$280
H 13 in Dm 3.5 in
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old
Brass
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old
Brass
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 25 in D 14.75 in
Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate
By Young Son & Marlow
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No chips or cracks to the Stoneware tray. Heavy item about 60 lbs. Seems to be working, but you will need counterweights to use it, that will go on the metal tray. Ironstone stone...
Brass
Gold Rush Pocket Scale in an Green enameled Tin, ca 1850
Located in York County, PA
scale itself is comprised of a brass pointer, brass beam, chains, and pans. A wooden partition, custom
Metal
$9,800
H 25 in W 102 in D 25 in
Scale Model of Blériot XI BL 242 AG-22 WWI-era Italian Plane, UK, 20th century
Located in New York, NY
This charming model airplane came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the ...
Brass
Brass Ship's Inclinometer, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A brass ship's inclinometer, circa 1910. Scale in degrees from the vertical to 40° of tilt/list
Brass
$2,225
H 18.12 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in
A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand
Located in Central England, GB
This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering
Brass
Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed. Medium scale bookends finished in
Brass
Late 19th Century English Single Brass Leather Horse Strap
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century English single brass leather horse strap. Elephant & castle large scale horse
Brass
$675Sale Price|55% Off
H 1.75 in W 5.38 in D 1.13 in
Brass Pipe Paperweight by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, 1955
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Carl Auböck Pipe Paperweight, Brass, Signed. Small scale meticulously detailed brass pipe
Brass
$2,737
H 6.7 in W 9.65 in D 8.86 in
Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880
Located in Bilzen, BE
engraved brass dial and degree scale Beautifully preserved cardinal directions and signature on the
Brass
$1,100
H 2 in W 8 in D 4 in
Rare Sikes’ Hydrometer (Alcohol Proof Tester) Set Atkey & Son, Cowes, C. 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
,” with a Fahrenheit scale and original brass reservoir casing. The thermometer was essential for
Brass
1950's model of a motor boat named Rainbow
Located in London, GB
A 1950's model of a motor boat "Rainbow" with a 2 cc engine. Well built model with good scale
Brass, Steel
Exceptionally Large Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, circa 1955
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A rare, very large scale brass bound Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk in LV Monogram with lozine trim
Metal, Brass
Winsor & Newton Oak Studio Easel
Located in Cheshire, GB
manoeuvred around the artist’s studio despite its impressive scale and weight. Brass carrying handles are
Oak
Georgian Rosewood Miniature Chest of Drawers, England, Circa 1820
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
importance for something of relatively small scale. The brass turned knobs are not original, but it stands
Rosewood
Ebony Ships Navigators Octant in Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Navigators octant in a kidney shaped box. Octant has an ebony wood fram with bone scales, brass
Wood
Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers, Yew Wood, England, Circa 1760
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
importance for something of relatively small scale. The brass turned knobs are original and also it stands
Yew
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
stands with real elegance and importance for something of relatively small scale. The brass turned
Mahogany
$2,607
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
1950s with a silver-plated brass temperature scale calibrated from -20 ° to + 50 ° degrees centigrade
Wood
$8,058
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
-plated brass temperature scale calibrated from 0 ° to 120 ° Fahrenheit. Spirit level embedded in the base
Mahogany
$620
H 16.13 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Stunning Brass Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in Brass with a iron base. It has a
Metal, Brass
City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture
Brass
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
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Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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