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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

functional. Size: 11 x 11 cm, H 23 cm. It is an instrument used to measure the tempo of music: the pendulum

Category

1850s French Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Weather Station Rotated Cube with Barometer, Thermometer and Hygrometer
Vintage Weather Station Rotated Cube with Barometer, Thermometer and Hygrometer

Vintage Weather Station Rotated Cube with Barometer, Thermometer and Hygrometer

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

working order. A barometer is a scientific instrument that is used to measure air pressure in a certain

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Black Forest 1920s Carved Aneroid Barometer with Foliage, Bird and Fox Motifs
Black Forest 1920s Carved Aneroid Barometer with Foliage, Bird and Fox Motifs

Black Forest 1920s Carved Aneroid Barometer with Foliage, Bird and Fox Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

occupied by the barometer itself, called an aneroid barometer, an instrument used for measuring pressure as

Category

Early 20th Century French Black Forest Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron Brass, Wood and Marble
Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron Brass, Wood and Marble

Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron Brass, Wood and Marble

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

collection of antique measuring instruments. Its atypical design ensures it will capture attention and

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron

Sextant in Original Mahogany Case, England c. 1900
Sextant in Original Mahogany Case, England c. 1900

Sextant in Original Mahogany Case, England c. 1900

Located in Kastrup, DK

instrument used to measure the angle between the visible horizon and a celestial body, essential for

Category

Early 20th Century English Other Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Bronze Decorative Theodolite, 20th Century
Bronze Decorative Theodolite, 20th Century

Bronze Decorative Theodolite, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

mechanical-optical measuring instrument used to measure vertical and, above all, horizontal angles, an area

Category

20th Century Unknown Other Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Other

Exceptional Late 19th Century Engineer's Tool Box
Exceptional Late 19th Century Engineer's Tool Box

Exceptional Late 19th Century Engineer's Tool Box

Located in London, GB

An exceptional brass bound mahogany box containing a comprehensive selection of measuring

Category

Late 19th Century Used Measuring Instruments

Vintage Cast Stone Cherub with Musical Instrument
Vintage Cast Stone Cherub with Musical Instrument

Vintage Cast Stone Cherub with Musical Instrument

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage cast stone cherub with musical instrument Measures: 15" x 11"x 28" H Base is 10" x 10

Category

20th Century Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Cast Stone

Art Deco Style Copper Veglia Table Clock from Fratelli Borletti Milan
Art Deco Style Copper Veglia Table Clock from Fratelli Borletti Milan

Art Deco Style Copper Veglia Table Clock from Fratelli Borletti Milan

By Rodolfo Bonetto

Located in Roma, IT

, under the Veglia brand, included not only watches but also car and measuring instruments. The company

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Copper

Vintage Rotating Desk Clock with Weather Instruments
Vintage Rotating Desk Clock with Weather Instruments

Vintage Rotating Desk Clock with Weather Instruments

Located in Van Nuys, CA

instruments. Each face measures 60 mm, providing ample space for clear and precise readings. Resting on a

Category

20th Century North American Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Copper

Arman Polished Bronze Coffee Table Base of Musical Instruments
Arman Polished Bronze Coffee Table Base of Musical Instruments

Arman Polished Bronze Coffee Table Base of Musical Instruments

Located in New York, NY

Arman polished bronze coffee table base of musical instruments. Measures: 23 1/4" L x 20" H x 17

Category

Late 20th Century American Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Jaeger LeCoultre Gold Plated and Enamel Mid Century Mantel Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Gold Plated and Enamel Mid Century Mantel Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Gold Plated and Enamel Mid Century Mantel Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

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

Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century
Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel 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

Late 20th Century Swiss Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Mid-20th Century Jaeger le Coultre Marina Angel Fish Desk Clock
Mid-20th Century Jaeger le Coultre Marina Angel Fish Desk Clock

Mid-20th Century Jaeger le Coultre Marina Angel Fish Desk Clock

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century
Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Mantel Clock Original Box 20th Century
Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Mantel Clock Original Box 20th Century

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Mantel Clock Original Box 20th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1970s Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1970s Swiss Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Atmos 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 C1970 20th Century
Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock C1970 20th Century

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock C1970 20th Century

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1970s 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, 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

1970s Used Measuring Instruments

Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s
Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s

Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

, vintage, or minimalist interior. This clock is not only an instrument for measuring time but also a

Category

1920s Japanese Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s
Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s

Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

, vintage, or minimalist interior. This Aichi clock is not only an instrument for measuring time but also a

Category

1920s Japanese Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Iron

18th Century Pair of Italian Angels
18th Century Pair of Italian Angels

18th Century Pair of Italian Angels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th c. Pair of Italian Polychromed Winged Angels playing Instruments. The base measures 5.5 inches

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large German Hanau Silver Box
19th Century Large German Hanau Silver Box

19th Century Large German Hanau Silver Box

Located in Toronto, ON

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

Category

1890s German Used Measuring Instruments

Antique Silver Enamel Figures Garden Scene Compact
Antique Silver Enamel Figures Garden Scene Compact

Antique Silver Enamel Figures Garden Scene Compact

Located in Wallkill, NY

group in a garden listening to music. A nude male playing an instrument. Measuring 3.05" x 2.70

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Fine Antique English Nautical Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log with Stand
Fine Antique English Nautical Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log with Stand

Fine Antique English Nautical Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log with Stand

Located in Forney, TX

very difficult to measure speed of ships because of lack of precise instruments. The Walker’s Excelsior

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Oscar Tusquets Side Table ‘Astrolabio’ with Decorative Glass
Oscar Tusquets Side Table ‘Astrolabio’ with Decorative Glass

Oscar Tusquets Side Table ‘Astrolabio’ with Decorative Glass

By Driade, Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Waalwijk, NL

instrument to measure and calculate. The frosted glass tabletop features a pattern that resembles a compass

Category

1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Restored Antique Brass and Iron Universal Ophthalmometer for Optician / Eye Dr
Restored Antique Brass and Iron Universal Ophthalmometer for Optician / Eye Dr

Restored Antique Brass and Iron Universal Ophthalmometer for Optician / Eye Dr

By General Optical Company

Located in Miami Beach, FL

eye doctor over 100 years ago for examining a person’s eyes. An ophthalmometer is an instrument to

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Vintage Schatz Brass Nautical Ship's Clock & Schatz Royal Mariner Barometer Set
Vintage Schatz Brass Nautical Ship's Clock & Schatz Royal Mariner Barometer Set

Vintage Schatz Brass Nautical Ship's Clock & Schatz Royal Mariner Barometer Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

. Similarly the Schatz Royal Mariner's barometer is also a precision instrument and measures both the

Category

Late 20th Century German Late Victorian Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century French Brass & Painted Tole Four-Light Bouillotte Table Lamp
Early 20th Century French Brass & Painted Tole Four-Light Bouillotte Table Lamp

Early 20th Century French Brass & Painted Tole Four-Light Bouillotte Table Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

dore finish with a patinated pale green painted shade decorated with gilt music instruments motifs

Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Tôle

Brass Log Signed Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log, 1920 circa
Brass Log Signed Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log, 1920 circa

Brass Log Signed Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log, 1920 circa

Located in Milan, IT

because of lack of precise instruments to measure time: throwing a piece of wood outboard from the prow of

Category

1920s British Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

LeCoultre 18Kt. Mid Century Modern Hand Constructed Ladies Watch with Gold Band
LeCoultre 18Kt. Mid Century Modern Hand Constructed Ladies Watch with Gold Band

LeCoultre 18Kt. Mid Century Modern Hand Constructed Ladies Watch with Gold Band

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Long Beach, CA

millionometer, a precision instrument that could measure to the micron. This invention revolutionized the

Category

1940s Swiss Modernist Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

18k Gold

Large Measuring Rod
Large Measuring Rod

Large Measuring Rod

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful ten foot wood measuring stick with original white painted surface and black painted

Category

1930s American Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Wood

Apple Measuring Rings
Apple Measuring Rings

Apple Measuring Rings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An appealing set of rings from a New York orchard used as a standardized unit for measuring apples

Category

1940s American Used Measuring Instruments

Iron and Brass Shop Measures
Iron and Brass Shop Measures

Iron and Brass Shop Measures

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of metal shop measurers the largest measures 8" h x 7.5" d.

Category

19th Century French Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Iron

Brass Folding Measure by Stanley
Brass Folding Measure by Stanley

Brass Folding Measure by Stanley

By Stanley & Co., London 1

Located in New York, NY

Hinged folding measure Marked "Stanley London 1890". Composed of eight sections with a large looped

Category

19th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Surveyor Measuring Rods, Set of Three
Surveyor Measuring Rods, Set of Three

Surveyor Measuring Rods, Set of Three

Located in Madison, WI

Surveyor measuring rods from a German instrument company. These red and white striped wooden rods

Category

Mid-20th Century German Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Steel

Lietz Extension Measuring Rod with Target Plate
Lietz Extension Measuring Rod with Target Plate

Lietz Extension Measuring Rod with Target Plate

By A. Lietz Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Adjustable 9 foot measuring pole with number strips applied and target plate. Used in surveying.

Category

1960s American American Craftsman Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

London City Council Metal Measures in Mahogany Box
London City Council Metal Measures in Mahogany Box

London City Council Metal Measures in Mahogany Box

Located in New York, NY

London city council metal measures in Mahogany Box 1 Quart 1 Pint 1/2 Pint 1 Gill 1/2 Gill 1/4 Gill.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Copper & Brass Measuring Cans Monmouthshire County Council Set of 5 1931
Copper & Brass Measuring Cans Monmouthshire County Council Set of 5 1931

Copper & Brass Measuring Cans Monmouthshire County Council Set of 5 1931

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunning and extremely rare set of five copper and brass imperial measure petrol cans for

Category

1930s English Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Spectroscope

Antique Spectroscope

Located in Atlanta, GA

Instrument developed to measure light prisms. It was made by a German company in Chicago and we

Category

1920s American Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

Spectroscope from 1920s

Spectroscope from 1920s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Instrument developed to measure light prisms. It was made by a German company in Chicago and we

Category

1920s American Industrial Used Measuring Instruments

French Instrument from a Perfume Factory

French Instrument from a Perfume Factory

Located in San Francisco, CA

A French instrument for measuring sugar levels from a permume factory in Grasse. Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century French Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hermès Tape Measure, Light Brown
Hermès Tape Measure, Light Brown

Hermès Tape Measure, Light Brown

By Hermès, Stanley

Located in Vancouver, BC

A vintage Hermès Leather encapsulated tape measure with white stitching. The tape is very thin

Category

1990s French Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Metal

Two Similar English Leather Surveyor's Tape Measures
Two Similar English Leather Surveyor's Tape Measures

Two Similar English Leather Surveyor's Tape Measures

Located in Hudson, NY

Two similar English, red leather surveyor or architects tape measures. The smaller 3.75"in

Category

Early 1900s English Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass

Monmouthshire County Council "Chekpump" Petrol Measures by Gaskell & Chambers
Monmouthshire County Council "Chekpump" Petrol Measures by Gaskell & Chambers

Monmouthshire County Council "Chekpump" Petrol Measures by Gaskell & Chambers

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Rare boxed set of six Monmouthshire County Council "Chekpump" petrol measures by Gaskell & Chambers

Category

1930s English Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

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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.