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Rare Jaeger LeCoultre Timepiece
Rare Jaeger LeCoultre Timepiece

Rare Jaeger LeCoultre Timepiece

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre, and in 1847 he created a keyless

Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

containing plans or drawings, and tools (a chisel or measuring instrument is visible). This posture

Category

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

gentleman’s breast pocket in the manner of a fine writing instrument. Measuring approximately 4 1/8 inches

Category

1960s English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

18k Gold

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer & Thermometer
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer & Thermometer

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer & Thermometer

Located in Atlanta, GA

French words like "PLUIE" (rain) and "VARIABLE" • Barometers are instruments used to measure atmospheric

Category

Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

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

‑European craftsmanship typical of mid‑century maritime instruments. Measuring 22 cm in diameter and 7 cm in

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

date it to circa 1930 and it's a quirky collectors piece Barometer - an instrument measuring

Category

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

instrument designed to measure atmospheric pressure and forecast weather, while also providing temperature

Category

19th Century German Black Forest Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Vacheron Constantin Chronometer
Vacheron Constantin Chronometer

Vacheron Constantin Chronometer

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New Orleans, LA

famed Vacheron Constantin. One of the most accurate instruments ever created for measuring time, the

Category

20th Century Swiss Other Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

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

master, Franz Lefler (1831-1898), depicting children singing and playing string instruments. Measures

Category

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

flute, and the third a drum. Each separately made instrument is removable. Measures: 36" H x 29" W x 24

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

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

regular or LED bulb. US Wiring. Great table lamp for Collectors of Musical Instruments. Shade measures

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

clinometer, is an instrument used for measuring angles of slope (or tilt) or elevation of an object with

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

is quite unique. The hard stone has a wood look. The front is decorated with musique instrument

Category

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

elegant than any weather app could be. In addition to telling time, this clock also includes instruments

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

, archangels, winged victories, flames, spirals, and musical instruments. Measure: 27". Provenance : Jerome

Category

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

Materials

Onyx, Marble

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. The PH & F

Category

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

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Oscilloscope measure instrument. Boxed with manual and accessories. Note that this is made for the Danish

Category

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

still manufactures precision weighing and measuring instruments to the present day. Scales of this type

Category

Late 19th Century American Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Theodolite, Scientific Instrument, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This theodolite is a precision instrument used for measuring angles both horizontally and

Category

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

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a fantastic and rare 19th century physics instrument used to measure the angle of light

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Located in Warsaw, PL

structure. 5. Artistic and Historical Significance This clock is far more than a time-measuring instrument

Category

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

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

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

Category

19th Century Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

Rolex Daytona 116568BR
Rolex Daytona 116568BR

Rolex Daytona 116568BR

Unavailable|$197,128

Rolex Daytona 116568BR

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

instrument for measuring speeds up to 400 units per hour, expressed in kilometers or miles. MODEL CASE

Category

2010s Used Measuring Instruments

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

time. This scale offers optimal legibility, making the Cosmograph Daytona the ideal instrument for

Category

2010s Used Measuring Instruments

2022 Rolex Daytona 116505
2022 Rolex Daytona 116505

2022 Rolex Daytona 116505

Unavailable|$131,872

2022 Rolex Daytona 116505

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

time. This scale offers optimal legibility, making the Cosmograph Daytona the ideal instrument for

Category

2010s Used Measuring Instruments

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

to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farmer or navigator, has always

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

1880s 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

instrument for measure the height above sea level, according with principle of Pascal: atmospheric pressure

Category

Early 1900s Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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.
Questions About Used Measuring Instruments
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balance scale is used to measure weight. The item you want to weigh is placed on one side of the scale, then the scale is balanced using labeled weights on the other side. Once the scale balances, the weight of the labeled weights tells you the weight of the item. Shop for a range of balance scales from sellers around the world on 1stDibs.