Iron Scientific Instruments

A rustic Italian vineyard / winery wrought iron floor standing hand crank cork press machine. Early 20th century, Italy, black forged iron apparatus with wooden handle, simplistic u...

An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron stand and brass balance with tray and scoop. Makers mark engraved along top arm.

This is an antique tabletop press. An English, cast iron rotary flower pressing machine, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Relive t...

collection handmade Iron Blacksmithing Tools- Set of 9 Antique Iron Worker Tools forging metal circa early 1900s tool total 9 25 the longest x 3...

A late 1920s 35 mm Zeiss-Ikon cinema projector. Lens: Neokino 52.5/110 by Emil Busch A.-G. Rathenow. Original black paint. Lamp house contain...

A handsome French 18th century balance scale in iron and brass. The balance mechanism is in iron. The foot and the plates are in brass. The...

This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France; It was a scale used by traders for retail Brass and Cast-Iron Patina and signs of use which ma...

For your consideration, a vintage old Japanese Yagen iron mortar grinder crushing tool. Tool used to grind medicine. Dimensions: 7" H x 5.5" W x 21.75" D Delivery within 200 miles ...

Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1—Circa 1890s This Henry Troemner balance scale #1 is a remarkable antique cast iron scale, likely manufactured between th...

A surgical instrument from the late 19th early 20th century. An iron scalpel. With brass handle. Tiemann & Co, American manufacturing. New York, United States circa 1900.

An intricate and fascinating Industrial piece from London, England. English sharpening wheel with wooden drum set vertically on cast iron base with four feet with hand crank. Identi...

This set of late nineteenth century French iron and bronze butcher's scales is double faced and features the coat of arms of the city of Paris flanked by the messenger god Mercury an...

19century English balancing scale.

A stunning, large brass table scale made near the turn of the century, England. The scale is no longer operational, but still makes an mighty impact on a space like a kitchen counter...

Antique Salter Family Scales  No 50 A well loved and used Family Scales, made by Salter, the cast iron body is in Dark green with Gold highlights, it has...

A working antique iron book press which sits atop a four drawer art storage cabinet with two brass identification card holders on each drawer. ...

An antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition. The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates. The scale reads ...

This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weig...

19th century shop double paper roll cutter dispenser This is a rare and very unusual paper roll cutter, the stand is made in Beech and Iron, it ho...

This authentic early 20th-century coffee grinder was crafted in France by Peugeot Frères, renowned for their exceptional cast iron mills long before they became famous for automobiles. Stamped with the original oval brass badge reading “Peugeot Frères, Valentigney (Doubs)”, this piece was produced in the company’s historic foundry in eastern France. The cast iron body features deeply embossed lettering: “Peugeot Frères Brevetés S.G.D.G.”, a French patent mark meaning “Patented Without Government Guarantee,” used between 1844 and 1968. The top grinding chamber is enclosed by a domed lid, while the open bevel gear mechanism is powered by a curved crank fitted with a worn, turned wood handle. Below, a single walnut drawer in warm hardwood collects the freshly ground coffee, accented by a decorative turned knob. With its crisp castings, sculptural industrial form, and rich patina, this antique Peugeot...

An iconic light-blue sheet metal postal letter scale from the1930s in blue, designed by Marianne Brandt, executed by Ruppel Werke, Ruppelwerk in Gotha, G...

An essential tool in the creation and finishing of furniture, this 19th-century English ornamental lathe is an object of beauty in and of itself. The extraordinary machine...

Beautiful W & T Avery Class C brass and cast iron beam scale. Cast Iron top and base compliment the patinated brass nicely. Two brass pans with complete compliment of weights. Maker ...

This massive culinary or produce scale from Lyon, France is the perfect antique accessory to elevate any kitchen. The base is made of solid waxed pine wi...

A Copernican armillary sphere made of iron, paper, brass and wood, with the Sun inside, and the Earth on the outside, made of wood and covered with paper. Pedestal made of turned and...

Vintage wrought iron and brass scale with weights is made in the United States by Fairbanks Scales, one of the nation's oldest industrial manufacturing...

2 ¾ inch refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon. Circa 1835. Mounted on a cast iron stand with adjustable height, folding tripod feet, and castors. 2 ¾ inc...

A cast iron mortar with a bas-relief band in the center.

Quality pair of antique Victorian balance scales, having a central cast iron support holding brass weighting pans accompanied by weights. D. 1880

This 1900s French cast iron scale is a classic example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, blending industrial utility with sculptural appeal. Composed of heavy cast iron, the scale...

A small, antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition. The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates. The scale ...

Anatomical model for schools for educational use depicting a jaw with teeth, made of painted papier-mâché, all placed with the support of a cylindrical iron rod on a round base in bl...

A captivating piece of pre-cinema history, this 19th-century German "magic lantern" image projector is an evocative relic from the dawn of visual storytelling. Crafted circa 1890, th...

A rare and visually commanding late 19th-century iron/ bronze balance scale, attributed to J. Motk & Co., circa 1890. this exquisite scale would have served in a traditional butcher’...

Oak wood box, containing a set of 8 iron surgical instruments, equipped with black horn and rosewood handles. Signed H.Galante & fils. Paris, France circa 1870.

Ornate 19th Century Agricultural Sack Scales by Bartlett & Son, Bristol. This is a very ornate set of Scales in cast iron they would have been used for weighing sacks of many agr...

An intriguing 19th century Italian apparatus for measuring one's height in centimeters. Soundly constructed from cast iron with a bronze measure to one side. A whimsical accent perfe...

System walking stick: stick with grain measuring function. Oak wood barrel, graduated on the outside with brass nails. Iron knob, brass ferrule. By unscrewing the knob, a graduated i...

American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...

This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France. It was a scale used by traders for retail. Brass and painted cast-iron Patina and signs of use which make this antique o...

ABOUT This authentic cast iron coffee and grain grinder showcases the craftsmanship of the late 19th/early 20th century. Model #1762 features a fully functional hand crank mechanism...

Palethorpes Butcher’s Balance Scales, Advertising Sausages Palethorpes’ Butcher’s Scales with Brass Bell Weights The scale has a brass weight plate on one side and a Painted glass ...

This 1900s French cast iron press is a striking example of early industrial design, combining robust construction with purposeful form. Crafted from heavy cast iron, the press featur...

A beautifully crafted antique French hand-operated corking machine, once used in wineries for sealing bottles with corks. The corker has an arched lever, adjustable bottle-height sc...

Still with flared copper body, cap on the top with the usual piece on these objects and a simple support to place the appliance on the fire. It has four iron handles to move it. This...

English sextant set in its walnut box. 19th century This box is a unique decorative item that will add a nautical touch to your interior. The lid of the box is decorated with a mari...

This 19th Century French iron and marble scale is a robust example of practical workshop craftsmanship, characterized by its substantial cast-iron body an...

ABOUT An antique cast iron tobacco plug cutter used in general stores during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to slice pressed plug tobacco into smaller, sold-by-the-inch piec...

Antique 19th Century Victorian grocers scales consist of a cast iron base with a ridged brass column supporting a cast iron balancing arm from which white glazed stoneware plate is s...

A large and impressive 19th century French brass library telescope marked A. Bardou, Paris. (Denis Albert Bardou; 1841 - 1893) The telescope mounted on a brass and cast iron tripod ...

Antique mid-19th Century Victorian very rare cast iron scale model of the original meter used to measure the amount of gas used at the Crystal Palace, in Hyde Park during the Great E...

Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...

For your consideration, a vintage IRVINGTON MFG CO wire splicing or crimping tool. It is made of forged steel and has a dark, aged patina. The tool features multiple round-shaped s...

Large antique wrought iron and brass beam weight balance scale by W and T Avery Ltd. of Soho foundry Birmingham, England. Lovely black transfer on a por...

1940s The Viking scale & weights by F.J. Thornton & Co Ltd, Wolverhampton, UK. Cast iron black painted with gilt manufacturer's information & emblem. Brass weight & dry goods holders...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian boy chasing a cat cast iron aneroid barometer Dimensions: Height 27cm Width 23cm Depth 9.5c...

Scultetus amputation saw, late 17th century, early 18th century. It measures 32cm in length, with an 11cm blade. The blade can be removed by loosening the two screws, which are in go...

Antique American Scale would make a great Kitchen Decorative Accessory still in its beautiful Original Paint. Howe Scale Company became internationally recognized for their innovativ...

A dental instrument. A 19th-Century iron elevator. A baluster-turned shank with double claw, fitted with a horn handle and screwdriver. British manufacturer. London circa 1850.

Italian Mid-Century Modern wrought iron armillary globe with a center sun surrounded by 9 movable planetary rings on a platform base.