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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

Origin: Probably Southern Germany (Nuremberg or Augsburg) or the Flemish region (Louvain or Antwerp). Date: circa 1580–1620 Material: finely engraved brass Diameter: 9 cm A beautifu...

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Antique 16th 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

A fine example of a silver Butterfield type sundial in the original green shagreen case. The finely engraved dial has Premier cadran (first dial) engraved with the city names and lat...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

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

Time divisions engraved in Arabic characters (I-XII x 2) Beautiful instrument signed by Nicolas BION (1652-1733) King's engineer for mathematical INSTRUMENTS SIZE:9 CM DIAMETER

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Antique Early 17th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Astronomical regulator circa 1900 moon phase enamel dial Roman numerals
Astronomical regulator circa 1900 moon phase enamel dial Roman numerals

Astronomical regulator circa 1900 moon phase enamel dial Roman numerals

Located in NANTES, FR

Astronomical regulator circa 1900 moon phase enamel dial Roman numerals M3534 This regulator displays the days of the week, the months, and the phases of the Moon. It dates from the...

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Antique Early 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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, Shaftsbury, and red alcohol thermometer. Thermometer scale in degrees Fahrenheit, and ...

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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.
Italian-transalpine time dial paper on wood board. Giusti, Nerici, Italy 1781.

Italian-transalpine time dial paper on wood board. Giusti, Nerici, Italy 1781.

Located in Milan, IT

This type of instrument is called a quadrant for its quarter circle shape, a sort of astrolabe folded twice on itself.

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Antique 1780s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co Dial 16610 Steel Automatic Date Watch
Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co Dial 16610 Steel Automatic Date Watch

Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co Dial 16610 Steel Automatic Date Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Submariner 1000ft/300m" below center — a layout that announces the co-branding clearly without disrupting the clean, functional legibility that makes the Submariner dial one of the m...

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1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bell & Ross Instruments Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch BR05A-BLU-ST/SST
Bell & Ross Instruments Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch BR05A-BLU-ST/SST

Bell & Ross Instruments Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch BR05A-BLU-ST/SST

By Bell & Ross

Located in New York, NY

Never Worn. Original Box and Papers are included. Covered by a 3 year Chronostore warranty. Details: MSRP 4900 Brand Bell & Ross Department Men Model Number BR05A-BLU-ST/SST Country/...

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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
Bell & Ross Instruments Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch BR05A-BLU-ST/SST

Bell & Ross Instruments Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch BR05A-BLU-ST/SST

By Bell & Ross

Located in New York, NY

Never Worn. Original Box and Papers are included. Covered by a 3 year Chronostore warranty. Details: MSRP 4900 Model Number BR05A-BLU-ST/SST Brand Bell & Ross Department Men Style Dr...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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

Radioluminescent paint used to be used for clock hands and instrument dials, enabling them to be read in the dark.

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2010s Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

Materials

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

Jo Yarrington, Lick, Dip, Paint, 2018, LED Light, Putty, Plastic
Jo Yarrington, Lick, Dip, Paint, 2018, LED Light, Putty, Plastic

Jo Yarrington, Lick, Dip, Paint, 2018, LED Light, Putty, Plastic

By Jo Yarrington

Located in Darien, CT

Radioluminescent paint used to be used for clock hands and instrument dials, enabling them to be read in the dark.

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2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Plastic, LED Light, Putty

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

Radioluminescent paint used to be used for clock hands and instrument dials, enabling them to be read in the dark.

Category

2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography

Materials

Plastic, Digital

IWC Big Pilot IW500901 46mm Stainless Steel 7 Day Power Reserve Full Set
IWC Big Pilot IW500901 46mm Stainless Steel 7 Day Power Reserve Full Set

IWC Big Pilot IW500901 46mm Stainless Steel 7 Day Power Reserve Full Set

By IWC

Located in Newport Beach, CA

One of the most iconic aviation-inspired watches ever produced, the Big Pilot is instantly recognizable for its oversized proportions, highly legible instrument-style dial, and signa...

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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

A. Dunhill Ltd London / Dunhill Wheel Watch Chronograph Limited Edition of 500
A. Dunhill Ltd London / Dunhill Wheel Watch Chronograph Limited Edition of 500

A. Dunhill Ltd London / Dunhill Wheel Watch Chronograph Limited Edition of 500

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Canterbury, England

The hands and indices are reminiscent of a 60s sports car's instruments, the sub dials also feature the spinner design, which was a key part of the Dunhill motorities range in the ea...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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 rectangular lower section of the case is decorated with wreaths and musical instruments. The gilded dial has painted Roman numerals and black Breguet hands and is signed ‘Rossel ...

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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

The clock and barometer cases are identical, and take the form of a lyre. The circular dials are set to the centre, within the body of the instrument.

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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

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H 4.73 in Dm 5.12 in

A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

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). With hinged gnomon, hour ring and l...

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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

Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Octagonal silver metal dial inset c...

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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

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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 beautiful ruby set needle folding arch and pin. Acrylic case and stand included.

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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

Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Signed Butterfield, Paris, mid-18th...

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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 and engraved with hour scales, the reverse engraved with towns and their latitudes, ...

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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

Period circa 1840 Measures: Width 55 cm / 21 1/2 in Depth 27 cm / 10 1/2 in Height 227 cm / 89 1/2 in Dial brass arched dial with engraved silvered motif to the lunette. Silver c...

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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

The 10-S-130 (10S130) is a large and commanding tombstone radio that was Zenith’s top-of-the-line table model for 1937. The focal point when viewing the cabinet is indisputably the “...

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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 suspension ring and peep hole sight.

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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 of a compass housed in the finely carved mahogany frame, the design of which matche...

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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. The exquisite craftsmanship is evident in every detail of this piece, from the in...

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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

This complicated precision instrument has a folding case with a glass aperture and, when opened, reveals an adjustable viewing lens which magnifies for very accurate vernier readings...

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

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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 fine antiques, please visit our online gallery at: www.williamwordantiques.com. ...

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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 53253. It has the Aqualung US Divers seal on the dial. Included is the original ban...

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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

The meticulous detailing on the frame adds a touch of sophistication and elegance to the instrument. The split dial, expertly crafted, bears the signature of the renowned optician "F...

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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

Featuring the original hand 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

Pre-owned. Original box and papers are not included. Minor wear signs on bands Brand: Bell & Ross Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: BR 03-92 Country/Region of Manu...

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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

The cases feature gilt bronze foliate mounts throughout. Below the dial of each instrument is inset a gilt bronze panel decorated in sculpted relief with a putto figure; below this p...

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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

Below this is a panel of floral swags musical instruments. The dial shows the couple again in a romantic country setting.

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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

The white enamel dial has Roman numerals supported by a gilded repeating lotus leaf bezel.

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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 original oak case and (the first we have ever seen) original table stand. The dial meas...

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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

A charming early little compass with a polished brass case and a perfect white enamelled face or dial. The pin at the top is pulled out to release the needle freely and pushed in aga...

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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 Barometer with silvered barometer dial finely engraved, encased in a cast bezel and covered...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate, 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

To the top is an elaborate handled urn and to the front is a collection of musical instruments. The dial is white porcelain enamel on copper with a separate minute ring and origin...

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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 Includes outer box, inner box, stickers, instructions and undated warranty card.

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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 decoration, silvered dial, thermometer, hygrometer, spirit level, having a swan neck pe...

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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. Measure: 47cm (18.5") high. 33cm (13.0") wide. 12.5cm (4.9") deep.

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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 four hours scales and mounted with hinged gnomon with bird latitude indicator, the ba...

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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, silvered dial, thermometer, hygrometer, spirit level, having a swan neck pediment...

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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

Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Signed Butterfield, Paris, mid-18th...

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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

Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Signed Bion a Paris, octagonal dial...

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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 over removable hygrometer and thermometer, mirror, silvered barometer dial, and level...

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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 ships aneroid barometer, set on wood and signed on the back by "John Baker & Co., K...

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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

Of typical form, the large wheel mounted within a forked framework containing an engraved brass 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

With hydrometer, thermometer, Barometer and level and constructed in tight flame Mahogany with ebony stringing, in extremely good original working condition. Circa 1825 Joseph Ab...

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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 impressive-looking Zenith cabinet we’ve seen yet offered here at Art Deco Collection. T...

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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. The most sought after of all of these old radios and displayed on the popular tele...

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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. The most sought after of all of these old radios and displayed on the popular tele...

Category

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 restored mechanically and cosmetically as seen in the photos listed. This Art Deco per...

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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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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 dial. No gla, no fingers - non functional, just decorative purpose but very charming.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

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Heath and Wing Waywiser Six-Spoke Wheel, circa 1785

Heath and Wing Waywiser Six-Spoke Wheel, circa 1785

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

The iron-rimmed wheel is 31.5 inches in diameter, covering 99 inches with each revolution, or one pole in each two turns, and can be removed for transporting the instrument. The engr...

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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 register, hygrometer, alcohol thermometer, convex mirror on level in a rosewood case o...

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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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

One of zenith’s best looking Classic consoles made just before World War II in 1940. Last of the shutterdials, this twelve-tube radio has been completely refurbished and plays very w...

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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

One of zenith’s best looking Classic consoles made just before World War II in 1940. Last of the shutterdials, this twelve-tube radio has been completely refurbished and plays very w...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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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

One of Zenith’s best-looking classic consoles was made just before World War II in 1940. Last of the Shutterdials, this twelve-tube radio has been completely refurbished and plays ve...

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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. Sought after of all of these old radios and displayed on the popular television pr...

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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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. The most sought after of all of these old radios and displayed on the popular tele...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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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 Model 9-S-365 Serial # R90645906. Sometimes described as a ‘World Fair’ model (1939...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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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 Model 9-S-365 Serial # R90645906. Sometimes described as a ‘World Fair’ model (1939...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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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 restored mechanically and cosmetically as seen in the photos listed. This Art Deco per...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

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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.