Scientific Instruments

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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 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 ...

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 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...

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 ...

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 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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color

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...

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,...

An iconic piece of Japanese military-grade optics, this pair of Nikon 20×120 binocular telescopes represents one of the most highly regarded large-format observation instruments of t...

Naval Binoculars by Tokyo Optical Company with 20 x 120 magnification which were an official issue for the Japan Defence Agency, manufactured in October 1984, supplied via Yonei Shot...

A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in the pocket or bag. Dating to c.1910, Edwardian in era, the magnifier works well and ...

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...

Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Tokyo Optical Co. – With Full Illumination Controls This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Tokyo O...

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...

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...

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

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

This is a small antique three draw telescope, an English brass and fruitwood terrestrial refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A delightfully tactile optical instrument, with fine brass barrels and a richly toned wooden main tube. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Charming Victorian period three draw telescope, circa 1900 Bright brass barrels with rich golden tones, showing gently aged character Fruitwood primary barrel with warm caramel hues and fine grain interest Removable dust cap protects the 25mm diameter primary objective lens Flared eyecup fitted with a sliding dust cover for protection when not in use Smooth draw action provides a useful extended length, ideal for terrestrial observation Compact size and appealing form, perfect for a collector’s cabinet, desk, or field use Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display This late Victorian brass and fruitwood telescope is both decorative and practical, making a fine addition to any antique optical instrument...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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

A rare antique and all original fully functioning cast iron English cheese press, by Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury, circa 1880. This cheese press has just ...

A rare and highly decorative Victorian folding pocket sundial with integrated compass, attributed to J. Baum & Co of Birmingham and dated 1875, representing a fascinating example...

A stunning and highly decorative Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' theodolite Numbered 223278. Complete with a fitted oak case and oak tripod, dating from the mid 20th Century, This vintage Zei...

Very well precision made mid 20th century opera glasses manufactured in Japan (marked); they are still very operable today and working very well. Although categorized as "opera glass...

For your consideration, an antique "pancake" style lever padlock, likely an Edwards 6-Lever padlock or a similar model made by Slaymaker or Eagle Lock Co. These flat, round locks wer...

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...

A very fine early 19th Century (1819 - 1831) brass telescope by W. & T.Gilbert, London. This fabulous well cast polished brass telescope is of exceptional quality with superb op...

A beautiful vintage Fountain Pen - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully functional. The handle is Mother of Pearl that leads into an intricate Gold design an...