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Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach

Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach

$6,850

H 16.75 in W 8.13 in D 8.13 in

Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach

Located in New Orleans, LA

surveying and is a precursor to the theodolite, an optical instrument for measuring angles. Baumann and

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Antique 19th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' Theodolite & Tripod & Case mid 20th Century
Vintage Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' Theodolite & Tripod & Case mid 20th Century

Vintage Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' Theodolite & Tripod & Case mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A is a rare find for collectors of engineering and surveying instruments. Made in Germany, this item

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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

A land surveying square, France 1880.
A land surveying square, France 1880.

A land surveying square, France 1880.

$1,678

H 6.5 in W 2.7 in D 2.7 in

A land surveying square, France 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Octagonal brass land surveying square. Each side has a slot, which allows to aim the distance and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Danish 19th Century Brass Surveying or Level Tool on Tripod
Danish 19th Century Brass Surveying or Level Tool on Tripod

Danish 19th Century Brass Surveying or Level Tool on Tripod

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Surveyors tripod level tool from the late 19th century. The tripod is made of wood and the level is brass. The wood tripod is 39.75in high.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass In Original Mahogany Box
Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass In Original Mahogany Box

Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass In Original Mahogany Box

Located in New York, NY

Brass and steel survey transit and compass in the original mahogany box. Made by J.C Ulmer Co. Good

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810

Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810

By Cary

Located in Norwich, GB

surveying equipment. Instruments made by William Cary were used around the world including Russia and

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Antique 1810s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti & Zambra Dial Plate
Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti & Zambra Dial Plate

Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti & Zambra Dial Plate

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

(active 1850-1985) were one of Britain’s leading manufacturers of scientific, mathematical and surveying

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sundials

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Granite, Metal, Bronze

Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815
Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815

Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Ferrario Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815 A rare early

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III
Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III

Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III

Located in New Orleans, LA

fact, the British government refused his modest request for surveying and observational instruments

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Antique 19th Century Russian Other Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

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Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720
Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720

Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720

Located in Placerville, CA

this Theodolite for his own personal use. I've seen another very early and crude surveying instrument

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Antique Early 18th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box
Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box

Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box

Located in Milan, OH

engineering. This extraordinary instrument boasts unparalleled functionality and timeless beauty, making it a

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Antique Early 1900s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian
Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian

Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique transit theodolite. An English, bronze and brass surveying instrument by AG

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Fine Vintage Japanese Surveyor's Transit Theodolite by Fuji Surveying Instrument
Fine Vintage Japanese Surveyor's Transit Theodolite by Fuji Surveying Instrument

Fine Vintage Japanese Surveyor's Transit Theodolite by Fuji Surveying Instrument

Located in Forney, TX

Surveying Instrument Co. Ginza, Tokyo for Ishikura & Co. Fukuoka, Japan. circa 1950s Constructed in brass

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

1890 Antique Brass Level Watts & Sond London Mahogany Box, Surveyor Instrument
1890 Antique Brass Level Watts & Sond London Mahogany Box, Surveyor Instrument

1890 Antique Brass Level Watts & Sond London Mahogany Box, Surveyor Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

the 19th century. signed R. Watts & Sond London, manufacturers of theodolites and other surveying

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Antique 1890s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mining Topographic Compass Davis & Son London First Half of the 1800s
Mining Topographic Compass Davis & Son London First Half of the 1800s

Mining Topographic Compass Davis & Son London First Half of the 1800s

Located in Milan, IT

1800s. It is a survey instrument, for measurement of horizontal and vertical angles and magnetic

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Antique 1840s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Topographic Compass, Wooden and Brass, of the Late 19th Century
Topographic Compass, Wooden and Brass, of the Late 19th Century

Topographic Compass, Wooden and Brass, of the Late 19th Century

By W. & L.E. Gurley

Located in Milan, IT

manufacturers of engineering and surveying instruments in the United States. Very good condition. Perfectly

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Antique 1880s American Scientific Instruments

Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860
Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860

Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860

Located in Milan, IT

, plumb line and other accessories. It is a scientific instrument used in terrestrial observations for

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Antique 1860s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope
Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope

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H 69 in Dm 60 in L 69 in

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope

By Charles C. Hutchinson

Located in Peekskill, NY

imported and sold nautical and surveying instruments, charts, marine glasses, telescopes, and flags. It was

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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long
Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long

Important Charles C. Hutchinson Telescope - 69 Inches Long

By Charles C. Hutchinson

Located in Peekskill, NY

and sold nautical and surveying instruments, charts, marine glasses, telescopes, and flags. It was

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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896

American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896

Located in Milan, IT

. Hutchinson Nautical Instruments, as seller of nautical and surveying instruments,charts, marine glasses

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Antique 1890s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Survey Compass, made of Brass, 1932
Survey Compass, made of Brass, 1932

Survey Compass, made of Brass, 1932

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H 1.19 in Dm 3.94 in

Survey Compass, made of Brass, 1932

By F.B. & S. 1932 Ltd.

Located in Milan, IT

Rare survey compass, brass with leather case, signed F.B. & S. 1932 ltd. Diameter of compass cm 10

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Vintage 1930s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1920 Dietz Adjustable Drafting Table
1920 Dietz Adjustable Drafting Table

1920 Dietz Adjustable Drafting Table

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H 42 in W 42 in D 32 in

1920 Dietz Adjustable Drafting Table

By A. Lietz Co.

Located in Surrey, BC

surveying instruments and related tools. The firm incorporated in 1892 under the name "The A. Lietz Company

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Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

J. H. Steward Pocket Military Compass c.1890
J. H. Steward Pocket Military Compass c.1890

J. H. Steward Pocket Military Compass c.1890

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H 3 in W 2.13 in D 0.75 in

J. H. Steward Pocket Military Compass c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

retailer of optical, scientific, military and surveying instruments. J.H. Steward was the head optician of

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Bulkhead Clock and Barometer Set by Heath & Co
Bulkhead Clock and Barometer Set by Heath & Co

Bulkhead Clock and Barometer Set by Heath & Co

By Heath & Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Hezzanith) was founded 1845 and specialised in nautical and surveying instruments. The breadth of production

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. n. 54826 made in 1915

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. 55929 made in 1918 for

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Keuffel & Esser Co Survey Transit Tripod Stand with Case Stick and Accessories
Keuffel & Esser Co Survey Transit Tripod Stand with Case Stick and Accessories

Keuffel & Esser Co Survey Transit Tripod Stand with Case Stick and Accessories

By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Keuffel & Esser Co Survey Transit on Tripod Stand with Original Oak Wood Case and

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage nautical bearing magnetic compass, pocket made of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 24345 of 1918 made for the U.S. Engineer Corps. It is a small compass, diameter 5.3 c...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American Brass Surveying Transit Signed F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co. NY, Circa 1890
American Brass Surveying Transit Signed F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co. NY, Circa 1890

American Brass Surveying Transit Signed F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co. NY, Circa 1890

By Brandis and Son

Located in Charleston, SC

American brass surveying transit on oak tripod stand. F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co., was in business

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Antique 1890s American American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1870s Italian Theodolite Antique Earth Scientific Instrument of Measurement
1870s Italian Theodolite Antique Earth Scientific Instrument of Measurement

1870s Italian Theodolite Antique Earth Scientific Instrument of Measurement

Located in Milan, IT

measurements cm 35.5 x 30.5 x 23 inches 14 x 12 x 9. Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques

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Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects
1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects

1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic compass for nautical detection, of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 67770 of 1918 made for the U.S Engineer Corps. It is a small compass, diameter 5.3 cm - 2.1 in...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Cased Antique Protractor 360 Degree Scientific Instrument Navigation, circa 1900
Cased Antique Protractor 360 Degree Scientific Instrument Navigation, circa 1900

Cased Antique Protractor 360 Degree Scientific Instrument Navigation, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

surveying or navigational purposes. A super cased instrument ideal for use or presentation Inscribed

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1870s Brass Cathetometer Signed G. Coradi Zurich Antique Scientific Instrument
1870s Brass Cathetometer Signed G. Coradi Zurich Antique Scientific Instrument

1870s Brass Cathetometer Signed G. Coradi Zurich Antique Scientific Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

. Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to represent graphically in scale a

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Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder Instrument by Lawrence and Mayo, London
Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder Instrument by Lawrence and Mayo, London

Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder Instrument by Lawrence and Mayo, London

By Lawrence and Mayo

Located in Nantucket, MA

, Colombo, Rangoon and Singapore. Its reputation as high grade opticians and makers of best quality survey

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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th C. Keuffel & Esser Co. Drafting Table
Early 20th C. Keuffel & Esser Co. Drafting Table

Early 20th C. Keuffel & Esser Co. Drafting Table

By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Located in Surrey, BC

York, selling drawing materials and drafting supplies. In 1876, K & E started selling surveying

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

1820s Rare Cittelli Milan Brass Wood Praetorian Tablet Antique Surveyor Tool
1820s Rare Cittelli Milan Brass Wood Praetorian Tablet Antique Surveyor Tool

1820s Rare Cittelli Milan Brass Wood Praetorian Tablet Antique Surveyor Tool

Located in Milan, IT

. Instrument for tracing and topographical surveying, complete with tripod in walnut and removable brass, base

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Antique 1820s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder by Lawrence and Mayo, London
Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder by Lawrence and Mayo, London

Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder by Lawrence and Mayo, London

By Lawrence and Mayo

Located in Nantucket, MA

, Colombo, Rangoon and Singapore. Its reputation as high grade opticians and makers of best quality survey

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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930

Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930

By Dietzgen

Located in San Francisco, CA

manufacturing drawing boards, T-squares, surveying instruments, and other engineering supplies. The factory was

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron, Brass

1900s English Antique Brass Tacheometer, surveying instrument
1900s English Antique Brass Tacheometer, surveying instrument

1900s English Antique Brass Tacheometer, surveying instrument

Located in Milan, IT

English tacheometer made in the early 1900s, of brass, it is a geodetic and topographic instrument

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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Signed American Brass Surveyor's Compass, New York, Circa 1840
Signed American Brass Surveyor's Compass, New York, Circa 1840

Signed American Brass Surveyor's Compass, New York, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

ran a small shop in New York City where he manufactured surveying instruments from 1825 until his

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Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Antique Field Sextant, English, Brass, Military Instrument, Stanley, Victorian
Antique Field Sextant, English, Brass, Military Instrument, Stanley, Victorian

Antique Field Sextant, English, Brass, Military Instrument, Stanley, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique field sextant. An English, brass military surveying instrument, by Stanley of

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Survey Compass, Brass with Leather Case, Signed Troughton & Simms Ltd
Survey Compass, Brass with Leather Case, Signed Troughton & Simms Ltd

Survey Compass, Brass with Leather Case, Signed Troughton & Simms Ltd

By Troughton & Simms London

Located in Milan, IT

Old survey compass, brass with leather case, signed Troughton & Simms Ltd London, early 1900

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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss made in 1918 for U.S

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments

Antique English London-Made Brass Surveying Compass in Original Case, circa 1880
Antique English London-Made Brass Surveying Compass in Original Case, circa 1880

Antique English London-Made Brass Surveying Compass in Original Case, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Lond-made brass surveying compass in original case, circa 1880. Made By J. and W.E

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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights

1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights

Located in Lafayette, IN

surveying instruments. In any event, the work was started on surveying instruments around 1903 or 1904, but

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vtg David White Instrument Co Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak Case
Vtg David White Instrument Co Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak Case

Vtg David White Instrument Co Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak Case

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage David White Instrument Co surveying equipment plane utility level in oak case. Has not been

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Early 20th Century Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.
Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.

Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

, gyroscopes, drawing and mathematical instruments, surveying instruments, and instruments for electrical

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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Early Boston Made Hourglass or Sand Glass
Early Boston Made Hourglass or Sand Glass

Early Boston Made Hourglass or Sand Glass

By Samuel Thaxter

Located in Essex, MA

." (Reference: Smart, Charles E. "The Makers Of Surveying Instruments in America Since 1700" Troy, New York

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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass
Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass

Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass

Located in Placerville, CA

surveying instruments, this compass has a few flaws worth noting. First, one of the sight vanes is bent very

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Antique 1830s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th C English Octant by Spencer & Barrett
Rare 19th C English Octant by Spencer & Barrett

Rare 19th C English Octant by Spencer & Barrett

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H 13.13 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in

Rare 19th C English Octant by Spencer & Barrett

Located in Essex, MA

, Surveying instruments Commercial St. Boston". Photos show 1/2 of box which is complete. A similar

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Small Size French Brass Sector by Hugé à Versailles, 18th Century
Small Size French Brass Sector by Hugé à Versailles, 18th Century

Small Size French Brass Sector by Hugé à Versailles, 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

attractive small-size (11,7 cm closed / 22,5 cm opened). The sector is a classic surveying/military

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Antique Mid-18th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Imperial Japanese Army Weather Vane
Imperial Japanese Army Weather Vane

Imperial Japanese Army Weather Vane

Located in New York, NY

Made by A.N. Asakichi of Tokyo (which also produced surveying, weather, and drafting instruments

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Steel

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in Esbjerg, DK

A well-made set of napkin rings cast in brass and featuring motifs of a knife, a fork and a spoon. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s and originally sold through Illums Bolighus in...

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French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...

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Mid-century modern Murano glass pendant light by Maestri Muranesi, 1970s
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Located in Palermo, PA

This elegant pendant light features Murano glass with a striking deep purple border along the edge. The transparent glass is adorned with a distinctive tiger stripe pattern throughou...

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Located in Lisse, NL

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Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
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Located in Paris, FR

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Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand
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Located in Kennesaw, GA

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Located in Nashville, TN

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Located in Milano, IT

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Antique Chinese Cabinet in Elm with Carved Scenes of Four Seasons & Ebonizing
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Located in West Chester, PA

A rare and bright blanket chest in brilliant reds contrasted with blacks. The decoration is nicely painted with urns and flowers flanked by pillars and hearts on the corners. There i...

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H 5.91 in W 16.93 in D 10.24 in

1960's Original Hungarian Army First Aid Boxes - Large Shape

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960's Original Hungarian Army First Aid Boxes - Large Shape. These were standard issue in the Hungarian army and we have a network of pickers that hunt them out for us. Occasionall...

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Vintage 1960s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

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Surveying Instrument For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic surveying instrument available at 1stDibs. A surveying instrument — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a surveying instrument — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A surveying instrument is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Brandis and Son, E. Vion Paris and F.B. & S. 1932 Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful surveying instrument that is worth considering.

Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You

Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.

The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.

With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.

If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?

Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.

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