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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

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

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

Italian-transalpine time dial paper on wood board. Giusti, Nerici, Italy 1781.
Located in Milan, IT
An Italian and transalpine hour dial in paper printed on a fruitwood board. The base, in turned
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Antique 1780s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

Very Rare Wind Vane Dial in the Manner of Whitehurst
Very Rare Wind Vane Dial in the Manner of Whitehurst
$11,702
H 1.58 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
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

Bell & Ross Instruments Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch BR05A-BLU-ST/SST
By Bell & Ross
Located in New York, NY
Metal Band Material Stainless Steel Dial Color Blue Case Material Stainless Steel Case Color Steel
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Bell & Ross Instruments Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch BR05A-BLU-ST/SST
By Bell & Ross
Located in New York, NY
Model Bell & Ross BR05A Band Color Steel Dial Color Blue Case Color Steel Display Analog Year
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls Slides for Carousel, 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 Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls, Camel Hair Brush Display, 2018, Found Objects, Metal
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 Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls_Transparencies, 2017, Inkjet Print, Photographic Film
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 Portrait Photography

Materials

Plastic, Photographic Film, Inkjet

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_Brushes, 2017, Organic Material, Found Objects, Pins
By Jo Yarrington
Located in Darien, CT
sources. Radioluminescent paint used to be used for clock hands and instrument dials, enabling them to be
Category

2010s Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material, Found Objects, Pins

Jo Yarrington, Ghost girls_Slide Carousel, 2018, Photographic Film, Found Object
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 Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Found Objects

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls_ The Radium Dance, 2018, Paper, Inkjet Print
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 More Prints

Materials

Paper, Inkjet

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls Film and Vintage Projector, 2018, Film, Found Objects
By Jo Yarrington
Located in Darien, CT
illumination of instruments or signage or other applications where light must be produced for long periods
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2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Film, Found Objects

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls Window Transparencies, 2018, Plastic, Digital Print
By Jo Yarrington
Located in Darien, CT
be used for clock hands and instrument dials, enabling them to be read in the dark. What is now
Category

2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Plastic, Digital

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls Window Transparencies, 2018, Plastic, Digital Print
By Jo Yarrington
Located in Darien, CT
be used for clock hands and instrument dials, enabling them to be read in the dark. What is now
Category

2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Plastic, Digital

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls Window Transparencies, 2018, Digital Print, Plastic
By Jo Yarrington
Located in Darien, CT
be used for clock hands and instrument dials, enabling them to be read in the dark. What is now
Category

2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Plastic, Digital

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls Window Transparencies, 2018, Plastic, Digital Print
By Jo Yarrington
Located in Darien, CT
be used for clock hands and instrument dials, enabling them to be read in the dark. What is now
Category

2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Plastic, Digital

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls Window Transparencies, 2018, Plastic, Digital Print
By Jo Yarrington
Located in Darien, CT
be used for clock hands and instrument dials, enabling them to be read in the dark. What is now
Category

2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Plastic, Digital

Jo Yarrington, Lick, Dip, Paint, 2018, LED Light, Putty, Plastic
By Jo Yarrington
Located in Darien, CT
instrument dials, enabling them to be read in the dark. What is now referred to as the Radium Girls, or
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2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Plastic, LED Light, Putty

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
Category

2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Plastic, Digital

A. Dunhill Ltd London / Dunhill Wheel Watch Chronograph Limited Edition of 500
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Canterbury, England
reminiscent of a 60s sports car's instruments, the sub dials also feature the spinner design, which was a key
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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
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

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

A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca
A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca
$2,980
H 4.73 in Dm 5.12 in
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

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

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

Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650
Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650
$3,500
H 0.5 in Dm 1.5 in L 0.5 in
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
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
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
” edition of the “big black dial“. This is gracefully accented with vented side pilasters and an
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

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

Late Georgian Mahogany 5 Dial Banjo Barometer
Late Georgian Mahogany 5 Dial Banjo Barometer
$1,850
H 44 in W 12 in D 1.75 in
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
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

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

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
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

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
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
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

Stainless Steel, Steel

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
By Achille Brocot, Charles Frodsham
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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

Regency Period 10ins Dial Barometer
Regency Period 10ins Dial Barometer
$1,431
H 45 in W 12 in D 3 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

Victorian Dial Brass Aneroid Barometer
Victorian Dial Brass Aneroid Barometer
$2,635
H 18.51 in W 13 in D 4.93 in
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
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
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
octagonal dial engraved with four hour scales and mounted with hinged gnomon with bird pointer, inset with
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

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

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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.