Scientific Instruments

An antique 18th Century French carved and gilt wood barometer with original painted finish. Measurements: Height:31.5" Width: 16" Depth: 1.5"

Pocket Compass / Nautical Compass. Appears to be marked Barker and Sons of London. If authentic, could be circa 1890 but we are unable to confirm. Please use your own judgement on ...

Vintage (circa 1968-1970) Yashica Mat-124 medium format twin lens reflex (TLR) film camera. Serial Number 8101490. Copal-SV shutter. Yashinon 1:5,3 f=80mm 836409 and Yashinon 1:2.8 f...

For your consideration, a Tandberg TR 2075 MkII, a highly regarded vintage stereo receiver manufactured in Norway between 1977 and 1978. Tandberg engineered this receiver with a "t...

An exceptional late 19th- to early 20th-century life-size anatomical teaching model of the human leg, most probably German or French, constructed primarily of painted papier-mâché an...

ABOUT Vintage adjustable wooden movie studio tripod featuring a classic heavy-duty steel Mitchell top mount. A heavy-duty production tripod built during Hollywood’s Golden Age. It fe...

PRELUDE - Vintage travel size folding binoculars for bird watching or the opera - 3 x 25 m/m magnification - adjustable focus - Japan - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition...

For your consideration, an antique mechanical hand tally counter. Often referred to as a "clicker" or "tally-whacker", these cylindrical brass or m...

For your consideration, a vintage Stanley No. 61 wooden marking gauge used for traditional woodworking. Carpenters use this tool to scribe or mark straight lines parallel to the edge...

Mechanical planetarium, or representative model of the solar system, from the second half of the 19th century. The cartouche of the globe reads: GlobusVydal J. Felkl at Syn Roztok ...

Early 20th century industrial decimal platform scale constructed from solid pine and steel, retaining its original mechanical weighing system and a full set of iron counterweights. T...

For your consideration, a 16x pocket magnifying loupe, likely a vintage or standard numismatic tool. These folding magnifiers are traditionally used by coin and stamp collectors for ...

The Kodak Beau Brownie cameras, designed by renowned industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague for the Eastman Kodak Company, are iconic examples of Art Deco styling from the early 19...

Antique mid-18th-century brass Gregorian refractor telescope, almost certainly made by James Short (1710-1768). Good condition, replaced eyepiece and missing lens, lathe rebuilt the ...

For your consideration, a vintage BMC No. 7 adjustable locking plier, also known as a "pressure lock wrench," manufactured by the BMC MFG CORP in Binghamton, NY.  Parallel jaw lo...

This is a large antique ladies flower press. An English, oak country house rotary craft press, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Exceptional example, offering up to six pre...

This is an early Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd. smoke mask. These full face helmets are very rare and found mostly in museum collections. This example looks and feels like it´s never have ...

A rare late 19th-century anatomical teaching model depicting the posterior abdominal wall and pelvic cavity of an adult male. Constructed from plaster and papier-mâché, the model is ...

Antique 19th century Schaeffer & Budenberg stationary steam engine model. Made of cast iron featuring copper boiler The Budenberg Gauge Company was founded in 1918. The original pa...

For your consideration, a vintage Yuasa 3-Axis Universal Tilting & Swiveling Milling Machine Vise manufactured in Japan. The specialized tooling features a 360-degree graduated swiv...

A handsome vintage hourglass featuring a solid wood frame with classic barley-twist turned supports and a faceted hexagonal top and base. The hourglass contains hand-blown glass bulb...

Tiffany & Co Tiffany Sterling Silver Pocket Cased Compass. Made in Spain With Hallmarks and 2001 Stamp With Tiffany Blue® Pouch and Box. From the "Makers Collection" which honor...

An antique aneroid barometer from the late Victorian era, dating to circa 1900. This scientific instrument is housed in a substantial, circular carved oak frame featuring a geometric...

This GTV1014 was one of the first 21-inch b / w televisions produced by Geloso. It uses the intercarrier system as an audio-video medium frequency. The chassis is mounted inside th...

A fine English mahogany ebony trimmed bow front stick barometer, made and signed by Worthington of London, a prominent maker of scientific instruments in the first half of the ninet...

A rare and exceptionally evocative 19th-century French anatomical model of the human ear by Maison Tramond, Paris, finely modeled and hand-polychromed in wax, retaining its original ...

Of scientific interest two French Electrotherapy devices, both wih plaques to the tops stamped "Institut Electrotherapy, 27 Rue Godot de Mauroy, Paris" Complete with original instru...

Topographic level signed W.F Stanley of burnished brass, from the second half of the 19th century. In excellent condition and complete with original mahogany box with brass hinges an...

Naval range finder made by Waymouth-Cooke of London. These were based on the principals of a sextant range finder. They were patented in 1914. The Mark II like this one came out in 1...

Rare Art Deco 1939 Automatic Electric AE40 Monophone This museum-quality 1939 Automatic Electric AE40 Monophone is a magnificent example of Machine Age industrial luxury. Designed b...

19th century pocket sundial compass pantochronometer. English. Circa 1870. Combining a floating magnetic compass, a pivoting horizontal sundial with angled brass gnomon, and a unive...

Architectural Mid Century Modern design floor model doctors scale made in the USA by Detecto, circa 1950's. The scale is in very good, original clean and ready to use condition, it is missing the horizontal height bar. This example includes a vertical grab knob , which is something I have never seen before. Originally from a doctors office, perfect to complete a stylish MCM bathroom.

George III Mahogany Banjo Barometer By Edie & Son. Edinburgh Alexander James Adie FRSE MWS (7 November 1775, Edinburgh – 4 December 1858, Edinburgh) was a Scottish maker of medical ...

Wonderfully patinated tape measuring to 20 meters but also in inches on the reverse of the tap, with brass winder and mid stripe as well as hook and keeper, inscribed “Not For Tradin...

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...

Wonderful example. amazing patina.. An orrery has only 6 planets because it was built or designed to show only the six classical planets visible to the naked eye from Earth: Mercury,...

Optical microscope signed F.lli Koristka Milano n. 42870 produced between 1920/30, of chromed and black painted brass, three-magnification turret, consisting of a stand and a plate w...

Vintage Tricle Bakelite Olympic Tape Measure made Peoples Republic of China Cover made from dappled rich dark tricle bake-lite includes gilt brass fittings and cloth tape. 5.25 dia...

Striking vintage magnifying glass featuring a dramatic horn-form handle with layered natural horn and brass band detailing. The sculptural silhouette and oversized 5-inch lens give t...

For your consideration, a traditional pair of forged carbon steel loop-handled shears, commonly referred to as Chinese bonsai or garden pruning shears (...

Great Machine Age, American Art Deco floor scale, Weigh Master by Hanson. The scale is fully functional, it shows cosmetic wear to the paint finish, and th...

An antique French single draw telescope. Petite in size, its main barrel is covered with wonderful dark, veneer fruit wood, while the fixings and...

This is an antique scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing brass ...

Sinar p 4x5 expert kit containing: Sinar copal f5.6 auto aperture shutter & release cable Sinar p 4x5 camera Regular bellows Wide angle bellows 4x5 g...

For your consideration, a vintage imperial stag Ireland hobo camper knife. It is a folding multi-tool specifically designed for camping, backpacking, and outdoor utility. Built-in Utensils. It integrates a folding spoon...

Designed in the late 1950s, this perpetual calendar translates time into a small mechanical landscape: suspended wires, magnets and tags become elements of a poetic micro-architectur...

Antique French style telephone. Decorated in the Asian style. Hand chased gilt brass. Inset with carved jade moth plaque. Bakelite and brass handset. Signed. Circa 1920's. Made by Be...

This is a vintage cased library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Per...

For your consideration, a vintage wooden level. Constructed with teak and brass. Dual Window spirit Level. Manufactured by- J Rabone & Sons Birmingham, England. Dimensions: 9" W x 1...

19th Century Indian etched brass Qibla compass. The compass with brass needle and glass cover, the reverse engraved with tables. 4.2 inches high 2.3 wide A qibla (qiblah) compa...

Elegant vintage Boulle-style desk telephone with fine brass details and decorative inlays on a tortoiseshell effect background. The square body made of fine wood is embellished with ...

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid banjo barometer having a quality mahogany inlaid shaped case with an 8 inch silvered engraved dial with original hands, brass bezel and a th...

This rare Victorian prosthetic support, crafted by William Henry Spratt, represents a remarkable example of 19th-century innovation in orthopedic and surgical engineering. Operating from London’s medical district, Spratt was a highly regarded surgical machinist, producing trusses, orthopaedic supports, and prosthetic limbs for private patients. The brass collar bears his engraved mark: “W. H. Spratt, 14 Brook St, Hanover Sq.” Historical records confirm Spratt’s active practice: he appears in the 1861 London census as a Surgical Machinist living with his family in Paddington, while trade directories list him as a truss maker, elastic stocking maker, and surgical instrument maker. His will of 1895 further validates his role in the medical trade. The prosthetic itself is masterfully constructed from hardwood. A tall shaft rises to a crescent-shaped knee rest, padded with leather and velvet, designed for below-knee amputees. The knee-rest design allowed users to transfer weight through the knee joint rather than the residual limb, reducing strain and improving mobility. The carved grip, formed directly from the timber, enhances both usability and visual appeal, reflecting Spratt’s combination of functional engineering and careful craftsmanship. This object is more than a medical instrument; it is a survivor of Victorian surgical ingenuity and a tangible reminder of personal resilience. With its original materials intact and maker’s mark clearly legible, the prosthetic offers collectors a direct connection to the history of Victorian medicine...

A fabulous early 20th Century brass telescope with a plaque marked 'Clarkson, London' This stunning finely cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb optics...

Having a wooden grip, a large notched steel wheel, and a steel and wooden handle, with an adjustable tip to accommodate differing sized bits

This is an antique Field Camera and tripod. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera with accessories and lens, dating to the late Victorian p...

Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base. With polished aluminium and steel binoculars with clear glass lens, magnifying x8 times. Adjustable height.

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...

Second world war 10 x 80 observation binoculars. A pair of German ex military observation binoculars with 45º incline eyepieces mounted onto an aluminium cradle and gimble. The whole...

Collection 100 Rocks, Teaching Material, Italy 1950s Geology teaching board "Minerals and Rocks" G.B. Paravia Scientific Collection - Turin The ...