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Large 1920's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Ear Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
Large 1920's Vintage scientific anatomical human 3D ear model. Large 16" scale and wonderful
Category
1920s American Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Rubber, Wood
H 10 in W 15.75 in D 7.75 in
Large Estate Solid Iron Mortar And Pestle, Circa 1930's-1940's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large Estate Solid Iron Mortar And Pestle, Circa 1930's-1940's. Very heavy and substantial piece.
Mortar
H = 10.25 inches
Dia = 6.5 inches
Pestle
H = 10.25 inches
Dia = 2 inches
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Iron
Large 1920's Globe on Wood Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Vintage Globe on Wood Base, circa 1920's
Decorate an office or a desk with this beautifully preserved antique globe. Crafted in Europe, circa 1920's this piece is mounted on a...
Category
1920s European Biedermeier Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's
Located in Firenze, IT
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Pocket sundial, made out of wood, ...
Category
1810s German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Paper
1920's Gladstone Bag
Located in Eindhoven, NL
1920's Gladstone Bag in perfect condition. The bag closings are in perfect shape and condition and everything works perfectly. The bag has some minor spots but for the age of the bag...
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Leather
1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
By Honeywell, S.T. Dupont
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New old stock, New in box. A true Relic from yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises w...
Category
1920s American Industrial Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Glass
Antique Aluminum Teaching Dental Phantom Head Skull on Stand Gold Tooth 1920's
Located in Portland, OR
Antique aluminum dental phantom teaching head model with a gold tooth, 1920's.
A wonderful fun sculptural dental phantom, the aluminum head with lower and upper jaw one of the upper ...
Category
1920s German Brutalist Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Aluminum, Gold, Steel
H 20.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris" presented in their original brown leather case. Case. AS evident from the photos, t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
Antique Kodak No. S Model E Folding Camera c.1900 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
The body is wrapped in leather with red bellows. Chrome, brass and leather accents on the lens. The camera may or may not work but is sold as a decorative object.
Shown with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by E. S. Lane, Upton ME
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass hardware, lumber caliper by E.S. Lane, Upton ME used to measure the amount of timber from a tree features a sliding caliper and sp...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly
Category
1860s American American Empire Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 45.5 in W 25 in D 14 in
Almirez De Bronce Del S XIX Con Asas Y Decoraciones E Inscripción De Letras
Located in Marbella, ES
Almirez de bronce del S XIX con asas y decoraciones e inscripción de letras
El palo mide 17cm.
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Bronze
Nocturlabe Silver Metal Jacob Senebier Paris XVIII sec.
Located in Firenze, IT
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Nocturlabe in silver-plated and eng...
Category
1780s French Louis XV Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Silver Plate
David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial
By David Beringer
Located in Firenze, IT
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DAVID BERINGER (1756-1821)
The frui...
Category
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Wood
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790
Located in Firenze, IT
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Pocket sundial, made out of wood, ...
Category
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Paper
A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The printed and pivoted compass card and chapter ring centred by brass gnomon, in turned rosewood case with domed lid, (glass cover), 5cm (2in) diam.
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Wood
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Late 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Pigeon A Lion, the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass and engraved with hour scales, the reverse engraved with towns and their latitudes, 2¾in (...
Category
1790s French Neoclassical Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
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, ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Barometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze barometer, after Torricelli. The circular patinated bronze face has the eight enameled plaques depicti...
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 40.5 in W 20.75 in D 4.5 in
Vintage French Hour Sand Glass in Pewter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Pewter and Sand 15 Minutes Hour Glass
Category
1920s French Folk Art Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Pewter
Antique Cylinder Sundial Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
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A boxwood cylinder sundial, also kn...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Boxed Pair of Crown Castle Quality Straight Razors Germany
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th Century Boxed Pair of Crown Castle Quality Straight Razors With Decorative Bakelite Handles Made and Ground In Germany
From a Gentleman's Private Collection.
Extra Hollow...
Category
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Bakelite
H 1.46 in W 6.93 in D 1.38 in
18th Century Louis XVI-Style Barometer in Gilded Wood adorned with Doves
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this exceptionally rare square-shaped Louis XVI-style barometer from the 18th century, crafted from gilded wood. Its pale blue wallpaper background is protected by co...
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 3.15 in
Large 19th Century Hourglass
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).
A large 19th century hour glass, o...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Late 18th Century Hourglass
Located in Firenze, IT
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A large 18th century hour glass, o...
Category
Late 18th Century British Late Victorian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy
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Brass sundial with folding gnoman. ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
Antique Camera / Enlarger Circa 1910s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Early Wooden Antique Camera / Enlarger Circa 1910s
Please look at the photos, this has not been touched in decades. It is just the way you would like to find it, untouched. True anti...
Category
1910s American Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Metal
Antique 1897 Wooden Eastman Kodak Bulls Eye Camera Tripod
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Carlos, CA
Fantastic antique wooden Bulls-Eye tripod made by Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York.
With over 100+ years of life, this tripod is in surprisingly good shape; The wood is strong a...
Category
1890s American Industrial Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Wood
Antique Gilbert & Barker Red Self Measuring Type 208 Vintage Curbside Gas Pump
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gilbert & Barker Red Self Measuring Type 208 Vintage Curbside Gas Pump. Item featured weighs approx 180 lbs, remarkable red color, original labels, very nice vintage item, do...
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Metal
H 56 in W 15 in D 15 in
Scarce Early 20th Century French Richard Jules Mahogany Cased Barograph
By Jules Richard
Located in Forney, TX
handcrafted in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, this fine weather forecasting scientific instrument
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Iron & Brass Tabletop Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A smart French metal hanging balance scale from the 1900’s. Two straight stirrups hang from the arms with round brass dishes that hold the weighted item in one, and counterweights in...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass, Iron
Small brass compass supplied to the US army during ww2
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass travel compass, issued to the U.S. Army during World War I, shaped like an onion pocket watch, an instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate in a horizon...
Category
1910s Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass
Located in London, GB
A WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass.
3¾ inch dial marked with N W S points, the Carl Zeiss Jena logo, and B.R. 565 FUSSARTILLERIE.
Compass ring marked ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A scale weighs travel letters of gilt brass, S-shaped round plate of gilt brass. Ring to hold it between the fingers of one hand and pliers to insert the travel letters to be weighed...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mahogany Cased Compass by Stanley, London
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome Victorian military explorer's compass dating to around 1840 / 1860 set in a hinged mahogany block measuring 2" square.
The compass has a shapely blued-steel needle (...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cast Iron Book Press by Army and Navy Csl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century cast iron book press by army and navy csl circa 1890.
Fine quality book press by army & navy c.S.L . Army and navy co-operative society limited was formed in 1871 by...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass, Iron
18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
thermometer are truly spectacular. The gilded scientific instrument can be hung as a decorative element
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Iron
Antique Schaeffer & Budenberg Stationary Steam Engine Model w Copper Boiler
Located in Dayton, OH
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
, passim;
- Francis Ward, A catalogue of scientific instruments in the Department of Medieval and later
Category
1730s Austrian Baroque Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
Anatomicalal Model of the Section of the Head, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
An anatomical model of the section of the head, cast out of plaster, signed “ K.K.S.T.G.S.C.H Innsnsbruck, in a very good condition and with original patina. Anatomical study purpose...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Plaster
Langlois Graphometer - Circa 1730
Located in Placerville, CA
This is a BEAUTIFUL Graphometer made by the premier instrument maker in France, Claude Langlois, after Bion and Butterfield had stopped making instruments.
As discussed on my Grapho...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Cased Oak Barograph with Bevelled Glass Panels
By Short & Mason
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Edwardian cased oak barograph with bevelled glass panels and a central chart drawer. Inscribed ‘Made by Short & Mason London, for A & N C S Westminster’.
A & N C S refers to th...
Category
1870s English Edwardian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century Dentist's Treadle Drill, by Ss White Dental Manufacturing Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
S.S. White Dental Manufacturing Company Treadle Drill, Operational *
USA, circa late 19th century
*Operational means, when the foot pedal is engaged the engine wheel turns, there...
Category
Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique French Style Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique French style telephone. Decorated in the Asian style. Hand chased gilt brass. Inset with carved jade moth plaque. Bakelite and brass handset. Circa 1920's. Made by Bensabott ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Jade, Metal, Brass
H 6.5 in W 10 in D 5.75 in
French Vintage Massive Culinary Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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 with a fantastic vibrant patina...
Category
19th Century French Rustic Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron
Pike and Elliman English Brass Scale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pike and Elliman brass shop scale, dating to the 1880's. Nice original condition. Class b to weigh up to 12oz. Stamped on brass tray pike & E 14 new, 32 Gi char oite st. Sits on orig...
Category
1880s English Early Victorian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
French Late 18th Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Barometer, Signed Giroux
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An most elegant and extremely high quality French late 18th/ beginning of the 19th century, ormolu and Sèvres porcelain barometer, signed Giroux. The barometer has a central bottom a...
Category
18th Century French Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Ormolu
Terrestrial Table Globe by Félix Delamarche, Paris, 1821
By Félix Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
Terrestrial table globe
Félix Delamarche
Paris, 1821
It measures 20.47 in height, Ø max 14.17 in; the sphere Ø 9.44 in (h 52 cm x Ø max 36.5 cm; the sphere Ø 24 cm)
Wood, printed...
Category
1820s French Restauration Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Travelling Tradesman Salesman's Soap Sampler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A unusual travelling tradesman's soap display case, early 20th century in age likely Edwardian.
A segmented internal draw hidden via the sliding cover, housing fourteen hand blown...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 3.35 in
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, architect's or cartographer's instrument case by Wichmann, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Quality, 14-piece inst...
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 11.03 in D 4.53 in
Rare Barocyclonometer by Henry Hughes & Son of London
By Henry Hughes and Son Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A rare barocyclonometer by Henry Hughes & Son of London, circa 1920.
Two silvered 7 inches dials mounted on an oval backboard, the left dial is the Northern hemisphere countercloc...
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Brass
19th Century Arnold & Son Veterinary Operation Key Table "Canine Table"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful late 19th century operation table also known as the "canine table"
Made by Arnold & Son who where established in 1819 as a chemist and druggist, (J. & S. Arnold, 59 B...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 60.04 in D 29.53 in
Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800
Located in London, GB
Shagreen Etui Case by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Drawing Instruments Circa. 1800
An
Category
19th Century British Antique Scientific Antiques
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W 2.76 in L 7.09 in
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
and scientific instruments. In 1857 he turned his attention to navigational instruments and begun
Category
Early 1900s Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Copper
1940's Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet 7.00 Carats-Sapphire 1.10 TDW
Located in Wailea, HI
in industrial applications, such as in the manufacture of scientific instruments and watch components
Category
Early 20th Century American Retro Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
scientific instruments. In 1857 he turned his attention to navigational instruments and begun making marine
Category
1910s Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Copper
1856 U.S. Coast Survey Map of Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of Commerce Albert Gallatin, is the oldest scientific organization in the
Category
1850s American Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Paper
Rare Gilt Bronze Sculptural Group By Emmanuel Fremiet (1824 - 1910)
By Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in Norwood, NJ
to animal sculpture. His earliest work was in scientific lithography* (osteology), and for a while
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Bronze
Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled Case Rare Anti Magnetic Case and Dial, circa 1870
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
be used around early scientific and electronic equipment as it is fitted with an experimental anti
Category
1870s American Civil War Antique Scientific Antiques
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Masked Squirrel
Located in Langweer, NL
-regarded for their scientific value as well as their artistic merit. He produced a wide range of animal
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Antiques
Materials
Paper
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Find a variety of scientific antiques available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct scientific antiques — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Scientific antiques have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Industrial and Georgian scientific antiques are consistently popular styles. Dollond, London, LeMaire Paris and Lawrence and Mayo each produced beautiful scientific antiques that are worth considering.
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