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Planispheric Astrolabe – Equinoctial Dial, late 16th–early 17th century
Planispheric Astrolabe – Equinoctial Dial, late 16th–early 17th century

Planispheric Astrolabe – Equinoctial Dial, late 16th–early 17th century

Located in Madrid, ES

planispheric astrolabe or equinoctial sundial, dating from the scientific Renaissance. The instrument features

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Antique 16th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL RING SUN DIAL NICOLAS BION, PARIs, CIRCA 1700
UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL RING SUN DIAL NICOLAS BION, PARIs, CIRCA 1700

UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL RING SUN DIAL NICOLAS BION, PARIs, CIRCA 1700

Located in Madrid, ES

UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL RING SUN DIAL NICOLAS BION, PARIS, CIRCA 1700 A RARE EQUINOCTIAL RING signed

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Antique Early 17th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

18th Century Silver Butterfield Dial By Langlois Paris
18th Century Silver Butterfield Dial By Langlois Paris

18th Century Silver Butterfield Dial By Langlois Paris

By Pierre Langlois

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

engraved dial has Premier cadran (first dial) engraved with the city names and latitudes on the back. This

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

Inlaid Mahogany Barometer, with Silvered Dial, Signed Vecchio & Co
Inlaid Mahogany Barometer, with Silvered Dial, Signed Vecchio & Co

Inlaid Mahogany Barometer, with Silvered Dial, Signed Vecchio & Co

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century inlaid mahogany barometer, with 8" silvered dial, signed Vecchio & Co

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern Ericsson Mint Green COBRA Vintage Rotary Dial Phone 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Ericsson Mint Green COBRA Vintage Rotary Dial Phone 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Ericsson Mint Green COBRA Vintage Rotary Dial Phone 1950s

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Miami, FL

in Ohio and is in very good condition with no issues. It does dial out but does not ring when

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls, 2018, Organic Material, Photographic Film, Plastic
Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls, 2018, Organic Material, Photographic Film, Plastic

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls, 2018, Organic Material, Photographic Film, Plastic

By Jo Yarrington

Located in Darien, CT

sources. Radioluminescent paint used to be used for clock hands and instrument dials, enabling them to be

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2010s Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pins, Organic Material, Plastic, Photographic Film, Acrylic Polymer, Fou...

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls 2018, Digital Print, Plastic
Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls 2018, Digital Print, Plastic

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls 2018, Digital Print, Plastic

By Jo Yarrington

Located in Darien, CT

hands and instrument dials, enabling them to be read in the dark. What is now referred to as the

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2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Plastic, Digital

French Empire Figurative Gilt Bronze Clock of a Roman Youth Holding a Scroll
French Empire Figurative Gilt Bronze Clock of a Roman Youth Holding a Scroll

French Empire Figurative Gilt Bronze Clock of a Roman Youth Holding a Scroll

By Rossel in Rouen

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

the other. The rectangular lower section of the case is decorated with wreaths and musical instruments

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer by Dasson
19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer by Dasson

19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer by Dasson

Located in London, GB

set to the centre, within the body of the instrument. All around the dials are upward curling acanthus

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

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A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca
A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

Unavailable

H 4.73 in Dm 5.12 in

A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

Located in Firenze, IT

shaped leather covered case, the dial 5 1/4in (13.5cm) wide

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780
Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780

Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). Octagonal silver metal dial inset compass well, mounted

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver, Brass

Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650
Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650

Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650

Unavailable

H 0.5 in Dm 1.5 in L 0.5 in

Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650

Located in Houston, TX

This is a Dutch brass compass pocket dial with elevations of major European cities. Including a

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments

Large Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century
Large Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century

Large Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Firenze, IT

octagonal dial engraved with four hour scales and mounted with hinged gnomon with bird pointer, inset with

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Early 18th Century
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Early 18th Century

A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Early 18th Century

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Firenze, IT

signed Buterfield A Paris., the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass

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Antique Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Brass Arched Dial Longcase Clock
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Brass Arched Dial Longcase Clock

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Brass Arched Dial Longcase Clock

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

/2 in Dial brass arched dial with engraved silvered motif to the lunette. Silver chapter ring and

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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Zenith Tombstone Radio (1937) Zenith 10-S-130 Black-Dial Bluetooth Radio
Zenith Tombstone Radio (1937) Zenith 10-S-130 Black-Dial Bluetooth Radio

Zenith Tombstone Radio (1937) Zenith 10-S-130 Black-Dial Bluetooth Radio

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

” edition of the “big black dial“. This is gracefully accented with vented side pilasters and an

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Late Georgian Mahogany 5 Dial Banjo Barometer
Late Georgian Mahogany 5 Dial Banjo Barometer

Late Georgian Mahogany 5 Dial Banjo Barometer

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large English mahogany wheel barometer made and signed by B. Bordoli, complete with thermometer, hydrometer mirror and level in addition to a functioning mercury barometer all hous...

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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Scientific Instru...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century, Brass Ring Dial in Fishskin Case
18th Century, Brass Ring Dial in Fishskin Case

18th Century, Brass Ring Dial in Fishskin Case

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A mid 18th century 3.5" brass ring dial with the makers mark TR and complete with sliding

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Regency Dial Satinwood Wheel Barometer by P. Gabalio, London
Regency Dial Satinwood Wheel Barometer by P. Gabalio, London

Regency Dial Satinwood Wheel Barometer by P. Gabalio, London

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine Regency period satinwood 12' wheel barometer in an elegant ebony banded satinwood case by P. Gabalio, London. A similar example can be found illustrated in the N. Goodison boo...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood

Very Rare Wind Vane Dial in the Manner of Whitehurst
Very Rare Wind Vane Dial in the Manner of Whitehurst

Very Rare Wind Vane Dial in the Manner of Whitehurst

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H 1.58 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Very Rare Wind Vane Dial in the Manner of Whitehurst

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A George III period carved mahogany wind vane dial. The silvered engraved dial with all the points

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Antique Late 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

18th Century Gilt Barometer Signed on Dial by J. Ruscon
18th Century Gilt Barometer Signed on Dial by J. Ruscon

18th Century Gilt Barometer Signed on Dial by J. Ruscon

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful 18th-century gilded barometer is a true masterpiece, signed on the dial by J. Ruscon

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Antique 18th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Brass compass with mother of pearl dial from WW1 period , English circa 1914
Brass compass with mother of pearl dial from WW1 period , English circa 1914

Brass compass with mother of pearl dial from WW1 period , English circa 1914

Located in Central England, GB

seems to be of an extra high quality with the addition of an engraved solid mother of pearl dial with a

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Early 20th Century British Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Compass in Case with White Enamel Dial; Georgian circa 1820
Antique English Compass in Case with White Enamel Dial; Georgian circa 1820

Antique English Compass in Case with White Enamel Dial; Georgian circa 1820

Located in Bath, GB

A charming early little compass with a gilded case and a perfect white enameled face or dial. The

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Antique 1820s English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Wood Barometer with Kissing Doves and Blue Accent Dial
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Wood Barometer with Kissing Doves and Blue Accent Dial

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Wood Barometer with Kissing Doves and Blue Accent Dial

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Louis XVI style gilt-wood barometer with kissing doves and blue accent on dial. For many more

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

Rare Favre Leuba Bathy 160 US Divers Aqualung Dive Watch w/ Orange Dial & Bezel
Rare Favre Leuba Bathy 160 US Divers Aqualung Dive Watch w/ Orange Dial & Bezel

Rare Favre Leuba Bathy 160 US Divers Aqualung Dive Watch w/ Orange Dial & Bezel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A stunning Rare Dive watch, this Favre Leuba Bathy 160 has a great orange dial and bezel. It model

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exquisite 1800 Parisian Mercury Barometer: Elegance in Science
Exquisite 1800 Parisian Mercury Barometer: Elegance in Science

Exquisite 1800 Parisian Mercury Barometer: Elegance in Science

Located in New York, NY

instrument. The split dial, expertly crafted, bears the signature of the renowned optician "Flouet," whose

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Period Signed Carcano Wall Barometer
Antique French Louis XVI Period Signed Carcano Wall Barometer

Antique French Louis XVI Period Signed Carcano Wall Barometer

By Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain

Located in Forney, TX

decorated enamel dial signed Antonio Carcano (1755-1820) a distinguished scientific instrument inventor

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Blown Glass, Giltwood, Paint, Wood

Bell & Ross Instruments Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch BR 03-92
Bell & Ross Instruments Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch BR 03-92

Bell & Ross Instruments Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch BR 03-92

By Bell & Ross

Located in New York, NY

Jewels: 25 Jewels Dial Color: Black Display: Analog Indices: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals, Stick

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer Set by Maison Mottheau
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer Set by Maison Mottheau

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer Set by Maison Mottheau

By Maison Mottheau et Fils

Located in London, GB

throughout. Below the dial of each instrument is inset a gilt bronze panel decorated in sculpted relief with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Boudoir Clock by Achille Brocot
Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Boudoir Clock by Achille Brocot

Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Boudoir Clock by Achille Brocot

By Charles Frodsham, Achille Brocot

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

swags musical instruments. The dial shows the couple again in a romantic country setting. Above the dial

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Pink Sevres Porcelain Clock c1880
Antique French Ormolu Pink Sevres Porcelain Clock c1880

Antique French Ormolu Pink Sevres Porcelain Clock c1880

Located in London, GB

decorated with cherubs and the bow side panels with flowers and musical instruments. The white enamel dial

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Antique Late 19th Century French Clocks

Hollywood Regency Brass Rotary Standing Dial Telephone
Hollywood Regency Brass Rotary Standing Dial Telephone

Hollywood Regency Brass Rotary Standing Dial Telephone

Located in Houston, TX

1970s era brass rotary standing dial telephone. Intricate details inlayed into the brass.

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Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Recording Dial Clock by the International Time Recording Company
Recording Dial Clock by the International Time Recording Company

Recording Dial Clock by the International Time Recording Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

A Recording dial clock by the International Time Recording Company, Endicott, New York. In the

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Antique English Compass In Case With White Enamel Dial; Georgian C.1820
Antique English Compass In Case With White Enamel Dial; Georgian C.1820

Antique English Compass In Case With White Enamel Dial; Georgian C.1820

Located in Bath, GB

dial. The pin at the top is pulled out to release the needle freely and pushed in again to lock the the

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Antique 1820s British George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

5 dial Elegant Victorian Barometer First half of 19th century by P Corti Exeter
5 dial Elegant Victorian Barometer First half of 19th century by P Corti Exeter

5 dial Elegant Victorian Barometer First half of 19th century by P Corti Exeter

Located in Sweden, SE

Literally “Weather Station” (known as a '5 dial' type wheel barometer) incorporates, wheel

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Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Fine Antique English Nautical Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log with Stand
Fine Antique English Nautical Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log with Stand

Fine Antique English Nautical Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log with Stand

Located in Forney, TX

the ship. The instrument dial recorded the distance travelled. This log is made of brass with a

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by A.D. Mougin
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by A.D. Mougin

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by A.D. Mougin

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

foliage. To the top is an elaborate handled urn and to the front is a collection of musical instruments

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Panerai Hygrometer Thermometer Teak Wood Desk Instrument PAM 256
Panerai Hygrometer Thermometer Teak Wood Desk Instrument PAM 256

Panerai Hygrometer Thermometer Teak Wood Desk Instrument PAM 256

By Panerai

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Panerai Pam 256 hygrometer thermometer teak wood desk instrument with blue dial. This is unused and

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

Regency Period 10ins Dial Barometer
Regency Period 10ins Dial Barometer

Regency Period 10ins Dial Barometer

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H 45 in W 12 in D 3 in

Regency Period 10ins Dial Barometer

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A very fine late Regency period ten in dial barometer by Arizzi of Leeds, with mother-of-pearl

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Victorian Dial Brass Aneroid Barometer
Victorian Dial Brass Aneroid Barometer

Victorian Dial Brass Aneroid Barometer

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H 18.51 in W 13 in D 4.93 in

Victorian Dial Brass Aneroid Barometer

Located in Salisbury, GB

Late Victorian 10" dial brass aneroid barometer on ebonies stand by W.J Hansard Opticians, Glasgow

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Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments

Gary Brass Butterfield Dial Late 18th Century
Gary Brass Butterfield Dial Late 18th Century

Gary Brass Butterfield Dial Late 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

French, circa 1780, signed "Gary a Paris," octagonal dial with inset compass rose, engraved with

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Regency Period 6 ins Dial Barometer by Robinson
Regency Period 6 ins Dial Barometer by Robinson

Regency Period 6 ins Dial Barometer by Robinson

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A very fine Regency period 6 ins dial Barometer by Robinson of Bradford, with ebony line decoration

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

A Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century
A Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century

A Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Firenze, IT

octagonal dial engraved with four hour scales and mounted with hinged gnomon with bird pointer, inset with

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

Nicholas Bion Brass Butterfield Dial French, circa 1780
Nicholas Bion Brass Butterfield Dial French, circa 1780

Nicholas Bion Brass Butterfield Dial French, circa 1780

By Nicholas Bion

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). Signed Bion a Paris, octagonal dial with four engraved

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

George III Five Dial Wheel Barometer. Mid 19 C
George III Five Dial Wheel Barometer. Mid 19 C

George III Five Dial Wheel Barometer. Mid 19 C

Located in New York, NY

George III mahogany five dial wheel barometer. The swan necked pediment centering a brass finial

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

6" Dial Ships Aneroid Barometer (REDUCED from $1, 200)
6" Dial Ships Aneroid Barometer (REDUCED from $1, 200)

6" Dial Ships Aneroid Barometer (REDUCED from $1, 200)

Located in Stamford, CT

Item # D026-09 Compliment your classy, nautical style study or library with this wonderful 6" dial

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

A Mahogany and Brass Waywiser, the dial signed Troughton, London
A Mahogany and Brass Waywiser, the dial signed Troughton, London

A Mahogany and Brass Waywiser, the dial signed Troughton, London

Located in New York, NY

dial beneath a glazed circular case, all terminting in a pierced handle

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A rare 6" dial wheel barometer by J. Abraham of Bath
A rare 6" dial wheel barometer by J. Abraham of Bath

A rare 6" dial wheel barometer by J. Abraham of Bath

Located in Sundridge, GB

instrument maker, including globes, telescopes, compasses, draftsman's drawing sets and of course barometers

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Antique 19th Century British George III Scientific Instruments

Lorin Brass Universal Equinoctial Ring Dial French Late 18th Century
Lorin Brass Universal Equinoctial Ring Dial French Late 18th Century

Lorin Brass Universal Equinoctial Ring Dial French Late 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Signed Lorin Paris 1771, the meridian ring engraved with signature, 0-90 degree arc and twenty one towns and their latitudes, the equinoctial ring with hour scale in Roman numerals a...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1940 Zenith Console 12S-475 Darth Vader Shutter Dial Restored Bluetooth Rare
1940 Zenith Console 12S-475 Darth Vader Shutter Dial Restored Bluetooth Rare

1940 Zenith Console 12S-475 Darth Vader Shutter Dial Restored Bluetooth Rare

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

1940 Zenith Console 12S-475 darth vader shutter dial restored bluetooth rare. This is the most

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Wood

1938 Zenith "WALTON" 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio
1938 Zenith "WALTON" 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio

1938 Zenith "WALTON" 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

1938 Zenith “WALTON” 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

1938 Zenith "WALTON" 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio
1938 Zenith "WALTON" 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio

1938 Zenith "WALTON" 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

1938 Zenith “WALTON” 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Johann Willebrand Silver And Gilt Brass Augsburg Dial Early 18th century
A Johann Willebrand Silver And Gilt Brass Augsburg Dial Early 18th century

A Johann Willebrand Silver And Gilt Brass Augsburg Dial Early 18th century

Located in Firenze, IT

Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Signed Johann Willebrand in Augsbur...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Louis XIV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Silver

Zenith Antique '1937' 6-S-330 Tombstone Black Dial Tube Radio and Bluetooth
Zenith Antique '1937' 6-S-330 Tombstone Black Dial Tube Radio and Bluetooth

Zenith Antique '1937' 6-S-330 Tombstone Black Dial Tube Radio and Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

Original Zenith Radio model (1937) 6-S-330 Tombstone black dial tube radio and bluetooth. Fully

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Barometer
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Barometer

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Barometer

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H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 1.19 in

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Barometer

Located in Unteriberg, Schwyz

A 19th century French Louis XVI style barometer, decorated with instrument and foliage, painted

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Heath and Wing Waywiser Six-Spoke Wheel, circa 1785
Heath and Wing Waywiser Six-Spoke Wheel, circa 1785

Heath and Wing Waywiser Six-Spoke Wheel, circa 1785

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

in each two turns, and can be removed for transporting the instrument. The engraved, silvered dial

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Antique Late 18th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Rosewood 5 Dial Wheel Barometer by Hancock, London
Victorian Rosewood 5 Dial Wheel Barometer by Hancock, London

Victorian Rosewood 5 Dial Wheel Barometer by Hancock, London

Located in Cambridge, GB

Victorian rosewood 5 dial wheel barometer by Hancock, 61 City Road, London; with an 8" silvered

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth
Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth

Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

“robot” dial, this large zenith 12-S-471 console typifies a great design period in radio history. Add a

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

ZENITH 1940 "AZTEC" 12S471 TUBE ROBOT DIAL CONSOLE TUBE RADIO-RESTORED Bluetooth
ZENITH 1940 "AZTEC" 12S471 TUBE ROBOT DIAL CONSOLE TUBE RADIO-RESTORED Bluetooth

ZENITH 1940 "AZTEC" 12S471 TUBE ROBOT DIAL CONSOLE TUBE RADIO-RESTORED Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

styling and black “robot” dial, this large Zenith 12-S-471 console typifies a great design period in radio

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth
Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth

Zenith 1940 Aztec 12S471 Tube Robot Dial Console Tube Radio, Restored Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

“robot” dial, this large zenith 12-S-471 console typifies a great design period in radio history. Add a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

1938 Zenith "WALTON" 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio
1938 Zenith "WALTON" 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio

1938 Zenith "WALTON" 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

1938 Zenith “WALTON” 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

1938 Zenith "WALTON" 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio
1938 Zenith "WALTON" 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio

1938 Zenith "WALTON" 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

1938 Zenith “WALTON” 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Zenith Art Deco Radio Shutter Dial 9S365 Stars and Bars Tube with Bluetooth
Zenith Art Deco Radio Shutter Dial 9S365 Stars and Bars Tube with Bluetooth

Zenith Art Deco Radio Shutter Dial 9S365 Stars and Bars Tube with Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

Original 1939 Zenith 9-Tube with a large acoustic adapter speaker. Sought after black Shutter Dial

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Zenith Art Deco Radio Shutter Dial 9S365 Stars and Bars Tube with Bluetooth
Zenith Art Deco Radio Shutter Dial 9S365 Stars and Bars Tube with Bluetooth

Zenith Art Deco Radio Shutter Dial 9S365 Stars and Bars Tube with Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

Original 1939 Zenith 9-Tube with a large acoustic adapter speaker. Sought after black Shutter Dial

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Zenith Antique '1937' 6-S-330 Tombstone Black Dial Tube Radio and Bluetooth
Zenith Antique '1937' 6-S-330 Tombstone Black Dial Tube Radio and Bluetooth

Zenith Antique '1937' 6-S-330 Tombstone Black Dial Tube Radio and Bluetooth

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

Original Zenith Radio model (1937) 6-S-330 Tombstone Black Dial Tube Radio and Bluetooth. Fully

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

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This antique standing photo album is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The album is compo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Books

Materials

Brass

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish

$16,377

H 61.03 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish

Located in Madrid, ES

Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in London, GB

A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in the Gothic revival style in both p...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

Located in Marbella, ES

French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.

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2010s French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

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...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...

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Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Bed, 19th Century, Italian, Baroque, Carved, Painted, Gilded, Armorial Cartouche
Bed, 19th Century, Italian, Baroque, Carved, Painted, Gilded, Armorial Cartouche

Bed, 19th Century, Italian, Baroque, Carved, Painted, Gilded, Armorial Cartouche

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The headboard is surmounted with a carved cresting and turned finials at each end, and the frame painted with scrollwork. The centre of the headboard has a cartouche containing a pai...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Beech

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife
Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

$255,000Sale Price|32% Off

H 11.03 in W 10.44 in D 1.58 in

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Located in London, GB

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Busts

Materials

Limestone

English Burl Walnut Brass Mounted Book Safe with 2 Tree Calf Leather Bindings
English Burl Walnut Brass Mounted Book Safe with 2 Tree Calf Leather Bindings

English Burl Walnut Brass Mounted Book Safe with 2 Tree Calf Leather Bindings

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and unusual English burl walnut brass mounted book safe of unusually fine quality containing 2 leather bound volumes marketed by Asprey & Company, England. I have never seen a...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Books

Materials

Brass

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

$1,890

H 38.5 in W 21 in D 22 in

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport in burr walnut Such a lovely look to this elegant desk, the patina to the walnut is gorgeous Drawer opens out to reveal writing slope a...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563
Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563

Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563

$75,000

H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 3.94 in

Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563

Located in Doha, QA

A rare and beautifully preserved 15th-century German crossbow, created as a true weapon of war or defense,.This piece is a remarkable survival from the Gothic period, with all of its...

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

Located in London, GB

*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...

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Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Yew

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,377Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Instrument Dial For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal instrument dial for your home. An instrument dial — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect instrument dial — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An instrument dial is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Louis XVI and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Zenith each produced at least one beautiful instrument dial that is worth considering.

How Much is a Instrument Dial?

Prices for an instrument dial start at $750 and top out at $5,800 with the average selling for $2,722.

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