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Bronze Sculpture "Science Guiding Industry" By Emile Picault (1833-1915)
Bronze Sculpture "Science Guiding Industry" By Emile Picault (1833-1915)

Bronze Sculpture "Science Guiding Industry" By Emile Picault (1833-1915)

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in Ixelles, BE

He holds in his hands, or under his arm, a notebook or tablet, perhaps containing plans or drawings, and tools (a chisel or measuring instrument is visible). This posture emphasizes ...

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19th Century French Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Gold Thermometer Pocket Case, English 18 Karat
Gold Thermometer Pocket Case, English 18 Karat

Gold Thermometer Pocket Case, English 18 Karat

Located in Bethesda, MD

A rare and sophisticated English 18 karat gold thermometer case designed to clip elegantly into a gentleman’s breast pocket in the manner of a fine writing instrument. Measuring appr...

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1960s English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Danish Maritime Wall Clock Germany made for Iver C. Weilbach Copenhagen
Vintage Danish Maritime Wall Clock Germany made for Iver C. Weilbach Copenhagen

Vintage Danish Maritime Wall Clock Germany made for Iver C. Weilbach Copenhagen

By Schatz

Located in Bochum, NRW

Manufactured in Germany and distributed by the renowned Danish navigation supplier, it reflects the cross‑European craftsmanship typical of mid‑century maritime instruments. Measurin...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Fireplace Fire Place Chenets Andirons
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Fireplace Fire Place Chenets Andirons

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Fireplace Fire Place Chenets Andirons

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful French gilt bronze cherub putti fireplace fire place chenets andirons playing musical instruments. Measures: 14" W x 12" W x 7" D.

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1920s French Belle Époque Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Barometer Tennis Racquet Club Aneroid 1930
Antique Barometer Tennis Racquet Club Aneroid 1930

Antique Barometer Tennis Racquet Club Aneroid 1930

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a quirky and collectable antique aneroid barometer in the shape of a tennis racquet This was originally on the wall of a tennis club in Richmond, SW London where it w...

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1930s Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th Century German Black Forest Style Ebonized Walnut Thermometer-Barometer
19th Century German Black Forest Style Ebonized Walnut Thermometer-Barometer

19th Century German Black Forest Style Ebonized Walnut Thermometer-Barometer

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century hand-carved German ebonized walnut thermometer-barometer is an exquisite instrument designed to measure atmospheric pressure and forecast weather, while also provid...

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19th Century German Black Forest Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Pair KPM Porcelain Plaques After Franz Lefler
Pair KPM Porcelain Plaques After Franz Lefler

Pair KPM Porcelain Plaques After Franz Lefler

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in New York, NY

Large 19th century KPM plaques hand-painted by Dittrich after the original paintings by the Czech master, Franz Lefler (1831-1898), depicting children singing and playing string inst...

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19th Century German Romantic Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Porcelain

Group of Three Large Scale Carved Teak South Asian Musician Figures
Group of Three Large Scale Carved Teak South Asian Musician Figures

Group of Three Large Scale Carved Teak South Asian Musician Figures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

One plays a stringed instrument, one a flute, and the third a drum. Each separately made instrument is removable.

Category

20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Teak

Brass Ship's Inclinometer, circa 1910
Brass Ship's Inclinometer, circa 1910

Brass Ship's Inclinometer, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

An inclinometer, or clinometer, is an instrument used for measuring angles of slope (or tilt) or elevation of an object with respect to gravity's direction.

Category

Early 20th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Clarinet Wood Brass & Metal Table Lamp Black Gold Drum Shade
French Neoclassical Clarinet Wood Brass & Metal Table Lamp Black Gold Drum Shade

French Neoclassical Clarinet Wood Brass & Metal Table Lamp Black Gold Drum Shade

Located in Miami, FL

Great table lamp for Collectors of Musical Instruments. Shade measures: diameter: 14 inches, height: 12 inches.

Category

1950s French Neoclassical Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Ship's Inclinometer on a Mahogany Back Board, circa 1925
Brass Ship's Inclinometer on a Mahogany Back Board, circa 1925

Brass Ship's Inclinometer on a Mahogany Back Board, circa 1925

Located in London, GB

An inclinometer, or clinometer, is an instrument used for measuring angles of slope (or tilt) or elevation of an object with respect to gravity's direction.

Category

Early 20th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel with Starry Marble Inlay
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel with Starry Marble Inlay

18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel with Starry Marble Inlay

Located in Beervelde, BE

The front is decorated with musique instrument. Measures: 145 cm EW 57.08", 98 cm EH 38.58", 124 cm IW 48.82", 82 cm IH 32.28", 30 cm S 11.81", 49 cm ...

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18th Century French Directoire Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Stone

Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium

Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium

By Luxor

Located in London, GB

In addition to telling time, this clock also includes instruments for measuring the temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.

Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Leonardo Nierman Mid-Century Modern Onyx Marble Abstract Sculpture MCM
Leonardo Nierman Mid-Century Modern Onyx Marble Abstract Sculpture MCM

Leonardo Nierman Mid-Century Modern Onyx Marble Abstract Sculpture MCM

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Dayton, OH

These often contain elements such as birds, angels, archangels, winged victories, flames, spirals, and musical instruments. Measure: 27". Provenance : Jerome Schottenstein Estate,...

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

Materials

Onyx, Marble

End XIX century Small Terrestrial Globe Signed C.M.C Paris Papier Maché Sphere
End XIX century Small Terrestrial Globe Signed C.M.C Paris Papier Maché Sphere

End XIX century Small Terrestrial Globe Signed C.M.C Paris Papier Maché Sphere

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.

Category

1890s French Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Paper

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Used Measuring Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Used Measuring Instruments?

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