$25,000
H 64 in W 55 in D 3.75 in
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
Brass, Steel
$45,000
H 57 in W 74 in D 4.75 in
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
Brass, Steel
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
Brass, Copper
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
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
Brass
Sold
H 7 in W 9 in D 34 in
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
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
Polished Aluminum Spotting Scope
By Kowa
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome aluminum spotting scope with collapsible brass tripod. Clear crisp optics and very
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
Wood
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
Brass
$799
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...
Metal
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$34,626
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$17,572
H 59.06 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey & Brass -Original box
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese naval observation binoculars mounted on an aluminium tripod. The marine binocu...
Aluminum, Brass
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
Copper, Iron
$38,566
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 16.54 in
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Located in Madrid, ES
Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th century, Mexican With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forw...
Sterling Silver
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model O Piano, Fully Refurbished, 1911
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Stamford, CT
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model L Piano, Refurbished Satin Ebony, 1911, 88 Keys, Serial Number 146562 This exceptional 1911 Steinway piano, Model 146561, has undergone a complete ...
Lacquer
$10,329 / set
H 42.13 in W 8.27 in D 19.3 in
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare 20th Century set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned...
Metal
$6,881Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with a large jewellry chest crafted in bronze with medal patina in the neo-gothic style and hailing from the Napoleon II period. It boasts practical dimensions (34cm ...
Metal, Bronze
$87,000
H 77.76 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in
Rare Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio 'PE72' Cabinet in Sculpted Bronze
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, cabinet, model 'PE72', epoxy bronzed resin over laminate, smoked glass, aluminum, mirrored glass, laminate, United States, 1972 This rare illumina...
Slate, Bronze, Steel
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes. Dimension: Length: 215 cm Width: 165 cm Height: 19 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collector Acquire...
Animal Skin
$35,488
H 59.06 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Tokyo Optical Co. – With Full Illumination Controls This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Tokyo O...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
1920s J.C. Deagan 725 Marimba Model B, Rosewood Keys, 3 Octave
By Deagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s J.C. Deagan 725 Marimba model B, rosewood keys, 3 octave, original condition, amazing Art Deco design. Retains 4 original mallets, Last patent date 1926.
Metal, Steel
$44,775
H 59.85 in W 33.08 in D 24.81 in
Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited in 2021 with Compact Disc Player
Located in Paris, FR
Wurlitzer juke box, genuine original 1948 model. From 2025 Re-Edition, Audio Equipment for 50 Lazers Discs (CD).
Aluminum
Rothschild "Poetry" Silver Gilt Salver by Elkington & Co.
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silver Gilt Salver Elkington & Co. Hallmarked Birmingham, 1889 Remarkable provenance, breathtaking artistry and exceptional rarity make this majestic silver gilt salver by Elkin...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Very Large Persian Solid Silver Huqqa Pipe
Located in London, GB
Very large Persian solid silver huqqa pipe Persian, 20th Century Height 64cm, width 51cm, depth 19cm An enormous and unique decorative piece, this Persian antique solid silver wat...
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.
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Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
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