$55Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Wooden Level - Teak and Brass Dual Window Spirit Level - J Rabone & Sons
By J. Rabone & Sons
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage wooden level. Constructed with teak and brass. Dual Window spirit Level.
Brass
$211Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Spirit Level, English, Rosewood, Craftsman's Instrument, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Period appeal with quality finish Displays a desirable aged patina Body in rosewood shows fine grain interest Brass top plate shows appealing signs of use Dual window level with ...
Brass
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H 1.78 in W 9.45 in D 1.38 in
Vintage Spirit Level, English, Rosewood, Brass, Instrument, Rabone, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage spirit level. An English, rosewood and brass instrument by the renowned John Rabone and Sons, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Brass
Midcentury Novelty Bottle Opener with Submerged Spirit Level, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very well-made bottle opener with submerged spirit level. Subtle details executed with fine tooling and precision. Unknown Danish maker, circa 1960s.
Brass
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H 1.38 in W 9.06 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Boat Level, English, Walnut, Spirit, W Marples and Sons, Sheffield, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage boat level. An English, walnut and brass torpedo spirit level by W.
Walnut
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H 1.38 in W 8.08 in D 0.79 in
Vintage J. Rabone Spirit Level, English, Rosewood, Brass, Torpedo, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Rabone spirit level. An English, rosewood and brass torpedo level, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Rosewood
19th Carpentry Molding Plane with Steel Blade
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry plane with steel blade used to make trim and moldings. Stamped "E. Avery' on the side. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknown...
Walnut
19th c. I. Hick Carpentry Molding Plane
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry plane used to make trim and moldings. Stamped "I. Hick' on the side. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANU...
Walnut
1940s Guillotine Cigar Cutter in Wood and Brass
Located in Madrid, ES
Unusual and highly decorative cigar cutter designed in the form of a traditional guillotine, dating from the 1940s. Crafted from a combination of wood and brass, this charming object...
Fruitwood
$225
H 2.38 in W 7.75 in D 3 in
Vintage Stanley No. 61 Wooden Marking Gauge Decorative Industrial Decor
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Stanley No. 61 wooden marking gauge used for traditional woodworking. Carpenters use this tool to scribe or mark straight lines parallel to the edge...
Beech
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.63 in W 9.5 in D 0.63 in
Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley. Metal with brass and rosewood handle. Made in the USA. Size: 9.5 W x 5.63 Tall x .63 Thick Original an...
Brass
$429Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.99 in W 17.92 in D 2.56 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 to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Attractive period instrument Displays a des...
Brass
Vintage Goodell-Pratt Brass and Wood Level c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage level with two bubbles, large brass label and brass accents. CREATOR Goodell-Pratt Company, Mass. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHN...
Brass
$695
H 6 in W 9.5 in D 9.25 in
English Shipwright's or Carpenter's Sash Fillister Plane by Atkin and Sons
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English shipwright's or carpenter's sash fillister or plough plane, c.1900, of finely patinated beech wood and brass by Atkin and Sons, Sheffield Works, Birmingham Marked A &...
Metal, Brass
19th c. Carpenter's Molding Wood Plane
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry plane used to make trim and moldings.Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1850-1920. MATERI...
Walnut
$750
H 4.5 in W 31.5 in D 1 in L 4.5 in
1925 “Pocket Companion” Industrial Drafting Rule & Sliding T-Square Set
By Pickett
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and visually compelling early 20th-century American industrial drafting and layout instrument set, dated May 9, 1925, and marked “Mansize – Polyface – Slapstick,” along with “...
Brass
$192Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.25 in W 9.38 in D 1.5 in
Antique Wood Moulding Plane Wooden Carpenter's Tool 1800
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique wood moulding plane wooden carpenter's tool. Circa the 1800s. Dimensions: 9.38 W x 3.25 H x 1.5 D Please visit take a look at our listings, we ha...
Metal
$280
H 6 in W 1.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique handcrafted wood plane 9.5 inches long with a forged steel cutting blade
Located in Denton, TX
Antique handcrafted wood plane 9.5 inches long with a forged steel cutting blade.
Steel
$325
H 5.75 in W 1.25 in D 6.25 in
English Antique Wood Workers Moulding Plane G. Berry 193 Old Street London
Located in Denton, TX
English antique hand crafted hardwood bull nose moulding plane. Made by G. Berry of London with curved base for planing bull nose edges, the iron blade is removable for sharpening.
Iron
$320Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 10.63 in D 0.99 in
Antique Master Craftsman's Spirit Level, English, Brass, Desk, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This an antique master craftsman's spirit level. An English, rosewood and brass ornamental desk tool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. An attractive Victorian aid...
Brass
Modernist Mid-Century Brass Clothespin Paperweight
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful paperweight constructed as a clothespin in brass. Sleek with modernist essence. The luminous brass catapults this piece to sculpture. A very chic addition to you...
Brass
Fine 19th C. German Wood Brass Carpenters Plough Plane Signed Steinlin
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique 19th century German screw arm plough plane carpenters tool in beautifully aged original old color patina to wood and brass w/ very fine hand crafted construction. Stamped Ste...
Brass, Steel
Marble & Onyx Mezuzah Sculpture by Studio Gaïa, 2025
Located in Paris, IDF
This contemporary Mezuzah by Studio Gaïa transforms a sacred object into a piece of collectible design, an encounter between tradition and modern sculpture. Carved by hand from Ross...
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
Sea Shell Lamp Finials Pair
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sea Shell lamp finials pair made of sea urchin rare purple color on brass base.
Shell
Cast Iron Bench
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
Victorian Coalbrookdale Style Ivy Design Bench Lovely Leaf Pattern Lovelu Dog heads Hand Rests
Iron
Original Antique Print of Wall-paper Designed by Walter Crane. 1906
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of wall-paper designed by Walter Crane Published 1906 Unframed and not matted. The size is for one of the prints Free shipping.
Paper
$1,358Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 19.3 in D 7.88 in
MEDiUM NEW OLD STOCK LIBERTY STYLE OMERSA BROWN BULL COW LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime new old stock original Liberty’s London Omersa style brown leather hand dyed Bull fo...
Leather
$4,294Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 48.23 in D 26.38 in
SUBLIME BOW FRONTED BAXTER & LEE SATIN BIRCH CHEST OF DRAWERS & SiDE TABLES SET
By Baxter Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this truly sublime suite of hand made in England Baxter & Lee Satin Birch Bow Fronted chest of drawers with ...
Birch, Oak
$4,892
H 42 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
M H Baillie Scott attri An Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott attri, An Arts & Crafts Oak Chair With Stylised Floral Cut-Outs to the back and Pierced Tulips to the aprons below the front and the sides of the seat. A very progr...
Oak
$1,455Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 11.03 in
Antique Oak English Miniature Art Cabinet with Fourteen Inner Drawers, 1840s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare in the style of George III miniature art cabinet with fourteen inner drawers! Striking English design from circa 1840. Solid oak base with original brass handle ...
Brass
$4,892
H 72 in W 66 in D 25.5 in
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow Style Oak Sideboard Attributed to G M Ellwood
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow style Oak sideboard attributed to G M Ellwood made by Bath Cabinet Makers, with stained glass panels to the upper right hand cupboard, and stylised floral ...
Stained Glass, Oak
$52Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 20 in W 20 in D 6 in
Elegant Suede Sofa Pillows with Rope Trim, Modern Design, USA, 1990
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of elegant suede sofa rectangular 20” pillows with double decorative rope trim.
Suede
$706Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...
Malachite
Vintage Coffee Table by Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1960
By Jitona
Located in Żory, PL
This coffee table is made of oak and ash. It was manufactured in the Czech Republic in the 1960s by Jitona Sobeslav. Preserved in good, original condition. The table is slightly croo...
Oak
Pair of Polished Cast Iron Obelisks
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of polished cast iron obelisks. Dating to circa 1900, this matching pair would make an elegant new feature in period and contemporary properties alike. In Neoclassical style,...
Metal, Iron
Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Elizabeth of Hungary. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Elizabeth of Hungary Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
Paper
A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden box The P11 Compass was used in...
Brass
$646Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.15 in Dm 1.97 in
1899 ANTiQUE STERLING SILVER PERFUME BOTTLE IN CUT GLASS GREEN & CLEAR CRYSTAL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare Victorian graduated green to clear 1899 Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask A ve...
Sterling Silver
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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