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Antique Barometer Altimeter, English, Explorer's Instrument, Hicks, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket barometer altimeter. An English, oak cased explorer's instrument by Hicks
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

19th Century Wooden English Barometer Antique Forecast Weather Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden barometer measuring instrument English manufacture made in the mid 19th century, silver
Category

Antique 1850s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Ship's Bulkhead Barometer, English, Maritime Instrument, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's bulkhead barometer. An English, brass and oak maritime weather instrument
Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Feench Barometer Antique Scientific Instrument Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
Paris, mid-19th century; dial with the meteorological indications on paper printed by engraving on
Category

Antique 1850s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
1810 and 1820. Finely crafted mahogany wood case with cedar wood edges. Large silver-plated brass dial
Category

Antique 1810s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wooden Barometer Signed Burlinson Ripon Antique Instrument Weather
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden barometer signed Burlinson Ripon made in the mid 19th century. Silver-plated brass dial
Category

Antique 1850s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
crafted mahogany wood case with double thread at the edges. Large silver-plated brass dial engraved with
Category

Antique 1840s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

End XIX Century Brass and Glass Hourglass Antique Time Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
display images, or had movable indicators, dials or representations of celestial bodies. Among the
Category

Antique 1890s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

18th Century Ring Dial by Gilbert, London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
. John Gilbert was a mathematical instrument maker at Tower Hill, London and died in 1763 A ring dial by
Category

Antique 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Late 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Pigeon A Lion, the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass and
Category

Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Early 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Buterfield A Paris., the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Recording Dial Clock by the International Time Recording Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Recording dial clock by the International Time Recording Company, Endicott, New York. In the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Inlaid Mahogany Barometer, with Silvered Dial, Signed Vecchio & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century inlaid mahogany barometer, with 8" silvered dial, signed Vecchio & Co
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Very Rare Wind Vane Dial in the Manner of Whitehurst
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period carved mahogany wind vane dial. The silvered engraved dial with all the points
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

1938 Zenith "WALTON" 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
1938 Zenith “WALTON” 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
cream coloured bakelite front plate. The dial with barometer scale, hand turned indicator and a
Category

Vintage 1910s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Polished Oak Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra, London
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
drum and to the silvered barometer dial. A silvered plaque with the number R/29867 The dial has five
Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 18th Century Louis XVI French gold-gilt barometer circa 1780. This early instrument of
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

A Wellington commemorative barometer retailed by Wehrle and Steuert
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Vimeiro, Vittoria, Assaye and Waterloo. The dial is inscribed ‘Wehrle and Steuert’ and ‘82 Whitechapel
Category

Antique 1850s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

Lens on Stand by Pye of Cambridge
By William Pye
Located in London, GB
in a gilt brass dial marked with 360 degree circle, the height and angle can be adjusted on the stand
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Optical Glass

Lens on Stand by Pye of Cambridge
Lens on Stand by Pye of Cambridge
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
Zenith 1939 Art Deco model 12S370 Streamline 12 Tube Bluetooth Restored
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
Zenith’s most famous and collectible years. It is sporting the fabulous “Robot Shutter Dial” and a green
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass, Bakelite, Wood

Antique Cylinder Sundial Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
dial or pillar dial, c 1850 a portable, altitude dial in which hour lines for different dates are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Oak barometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
dial inscribed J. Durkin, Middlesbrough, encased in copper frame. Dimensions Height 33 Inches Width 11
Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Oak barometer
Oak barometer
H 33 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Oak cased weather station
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak-cased Weather station by James Brown Glasgow. with silvered dials comprising a clock set with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Oak cased weather station
Oak cased weather station
H 16 in W 26 in D 7.5 in
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
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Blown Glass, Giltwood, Paint, Wood

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
used to open; just like a pocket watch. The dial is lucky enough to have an English Design
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
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H 3 in W 2 in D 0.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Explosion Proof Phone by Crouse-Hinds C1955
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Port Jervis, NY
with a bakelite style phone. No dial. Supposed to be from a blasting site. Untested. In excellent
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
the instrument to remain open is missing (absent even in the comparative specimens kept in museums
Category

Antique 1730s Austrian Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Napoleon III Parisian Giltwood Barometer, "Bodeur a Paris", Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
favorite musical instrument as the God of Music (he had many titles…). A raised circular section near the
Category

Antique 1830s French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Glass

Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra
Located in Cheshire, GB
gate suspension, with an unusual half-round barometer dial. The barograph having a glass ink bottle
Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Pocket Watch In 18 Carat Gold, Dating From Around 1900 with calendar
Located in Madrid, ES
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this elegant timepiece boasts a classic enamel dial on one
Category

Antique 1890s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

Zenith Chairside Radio Bar With Glasses Art Deco Rare
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
showroom-ready. The grille cloth is a reproduction of the period. Dial/Knobs: The Zenith “Back Dial” is in
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Gold French Empire Hexagonal Giltwood Verre Églomisé Barometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The top part of the Parisian décor piece is enhanced by flower carvings. The glass dial is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

Circa 1800 Swedish Gustavian Mahogany Barometer by Iohannes Lerra
Located in London, GB
dial sits centrally in a mahogany wood frame with applied gilded scrolled leaf decoration to the four
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Military Compass, American, Navigation Aid, Keuffel & Esser, 5600X Model
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
displays appealing tonality Brass fittings to the dial edge and hinge present golden hues Generously sized
Category

Vintage 1930s American Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Mid 20th Century Pair Of Schneider German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940
By Joseph Schneider
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
fire from artillery. Various adjustable dials in working conditions. The side is stamped D.F. 10 x 80
Category

Vintage 1940s German Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Important self-playing piano "La Victoire" stamped Blanche-Petit & Goffart
Located in Paris, FR
panes of glass reveal the soundboard and its strings as well as the orchestra of ancillary instruments
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

A Victorian anchor and rope barometer by Gray and Keen, Liverpool
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian anchor and rope barometer by Gray and Keen, Liverpool. The 10 ¾-inch silvered dial of
Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to around 1890. The floating card dial pivots
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

c.1800 Portable English Orrery by W. Robinson
Located in Greenlawn, NY
tilted wheel that adjusts it for latitude and shows against an engraved silvered dial that shows the
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
porcelain dial with original hands and brass bezel. A charming example in good working order. Measures
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Early 19th Century 2 Day Marine Chronometer by James McCabe, No. 199
By James McCabe
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
on the dial and movement, and the number on the bottom of the bowl. In a three part mahogany case now
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1937 Stromberg-Carlson 228-L Console Radio Restored Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
. This is an exceptional radio very nice size and beautiful dial. The chassis has been service and 1
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
Located in Firenze, IT
holds a needle compass over paper dial. Circa 1875. Measures 8cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Wrap Reel Machine, English, Factory, Cotton, John Nesbitt, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
mechanism to 120 yards (110 meters), annotated on the dial Upon each revolution of the dial, the hammer and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Oak cased barograph and barometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
mechanism has eight stacked vacuum capsules and utilises a gate suspension, with a secondary barometer dial
Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Silver Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Silver brass octagonal dial with four engraved hour
Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver, Brass

Large Victorian Carved Architectural Mercurial Barometer
Located in Lincoln, GB
broken arched pediment top, with a large decorated porcelain enamel dial, with two adjustable sweeping
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel

Antique English Aneroid Barometer & Thermometer
Located in Seguin, TX
shaped with white porcelain dials, beveled glass cover, on barometer. Thermometer works, not sure about
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1937 Telechron “Casino” Art Deco Electric Clock with Cobalt Blue Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. The dial boasts a textured blue surface, while the polished brass bezel is adorned with cut-out
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass

Fabulous Quality Early 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Girolimo of Lo
Located in Martlesham, GB
architectural top with a central brass finial, rectangular silvered dial with a glazed and hinged door, the dial
Category

Antique 1810s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

A Rare 2 Day Marine Chronometer By George Hedger
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
himself who was a watch maker and worked at the address on the dial and case until 1840 so we can date
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Airline 62-346 Art Deco Restored Tube Radio Bluetooth
Located in Oakland, CA
“tuning eye” tube and the new “tele-dial” for easy tuning of stations. The six-tube, AM only radio plays
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Zenith Model 6S254 Console Radio '1938', Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
The 6-S-254 prominently features Zenith’s tear-drop (tri-angular) shaped dial that was used for the
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass, Bakelite, Wood

WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass
Located in London, GB
A WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass. 3¾ inch dial marked with N W S
Category

Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Tagliaue & Torre of 294 Holborn
Located in Martlesham, GB
architectural top with a central brass finial, rectangular silvered dial with a glazed and hinged door, the dial
Category

Antique 1810s British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

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