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Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London

Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London

By Troughton & Simms London

Located in Norwich, GB

Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London Sixteen inch extending telescope with

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950

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

Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons

Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument by J. Halden & Sons of

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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young
Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young

Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young

$3,123

H 6.5 in W 11 in D 4 in

Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young

Located in Norwich, GB

Oxidised surveyors level by Reid and Young Mounted on a circular base with threaded aperture or

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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1870 Antique Burnished Brass W F Stanley Level Surveyor Measurement Instrument
1870 Antique Burnished Brass W F Stanley Level Surveyor Measurement Instrument

1870 Antique Burnished Brass W F Stanley Level Surveyor Measurement Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Topographic level signed W.F Stanley of burnished brass, from the second half of the 19th century

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Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Transit Level Scope and Wooden Case c.1950
Vintage Transit Level Scope and Wooden Case c.1950

Vintage Transit Level Scope and Wooden Case c.1950

$275Sale Price|26% Off

H 9.5 in W 13.75 in D 6 in

Vintage Transit Level Scope and Wooden Case c.1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Mid-century surveyors transit level scope. Gray crinkle finish paint over brass. Original

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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H 94.49 in W 3.55 in D 0.4 in

Surveyors Levels

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A collection of three telescopic surveyors levels to include three early 20th century levels of

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Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Antique 19th Century English Brass Surveyor's Level, circa 1890-1900
Antique 19th Century English Brass Surveyor's Level, circa 1890-1900

Antique 19th Century English Brass Surveyor's Level, circa 1890-1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th century English Brass Surveyor's Level signed J & W.E. Archbutt, London, circa 1890

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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley

Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass theodolite desk ornament by William Stanley

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique French Nickel-Plated Brass Surveyor's Level 19th Century
Antique French Nickel-Plated Brass Surveyor's Level 19th Century

Antique French Nickel-Plated Brass Surveyor's Level 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and interesting decorative French nickel plated brass surveyors level, mid-19th

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Antique 1850s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Vintage Surveyors Level in Case, Scientific Instrument, John Davis and Son c1940
Vintage Surveyors Level in Case, Scientific Instrument, John Davis and Son c1940

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

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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique W & L.E Gurley Troy N.Y Surveyors Transit Compass Scope Tripod Stand
Antique W & L.E Gurley Troy N.Y Surveyors Transit Compass Scope Tripod Stand

Antique W & L.E Gurley Troy N.Y Surveyors Transit Compass Scope Tripod Stand

By W. & L.E. Gurley

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique surveyor’s level transit signed W & L.E Gurley, Troy NY. Made from oak, brass and glass

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Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

UK  1870 Brass Topographic Level, Antique Surveyor Measurement Instrument
UK  1870 Brass Topographic Level, Antique Surveyor Measurement Instrument

UK 1870 Brass Topographic Level, Antique Surveyor Measurement Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Telescope topographic level of brass, it is an instrument consisting of a telescope fixed parallel

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Antique 1860s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sight Level, English, Brass, Handheld Surveyor's Instrument, circa 1930
Vintage Sight Level, English, Brass, Handheld Surveyor's Instrument, circa 1930

Vintage Sight Level, English, Brass, Handheld Surveyor's Instrument, circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage sight level. An English, brass handheld surveyor's instrument, dating to the

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Early 20th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American Transit with Case, circa 1900
American Transit with Case, circa 1900

American Transit with Case, circa 1900

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H 18 in W 10 in D 10 in

American Transit with Case, circa 1900

By The L. Beckmann Co.

Located in Surrey, BC

Toledo, Ohio in 1914. Mr. Beckmann came to the United States in 1870. He started making transits, levels

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Antique Early 1900s American Machine Age Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass

Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century brass surveyor's level with telescope, compass and spirit level. With

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Troughton and Simms London Surveyor's Level in Mahogany Case
Troughton and Simms London Surveyor's Level in Mahogany Case

Troughton and Simms London Surveyor's Level in Mahogany Case

By Troughton & Simms London

Located in San Mateo, CA

Early 20th century surveyor's level made be Troughton and Simms of London. This comes in its

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Antique Early 1900s English Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Surveyor's Level or Theodolite by W.F. Stanley, London, in Original Fitted Box
Surveyor's Level or Theodolite by W.F. Stanley, London, in Original Fitted Box

Surveyor's Level or Theodolite by W.F. Stanley, London, in Original Fitted Box

By W. F. Stanley

Located in Austin, TX

A fine working English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument (aka a dumpy level or surveyors

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Gurley Surveyor Transit Level with Original Box
Vintage Gurley Surveyor Transit Level with Original Box

Vintage Gurley Surveyor Transit Level with Original Box

By Gurley Engineering Instruments

Located in North York, ON

This Industrial level is super neat. Made by Gurley Engineering Instruments, it is comprised of a

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Surveyors Staff in Mahogany and Brass
Vintage Surveyors Staff in Mahogany and Brass

Vintage Surveyors Staff in Mahogany and Brass

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H 75.5 in W 3 in D 2.25 in

Vintage Surveyors Staff in Mahogany and Brass

Located in Heath, MA

Vintage surveyors staff or levelling rod, circa 1940, encased in mahogany with brass reinforcements

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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Surveyors Level For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the surveyors level you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every surveyors level was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer surveyors level, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A surveyors level made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one surveyors level that is appealing in its simplicity, but Troughton & Simms London and Gurley Engineering Instruments produced versions that are worth a look.

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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