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Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Astronomy by Acier, circa 1880
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Astronomy by Acier, circa 1880

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Astronomy by Acier, circa 1880

By Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

-sided table with splayed edges - is busy with reading: An opened book, a globe and a measuring

Category

1880s German Rococo Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Porcelain

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

Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel
Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel

Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel

By LeCoultre & Cie 1

Located in Miami, FL

skills to create high-quality timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring

Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel
Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel

Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel

By LeCoultre & Cie 1

Located in Miami, FL

horological skills to create high-quality timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring

Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1960
Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1960

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1960

Located in London, GB

timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre

Category

1960s Swiss Used Measuring Instruments

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1970
Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1970

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1970

Located in London, GB

timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Used Measuring Instruments

Vintage Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1970
Vintage Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1970

Vintage Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1970

Located in London, GB

create high-quality timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the

Category

1970s Swiss Used Measuring Instruments

Vintage Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre Mantle Clock, 20th Century
Vintage Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre Mantle Clock, 20th Century

Vintage Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre Mantle Clock, 20th Century

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

create high-quality timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the

Category

1970s Swiss Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre Mantle Clock Box and Papers, 20th Century
Vintage Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre Mantle Clock Box and Papers, 20th Century

Vintage Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre Mantle Clock Box and Papers, 20th Century

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre and in 1847 he created a keyless system to

Category

1970s Swiss Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atmos Vendome Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock Box & Papers 20th Century
Vintage Atmos Vendome Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock Box & Papers 20th Century

Vintage Atmos Vendome Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock Box & Papers 20th Century

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre

Category

1970s Swiss Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, 1970
Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, 1970

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, 1970

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre

Category

1970s Swiss Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock 20th Century
Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock 20th Century

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock 20th Century

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Empire Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Mantle Clock, Mid 20th C
Vintage Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Mantle Clock, Mid 20th C

Vintage Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Mantle Clock, Mid 20th C

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre and in 1847 he created a keyless system to

Category

1950s Swiss Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock Box 20th C
Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock Box 20th C

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock Box 20th C

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre and in 1847 he created a keyless system to

Category

1970s Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Mantle Clock, Mid 20th C
Vintage Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Mantle Clock, Mid 20th C

Vintage Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Mantle Clock, Mid 20th C

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre and in 1847 he created a keyless system to

Category

1950s Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Kuglekrone, 1930s
Poul Henningsen Kuglekrone, 1930s

Poul Henningsen Kuglekrone, 1930s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Valby, 84

Section bought the English company Outdoor Lighting Ltd. The measuring instrument section of Elpefa A/S

Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Chrome Skylight Binnacle
Chrome Skylight Binnacle

Chrome Skylight Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

a hardwood base with maker's plate form John Hand & Sons Nautical Instruments. Measures: 10

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20th Century Used Measuring Instruments

Cottam & Hallen Waywiser
Cottam & Hallen Waywiser

Cottam & Hallen Waywiser

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

waywiser is an instrument for measuring the distance traversed by a walker, vehicle or ship.

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Early 19th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

Vintage Burr Elm Humidor with Fitted Interior
Vintage Burr Elm Humidor with Fitted Interior

Vintage Burr Elm Humidor with Fitted Interior

Located in Delray Beach, FL

to keep in the aroma of the cigars in, and equipped with mounted instrument to measuring humidity

Category

1950s Unknown Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Cedar

Large Hanau Silver box, circa 1900
Large Hanau Silver box, circa 1900

Large Hanau Silver box, circa 1900

Located in Toronto, Ontario

scene. The hinged cover with figures playing musical instruments. Measures 5 x 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"

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Late 19th Century Used Measuring Instruments

Aubusson Tapestry Salon Set
Aubusson Tapestry Salon Set

Aubusson Tapestry Salon Set

Located in Fayetteville, AR

tapestry depicting flowers and musical instruments. Fauteuils measure 24" H X 21" D X 36" H. Seat height

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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Measuring Instruments

Rare French 19th Century Bronze Watch and Barometer Holder
Rare French 19th Century Bronze Watch and Barometer Holder

Rare French 19th Century Bronze Watch and Barometer Holder

Located in Victoria, BC

both a pocket watch and a barometer, two essential instruments for measuring time and weather

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Jaeger-Le Coultre Gents Manual Wristwatch
Vintage Jaeger-Le Coultre Gents Manual Wristwatch

Vintage Jaeger-Le Coultre Gents Manual Wristwatch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

, LeCoultre had invented the most precise instrument capable of measuring time in the world. Condition: Used

Category

1950s Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Gold

Vintage Jaeger-Le Coultre Manual Wristwatch
Vintage Jaeger-Le Coultre Manual Wristwatch

Vintage Jaeger-Le Coultre Manual Wristwatch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

precise instrument capable of measuring time in the world. Condition: Used (Good) Weight: 28.4 grams Case

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20th Century Used Measuring Instruments

1920s Terrestrial Antique Library Globe Edited Columbus by Prof. Ernst Friedrich
1920s Terrestrial Antique Library Globe Edited Columbus by Prof. Ernst Friedrich

1920s Terrestrial Antique Library Globe Edited Columbus by Prof. Ernst Friedrich

By Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergard

Located in Milan, IT

always wanted to understand the world where they live, and they used all possible instruments to measure

Category

Early 20th Century German Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial
Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

Located in New Orleans, LA

astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of stars. In his writings on mathematical recreations, the

Category

17th Century German Other Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Heart Waves
Heart Waves

Heart Waves

Located in West Hollywood, CA

instrument that measures emotional temperature as much as physical space. Bluefield treats rhythm not as a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil

Small Gold Trumpet Charm, 18k Yellow Gold, Musical Charm, Brass
Small Gold Trumpet Charm, 18k Yellow Gold, Musical Charm, Brass

Small Gold Trumpet Charm, 18k Yellow Gold, Musical Charm, Brass

Located in McLeansville, NC

brass instrument and measures one inch in length. Its intricate detailing makes it an elegant and

Category

1990s Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th French Empire Mantel Clock, Pendule, Mercury, Gilded Bronze, circa 1815
19th French Empire Mantel Clock, Pendule, Mercury, Gilded Bronze, circa 1815

19th French Empire Mantel Clock, Pendule, Mercury, Gilded Bronze, circa 1815

Located in Greven, DE

scale and measuring and writing instruments. The main focus is on the depiction of Mercury, leaning

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Vintage Leather Measuring Tapes
Collection of Vintage Leather Measuring Tapes

Collection of Vintage Leather Measuring Tapes

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Collection of four vintage leather measuring tapes. Two have metal tape and two have cloth

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

Three Corporation of Liverpool Bronze Measures
Three Corporation of Liverpool Bronze Measures

Three Corporation of Liverpool Bronze Measures

Located in Essex, MA

Inscribed Peter .......... Esq , Mayor. 1826. On reverse Imperial 1/2 pint , Imperial 1/2 gill, Imperial 1 gill.

Category

1820s English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Bronze

20th Century, French Copper Measurers, Set of Four
20th Century, French Copper Measurers, Set of Four

20th Century, French Copper Measurers, Set of Four

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four 20th century copper measurers crafted in France, these antique decorative cups

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Copper

Large Industrial Antique Lollypop Toledo Scale Measures to 1600 Pounds
Large Industrial Antique Lollypop Toledo Scale Measures to 1600 Pounds

Large Industrial Antique Lollypop Toledo Scale Measures to 1600 Pounds

Located in Washington, DC

licensed technician. Scale measures in one pound increments up to an impressive 1600 pounds. Scale is

Category

1920s American Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Nesting Beakers Set Pyrex Glass Graduated Measuring Cups Marked USA
Vintage Nesting Beakers Set Pyrex Glass Graduated Measuring Cups Marked USA

Vintage Nesting Beakers Set Pyrex Glass Graduated Measuring Cups Marked USA

By Pyrex

Located in Miami, FL

Early 1950s nesting beakers set Pyrex glass graduated measuring cups, marked. Set of 10 pieces

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Glass

18th Century antique primitive wooden  measure box dated 1784
18th Century antique primitive wooden  measure box dated 1784

18th Century antique primitive wooden measure box dated 1784

Located in Boden, SE

measuring instruments met the standard. Approved tools were stamped with special stamps. Wooden measures, so

Category

1780s Swedish Folk Art Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Pine

The Stroh or Stroviol Violin
The Stroh or Stroviol Violin

The Stroh or Stroviol Violin

By English School

Located in Madrid, ES

, invented the instrument in 1899. Measures: 60 cm wide. Good condition 1300 EURO.

Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

Metronome System Johan Maelzel of the Late 19th Century
Metronome System Johan Maelzel of the Late 19th Century

Metronome System Johan Maelzel of the Late 19th Century

By Johann Nepomunk Maelzel

Located in Milan, IT

Metronome system Johan Maelzel of the late 19th century. It is an instrument used to measure the

Category

1870s Austrian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Metronome Made in the Late 19th Century
Metronome Made in the Late 19th Century

Metronome Made in the Late 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Metronome made in the late 19th century. It is an instrument used to measure the Tempo of music

Category

1880s Austrian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Small French-Made Brass Compass Second Half of the 19th Century
Small French-Made Brass Compass Second Half of the 19th Century

Small French-Made Brass Compass Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

measuring horizontal angles and magnetic orientation. The instrument consists of two movable alidades with

Category

1860s French Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Gibson Mandolin-Guitar with Case, circa 1920
Antique Gibson Mandolin-Guitar with Case, circa 1920

Antique Gibson Mandolin-Guitar with Case, circa 1920

By Gibson Guitars

Located in Big Flats, NY

, string instrument, circa 1920 Measures: 26.5" H x 10.25" W x 3.25" D, case: 29" H x 12.25" W x 4" D.

Category

Early 20th Century American Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

Metronome System Paquet 1815 and Johan Maelzel, 1846
Metronome System Paquet 1815 and Johan Maelzel, 1846

Metronome System Paquet 1815 and Johan Maelzel, 1846

Located in Milan, IT

on a side. Size 11 x 11 cm H 23 cm. It is an instrument used to measure the Tempo of music: the

Category

1850s French Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

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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.