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18th Century French Silver Measuring Instruments Pied De Roy
18th Century French Silver Measuring Instruments Pied De Roy

18th Century French Silver Measuring Instruments Pied De Roy

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century French Silver Measuring Instruments Pied De Roy A rare collection of two silver measuring instruments from the 18th century, predating the definitive introduction of th...

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18th Century French Used Measuring Instruments

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Silver

England Early 1900 Brass Galvanometer Antique Physic Measuring Instrument
England Early 1900 Brass Galvanometer Antique Physic Measuring Instrument

England Early 1900 Brass Galvanometer Antique Physic Measuring Instrument

By Philip Harris Ltd.

Located in Milan, IT

Moving coil brass galvanometer with three-screw base, instrument signed Philip Harris Ltd Birmingham England n. 19402, made in the early 1900, a tool used as a detector of direct cur...

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Early 20th Century British Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass

Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden
Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden

Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden

By Jesse Ramsden

Located in Milan, IT

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farm...

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1780s Used Measuring Instruments

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Wood

19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.

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1810s British Used Measuring Instruments

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Mahogany

Galvanometer Antique Measuring Instrument Used for Telegraph Cables 1850 circa
Galvanometer Antique Measuring Instrument Used for Telegraph Cables 1850 circa

Galvanometer Antique Measuring Instrument Used for Telegraph Cables 1850 circa

Located in Milan, IT

Vertical mirror galvanometer made in 1850 circa, oak and glass, three adjustable screws at the base. Tool constituted by a magnet bar movable inside a coil and connected to a needle....

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1850s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

Actinometer Antique Measuring Instrument made by Griffin & Tatlock London in 30s
Actinometer Antique Measuring Instrument made by Griffin & Tatlock London in 30s

Actinometer Antique Measuring Instrument made by Griffin & Tatlock London in 30s

By Griffin & Tatlock ltd

Located in Milan, IT

Very good condition. Measures: 40 x 16 cm. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London; our gift box is free (look at the last picture).  

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1930s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

Italy 1930s Ing Ferrero Double Strain Gauge Original Box Measuring Instrument
Italy 1930s Ing Ferrero Double Strain Gauge Original Box Measuring Instrument

Italy 1930s Ing Ferrero Double Strain Gauge Original Box Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Ferrero Savona n.384583 mod E74 - S3, circa 1930, in its original box complete with accessories and magnifying glass. It is an instrument used to measure the variations in length tha...

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1930s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes

By E. Gleizes Paris

Located in London, GB

The central enamel dials, signed 'Gleizes / 3 Place Vendome a Paris,' comprise the clock, with Roman numerals, and the barometer with a spiralling mercury reserve below, while furthe...

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19th Century French Rococo Used Measuring Instruments

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Ormolu

Early 20th-Century English Sovereign Balance Scale by Harrison
Early 20th-Century English Sovereign Balance Scale by Harrison

Early 20th-Century English Sovereign Balance Scale by Harrison

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare and collectible piece of British numismatic history, this scale is perfect for collectors of antique measuring instruments, coin enthusiasts, and those interested in early 20t...

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20th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

William Cary was an important scientific instrument maker, he trained under Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) he produced numerous scientific instruments including mechanical calculators, me...

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1810s English Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass

Measuring Stand
Measuring Stand

Measuring Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This French early wooden measuring stand is a marvelous blend of utility and minimalistic design. The slender vertical post, supported by a sturdy base, demonstrates the practical el...

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Early 1900s French Used Measuring Instruments

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Metal

Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre
Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre

Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre Once these along with scales were common place in Doctors Surgeries, Chemist Shops and Drug stores, the pati...

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1890s Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

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Beech

English Victorian Surveyor's Measure
English Victorian Surveyor's Measure

English Victorian Surveyor's Measure

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style painted wood and brass adjustable surveyor\'s measure.

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19th Century British Victorian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pharmacy Height Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre
Pharmacy Height Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre

Pharmacy Height Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Pharmacy Height Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre Once these along with scales were common place in Doctors Surgeries, Chemist Shops and Drug stores, the pat...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

19th Century Continental Measuring Stand
19th Century Continental Measuring Stand

19th Century Continental Measuring Stand

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A highly unusual and super quality 19th Century mahogany and brass measuring stand. With two beautifully engraved brass plates showing measurements and a sliding height bar with a w...

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19th Century Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass

Victorian Bronze Imperial Standard Bushel Measure
Victorian Bronze Imperial Standard Bushel Measure

Victorian Bronze Imperial Standard Bushel Measure

Located in Essex, MA

Impressively large bushel measure for the County Of Gloucester, England. Inscribed "Imperial Standard Bushel". "County Of Gloucester". Made by Bate of London. Dated 1853 and 1834. ...

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1850s English Victorian Used Measuring Instruments

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Bronze

American Victorian Scale and Height Measure
American Victorian Scale and Height Measure

American Victorian Scale and Height Measure

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian standing scale with mahogany center post and brass weight and height measure with platform base on wheels (signed FAIRBANKS)

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass

19th Century Italian Height Measuring Apparatus
19th Century Italian Height Measuring Apparatus

19th Century Italian Height Measuring Apparatus

Located in Round Top, TX

An intriguing 19th century Italian apparatus for measuring one's height in centimeters. Soundly constructed from cast iron with a bronze measure to one side. A whimsical accent perfe...

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Late 19th Century Italian Used Measuring Instruments

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Bronze, Iron

Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'

Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'

Located in Madrid, ES

Michael Butterfield was a mathematician who made measuring instruments based in Paris from the last quarter of the 17th century who continued to work until the early 18th century.

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Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Other

Copper & brass fuel measures by Sutherland Astell
Copper & brass fuel measures by Sutherland Astell

Copper & brass fuel measures by Sutherland Astell

Located in London, GB

Two copper and brass metric "Checkpump" fuel measures by Sutherland Astell, circa 1950. Made for the County Borough of Blackpool. Marked: 10 and 20 litres, at 20°. 20L, Height: 23...

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Mid-20th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass, Copper

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

They produced telescopes, microscopes, navigation and surveying equipment, mechanical calculators and measuring instruments. Working out of The Strand, London, England, Cary's equ...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass

1950s Olympic Tape Measure Peoples Republic of China
1950s Olympic Tape Measure Peoples Republic of China

1950s Olympic Tape Measure Peoples Republic of China

Located in Chula Vista, CA

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...

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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Woman Figurine Lady Sewing Tailor Tape Measure
Vintage Woman Figurine Lady Sewing Tailor Tape Measure

Vintage Woman Figurine Lady Sewing Tailor Tape Measure

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very charming small figurine of a lady that functions as a tape measure. This vintage piece was commonly found on a sewing table and has both centimeters as well as inch measurements...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Used Measuring Instruments

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Plastic

Folding Boxwood & Brass Shoe Size Measure, circa 1880
Folding Boxwood & Brass Shoe Size Measure, circa 1880

Folding Boxwood & Brass Shoe Size Measure, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century folding cobbler's boxwood and brass shoe size measure, for the French market. With folding heel rest and slinging toe marker, with brass hinge. Paris point ...

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Late 19th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

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Boxwood

Vintage Scandinavian Foot - Shoe Sizer Professional Measuring device, 1970s
Vintage Scandinavian Foot - Shoe Sizer Professional Measuring device, 1970s

Vintage Scandinavian Foot - Shoe Sizer Professional Measuring device, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A high-quality shoe sizer / foot measurer, Built like a tank and fashioned from solid teak and stainless steel. It can be wall-hung via a small hole to its back. It came out of a sma...

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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Measuring Instruments

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Stereoscope Bar Parallax, Scientific Instrument, JM Glauser, London
Vintage Stereoscope Bar Parallax, Scientific Instrument, JM Glauser, London

Vintage Stereoscope Bar Parallax, Scientific Instrument, JM Glauser, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, brass scientific instrument for measuring depth in aerial photographs or maps, by JM Glauser & Sons of London, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.

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1950s English Other Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass

German Vintage Leather Tape Measure, Orange Brown 1940s, Germany
German Vintage Leather Tape Measure, Orange Brown 1940s, Germany

German Vintage Leather Tape Measure, Orange Brown 1940s, Germany

By Hermès

Located in Andernach, DE

Highest quality and minimalistic design tape measure in a solid leather casing. Around the late 1930s to 1940s, Germany. Sturdy seams and leather remind of Hermès and is decorative i...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

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Metal

Vintage Customs & Excise Endometer Gauge, English, Measuring Tool, Mid Century
Vintage Customs & Excise Endometer Gauge, English, Measuring Tool, Mid Century

Vintage Customs & Excise Endometer Gauge, English, Measuring Tool, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A fascinating tool, used in period to measure the end stave thickness of a barrel Accurate measurement was useful for applying duty to barrels of alcohol Displays a desirable aged pa...

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

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Iron

19th Century Feench Barometer Antique Scientific Instrument Weather Misure
19th Century Feench Barometer Antique Scientific Instrument Weather Misure

19th Century Feench Barometer Antique Scientific Instrument Weather Misure

Located in Milan, IT

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.

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1850s French Used Measuring Instruments

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Wood

Antique Pharmacist's Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary Measure, Victorian
Antique Pharmacist's Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary Measure, Victorian

Antique Pharmacist's Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary Measure, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pharmacist's medicine cup. An English, glass and leather apothecary measure, dating to the Victorian period, circa 19000. A fascinating pocket medicine cup and ...

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Late 19th Century British Used Measuring Instruments

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Glass

1860s Torricellian Barometer Oak Wood Negretti & Zambra Old Weather Instrument
1860s Torricellian Barometer Oak Wood Negretti & Zambra Old Weather Instrument

1860s Torricellian Barometer Oak Wood Negretti & Zambra Old Weather Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farme...

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1860s British Used Measuring Instruments

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Oak

System  walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.
System  walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.

System walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.

Located in Milan, IT

System walking stick: stick with grain measuring function. Oak wood barrel, graduated on the outside with brass nails. Iron knob, brass ferrule. By unscrewing the knob, a graduated i...

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Early 19th Century French Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass, Iron

Lufkin Rule Co Vintage Logging Scale Rule Stick Log Scaling Measuring
Lufkin Rule Co Vintage Logging Scale Rule Stick Log Scaling Measuring

Lufkin Rule Co Vintage Logging Scale Rule Stick Log Scaling Measuring

By Aaron Lufkin Dennison

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage logging measuring scale rule stick log scaling by Lufkin Rule Company. Wood and brass. Dimensions: 36' L x 2.75" W x 1.25" D Please visit take ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass

1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument
1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument

1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farme...

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1840s British Used Measuring Instruments

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Mahogany

Beste Lederkapsel Vintage Roll Up Tape Measure, Leather & Brass, 1st half 20thc
Beste Lederkapsel Vintage Roll Up Tape Measure, Leather & Brass, 1st half 20thc

Beste Lederkapsel Vintage Roll Up Tape Measure, Leather & Brass, 1st half 20thc

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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1920s Used Measuring Instruments

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Leather

Alnmått (Cubit measure) in iron with gilded details. Baroque, dated 1731
Alnmått (Cubit measure) in iron with gilded details. Baroque, dated 1731

Alnmått (Cubit measure) in iron with gilded details. Baroque, dated 1731

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish Alnmått (Cubit measure) in iron with gilded details. Baroque, dated 1731. Provenance: Baron Carl Emanuel Cederström, great collector during the mid-19th Century in Sweden. W...

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1730s Swedish Baroque Used Measuring Instruments

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Iron

Alnmått (Cubit measure) in Birch with a Noble Crown. Gustavian, dated 1783
Alnmått (Cubit measure) in Birch with a Noble Crown. Gustavian, dated 1783

Alnmått (Cubit measure) in Birch with a Noble Crown. Gustavian, dated 1783

Located in Knivsta, SE

An instrument used for measuring, traditionally called Alnmått, consisting of curved work worked elements topped by a thyrsus (pinecone decor element).

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1780s Swedish Gustavian Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass

Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920
Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920

Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique Customs & Excise measures. An English, etched glass governmental beaker set, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. A rare and intriguing example of ...

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1920s British Other Used Measuring Instruments

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Glass

Antique Gilbert & Barker Red Self Measuring Type 208 Vintage Curbside Gas Pump
Antique Gilbert & Barker Red Self Measuring Type 208 Vintage Curbside Gas Pump

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...

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Early 1900s Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

Imperial Sand & Ballast Measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London
Imperial Sand & Ballast Measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London

Imperial Sand & Ballast Measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London

By De Grave Short, Fanner & Co.

Located in London, GB

A rare sand and ballast measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London, circa 1940. Measures one, three-quarters, and half cubic foot. Made for Monmouthshire County Council. P...

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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

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Oak

Large Antique French Brass and Iron Balance Scale with Weights
Large Antique French Brass and Iron Balance Scale with Weights

Large Antique French Brass and Iron Balance Scale with Weights

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Testut was a French company manufacturing and marketing measuring instruments (weighing and counting). It was founded around 1850 by Charles Rodolphe Testut.  

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

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Brass

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

Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach

Located in New Orleans, LA

This intriguing item is almost certainly a Holland Circle by German scientific instrument makers Baumann & Kinzelbach. The Holland Circle, sometimes referred to as a Dutch Circle...

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19th Century German Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Fine Hardwood Drum
Fine Hardwood Drum

Fine Hardwood Drum

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Rare and extraordinary Instrument. The Drum measures 11.5” diameter by 6.25” high.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Used Measuring Instruments

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set

Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set

Located in Norwalk, CT

Salmon Bros London, A beautiful cased instrument for measuring the sight to determine the need for glasses.

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Early 20th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Glass

Dutch 19th Century Carved Wooden Barometer
Dutch 19th Century Carved Wooden Barometer

Dutch 19th Century Carved Wooden Barometer

Located in Delft, NL

The carved wood has a scene of fruits and scrolls A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure air pressure in a particular environment.

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Late 19th Century Dutch Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Terrestrial Globe Published in 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas, Paris
Antique Terrestrial Globe Published in 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas, Paris

Antique Terrestrial Globe Published in 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas, Paris

Located in Milan, IT

Men have always wanted to understand the world where they live, and they used all possible instruments to measure the space around and to increase their knowledge.

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1940s French Used Measuring Instruments

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Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century French Carved Black Forest Hunting Barometer and Thermometer
Early 20th Century French Carved Black Forest Hunting Barometer and Thermometer

Early 20th Century French Carved Black Forest Hunting Barometer and Thermometer

Located in Birmingham, AL

The central section features the barometer, known as an aneroid barometer, an instrument used for measuring pressure as a method that does not involve liquid and that was invented by...

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Early 1900s French Black Forest Used Measuring Instruments

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Walnut

20th Century Industrial Metal Box
20th Century Industrial Metal Box

20th Century Industrial Metal Box

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

The box was originally used to store measuring instruments used in tramway construction and track laying.

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20th Century German Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

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Metal

French 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood barometer, signed Lepage 1767
French 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood barometer, signed Lepage 1767

French 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood barometer, signed Lepage 1767

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above is the impressive pierced top crown displaying a globe at the center, scroll and measuring instruments. The barometer is finished with a stunning and most decorative floral wre...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Used Measuring Instruments

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Giltwood

"Musical instrument" by Robert Roesch
"Musical instrument" by Robert Roesch

"Musical instrument" by Robert Roesch

By Robert Roesch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Robert Roesch (1946) untitled "musical instrument" Patinated bronze Measure: Height 34.5 in., length 26 x 12 in. deep (87.63 cm. x 66.04 cm. x 30 cm.)

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1980s Used Measuring Instruments

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Bronze

Vintage MCM Craftsman No. 3931 Wooden Folding Extension Rule, 72-Inch
Vintage MCM Craftsman No. 3931 Wooden Folding Extension Rule, 72-Inch

Vintage MCM Craftsman No. 3931 Wooden Folding Extension Rule, 72-Inch

Located in San Diego, CA

The warm patina of the wood and aged brass hardware give it tremendous decorative appeal, making it equally suitable for use as a functional measuring instrument, office accessory, o...

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Mid-20th Century American Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica and Dalmatian Coast: A 17th Century Dutch Map
Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica and Dalmatian Coast: A 17th Century Dutch Map

Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica and Dalmatian Coast: A 17th Century Dutch Map

By Theodorus Danckerts

Located in Alamo, CA

The scale in the bottom left is also illustrated with a cherub with measuring instruments. Various ships can be seen sailing in the waters as a naval battle rages in the Tyrrhenian S...

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Late 17th Century Dutch Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Paper

Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Timepiece.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Timepiece.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Timepiece.

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre, and in 1847 he created a keyless system to rewind and set watches.

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre, and in 1847 he created a keyless system to rewind and set watches.

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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre, and in 1847 he created a keyless system to rewind and set watches.

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

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Museum Quality Measuring Instrument, PH & F. Pellin, Paris, circa 1900
Museum Quality Measuring Instrument, PH & F. Pellin, Paris, circa 1900

Museum Quality Measuring Instrument, PH & F. Pellin, Paris, circa 1900

Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland

This authentic measuring instrument from PH & F. Pellin comes from Paris, France.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

VU DATA Corporation Series PS121 Mini-Portable Oscilloscope
VU DATA Corporation Series PS121 Mini-Portable Oscilloscope

VU DATA Corporation Series PS121 Mini-Portable Oscilloscope

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H 3.94 in W 5.12 in D 13.78 in

VU DATA Corporation Series PS121 Mini-Portable Oscilloscope

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Amercian manufactured 1977 Vintage Oscilloscope measure instrument. Boxed with manual and accessories.

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1970s American Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century Gold/Apothecary Desktop Scale in Cherry and Brass by Henry Troemner
19th Century Gold/Apothecary Desktop Scale in Cherry and Brass by Henry Troemner

19th Century Gold/Apothecary Desktop Scale in Cherry and Brass by Henry Troemner

By Henry Troemner

Located in South Newfane, VT

The Troemner Company was founded in 1838 and still manufactures precision weighing and measuring instruments to the present day. Scales of this type were used by apothecaries, but al...

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Late 19th Century American Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Theodolite, Scientific Instrument, 20th Century
Theodolite, Scientific Instrument, 20th Century

Theodolite, Scientific Instrument, 20th Century

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H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in

Theodolite, Scientific Instrument, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This theodolite is a precision instrument used for measuring angles both horizontally and vertically via a rotation along both axis.

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20th Century French British Colonial Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Physics Instrument
Late 19th Century Physics Instrument

Late 19th Century Physics Instrument

Unavailable

H 6 in W 9 in D 5.38 in

Late 19th Century Physics Instrument

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a fantastic and rare 19th century physics instrument used to measure the angle of light being reflected in the mirrors.

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Late 19th Century Czech Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Zinc

Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure

Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure

Located in Burton, TX

Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings. Marked 'Houghton-Butcher Mfg. Co. Ltd., London 1918 N0. 1.195'. Lovingly cared for, it is in working condition...

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Early 20th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure

Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure

Located in Burton, TX

Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings. Marked 'Houghton-Butcher Mfg. Co. Ltd., London 1918 No. 1.173'. Lovingly cared for, it is in working conditio...

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Early 20th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Motorola  Model 68L11 '1948' "Tape Measure" Radio
Vintage Motorola  Model 68L11 '1948' "Tape Measure" Radio

Vintage Motorola Model 68L11 '1948' "Tape Measure" Radio

By Motorola

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This item is an exceptional unrestored vintage Motorola Model 68L11 (1948) tape measure radio in very nice condition. Complete except for dry cell battery. This unit is untested and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

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H 20.08 in W 18.9 in D 7.49 in

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

Artistic and Historical Significance This clock is far more than a time-measuring instrument; it is a true sculptural masterpiece, illustrating the refinement and technical mastery o...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log For Yachts
Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log For Yachts

Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log For Yachts

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H 5.52 in W 15.36 in D 7.49 in

Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log For Yachts

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

The Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log is a nautical instrument for measuring a vessel’s speed and distance travelled.

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19th Century Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

Rolex Daytona 116568BR
Rolex Daytona 116568BR

Rolex Daytona 116568BR

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

This scale offers optimal legibility, making the Cosmograph Daytona the ideal instrument for measuring speeds up to 400 units per hour, expressed in kilometers or miles.

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2010s Used Measuring Instruments

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

This scale offers optimal legibility, making the Cosmograph Daytona the ideal instrument for measuring speeds up to 400 units per hour, expressed in kilometers or miles.

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2010s Used Measuring Instruments

2022 Rolex Daytona 116505
2022 Rolex Daytona 116505

2022 Rolex Daytona 116505

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

This scale offers optimal legibility, making the Cosmograph Daytona the ideal instrument for measuring speeds up to 400 units per hour, expressed in kilometers or miles.

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2010s Used Measuring Instruments

1850s Oak Wood Stick Barometer Weather Measuring Instrument Negretti & Zambra
1850s Oak Wood Stick Barometer Weather Measuring Instrument Negretti & Zambra

1850s Oak Wood Stick Barometer Weather Measuring Instrument Negretti & Zambra

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Milan, IT

Stick barometer, oak wood, antique measuring instrument made in UK in the mid-19th century and signed by Negretti & Zambra, with thermometer and nonius reading the atmospheric changes.

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1870s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

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

La Filotecnica Ing A. Salmoiraghi Milan Centesimal tacheometer 133 b normal N. 55858 Catasto Italiano model of the second half of the 19th century, of burnished brass, complete with ...

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1860s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Measuring Instrument to Verify Distillates in Barrels by Dring & Fage UK 1900s
Measuring Instrument to Verify Distillates in Barrels by Dring & Fage UK 1900s

Measuring Instrument to Verify Distillates in Barrels by Dring & Fage UK 1900s

By Dring & Fage 1

Located in Milan, IT

Measuring instrument made of boxwood and brass divided into four parts and placed in its original leather case; it was used to verify the measures of distillates in barrels and the s...

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Early 1900s British Used Measuring Instruments

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Boxwood

1870 Salmoiraghi Tacheometer Surveyor Measuring Instrument in Original Patina
1870 Salmoiraghi Tacheometer Surveyor Measuring Instrument in Original Patina

1870 Salmoiraghi Tacheometer Surveyor Measuring Instrument in Original Patina

Located in Milan, IT

In perfect working order. Measures: Height 35 cm, 14.5 inches, telescope length 37 cm, 13.7 inches.

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1870s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950s Anemometer Antique Scientific Measuring Instrument Signed Griffin & George
1950s Anemometer Antique Scientific Measuring Instrument Signed Griffin & George

1950s Anemometer Antique Scientific Measuring Instrument Signed Griffin & George

Located in Milan, IT

An anemometer is an antique instrument to measure air flux and it is used to survey and measure speed of air masses.

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1950s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

1960 Italy Bakelite and Wood Ammeter, Antique Physic Measuring Instrument
1960 Italy Bakelite and Wood Ammeter, Antique Physic Measuring Instrument

1960 Italy Bakelite and Wood Ammeter, Antique Physic Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Ammeter, bakelite wood and brass instrument, used to measure the intensity of electric current, made by S.I.P.I.E.

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1960s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

1850 Ciceri and Pini Mahogany Barometer Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
1850 Ciceri and Pini Mahogany Barometer Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

1850 Ciceri and Pini Mahogany Barometer Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farm...

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1850s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Barometer Wisker York Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
19th Century Mahogany Barometer Wisker York Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

19th Century Mahogany Barometer Wisker York Antique Weather Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farme...

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Early 19th Century British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Refractor Polarimeter Physic Measuring Instrument Made by Steindorff & Co 1920s
Refractor Polarimeter Physic Measuring Instrument Made by Steindorff & Co 1920s

Refractor Polarimeter Physic Measuring Instrument Made by Steindorff & Co 1920s

Located in Milan, IT

Refractor polarimeter made of painted brass with cast iron tripod base by Steindorff & Co. Berlin D.R.P. Germany, 1920s. It is an antique instrument used to determine the concentrati...

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1920s German Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Barometer Antique Weather Measuring Instrument by Giuseppe Piana Early 1800s
Barometer Antique Weather Measuring Instrument by Giuseppe Piana Early 1800s

Barometer Antique Weather Measuring Instrument by Giuseppe Piana Early 1800s

By Giuseppe Piana

Located in Milan, IT

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farm...

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Early 19th Century Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

Engraved Boxwood Book Shaped Sundial Antique Time Measuring Instrument 1800s
Engraved Boxwood Book Shaped Sundial Antique Time Measuring Instrument 1800s

Engraved Boxwood Book Shaped Sundial Antique Time Measuring Instrument 1800s

Located in Milan, IT

Engraved boxwood diptych sundial with brass hinges, book-shaped, English manufacture, first decade of the 19th century. The sundial is equipped with a compass for orientation inserte...

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Early 1800s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Italy 1930s Washington Old Logarithmic Circular Slide Rule Measuring Instrument
Italy 1930s Washington Old Logarithmic Circular Slide Rule Measuring Instrument

Italy 1930s Washington Old Logarithmic Circular Slide Rule Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Washington logarithmic circular slide rule model H 39 n. 298 of the thirties, Italian patent n. 1680, in its original octagonal box. Worldwide patented tool for the quick and safe ca...

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1930s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Aneroid Brass Barometer Measuring Instrument by Negretti & Zambra
19th Century Aneroid Brass Barometer Measuring Instrument by Negretti & Zambra

19th Century Aneroid Brass Barometer Measuring Instrument by Negretti & Zambra

Located in Milan, IT

Aneroid or holosteric brass barometer made at the end of the 19th century, signed Negretti & Zambra n. I 699, complete with semicircle thermometer with engraved and silver-plated bra...

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1880s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Metronome Johan Maelzel Antique Musical Measuring Instrument made in Early 1900s
Metronome Johan Maelzel Antique Musical Measuring Instrument made in Early 1900s

Metronome Johan Maelzel Antique Musical Measuring Instrument made in Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Metronome system Johan Maelzel (1772-1838) of the early 1900s. It is an instrument used to measure the tempo of music, the sound of the pendulum accurately signals the speed of execu...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

Metronome System Johan Maelzel Oak Wood Measuring Instrument made in 1900s
Metronome System Johan Maelzel Oak Wood Measuring Instrument made in 1900s

Metronome System Johan Maelzel Oak Wood Measuring Instrument made in 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Metronome system Johan Maelzel (1772-1838) early 1900s. It is an instrument used to measure the tempo of music, the sound of the pendulum accurately signals the speed of execution.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

1930s Brass Anemometer in Original Case Ancient Measuring Instrument Air Flux
1930s Brass Anemometer in Original Case Ancient Measuring Instrument Air Flux

1930s Brass Anemometer in Original Case Ancient Measuring Instrument Air Flux

Located in Milan, IT

An anemometer is an antique instrument to measure air flux and it is used to survey and measure speed of air masses.

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1920s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

J Walden 1810-20 Mahogany Large clock Barometer Weather Measuring Instrument
J Walden 1810-20 Mahogany Large clock Barometer Weather Measuring Instrument

J Walden 1810-20 Mahogany Large clock Barometer Weather Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Rare large barometer complete with clock signed J. Walden Jersey Warranted dating from around 1810-1820. Mahogany wood case and finely worked mahogany burl with double threaded edges...

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1810s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Brass Spirit Level Measuring Instrument by J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham  1860
Brass Spirit Level Measuring Instrument by J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham  1860

Brass Spirit Level Measuring Instrument by J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham 1860

Located in Milan, IT

Brass spirit level signed J. Rabone & Sons Birmingham made in England Warrented correct, complete with adjustment screw and made in the second half of the 19th century. Excellent con...

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1860s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Equinoctial Sundial Engraved Brass and Glass Time Measuring Instrument UK 1840
Equinoctial Sundial Engraved Brass and Glass Time Measuring Instrument UK 1840

Equinoctial Sundial Engraved Brass and Glass Time Measuring Instrument UK 1840

Located in Milan, IT

It is an ancient time measuring instrument whose orientation is given by the magnetic compass located at the base and allows you to orient the sundial, while two levels and three lev...

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1840s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

1900s Barometric Altimeter Antique Measuring Instrument in Original Case
1900s Barometric Altimeter Antique Measuring Instrument in Original Case

1900s Barometric Altimeter Antique Measuring Instrument in Original Case

Located in Milan, IT

Very good condition and in order. Measures: Diameter 4,8, height 1,7. The altimeter is an antique instrument for measure the height above sea level, according with principle of Pasc...

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Early 1900s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Decorated Cast Iron Scale for Babies Antique Measuring Instrument 19th Century
Decorated Cast Iron Scale for Babies Antique Measuring Instrument 19th Century

Decorated Cast Iron Scale for Babies Antique Measuring Instrument 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Scales for babies made of cast iron with depictions of flowers. The scale is equipped with a double scale: on one side from 0 to 15kg, on the other side from 0 to 10 hg. Counterweigh...

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1880s Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Iron

End XIX Century Brass and Glass Hourglass Antique Time Measuring Instrument
End XIX Century Brass and Glass Hourglass Antique Time Measuring Instrument

End XIX Century Brass and Glass Hourglass Antique Time Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Sand hourglass, brass container with circular base and tapered columns in the center and blown glass cruet. Duration 45 minutes. English manufacture of the early 1900s. Measures he...

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1890s Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Glass

1850 Italian Brass Square Measurement Surveyor Instrument, Scientific Instrument
1850 Italian Brass Square Measurement Surveyor Instrument, Scientific Instrument

1850 Italian Brass Square Measurement Surveyor Instrument, Scientific Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Very good condition. Measures: Height 16 cm, diameter 8 cm. It's an antique measuring instrument including a brass cylindrical box, with eight levels for draw alignments at 45 ° or m...

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1850s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Aneroid or Holosteric Brass Barometer Antique Forecast Instrument
19th Century Aneroid or Holosteric Brass Barometer Antique Forecast Instrument

19th Century Aneroid or Holosteric Brass Barometer Antique Forecast Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London; our gift box is free. It’s an antique measuring instrument having an element sensitive to pressure, a metal box, named barometric capsule.

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1890s Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wooden English Barometer Antique Forecast Weather Instrument
19th Century Wooden English Barometer Antique Forecast Weather Instrument

19th Century Wooden English Barometer Antique Forecast Weather Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.

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1850s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

Brass Sextant
Brass Sextant

Brass Sextant

Located in New York, NY

Turn-of-the-century brass astronomical measuring instrument used to determine latitude and longitude at sea.

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19th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

Italian Brass Land-Surveyor Instrument Made in 1860 with its Original Walnut Box
Italian Brass Land-Surveyor Instrument Made in 1860 with its Original Walnut Box

Italian Brass Land-Surveyor Instrument Made in 1860 with its Original Walnut Box

Located in Milan, IT

Land-surveyor squaring, measuring instrument made of brass, Italian manufacture, from the second half of the 19th century, complete with original walnut box.

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1860s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Barometer Joseph Solcha Hull Antique Forecast Instrument
19th Century Antique Barometer Joseph Solcha Hull Antique Forecast Instrument

19th Century Antique Barometer Joseph Solcha Hull Antique Forecast Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Barometer signed Joseph Solcha Hull Warranted, active between 1851 and 1855, antique measuring instrument made of mahogany wood, with cedar wood thread on the outer edge.

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1850s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument
1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument

1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

It consists of a base, a telescope, two graduated circles, one horizontal and one vertical, small microscopes for reading the circles and double nonius for the centesimal reading of ...

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1870s Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fabulous and Masculine Found Object Wall Sculpture
Fabulous and Masculine Found Object Wall Sculpture

Fabulous and Masculine Found Object Wall Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A rich in character 19th century measuring instrument used on trees, wonderful as a wall-mounted sculpture for it's rustic yet beautiful combination of wooden shapes including a whee...

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1860s American Rustic Used Measuring Instruments

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Wood

19th Century Hydrometer by Farrow and Jackson of London
19th Century Hydrometer by Farrow and Jackson of London

19th Century Hydrometer by Farrow and Jackson of London

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality hydrometer made by farrow and jackson of london.  This is a measuring instrument used for measuring the alcohol content in water.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Selmer Bundy Resonite Ebonized & Nickel Plated Clarinet & Case, 20th C
Vintage Selmer Bundy Resonite Ebonized & Nickel Plated Clarinet & Case, 20th C

Vintage Selmer Bundy Resonite Ebonized & Nickel Plated Clarinet & Case, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Selmer Bundy Resonite ebonized clarinet with nickel plated keys and accompanying case, Selmer Bundy, 20th century Measures: Instrument 26.75" H x 3" W x 3" D , 1.25" diam;...

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20th Century American Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

1950s Italy Small Antique Theodolite Topographic Salmoiraghi Surveyor Instrument
1950s Italy Small Antique Theodolite Topographic Salmoiraghi Surveyor Instrument

1950s Italy Small Antique Theodolite Topographic Salmoiraghi Surveyor Instrument

By Filotecnica Salmoiraghi Milano

Located in Milan, IT

Small theodolite, antique measuring instrument made of grey painted metal signed by Filotecnica Salmoiraghi Milano Made in Italy n. 65142 in the fifties and placed in its original me...

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1950s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

1930s Aneroid Mahogany Barometer Antique  Forecast Instrument Weather Measure
1930s Aneroid Mahogany Barometer Antique  Forecast Instrument Weather Measure

1930s Aneroid Mahogany Barometer Antique Forecast Instrument Weather Measure

Located in Milan, IT

Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farme...

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1930s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Spirit Level Made of Wood, Brass and Glass by W. Marples & Sons Hibernia, 1860
Spirit Level Made of Wood, Brass and Glass by W. Marples & Sons Hibernia, 1860

Spirit Level Made of Wood, Brass and Glass by W. Marples & Sons Hibernia, 1860

By William Marples & Sons

Located in Milan, IT

Length 22.4 cm, width 2.5 cm, height 2.5 cm. It is an ancient measuring instrument used to determine the slope of a surface in comparison to the horizontal reference plane.

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1860s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Water Level Made of Wood, Brass and Glass
Water Level Made of Wood, Brass and Glass

Water Level Made of Wood, Brass and Glass

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H 0.79 in W 7.76 in D 0.71 in

Water Level Made of Wood, Brass and Glass

Located in Milan, IT

It is an ancient measuring instrument used to determine the slope of a surface in comparison to the horizontal reference plane.

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1860s British Used Measuring Instruments

Scleroscope to Measure the Hardness of Metals, USA, 1914
Scleroscope to Measure the Hardness of Metals, USA, 1914

Scleroscope to Measure the Hardness of Metals, USA, 1914

By Shore Instrument & MFG New York

Located in Milan, IT

Scleroscope shore instrument & MFG New York Pat. June 1910, Dec 15 1914 and sept 25 1915 N. 11315.

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1910s American Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal, Steel

1805 Milan Brass Topographic Level signed Pasquale Cittelli with its Walnut Box
1805 Milan Brass Topographic Level signed Pasquale Cittelli with its Walnut Box

1805 Milan Brass Topographic Level signed Pasquale Cittelli with its Walnut Box

Located in Milan, IT

Pasquale Cittelli was one of the most appreciated Italian scientific instrument makers at the beginning of the 19th century, and received awards and medals; his workshop possessed on...

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Early 1800s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880
Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880

Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

Placed just above, a smaller version of the scale leads the eye upwards toward the exquisite brass bull, holding the measuring instrument in its mouth. The ensemble is composed as a ...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Used Measuring Instruments

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Located in New Orleans, LA

As exceptionally scarce as it is fascinating, this autochange disk player by the Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany can change between six disks and play with the incredibly rar...

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Located in Milan, IT

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Early 1900s European Used Measuring Instruments

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Carved Oak Barometer by Cetti of Brook Street, London
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Carved Oak Barometer by Cetti of Brook Street, London

Located in London, GB

The barometer, of aneroid type, signed by the maker and having a thermometer above is house within an extensively carved 'banjo' form case, incorporating fruits and foliates, with a ...

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Oak

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Early 19th Century Antique George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Cremonino

Located in Devon, GB

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Early 19th Century English George III Used Measuring Instruments

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Mahogany

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George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston

Located in Norwich, GB

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Mahogany

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H 46.07 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in

J. M. Pagani Barometer From the 19th Century in Walnut Case

Located in Opole, PL

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Located in Napa, CA

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Located in Vero Beach, FL

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Located in Norwich, GB

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1790s English Georgian Used Measuring Instruments

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Mahogany, Ivory

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Located in Savannah, GA

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Early 1800s English George III Used Measuring Instruments

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$18,850

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By John Bennett

Located in New Orleans, LA

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$38,500

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By Nixon

Located in Devon, GB

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Mahogany

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of used measuring instruments available for sale. Each of these unique used measuring instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are all kinds of used measuring instruments available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used measuring instruments to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern used measuring instruments are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used measuring instruments over the years, but those made by Philip Harris Ltd., A. Lietz Co. and Aitchison are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for used measuring instruments start at $195 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $1,053.