$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique W. & L. E. Gurley Co. Brass Surveyor’s Transit/Theodolite c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique W. & L. E. Gurley Co. Brass Surveyor’s Transit/Theodolite Signed C1890 Measures - 15" x 7
Metal
$1,771Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.12 in W 17.72 in D 5.12 in
20th Century English Theodolite by W.F. Stanley London in Original Wooden Box
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument of brass by W.F. Stanley (Optical
Brass
$2,769
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in
World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
Located in Canterbury, England
A very rare and well preserved World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 brass artillery
Brass
19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
19th century laquered brassTheodolite By S.P.Cohen, Glasgow Extending telescope with rack and pinion focusing and centrally mounted spirit level, located on the limb with twin c...
Brass
Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720
Located in Placerville, CA
This is a fascinating and unique Theodolite that is engraved as a Semicircle - only 180 degrees
Brass
Wonderful Benjamin Pike & Sons (New York) Circa 1850 Theodolite
Located in Placerville, CA
This is a Wonderful Pike & Sons Theodolite (166 Broadway) complete with Box & Tripod. American
Brass
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H 9.8 in W 4.4 in D 10.15 in
1870s Small Brass Theodolite Kelvin & James White Antique Surveyor's Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass theodolite complete with original box and accessories signed Kelvin & James White Ltd
Brass
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H 9 in W 9 in D 8.2 in
1900s Brass Theodolite Compass And Eccentric Telescope Signed SUSS Budapepest
Located in Milan, IT
Rare brass Theodolite with compass and eccentric telescope from the early 1900s. Signed SUSS N
Brass
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H 18.5 in W 10.3 in D 10.6 in
1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Antique theodolite of burnished brass signed Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano No. 3787 made in the second
Brass
A Fine Theodolite By Troughton And Simms In Its Original Case
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A very good example of a lacquered brass theodolite with half circle adjustment, silver scales, and
Brass
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H 17.7 in W 9.1 in D 16 in
1870s Italian Theodolite Antique Earth Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Burnished brass theodolite with long telescope complete with original walnut case, Italian
Brass
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H 8.47 in W 15.16 in D 6.11 in
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass theodolite desk ornament by William Stanley
Brass
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H 8.67 in W 16.34 in D 13.78 in
Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's theodolite. An English, brass instrument in oak case by Troughton and
Brass
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H 6.7 in W 9.65 in D 7.88 in
Antique Theodolite, English, Bronze, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Desk Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique theodolite. An English, bronze and brass scientific instrument or desk ornament
Bronze
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H 14.5 in Dm 7 in
English or French Antique Brass Surveyor's Transit Theodolite, last quarter 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Wikipedia: “A THEODOLITE is a precision optical instrument for measuring angles between
Brass
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H 12.41 in W 7.09 in D 10.44 in
Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique transit theodolite. An English, bronze and brass surveying instrument by AG
Brass, Bronze
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H 12.41 in W 5.91 in D 5.71 in
Vintage Theodolite, English, Scientific Instrument, Cooke Troughton & Simms
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage theodolite. An English, brass scientific instrument, by Cooke, Troughton and
Brass
1913 British W.F. Stanley Theodolite on Tripod Base
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Calgary, Alberta
. This theodolite with its patent number 11336, is on a tripod base and is a beautiful example of
Brass
Field Artillery Theodolite by Srb & Stys of Prague, 1930s
Located in Doylestown, PA
Field artillery theodolite by Srb & Stys of Prague, signed, 1930s. Spectacular precision optical
Brass, Bronze, Steel
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H 18.5 in W 13.6 in D 15 in
1870s Theodolite Troughton & Simms Antique Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Theodolite in burnished brass signed Troughton & Simms London and housed in two wooden cases from
Brass
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H 17 in W 11 in D 9 in
Fine Vintage Japanese Surveyor's Transit Theodolite by Fuji Surveying Instrument
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce fine quality surveyor's / engineer's transit theodolite scientific instrument by Fuji
Brass, Enamel, Steel
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H 15 in W 19.5 in D 8.75 in
19th Century Theodolite Ing A. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Surveyor Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Great Cleps signed Ing. A. Salmoiraghi La Filotecnica Milano n. 6465; the instrument was conceived by Ignazio Porro (1801-1875) and made around the end of the nineteenth century. It ...
Brass
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H 3.35 in W 13.19 in D 8.86 in
1805 Milan Brass Topographic Level signed Pasquale Cittelli with its Walnut Box
Located in Milan, IT
Topographic level with telescope or simple theodolite of brass with original patina, signed
Brass
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H 1.19 in W 7.49 in D 3.75 in
Compass Used in Topography, Brass, in Its Original Mahogany Box with Slit Cover
By Chollet - Delamarre Paris 1
Located in Milan, IT
Compass used in topography for the alignment and positioning of theodolites. Brass compass placed
Brass Theodolite Signed Stanley, London
By Stanley London
Located in Milan, IT
Antique brass theodolite signed Stanley London n. 4207, 1940s. Measures: Height cm 28, width cm 15
19th Century Lacquered Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow
Located in Norwich, GB
19th century lacquered brass theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow Extending telescope with rack
Brass
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H 6.5 in W 11.82 in D 5.71 in
Vintage Surveyors Level, English, Brass, Theodolite, Ornament, ER Watts, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass and alloy theodolite, perfect as desk
Brass
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H 7.5 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in
1780s Cole Fecit Brass Antique Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Measurement Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass theodolite signed Cole Fecit from the mid-18th century complete with brass graduated sights
Brass
Cooke Troughton & Simms Theodolite
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Cooke Troughton & Simms Theodolite in fitted wood case.
Brass
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H 11.82 in W 9.26 in D 5.52 in
1920s Carl Zeiss Brass Antique Theodolite Surveyor's Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Theodolite by Carl Zeiss Jena D.R.G.M. 1920s, light gray and black painted brass, internal
Brass
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H 16 in W 7 in D 7 in
Antique English Troughton & Simms Brass Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass surveyor's transit theodolite made by Troughton & Simms of London, England
Brass
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H 36 in Dm 7.7 in
19th Century Antique Theodolite Burnished Brass Signed Pietro Sbisà OMS Florence
Located in Milan, IT
Antique theodolite of burnished brass signed Pietro Sbisà OMS Florence made in the second half of
Brass
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H 6.3 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Theodolite of Burnished Brass Signed Casella Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Theodolite of burnished brass signed Casella & Co 315 Rochester Row London S.W. No. 7819 made in
Brass
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H 5.75 in W 12.25 in D 3 in
Surveyor's Level or Theodolite by W.F. Stanley, London, in Original Fitted Box
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument (aka a dumpy level or surveyors
Metal, Brass
A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and unusual carved and gilt corner chair of the Louis XVI period. The frame is totally carved with scroll work, rosettes, ribbons, with a decorative 'acorn' at the back corner...
Giltwood
Unavailable|$11,875
H 98 in W 21 in D 10.5 in
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
Wood, Lacquer
$10,700 / set
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' Chair with Ottoman in Olive Green Pierre Frey
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, lounge chair with ottoman, model 1717-RC and 1841-O, fabric by Pierre Frey, walnut, brass, United States, 1960s The Havana set, designed by Ad...
Brass
$4,500 / set
H 18.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of English 19th Century Hardwood Bobbin Stools with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century English stools brings timeless character with their hand-turned bobbin legs and warm hardwood frames. Recently upholstered in a custom linen fabric, they of...
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Hardwood
$700Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of 19C Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tole Cachepots
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 19C Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tole Cachepots.
Metal
Small Armchair Designed as a Dog Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional small French armchair designed for a dog. This small armchair is not just a chair - it's a piece of history. Constructed in the 1920s, with French craftsmanship and qu...
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Settee or Sofa
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century Biedermeier birch settee or sofa, ebonized detail, freshly appointed in Belgian linen, raised on four sea serpent or dolphin foliate carved feet.
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 90 in W 40 in D 23 in
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk.
Wood
$5,445
H 12.5 in W 19.75 in D 13.25 in
A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system and its movement. The base of the planetarium is made of fruit wood, circular in shape with three bell-shaped wood feet. ...
Brass
$29,000
H 103 in W 62 in D 91 in
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate seri...
Cherry, Poplar
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple exterior of black lacquer belies the splendor within this late 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi). The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior and a...
Wood
Palazzo Ducale di Sassuolo 6, Italy
By Massimo Listri
Located in New York City, NY
Chromogenic Print – Unframed Free Shipping – Ask us for custom framing options. 40 x 48 inches - edition of 5 48 x 60 inches - edition of 5 71 x 88.5 inches - edition of 5 "My ph...
Archival Paper, C Print, Digital Pigment
$1,197 / item
H 8.27 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco style lamp with cat CHAT JONGLEUR signed Janle for Max Le Verrier.
By Janle, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp with cat CHAT JONGLEUR signed Janle for Max Le Verrier. With Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast. Patinated Art Metal on a b...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
$12,000
H 35 in W 59 in D 32 in
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Swan Bench / Daybed, Hand Carved, Distressed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Swan Bench / Daybed, Hand Carved, Distressed Very unique French bench or daybed attributed to Maison Jansen having four intricately detailed hand ca...
Textile, Wood
$2,256
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 with quality optics. The telescope has a fixed barrel with an unusual focusing mec...
Brass
$12,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century This beautiful pair of French Empire barrel armchairs dates back to the 19th century and combines elegance with exceptional craft...
Bronze
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.
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