Surveying Instrument
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
H 23.82 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 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
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
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
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
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
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
Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument with enamelled finish
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Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 6.5 in
Field Artillery Theodolite by Srb & Stys of Prague, 1930s
Located in Doylestown, PA
instrument of bronze, brass and steel utilized by the Czech military for artillery surveying. In 1919
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Langlois Graphometer - Circa 1730
Located in Placerville, CA
This is a BEAUTIFUL Graphometer made by the premier instrument maker in France, Claude Langlois
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Antique Early 18th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
English or French Antique Brass Surveyor's Transit Theodolite, last quarter 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Wikipedia:
“A THEODOLITE is a precision optical instrument for measuring angles between
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Antique and rare magnetic surveying compass, brass with original wooden box, signed E. Vion Paris
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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 12.61 in W 4 in D 4 in
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, arguably one of the finest instrument makers in England, and went on to produce Fine instruments himself
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 2.21 in D 2.21 in
Anemometer 1950 Coal Mining Vintage Science Equipment in Brass and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
responsible for surveying and managing mine ventilation systems using handy tools like mining anemometers. A
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
H 4.5 in W 3.25 in D 1.14 in
Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris
Located in London, GB
, considerably shortens the time hitherto required by means of ordinary instruments for the purposes of leveling
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
H 5 in W 11.5 in D 5.25 in
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
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling surveyor's set. An English, pocket drawing instrument case, dating to
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Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
1778-84 Present State of Husbandry in Scotland
Located in Bath, GB
commissioned to prepare surveys on a number of different farms across Scotland.
It fell to the author, Andrew
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Antique Late 18th Century European Books
Materials
Paper
Schmetterlinge 'Butterflies' by Carl Gustav Jablonsky & J.F.W. Herbst
Located in Middletown, NY
Natursystem is one of the first attempts at a complete survey of exotic and European butterflies, and edited
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Antique Late 18th Century German Books
Materials
Paper
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
1960s Large Hand-carved Iron Wood American Bald Eagle Art Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A large hand-carved iron wood eagle perched on a tree stump and surveying the surroundings ready to
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury
By Pan American Airways
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
be its “chosen instrument” for overseas operations. Pan Am would enjoy a near monopoly on
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Wood
French 18th-19th Century Copper Overlaid Relief Medallion of Antoine Lavoisier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-promoter and underplays his dependence on the instruments, experiments, and ideas of other chemists
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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
H 49 in W 31 in D 18.75 in
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17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Spruce
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
Large Nautical Bronze Ship's Propeller, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, bronze propeller from a 1970s lifeboat. Great patina. We had it mounted on a custom-made iron stand to turn it into a great sculpture.
These also make great centerpieces ...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bearded Vulture 'Gypaetus barbatus', II/A -Cites dd 09/03/2019
Located in Leuven , BE
A vulture is a scavenging bird of prey. The New World vultures are found in North and South America; Old World vultures are found in Europe, Africa, and Asia, meaning that between th...
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Vintage 1910s Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material
Antique Stick Barometer, Walnut, Scientific Instrument, Negretti & Zambra, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stick barometer. An English, walnut scientific instrument with thermometer by Negretti & Zambra, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Presented in t...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Walnut
H 36.42 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th
Located in Hollywood, SC
American three masted clipper ship model displayed in a mahogany glass case. She was the fastest ship ever built in 1852. California clipper ship model Sovereign of the Seas. The Sov...
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20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
H 30.75 in W 42.75 in D 16.75 in
1960s UK Army Recruitment poster, Join the New Regular Army Tank Commander
By John Godfrey Bernard Worsley
Located in London, GB
John Godfrey Bernard Worsley (1919-2000) - attributed
A Soldier of the Queen - Join the New Regular Army
Original UK Army recruitment poster c. 1960
75x501cm
The Soldier of the Quee...
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1960s Modern More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
21 Clesitera Glass Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Clesitera glass vase with pendant, was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is blown glass, and signed on the base, for further information please see authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
A Pair of Barrel Shaped Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vases
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the Meiji period featuring an elegant form with high shoulders and light beige ground color. Decorated with multicolor floral and folia...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Antique Nautical Brass Ship's Clock, Barometer & Bell Grouping
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique nautical brass ship's clock and barometer were made by the Chelsea Clock Company of the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period style. The be...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand with Weights
Located in Pomona, CA
Beautiful Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale stand with a set of 30 pieces scale weights and storage drawers. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the top and sides fea...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a copper brass bound case with sloping glazed aperture with heavily bevelled glass. ...
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Couroc Resin Tray with Sailing Ships and Compass
By The Couroc Company
Located in Downingtown, PA
Couroc resin tray with sailing ships and compass,
The 1970s
The black resin rectangular tray is decorated with two sailing yachts with crystal stars to bow and stern. To the left...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare Victorian Apothecary Military Campaign four drawer brass bound chest finished with tooled black leather
A Beautiful handcrafted Apothecary Chest. Each drawer has been indente...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Brooklyn Tug Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
The harbor tug Brooklyn was designed and built in 1910 by William Cramp and Sons at Philadelphia, PA. Her intended purpose was for use at the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's New York...
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20th Century Nautical Objects
Steam Yacht Corsair, 1890
Located in Norwell, MA
Private steam yacht of J. Pierpont Morgan, Corsair in brass and glass display case with custom wooden table stand.
Many fine details include capstan, helm, binnacle, winch, funnel, l...
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20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astidamia glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Astidamia Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed “E.Sottsass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
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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
19th Century English Brass Telescope and Stand
Located in Alexandria, VA
.
Long branch was built on property surveyed by a young George Washington for Lord Fairfax. In 1788
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
H 17 in W 11 in D 9 in
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
H 4.73 in W 11.62 in D 6.3 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Category
Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 17.7 in W 9.1 in D 16 in
1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
half of the 19th century, complete with original oak box complete.
This instrument was used in
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Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 18.5 in W 10.3 in D 10.6 in
1870s Theodolite Troughton & Simms Antique Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
1922.
Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to represent
Category
Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 18.5 in W 13.6 in D 15 in
American Brass Surveying Transit Signed F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co. NY, Circa 1890
By Brandis and Son
Located in Hollywood, 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
1950s Anemometer Antique Scientific Measuring Instrument Signed Griffin & George
Located in Milan, IT
instrument to measure air flux and it is used to survey and measure speed of air masses. Anemometer with
Category
Vintage 1950s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.6 in W 3.3 in D 4.3 in
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
Category
Antique 1830s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
H 0.79 in W 10.83 in D 10.83 in
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
Category
Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 16.5 in D 5.1 in
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...
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1870s Small Brass Theodolite Kelvin & James White Antique Surveyor's Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
for reading the circles, triple level and tripod socket.
Topography studies instruments, surveying
Category
Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 9.8 in W 4.4 in D 10.15 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
1930s Brass Anemometer in Original Case Ancient Measuring Instrument Air Flux
Located in Milan, IT
functional. Case size cm 10.8x8 h 9 - inches 4.25x3.14 h 3.54.
An anemometer is an antique instrument to
Category
Vintage 1920s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.54 in W 3.14 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Surveyors Level in Case, Scientific Instrument, John Davis and Son c1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level in case, an English scientific instrument, an item of surveying
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
H 8.27 in W 13.59 in D 5.91 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
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Oak
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
Category
Antique 1820s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 61 in W 17.8 in D 27.5 in
19th Century Antique Oakwood Magnetic Surveyng Compass English Manufacture
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic surveying compass, oakwood with brass hinges and closing hooks, instrument consisting of a
Category
Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Early 1900s Telescope Diopter Praetorian Tablet Secretan Paris Antique Surveyor
Located in Milan, IT
Secretan (1804-1867).
Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.9 in W 4 in D 8.15 in
1870s Brass Clisigonimeter F. Miller Innsbruck Surveyor Measurement Instrumemt
Located in Milan, IT
x 2.8 inches.
Excellent condition, fully functional.
Topography studies instruments, surveying
Category
Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.8 in W 7.5 in D 8.2 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with mahogany carry box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910.
A Fine scientific instrument
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 8.47 in W 15.16 in D 6.11 in
1900s Brass Theodolite Compass And Eccentric Telescope Signed SUSS Budapepest
Located in Milan, IT
. Budapest serial number 1121. This instrument has been used in terrestrial observations for the measurement
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine and Rare Pair of English Regency Floor Standing Library Globes
By Thomas Harris and Son
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
'latest surveys of Captains Ross and Parry to the North Pole (1821-1827).
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1913 British W.F. Stanley Theodolite on Tripod Base
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Calgary, Alberta
W.F. Stanley & Co of Holborn, London manufactured some of the world's best surveying equipment
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1941 Vintage Prismatic Brass Magnetic Nautical Compass by ELLIOT BROS LTD
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic compass for nautical survey made of brass signed ELLIOT BROS LTD of 1941 N. 28479, it is
Category
Vintage 1940s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Engraved Brass Astrolabe from the Persian Qajar Period
Located in London, GB
used to identify stars or planets, to determine local latitude, to survey, or to triangulate
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Islamic Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron, Brass
Architect Surveyor Tripod Floor LAMP in Oak & Brass Engineering Repurposed
By Gurley Engineering Instruments
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Good looking antique up-cycled architect's engineering floor lamp with vintage tripod surveying
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1920s Brass Nautical Magnetic PocketCompass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass survey compass made in 1920 circa, signed The Magnapole; small compass used away from
Category
Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Pelorus Made in 1920s of Brass, Made in New York with Original Mahogany Box
Located in Milan, IT
position of a ship during coastal navigation, the survey takes place by measuring two specific, clearly
Category
Vintage 1920s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in L 5.91 in
Arman, Cellos Bronze Coffee Table, Signed and Numbered
By Arman
Located in Geneve, CH
instruments (mainly violins and saxophones) or bronze statues.
The son of an antiques dealer and amateur
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Signed American Brass Surveyor's Compass, New York, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
ran a small shop in New York City where he manufactured surveying instruments from 1825 until his
Category
Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.96 in W 4.73 in D 4.93 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
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
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments
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
H 4 in W 12 in D 8 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 20 in W 18 in D 10 in
1780s Cole Fecit Brass Antique Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Measurement Tool
Located in Milan, IT
that can be replaced with a telescope and original wooden box. The instrument is fixed on a wooden
Category
Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 7.5 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in
Georgian Mahogany Waywiser by Richard Glynne of London, circa 1725
Located in London, GB
popular in the 18th century as the need for surveying increased with the enclosures and canal building
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Theodolite Burnished Brass Signed Pietro Sbisà OMS Florence
Located in Milan, IT
(look at the last picture).
Topography studies instruments, surveying techniques, calculus and plans to
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Brass Survey Compass the Magnapole
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical travel survey compass, made in 1914 circa, signed The Magnapole; small compass used
Category
Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects
1914 Brass Survey Nautical Pocket Compass Signed Magnapole by Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milan, IT
Brass survey compass made in 1914 circa, signed The Magnapole;
and realized by Negretty & Zambra
Category
Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
WWI Brass Compass Used by the British Army Officers
Located in Milan, IT
James Henry Steward 406 Strand London surveying liquid prismatic compass used by the British Army
Category
Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Porcelain Plate, Dated 1966
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
instrument. It can be used to perform all sorts of complex calculations using the position of the Sun or
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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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.
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Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical 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.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
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.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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