width: 31cm (12.25'') Max Depth: 20cm (7.75'') Max Height: 14.5cm (5.75'') Microscope Width: 13.5cm (5.25'') Microscope Depth: 18.5cm (7.25'') Microscope Lowered Hei...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Vintage Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena

Vintage Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Dimensions: Max Width: 23cm (9'') Max Depth: 23cm (9'') Max Height: 37.5cm (14.75'') Microscope Width: 15cm (6'') Microscope Depth: 20cm (7.75'') Microscope Lowered Height: 3...

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Late 20th Century German Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany
Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany

Antique Microscope by W. Klein Wetzlar with Carl Zeiss optical lenses, Germany

Located in Beograd, RS

This is a compound monocular microscope, featuring a black enameled "C" or horseshoe base and brass fittings.

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Antique Early 1900s German Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Antique English Walnut Tabletop Microscope Slide Collectors Cabinets
A Pair of Antique English Walnut Tabletop Microscope Slide Collectors Cabinets

A Pair of Antique English Walnut Tabletop Microscope Slide Collectors Cabinets

Located in Glasgow, GB

A super pair of tabletop microscope slide specimen collectors cabinets in walnut and dating to the late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Other

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507

Located in Austin, TX

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...

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Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope  Wooden Box with Accessories
Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope  Wooden Box with Accessories

Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope Wooden Box with Accessories

Located in Milan, IT

Tri-ocular optical microscope Euskop model, antique scientific instrument of painted brass and chromed steel, with four-magnification turret n. 40122 by Fratelli Koristka, Milano, ci...

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Vintage 1910s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories
Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories

Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories

Located in Milan, IT

Optical microscope signed F.lli Koristka Milano n. 42870 produced between 1920/30, of chromed and black painted brass, three-magnification turret, consisting of a stand and a plate w...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Antique Spencer Brass Microscope
Antique Spencer Brass Microscope

Antique Spencer Brass Microscope

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H 13 in W 6 in D 4 in

Antique Spencer Brass Microscope

Located in Austin, TX

A brass and iron microscope by Spencer of buffalo, New York. circa late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Double Horizontal Microscope
Double Horizontal Microscope

Double Horizontal Microscope

Unavailable

H 11 in W 19 in D 18 in

Double Horizontal Microscope

Located in Hudson, NY

Double horizontal microscope on goniometer stand with case by Hall & Benjamin, NY. circa 1880. Ex. Elli Buk Museum Collection, NYC.

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Antique 1880s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pocket Microscope, circa 1880
Pocket Microscope, circa 1880

Pocket Microscope, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 1 in Dm 0.75 in

Pocket Microscope, circa 1880

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A nice English brass pocket microscope/magnifier in cylindrical protective box with adjustable screw-top lens, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Cased Horizonal Microscope on Geometer
Cased Horizonal Microscope on Geometer

Cased Horizonal Microscope on Geometer

Unavailable

H 13 in W 9 in D 15 in

Cased Horizonal Microscope on Geometer

Located in Stamford, CT

Cased Horizonal Microscope on geometer stand with case by Hall and Bergemen, NY circa 1880s. Elle Buck Museum NYC. The piece is used by mineralogists to measure crystal angles. Made ...

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Antique 1880s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope
Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope

Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope

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H 17.5 in W 9 in D 18 in

Antique Bausch & Lomb Brass Microscope

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Bausch & Lomb microscope with original box of lenses. Nine extra sets of lenses are in brass containers in the original box, This solid brass microscope is in amazing condition consi...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Microscope, c. Late 19th Century England
Victorian Brass Microscope, c. Late 19th Century England

Victorian Brass Microscope, c. Late 19th Century England

Located in Queens, NY

Nineteenth century Victorian brass microscope in wood case.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Jones Improved Brass Microscope
Jones Improved Brass Microscope

Jones Improved Brass Microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good example of a Jones improved microscope in it's original mahogany case and an almost complete set of accessories, although not signed this is an identical model to ones that are.

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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bausch and Lomb Brass Microscope
Antique Bausch and Lomb Brass Microscope

Antique Bausch and Lomb Brass Microscope

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H 15 in W 8.5 in D 7.13 in

Antique Bausch and Lomb Brass Microscope

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in San Mateo, CA

Brass Bausch and Lomb microscope. This has a patent date of February 16, 1897.

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Abrahams of Bath Culpepper Brass Microscope
Early 19th Century Abrahams of Bath Culpepper Brass Microscope

Early 19th Century Abrahams of Bath Culpepper Brass Microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An early 19th century brass culpepper type microscope by Abrahams of Bath in the original mahogany case.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Compound Microscope, English, Instrument, Negretti & Zambra, Victorian
Antique Compound Microscope, English, Instrument, Negretti & Zambra, Victorian

Antique Compound Microscope, English, Instrument, Negretti & Zambra, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique compound microscope. An English, brass instrument within a mahogany case by Negretti & Zambra, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

German Brass and Black Lacquered Microscope Height of Microscope

German Brass and Black Lacquered Microscope Height of Microscope

Located in Buchanan, MI

A German brass and black lacquered microscope height of microscope 11 1/2 inches.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Ernst Leitz Brass Laboratory Microscope
Ernst Leitz Brass Laboratory Microscope

Ernst Leitz Brass Laboratory Microscope

Located in Culver City, CA

Solid brass scope

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Antique 19th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Screw Barrel Microscope
Screw Barrel Microscope

Screw Barrel Microscope

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Screw Barrel Microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine and rare early 18th century Wilson type screw barrel microscope with five original numbered objectives and two lieberkuhns in turned brass cases.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Compound microscope
Compound microscope

Compound microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine example of an early 18th century brass compound microscope in superb condition retaining it's original lacquer and in the fitted mahogany case.

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Culpeper Compound Microscope
Culpeper Compound Microscope

Culpeper Compound Microscope

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H 17.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.5 in

Culpeper Compound Microscope

Located in New Orleans, LA

Compound Monocular Microscope Edmund Culpeper Circa 1730 This extraordinary early 18th-century microscope is a museum-worthy example of scientific innovation and craftsmanship made ...

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Antique 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Monocular Microscope, English Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Antique Monocular Microscope, English Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian

Antique Monocular Microscope, English Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cased monocular microscope. An English brass scientific instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Microscope Lamp
Antique Microscope Lamp

Antique Microscope Lamp

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H 26 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

Antique Microscope Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Old microscope sitting on 19 th century books turned into a lamp. Shade not included. Lamp needs rewiring.

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Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early Microscope Bullseye Lens
Early Microscope Bullseye Lens

Early Microscope Bullseye Lens

Located in Culver City, CA

Microscope Bullseye Lens on original brass stand.

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scientist's Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, circa 1950
Vintage Scientist's Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, circa 1950

Vintage Scientist's Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, circa 1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fine microscope by Steward
Fine microscope by Steward

Fine microscope by Steward

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H 24 in W 12 in D 9 in

Fine microscope by Steward

By steward

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A superb example of a binocular microscope in great condition and a complete set of accessoires in the original mahogany case. This wonderful microscope was almost certainly made by ...

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scientist's Field Microscope, English, Brass, Pocket Instrument, C.1930
Vintage Scientist's Field Microscope, English, Brass, Pocket Instrument, C.1930

Vintage Scientist's Field Microscope, English, Brass, Pocket Instrument, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass and Wooden Microscope Culpeper Model, circa 1770-1790
Brass and Wooden Microscope Culpeper Model, circa 1770-1790

Brass and Wooden Microscope Culpeper Model, circa 1770-1790

Located in Milan, IT

Antique brass and wooden microscope Culpeper model, circa 1770-1790.

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Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments

Antique English Brass Field Microscope in Original Case, circa 1890-1900
Antique English Brass Field Microscope in Original Case, circa 1890-1900

Antique English Brass Field Microscope in Original Case, circa 1890-1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare antique English brass field microscope in original case, circa 1890-1900.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Monocular Microscope Signed R&J Beck London, 1890-1900
Antique English Brass Monocular Microscope Signed R&J Beck London, 1890-1900

Antique English Brass Monocular Microscope Signed R&J Beck London, 1890-1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English brass monocular microscope in original case signed R & J Beck London, circa 1890-1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Regency Period William Harris Culpeper Microscope
Regency Period William Harris Culpeper Microscope

Regency Period William Harris Culpeper Microscope

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H 15.95 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Regency Period William Harris Culpeper Microscope

By William Harris

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A Regency period brass Culpeper design microscope by William Harris, London.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Powell And Lealand Number 3 Monocular Microscope
Powell And Lealand Number 3 Monocular Microscope

Powell And Lealand Number 3 Monocular Microscope

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H 19.02 in W 9.01 in D 9.01 in

Powell And Lealand Number 3 Monocular Microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good example of a Number 3 model microscope retailed by Carpenter and Westley, London in the original fine quality mahogany case.

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Good Example of a Culpepper Type Microscope
Good Example of a Culpepper Type Microscope

Good Example of a Culpepper Type Microscope

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in L 0.1 in

Good Example of a Culpepper Type Microscope

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An early 19th century brass culpepper design microscope with original lacquer and retaining an almost complete set of accessories in the fitted drawer, contained in the tapering maho...

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Antique Early 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Antique Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena

Antique Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique laboratory microscope. A German, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument by Carl Zeiss Jena, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Brass Microscope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brass microscope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each brass microscope for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are many kinds of the brass microscope you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A brass microscope made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Bausch & Lomb, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar and William Harris each produced at least one beautiful brass microscope that is worth considering.

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.

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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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