Vintage Drawing Instruments
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 3.35 in D 8.86 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by E.O. Richter
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.29 in D 2.37 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 1.19 in W 9.26 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel architect or cartographer's
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling cartographer's compass set. An English, brass drawing instrument case
Category
Mid-20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 0.79 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Riefler, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by Riefler
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
Study for a Lesson from a Disaster, original drawing by famed modernist sculptor
By Jacques Lipchitz
Located in New York, NY
in its original vintage frame. The label on the back states "This drawing with its flame-like effects
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Graphite, Crayon, Wax Crayon
Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage instrument set. A German, silver nickel 'A12' technical drawing set by Riefler of
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling surveyor's set. An English, pocket drawing instrument case, dating to
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
Gibson Girls - Set of Two 1920's Portraits, Vintage Fashion Illustrations
Located in Soquel, CA
then put his instrument aside. Hollman traveled a lot and was fascinated by Morocco, which is clearly
Category
1920s American Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
'Cabaret in an Asian Banquet Hall', French School
Located in London, GB
the left hand of the scene an Asian musician plays a stringed instrument. On the far left, an exchange
Category
20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Pencil
'Fish, Dove and Musical Instrument', Italian School (circa 1940s)
Located in London, GB
'Fish, Dove and Musical Instrument', gouache on paper, from the Italian School of artists (circa
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Vintage Scholar's Drawing Set, French, Brass, Draughtsman's Tools, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage scholar's drawing set. A French, brass case of draughtsman's tools, dating to the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
H 0.6 in W 7.09 in D 4.14 in
Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of architect or cartographer's
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.63 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Metal Violin Chair in the Style of Arman
By Arman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage side chair features the unique design of Fernandez Arman, drawing inspiration
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, gyroscopes, drawing and mathematical instruments, surveying instruments, and instruments for electrical
Category
Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Vintage Textile Signed Sir Lancelot Wool European, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a vintage European textile woven circa 1957 and was made using a printed stamp technique
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Other Textiles
Materials
Wool
Vintage Art Deco Centerpiece / Teaset by Lloyd, Payne & Amiel, England, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
instrument dealers, opticians & importers of dining and drawing room clocks and bronzes suitable for
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls Film and Vintage Projector, 2018, Film, Found Objects
By Jo Yarrington
Located in Darien, CT
illumination of instruments or signage or other applications where light must be produced for long periods
Category
2010s Conceptual Portrait Photography
Materials
Film, Found Objects
Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling and Gold Serving Spoon in Olympian Pattern
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
gathered around a figure playing a lyre, an ancient greek stringed instrument very similar to modern harps
Category
Antique 1870s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1.5 in D 7.875 in
Karl Springer Copper Rain Drum Table With Original Textured Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
ability to blend traditional influences with contemporary aesthetics, drawing inspiration from other
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Nude – 14-08-22, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
pencil drawing ‘Art Deco Nude – 05-08-22’. I liked that one and saw the potential for an oil. So I
Category
2010s Cubist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Leopard Dreaming" - Fantasy Lithograph in Ink on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
animal's back are bubbles containing images of animal-human hybrids dancing, playing musical instruments
Category
1970s Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Ink
H 21.75 in W 23.75 in D 1 in
Banjo
By Steve Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
textile mill, just along the banks of Fishkill Creek. Drawing on the industrial design of the live/work
Category
1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Untitled, Plate Six from Novecento (Mixed media lithograph with chalk pastel)
By Nam June Paik
Located in New York, NY
unique chalk pastel drawing
13 3/10 × 18 inches
Edition 104/130
Pencil numbered 104/130, hand signed in
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Chalk, Offset, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Graphite, Lithograph
Two Hands, Mid Century Surrealist mixed media Signed/N (Gemini 20 Anselmino 61)
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
stamped w/ copyright, date and logo
Frame included: held in original vintage metal frame on plexiglass
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media, Screen, Engraving
H 27 in W 21 in D 0.5 in
Pauls Jacket
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a vintage flannel zip-up. A classic red tartan plaid jacket, on a wooden hanger
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
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Park Sherman 1930 Art Deco Chromed Steel Roller Box With Red And Black Bakelite
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Decorative roller desk box designed by Park Sherman.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
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H 2.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milford, NH
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Antique Late 19th Century American Bookcases
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Glass, Mahogany
Large Antique, Industrial Factory Wooden Foundry Form, Wheel, Cog, Gear
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Mounted Objects
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Wood
Pilastro Modular Coat Rack in Metal by Tjerk Reijenga, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Metal shelving designed by Tjerk Reijenga and manufactured by Pilastro.
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Rustic Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
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H 9.06 in W 34.65 in D 8.67 in
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of cartographer's instruments by Riefler, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
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Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.83 in D 4.34 in
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 mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Fascinating scale and mechanical interest
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 33.47 in D 7.29 in
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cedar
H 12.37 in W 16.54 in D 8.47 in
Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency brass mounted Gonçalo Alves campaign writing slope, circa 1820 in date.
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Antique 1820s Regency Desk Sets
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Smoking Set, brass and wood ashtrays, lighter and cigars box, Italy 1970
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Smoking set, brass and wood ashtrays, lighter and cigars box
Italy, 1970
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Tobacco Accessories
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Brass
H 1.38 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Samuel Drake, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Samuel Drake. Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, Franklin Square. 1st Ed hardcover no dust jacket as published. With b&w frontisp...
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Antique 1870s American Books
Materials
Paper
French 19th Century Gilt Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A delightful 19th Century French gold-gilt barometer circa 1850. This early instrument of meteorology has been adorned with a molded and decoratively trimmed octagonal frame dotted ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Art
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Wood, Paper
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Globes
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By Eugene Karlin
Located in Miami, FL
depicts a harlequin playing an instrument and the other has a fish and bird combo. These tiles have a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
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Terracotta
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Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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2010s Outsider Art Abstract Paintings
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2010s Outsider Art Abstract Paintings
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2010s Outsider Art Abstract Paintings
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Double Bass original acrylic paint wood up cycled
By Matt Jordan
Located in London, GB
Jordan started drawing & painting as a child and has not really ever stopped. Early 20th
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Abstract Paintings
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Acrylic, Wood
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. An English, bone and cast metal drafting compass
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Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
H 1.78 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne
Located in Milan, IT
owner L. Lemire. Inside the box there are various brass instruments: compasses, drawing pens in steel
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Antique 1850s French Scientific Instruments
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Metal, Brass
H 1.97 in W 9.93 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Beam Compass, German, Cartographer, Architect, Drawing, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Vintage 1930s German Scientific Instruments
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Metal
Vintage Haff Prazision Spezial Drawing Drafting Set of Tools Compass Set
Located in GB
need to slide out on the end to unlock it
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20th Century German Post-Modern Scientific Instruments
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Steel
H 3.75 in W 10.44 in D 1.11 in
Rossbach Pantograph Tool Set Artist Drawing Architect Drafting, Germany 1960s
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Vintage Rossbach Pantograph Artist Drawing Architecture Drafting Tool Set Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
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Vintage Draughtsman's Set, Swiss, Steel, Drawing Instrument, Wild Heerbrugg
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A Swiss, chromium steel drawing instrument case by Wild
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Late 20th Century Swiss More Desk Accessories
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Steel
H 0.79 in W 11.42 in D 6.11 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Technical Drawing Case, Instrument Set, AG Thornton, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's technical drawing case. An English, brass and silver nickel
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Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
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Nickel
H 0.99 in W 9.06 in D 4.93 in
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Located in San Antonio, TX
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Vintage Technical Drawing Case, German, Surveyor's Set, Riefler of Munich, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing case. A German, silver nickel surveyor's set by Riefler of
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Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
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Nickel
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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By Constant Nieuwenhuys, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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Vintage Drawing Set, English, Draughtsman, Cartographer, Instrument, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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By Evelyn Kok
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Vintage Drawing Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage drawing instruments available for sale. Each of these unique vintage drawing instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, nickel and brass. Vintage drawing instruments have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage drawing instruments bearing Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Vintage Drawing Instruments?
Prices for vintage drawing instruments can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage drawing instruments begin at $244 and can go as high as $1,566, while the average can fetch as much as $502.