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Anatomical Model of Human Eye Papier-maché, Scientific Collectables, Dr.Auzoux
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Leuven , BE
Anatomical cut of one eye, composition in natural painted papier-maché, with numbered labels on the different elements / the opening eyeball to cover the removable pute. Pen annotati...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Paper, Plaster
H 4.73 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Huge Decorative Scientific Induction Coil
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were told that this coil was originally from West Point but there is no paperwork to back that up. We also guessed at its age. But it looks to be over 100 years. We have owned man...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Wood
Scientific Handblown Glass Vacuum Dome
Located in Norwalk, CT
A really neat way to display something amazing this is a really thick quality piece of handblown glass from the early 1900s.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
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
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Glass
Decorative Scientific Concave Mercury Mirror Maroon Leather Ebony
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A unusual scientific mirror, French in origin circa 1880
The mirror is mercury, with age related
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Ebony
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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 6.89 in D 6.11 in
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with fascinating provenance. Sure to appeal to those who collect antique scientific instruments, this
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Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 11.23 in D 4.34 in
Glass scientific instrument: Crookes maltese cross tube, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument. An example of the Crookes tube with Maltese Cross, in chromed
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Metal
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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 10.83 in W 5.32 in D 7.29 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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
H 12.41 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
H 10.83 in W 7.68 in D 6.5 in
Scientific Tool for the Refraction of Light, Italy 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Scientific tool for demonstrating and assessing the refraction of light. Constructed in boxed metal
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1920s Italian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Metal
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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
H 2.56 in W 13 in D 4.14 in
A 18th-Century scientific instrument: wooden screw dilator clamp.
Located in Milan, IT
A medical instrument. A brass screw clamp (dilator), with a rosewood handle. It consists of two symmetrical parts, each with a circular cushion element that continues with a cylindri...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
Circa 1890 French Satinwood Concave Distortion Mirror Viewer Scientific
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Circa 1890 French concave mirror card viewer, all constructed of French polished light wood, with ebonised stained elements.
Sliding card holder, hinged handle and mirror. In part...
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1890s French Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
1900s Decorative Wall Hanging „Multimeter“ Scientific Slide Rule Calculator
Located in Vienna, AT
A dekorative appr. 120-year-old, large, wall-mounted round „Multimeter“ analog slide rule calculator. Dated around 1900, made in Germany. It has a rotatable glass disc and offers mul...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Glass
19th Century Feench Barometer Antique Scientific Instrument Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden barometer with cedar wood trim at the edges, signed Caux Opticien Rue Rivoli près du Louvre Paris, mid-19th century; dial with the meteorological indications on paper printed ...
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1850s French Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Wood
H 37.01 in W 10.36 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids.
The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
Late 19th Century Scientific "Cyclo-Stormograph" by Short & Mason Tycos
By Short & Mason
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and appears to be completely intact. Short & Mason Tycos Cyclo-Stormograph under beveled glass & mahogany with a drawer which contains extra graph paper, tiny key and origin...
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Early 1900s English Industrial Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Metal
Large 1920's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Ear Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
Large 1920's Vintage scientific anatomical human 3D ear model. Large 16" scale and wonderful
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1920s American Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Rubber, Wood
H 10 in W 15.75 in D 7.75 in
Antique EH Sargent Labratory Precision Orsat Gas Analyzer Apparatus Case 21"
By Sargent Welch Scientific Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th - early 20th century Orsat gas analyzer apparatus with absorption pipettes and hardwood case, produced by E.H. Sargent & Company.
An Orsat gas analyser or Orsat apparatus ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Glass, Rubber, Hardwood
H 20.5 in W 7 in D 15 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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Bronze
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 5.5 in
19th C Pair of Large Optical Experimental Scientific Mirrors Concave & Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large pair of scientific optical mirrors, one concave the other convex.
These where used in
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
A botanic scientific specimen of Spruce, Paravia & co, Milan, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare example of a botanical maquette for didactic use by Professor T. Ferraris, depicting a (natural) strobilus and a scale with ovules (about 12 times enlarged) of Spruce (Picea e...
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Wood
H 14.5 in W 6.75 in D 5.5 in
Late 19th C Gregory Bottley Scientific Collection of Mineral Fossils Shell
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good collection of Gregory Bottley mineral, fossils and shell all contained in there original teak trays and card board sleeves.
Each specimen has its original hand written and nu...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Natural Fiber, Hardwood
H 9.45 in W 14.57 in D 1.58 in
19th C Wax F.Ziegler Anatomical Models Studies Embryo Plant Scientific Medical
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare pair of wax studies by F.Ziegler taken from the imagery of F.Keibel
We believe the larger of the two models to be off a human embryo and the other to be of a plant.
The ...
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1890s German Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 15.75 in D 5.71 in
19th C. Scientific Optical Mirror in Black Hardwood Frame on Tripod Brass Stand
Located in Haarlem, NL
A large 19th Century scientific optical mirror in round blackened hardwood frame on brass
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
H 26.38 in W 11.42 in D 6.3 in
19th C Scientific James DeVille L N Fowler Phrenology Plaster Bust Head Curio
By L. N. Fowler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
trade and with De Ville died 1846.
And it's documented that Fowler did collect copies from the
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Plaster
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Antique Scientific Didactic Model of the Yew Seed, Germany made in the Twenties
Located in Milan, IT
Taxus baccata, enlarged and removable didactic model of the yew seed, tree very used as hedge, belonging to the order of the conifers. German manufacture of the twenties made of papi...
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1920s German Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Wood
H 22.84 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Anatomical Cut of Human Skull Papier-maché, Didactical Collectables, Dr.Auzoux
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Leuven , BE
Anatomical cut of a human skull composed in natural painted papier-maché, with numbered labels on the different elements
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Paper, Plaster
H 6.3 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Hand Carved Oak "Military" Barometer
Located in North Salem, NY
items like this can be highly collectible and are often sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of
Category
1880s English Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Oak
Charles X Diamond-Shaped Gilt Mercury Barometer, Circa 1820, Paris, France
Located in NICE, FR
achieve depth and brilliance, lends this scientific instrument a distinct decorative appeal. The gilded
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1820s French Napoleon III Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 2.76 in
Pair of 19th Century Brass Parabolic Reflectors
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 19th century, parabolic reflectors such as these were employed in scientific experiments to
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
apparatus, rich in period charm and scientific interest.
Fascinating quarter gallon capacity, designed for
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1920s British Other Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Glass
H 13 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Antique 18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by Beringer
By David Beringer
Located in Bilzen, BE
signs of wear consistent with age and use.
David Beringer (1756 – 1821) was a German scientific
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Metal
English George III Mahogany Barometer by C. Cusack, Southampton
Located in Charlottesville, VA
early 19th century instrument blends scientific heritage with fine English craftsmanship.
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19th Century British Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Metal
Antique Rolling Ruler, English Cartographer’s Instrument, Architect, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
is ideal for collectors of scientific antiques and military survey equipment.
Quality brass
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 41.93 in D 2.56 in
Antique Early 19th Century Silver Wine Hydrometer in Original Turned Wood Case
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
scientific instruments and wine collectors.
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Early 19th Century English Biedermeier Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Silver
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Scientifically advanced and exquisitely crafted, this rare 19th-century gold and enamel Swiss
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19th Century European Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Gold, Enamel
A pair of magnifyng glasses, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of Wunderkammer round shape magnifying glasses for scientific purpose with black wooden
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Glass, Wood
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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Gilded Barometer by Evangelista Torricelli
By Evangelista Torricelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
oval shape with original scientific illustrations, in good condition. The detailed wall décor piece is
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Giltwood
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 2.5 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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood
Early 19th Century French Barometer
Located in Charlottesville, VA
, perfect for collectors of scientific instruments or those looking to add a touch of French sophistication
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Early 19th Century French Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
French Louis XVI Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI (18th Century) barometer with original scientific illustrations and mercury vial
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
French 19th Century Gilt & Painted Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
contrast to the intention as a scientific instrument. One can observe “centigrade” still legible on the
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Metal, Gold
A trunk style travel apotecary cabinet in mahogany wood and brass, England 1790.
Located in Milan, IT
chipped) and some scientific glasses to be assembled with their brass support. Inside the lid is an
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Late 18th Century English Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
H 9 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted and Gilt Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
“Baromètre Holosterique,” referring to the aneroid (mercury-free) barometric mechanism. The tall scientific
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Giltwood
H 39.5 in W 16.75 in D 3 in
Antique Real Chinese Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
. It stands as a scientific relic, representing a significant piece of Chinese history and the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Metal
Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
By Cary
Located in Norwich, GB
listed as working in Strand, London from 1801 to 1825.
William Cary was an important scientific
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1810s English Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Brass
Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1, Circa 1890s
By Henry Troemner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
scientific instruments.
In excellent antique condition with minor wear consistent with age.
Overall
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Metal, Iron
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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Bakelite
Large Wrought Iron Mid-19th Century Scale from Catalonia
Located in Dallas, TX
wrought iron scale is a well-preserved scientific instrument from the 19th century and would make a topic
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Parchment Paper
Victorian Marquetry Wall Barometer and Thermometer
Located in London, GB
demonstration of the taste for scientific knowledge that prevailed during the period. The piece is traditionally
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Wood
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 Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables
Materials
Glass, Paint, Giltwood, Wood
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Antique Scientific Scientific Collectables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique scientific scientific collectables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique scientific scientific collectables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Antique scientific scientific collectables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique scientific scientific collectables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Industrial and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique scientific scientific collectables are appealing in their simplicity, but LeMaire Paris, Bausch & Lomb and Dollond, London produced popular antique scientific scientific collectables that are worth a look.
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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