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Brass Scope Tripod

Wooden Surveyor's Transit Scope Tripod c.1940
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage wooden surveyor's transit scope tripod with painted feet and metal top
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850
By Bardou & Son
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass and polished steel telescope with removable lens cap, spotting scope, and mounted on
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Wood and Brass Surveyor's Transit Scope Tripod, c.1940
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
About These are original wood surveyor's transit scope tripod with solid brass accents. Contact
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

Floor Lamp from Army Surveyor Tripod with Scope, Oak Legs, Leather Strapping
Located in Madison, WI
Floor lamp made from U.S. Army surveyor tripod (circa 1940s) with scope, oak legs and leather
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique W & L.E Gurley Troy N.Y Surveyors Transit Compass Scope Tripod Stand
By W. & L.E. Gurley
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique surveyor’s level transit signed W & L.E Gurley, Troy NY. Made from oak, brass and glass
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Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

VIntage Spotting Scope on Brass Tripod
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome polished aluminum spotting scope on telescoping brass tripod. Excellent eye candy for the
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Vintage 1960s American Decorative Objects

Polished Aluminum Spotting Scope
By Kowa
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome aluminum spotting scope with collapsible brass tripod. Clear crisp optics and very
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Hollywood Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Telescope
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage telescope mounted on a wood and antique brass tripod. The scope is made out of
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Vintage 1970s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Telescope
Mid Century Telescope
H 60.5 in W 38.5 in D 34.5 in
Antique Brass Telescope
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique brass telescope on folding wood tripod legs from a Palm Beach estate The brass scope is 38
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Early 20th Century American Classical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Telescope
Antique Brass Telescope
H 38 in W 6 in D 8 in

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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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