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Blown glass scientific instrument, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument to evaluate the expansion of the liquids with the warmth. Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Blown glass scientific instrument, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument to evaluate the expansion of the liquids with the warmth. Italy
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Gaertner Spectroscope, 1930s Scientific Instrument
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Gaertner spectroscope, 1930s scientific instrument.
The spectroscope is an instrument used in
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20th Century American Used Scientific Instruments
Scientific instrument: Crookes Maltese Cross Tube, Italy, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument. A fine example of Crookes tube with Maltese cross, the precursor
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Early 20th Century Italian Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Vintage Allbrit Polar Planimeter, English, Scientific Instrument, Stanley, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Allbrit polar planimeter. An English, adjustable scientific instrument by Stanley
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 1.19 in W 9.26 in D 2.37 in
Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, Swift & Son, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, black enamel scientific instrument by J. Swift
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 10.83 in W 5.32 in D 7.29 in
Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument with enamelled finish
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Mid-20th Century British Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 6.5 in
Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, J Swift, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, enamelled metal and brass scientific instrument by
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 12.41 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 in
Antique Stick Barometer, Walnut, Scientific Instrument, Negretti & Zambra, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stick barometer. An English, walnut scientific instrument with thermometer by
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Late 19th Century British Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Walnut
H 36.42 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument by J. Halden & Sons of
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Early 20th Century British Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 11.23 in D 4.34 in
Antique Prestwich Fluid Gauge, English, Aeronautical, Scientific Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Prestwich fluid gauge. An English, cased aeronautical scientific instrument for
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Early 20th Century British Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
H 15.16 in W 6.11 in D 7.29 in
Vintage Stereoscope Bar Parallax, Scientific Instrument, JM Glauser, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage stereoscope bar parallax. An English, brass scientific instrument for measuring
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1950s English Other Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.15 in W 2.56 in D 16.15 in
Antique Rolling Parallel Rule, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rolling parallel rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation
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Early 20th Century British Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.56 in W 13 in D 4.14 in
Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scholar's microscope. An English, brass and enamelled metal scientific
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 6.89 in D 6.11 in
20th Century Czech Scientific Instrument
Located in High Point, NC
adjustable bolts creates the image of a scientific object, whose purpose remains opaque. Characteristic of
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20th Century Czech Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English Scientific Instrument, Stanley, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, mahogany and brass cased scientific instrument
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Mid-20th Century British Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.94 in W 13.98 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Brewer's Thermometer, Dairy, Scientific Instrument, Zeal of London, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage brewer's thermometer. An English, cased brew or dairy scientific instrument by GH
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Mid-20th Century English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
H 16.34 in W 0.99 in D 0.99 in
Vintage Rolling Rule English Brass Scientific Instrument, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage rolling rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating
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Mid-20th Century English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 17.92 in D 2.56 in
Antique Engine Indicator, Scottish, Scientific Instrument, Dobbie McInnes, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mechanical engine indicator. A Scottish, brass scientific instrument by Dobbie
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1920s Scottish Edwardian Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 10.83 in W 7.68 in D 6.5 in
Antique Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique laboratory microscope. A German, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 15.56 in W 8.47 in D 8.27 in
Antique Cased Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass Scientific Instrument, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased scholar's microscope. An English, brass scientific instrument, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 12.41 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage laboratory microscope. A German, enamelled metal scientific instrument by Carl
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 14.77 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Walnut Case, Scientific Instrument, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and walnut cased scientific instrument
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
H 4.34 in W 18.12 in D 4.53 in
19th Century Feench Barometer Antique Scientific Instrument Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure.
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1850s French Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 37.01 in W 10.36 in D 2.37 in
1963s Italy Vallardi Box With 6 Wooden Geometric Solids Scientific Instrument
By Antonio Vallardi Editore
Located in Milan, IT
Box containing 6 dismounplate geometric solids of oak wood, height 20 cm, in their original wooden box complete with illustrative leaflet for calculating surfaces and volumes. Made f...
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1960s Italian Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Induction Coil or Sled Antique Scientific Instrument by Du Bois Reymond 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Induction coil by Du Bois Reymond, also known as Sled of the Du Bois Reymond system designed around 1870 during electrophysiology studies by Emil Du Boid Reymond (1818-1896) known Ge...
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1870s Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 15.75 in D 5.71 in
Scientific Instruments -Vintage Black and White Photo - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Scientific Instruments in the mid-20th Century is an original photograph realized by an Anonymous
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Mid-20th Century Modern Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 0.04 in
Antique Print of a Scientific Instrument, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific instrument. This print originates from 'The Gentleman's Magazine'.
Artists and Engravers: The
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18th Century Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Fragment Depicting Scientific Instruments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved oak wall sculpture from the 19th century, depicting scientific instruments. Those
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19th Century French Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 8.5 in W 11.75 in D 4 in
Vintage Scientific Electrostatic Van de Graaff Electrostatic Generator Apparatus
By Sargent Welch Scientific Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage Van de Graaff electrostatic generator apparatus by the Sargent Welch Scientific Instrument
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1960s American Machine Age Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800
Located in London, GB
Shagreen Etui Case by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Drawing Instruments Circa. 1800
An
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19th Century British Used Scientific Instruments
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W 2.76 in L 7.09 in
Antique 18th Century French Bronze Scientific Silk-Weighing Instrument 1789-1795
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique 18th century French Lyonnaise bronze scientific Instrument used for weighing Silk, in
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Late 18th Century French Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 5.5 in
Old Telescopes by Reginald J. Cheetham, Scientific Instrument Book December 1997
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Old telescopes by Reginald J. Cheetham is the well respected, definitive guide to antique telescopes.
A rare book and a must-have for the serious collector
A small and succinct p...
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Late 20th Century English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Paper
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Balance, English, Mahogany, Scientific Scales, Stanton Instruments, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Stanton Instruments of London, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960.
Beguiling vintage scientific
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Mid-20th Century British Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 18.31 in W 18.31 in D 10.44 in
Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
, plumb line and other accessories.
It is a scientific instrument used in terrestrial observations for
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1860s Italian Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 23.82 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
18th Century Stick Barometer by Nairne London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
famous 18th century scientific instrument and barometer maker and this example is of his usual high
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18th Century English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood
19th Century Hand Carved Oak "Military" Barometer
Located in North Salem, NY
vintage scientific instruments or military memorabilia.
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1880s English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
Wwi Era Ship’s Compass by Heath & Co
Located in London, GB
case, with rotating prism.
No: 59.
Heath & Co Ltd, Scientific instrument manufacturers, of
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Early 20th Century English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
By Cary
Located in Norwich, GB
instrument maker, he trained under Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) he produced numerous scientific instruments
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1810s English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Refractor Polarimeter Physic Measuring Instrument Made by Steindorff & Co 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
18 H 22.
The mechanic Emil Steindorff founded a factory for scientific instruments in the
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1920s German Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 7.09 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
Dutch 19th Century Carved Wooden Barometer
Located in Delft, NL
scene of fruits and scrolls
A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure air pressure in a
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Late 19th Century Dutch Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Tate's double acting vacuum pump by Townson & Mercer, of London.
Located in London, GB
sold by Townson & Mercer. 1888. Page: 228.
Nineteenth-century Scientific Instruments, Gerard
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Late 19th Century English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Polished Iron Scale with Brass Trays from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
scientific instrument is in excellent working condition with wonderful details, and adorns a rich metal
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Late 19th Century French Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Fisher- Scientific Brass & Oak Complete Calibration Weight Set
By Fisher Scientific
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Fisher- Scientific Brass & Oak Complete Calibration Weight Set
USA, Circa 1940s
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20th Century American Industrial Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Period Signed Carcano Wall Barometer
By Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain
Located in Forney, TX
decorated enamel dial signed Antonio Carcano (1755-1820) a distinguished scientific instrument inventor
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used Scientific Instruments
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Blown Glass, Giltwood, Paint, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Iron and Copper Hanging Trade Spring Balance
Located in Dallas, TX
scientific instrument with double hooks for hanging purpose, could hold up to 250 pounds of meat. The piece
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Mid-19th Century English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
scientific instrument with all the carved details in gold gilt and the background is painted a sage green
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19th Century French Other Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly
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1860s American American Empire Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 45.5 in W 25 in D 14 in
20th Century Czech Electroscope
Located in High Point, NC
allure of vintage scientific instruments, these Czech electroscopes offer a unique opportunity to own a
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20th Century Czech Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Barometer & Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
, France, circa 1760 and hexagonal in shape, the scientific instrument features its original hand painted
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Parchment Paper
Recording Copper Rain Gauge by Casella & Co of London
By Casella
Located in London, GB
. 684 METEOROLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS. 1948. Pages: 120 - 122.
C. F. Casella and Co
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Mid-20th Century English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Copper
19th Century French Bronze and Cloisonne Wall Barometer and Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
, the scientific instrument with hunt motifs throughout, features deer, bird and a letter holder pouch
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Mid-19th Century French Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
19th Century French Painted Iron and Brass Paris Crest Scale with Set of Weights
Located in Dallas, TX
, France circa 1880, the scientific instrument is uniquely decorated with a Paris coat of arms in the
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Late 19th Century French Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 7 in W 20.5 in D 8 in
19th Century French Hand Painted and Gilt Iron Scale with Paris Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1880, the double face scientific instrument features the coat of arms of Paris in the center, with
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Late 19th Century French Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Iron
Milan 1910/20 F.lli Koristka Antique Microscope Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
Tri-ocular optical microscope Euskop model, antique scientific instrument of painted brass and
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1910s Italian Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
Early 19th Century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
Zambra were the leading name in the production of meteorological and scientific instruments the history
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1910s English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Large Vintage Pantagraph, English, Brass, Scientific Mapping Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage pantagraph. An English, brass scientific mapping instrument, dating to the
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Mid-20th Century English Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 33.47 in D 7.29 in
Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desk or within a collection of scientific instruments. Delivered polished and ready for the enthusiast
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
1805 Milan Brass Topographic Level signed Pasquale Cittelli with its Walnut Box
Located in Milan, IT
22.5 x 8.5 cm.
Pasquale Cittelli was one of the most appreciated Italian scientific instrument makers
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Early 1800s Italian Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.35 in W 13.19 in D 8.86 in
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
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19th Century German Used Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
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Used Scientific Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used scientific instruments available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used scientific instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are all kinds of used scientific instruments available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used scientific instruments to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern used scientific instruments are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used scientific instruments over the years, but those made by Carl Zeiss, LeMaire Paris and Bill Reiter are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Finding the Right scientific-instruments for You
Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.
With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.
If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?
Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.
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