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Gaertner Spectroscope, 1930s Scientific Instrument
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Gaertner spectroscope, 1930s scientific instrument.
The spectroscope is an instrument used in
Category
20th Century American Vintage Scientific Instruments
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 Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 1.19 in W 9.26 in D 2.37 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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 6.5 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
Category
1950s English Other Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.15 in W 2.56 in D 16.15 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
Category
20th Century Czech Vintage 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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Vintage 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 Vintage 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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 17.92 in D 2.56 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 Vintage 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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
H 4.34 in W 18.12 in D 4.53 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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Photographic Paper
No Reserve
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 0.04 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
Category
1960s American Machine Age Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
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 Vintage 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 Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 18.31 in W 18.31 in D 10.44 in
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
Category
20th Century American Industrial Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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 Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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 Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 33.47 in D 7.29 in
Midcentury Made Art Deco Style Bowl of Hygeia Symbol for Medicine / Pharmacy
Located in Lisse, NL
which it fits, which is why we chose to place it in this 'Scientific Instruments' section. Just like the
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Free Shipping
H 16.1 in W 13.4 in D 2 in
3-D Gastro Intestinal Model by CENCO
By Central Scientific Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960's medical office or classroom model diagram of the anatomy of the human G-I system. Wall plaque in hand painted plaster relief. Elements numbered presumably to corresp...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scientific Instruments
Analytical Beam Balance Scientific Scale in Glass Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand built analytical beam balance scientific scale. The scale is used to measure both solid and
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Set of Two Mushrooms Scientific Models Europe , Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage set of two different types of mushrooms, show Models which are native to middle Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful...
Category
1960s German Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Paper, Wood
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.34 in W 18.12 in D 4.53 in
Large 1960's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Ear Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
Large 1960's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Ear Model. Manufactured by the Nystrom Co. of
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1960s American Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rubber, Wood
Stunning Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage stunning large model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native
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20th Century Czech Folk Art Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large 1950s Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Eye Eyeball Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
1950's Vintage scientific human 3d eyeball model. Hand-painted with wonderful original patina!
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1950s American Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rubber
H 13 in W 10 in D 9 in
1960's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Eye Eyeball Model
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in Lafayette, IN
1960's Vintage Scientific Biocraft Human 3D Eyeball Model by Denoyer-Geppert of Chicago, Illinois
Category
1960s American Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rubber, Plastic, Wood
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 Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.29 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Spirit Level, English, Rosewood, Craftsman's Instrument, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage spirit level. An English, Rosewood and craftsman's instrument, dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.78 in W 9.45 in D 1.38 in
Large Vintage Scientific Plant 3D Educational Monocot Stem Cross-Section Model
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in Lafayette, IN
1940's Monocot stem cross-section model by Denoyer-Geppert of Chicago, Illinois. Model measures 20.5" long and features Hand-painted details with excellent original patina!
Category
1940s American Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rubber
H 5.5 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
Large Vintage Scientific Botanical Plant 3d Educational Leaf Cross-Section Model
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in Lafayette, IN
1940's leaf cross-section model by Denoyer-Geppert of Chicago, Illinois. Model stands 19" tall and features Hand-painted details with excellent original patina!
Category
1940s American Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rubber
H 19 in W 18.5 in D 8 in
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 Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 3.35 in D 8.86 in
Mid-Century Era Assorted Medical Doctor's Field Examination Instrument Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage medical doctor's instrument set is unsigned, except for a few numbers on several of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Dutch Industrial Scientific Convex Lens Brass Stand Cast Iron Tripod Base
Located in Haarlem, NL
Scientific school or laboratory convex shaped lens on a brass stand with cast iron tripod base
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
H 22.05 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Vintage Handheld Tachometer, English Tool Speed Gauge, Smiths Instruments, Decor
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
gauge by Smiths Instruments, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Untested, but in fine
Category
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
H 5.91 in W 2.76 in D 1.78 in
Large Set of 8 Vintage Lab Sieves, English, Brass, Stacking, Scientific, C.1965
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large set of 8 vintage laboratory sieves. An English, brass stacking scientific apparatus
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 16.34 in Dm 8.47 in
Antique Scientific Model of the Non-Poisonous Snake of Natricidae Family 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Model of the European non-poisonous snake belonging to the Natricidae family. German manufacture of hand-painted rubber and plastic dated to the 1950s, from the Hygiene Museum in Dre...
Category
1950s German Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rubber
H 0.99 in W 17.72 in D 6.3 in
Actinometer Antique Measuring Instrument made by Griffin & Tatlock London in 30s
By Griffin & Tatlock ltd
Located in Milan, IT
instrument invented in 1825 by John Herschel and used for the measurement of the solar heat. Very good
Category
1930s British Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in
Italy 1930s Ing Ferrero Double Strain Gauge Original Box Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
, in its original box complete with accessories and magnifying glass.
It is an instrument used to
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.15 in W 10.95 in D 8.67 in
1930s Wrist Military Compass in the Shape of a Watch Antique Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wrist military compass in the shape of a watch in brass, bakelite and leather strap.
English manufacture from the 1930s used by English army officers.
The compass consists of a mag...
Category
1930s Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
20th Century Central European Glass Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
Category
20th Century European Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1900s European Glass Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glassware. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
Category
20th Century European Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Glass Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century European Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Glass Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
Category
20th Century European Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Scientific Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage scientific instruments available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage scientific instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Vintage scientific instruments have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco vintage scientific instruments are consistently popular styles. Many vintage scientific instruments are appealing in their simplicity, but Carl Zeiss, Charles and Ray Eames and Evans Products Company produced popular vintage scientific instruments 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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