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Scientific Instruments For Sale
Edmé Beauchêne disarticulated human skull with museum provenance, France
Located in Leuven , BE
Edmé François Chauvot de Beauchêne (1780, Île-de-France – 1830, Paris), was a French physician, surgeon and anatomist. He was Chief of l'hopital Saint-Antoine Paris, the Deputy Chief...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Italy 1939s Sketch Futurist Poster "Day of Two Crosses" Against Tuberculosis
Located in Milan, IT
Sketch of the futurist poster "Day of two crosses, 16th April 1939, XVII", mixed technique of pastel and water-color, for an Italian campaign against tuberculosis, to inform people a...
Category
1930s Italian Futurist Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Paper
Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cast iron mortar with a bas-relief band in the center.
Category
19th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
1986 Enorme Telephone Handset by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly postmodern telephone handset designed by the Memphis Milano master, Ettore Sottsass, and produced in 1986. The Enorme telephone was the result of a collaboration between...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plastic
1970's Vintage Olivetti Lettera 35 Typewriter
By Olivetti
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970's Olivetti Lettera 35 typewriter, made in Italy. This typewriter comes with a very cool vintage Olivetti shoulder bag.
This typewriter is in very good cosmeti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division. They're still in their origin...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plywood
18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully carved and giltwood 18th century Louis XVI wall barometer having its original mercury tube and mechanism but presently with the mercury missing.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Giltwood
Double Sided Standing Dutch Chalk Board
Located in Stamford, CT
A very large 1900-1910 century chalk board from the Netherlands. The solid wood stand is substantial and easy to move on its antique casters. Great in a kid's room, a restaurant, or ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Brass Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses' Mid-Century Italian Design 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
A splendid pair of 'lorgnettes' (long-handled opera, or theatre, glasses). Lorgnettes, eye glasses held in place by long handles rather than resting on the bridge of one's nose, were...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fairbanks Scale Co American Doctors Scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
Fairbanks doctors scale in black with brass adjustable measuring stick, and cast iron pressure plate. Retaining there original weights.
Dimensions:
Heig...
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Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A scale weighs travel letters of gilt brass, S-shaped round plate of gilt brass. Ring to hold it between the fingers of one hand and pliers to insert the travel letters to be weighed...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1970s Era Harmon-Kardon 330B with Matching Omni Directional Speakers
By bose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This item is a classic Harmon-Kardon 330B receiver retrofitted with Bluetooth module and matched with period correct Harmon-Kardon Omni Direction speakers. The Harman-Kardon 330B was...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 19th-century French metal scale, a captivating piece of history that combines elegance and functionality. Crafted during a period when precision...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 19th-century French metal scale, a captivating piece of history that combines elegance and functionality. Crafted during a period when precision...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1900s French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Metal Scale is an enchanting piece of historical craftsmanship, designed to bring a timeless aesthetic to any setting. Constructed with a durable, iron base that ha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1900s French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Metal Scale is an enchanting piece of historical craftsmanship, designed to bring a timeless aesthetic to any setting. Constructed with a durable, iron base that ha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1900s French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This early 1900s French Metal Scale is an evocative piece of history that marries function with rustic charm. Featuring a robust metal frame with an aged, weathered patina, the scale...
Category
Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1900s French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This early 1900s French Metal Scale is an evocative piece of history that marries function with rustic charm. Featuring a robust metal frame with an aged, weathered patina, the scale...
Category
Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Industrial table fan by Ercole Marelli
By Marelli
Located in Torino, IT
Cast iron base and brass blades.
Made in the 1920s/30s by the firm of Ercole Marelli founded in Milan in 1891.
Ercole Marelli & C. S.p.a began as a small workshop but became, mainl...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare antique compass and sundial together England mid-19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Rare antique compass and sundial together, mid-19th-century English manufacture, housed in a small brass box complete with lid. The Rose at sixteen winds, with daytime hour inscript...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Traveler's pocket compass, Victorian-era turned brass
Located in Milan, IT
Traveler's pocket compass, Victorian-era turned brass, late 19th century England, rose on sixteen-twenty copperplate engraving paper complete with goniometric circle.
Conservation s...
Category
1890s Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small traveler's pocket compass, Victorian-era turned brass
Located in Milan, IT
Small traveler's pocket compass, Victorian-era turned brass, late 19th century England, rose on sixteen-twenty copperplate engraving paper complete with goniometric circle, complete ...
Category
1890s Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Add a touch of vintage charm to your decor with this exquisite 19th-century French metal scale. Crafted during a period renowned for its fine attention to detail, this scale features...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Metal & Wooden Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this captivating 19th-century French metal and wooden scale, a perfect blend of functionality and historical charm. This meticulously preserved piece features ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Beech, Chemist, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, bronze and beech chemist's aid, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1890.
Graced with a bright appearance a...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
System walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: stick with grain measuring function. Oak wood barrel, graduated on the outside with brass nails. Iron knob, brass ferrule. By unscrewing the knob, a graduated i...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System stick. The tip is made of iron and brass, high and decorated by a series of thin circles. The shaft is made entirely of painted brass and constructed to emulate a bambo...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique 5 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Broadhurst Clarkson, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 5-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astrological refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Perfect for bi...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Georgian, C.1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar & pestle. An English, weathered bronze apothecary aid, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720.
Superb, 300 year old example with appeal...
Category
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Trio Of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William III, C.1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of antique mortars. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.
Charming trio, ideal for decorative display or as planting...
Category
Early 18th Century British William and Mary Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid banjo barometer having a quality attractive banjo shaped rosewood case with superb satinwood marquetry inlay and a carved top, porcelain the...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rosewood
WW1 1918 British Army Officer's Compass - Verner's Patent MK VII by French Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the MK VII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are perf...
Category
1910s British Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Category
20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your decor with this striking 19th Century French Metal Scale, a piece that exudes the mystique and allure of its time. Crafted with an eye for balance and precision, the sca...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Astro tripod mounted telescope by Dollond of London
Located in London, GB
A mid 20th century tripod mounted "Astro" telescope by Dollond of London.
3 inch objective lens.
Mounted on a teak tripod.
Marked: DOLLOND ASTRO LONDON
Chrome and grey finish.
I...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Chrome
19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale presents a stunning juxtaposition of elegance and precision. Its sleek wooden base, framed by delicate metal accents, provides a dignifi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Metal Scale is a splendid example of historical craftsmanship and decorative art. It features a sturdy iron base with elegant scrollwork detailing and the ri...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early and high quality hand-painted plaster antique anatomical model of an adult human head. I would date this to 1900. The details are well-done and the brain is removabl...
Category
Late 19th Century German Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plaster
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 19th Century French Metal Scale, a testament to the enduring quality and craftsmanship of a bygone era. With its ornate metalwork and robust bra...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the charm of yesteryear with this authentic 19th Century French wooden and metal scale. This historical piece is a true representation of French craftsmanship, fe...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 19th-century French balance scale, a harmonious blend of functionality and history. Crafted during a period when precision and craftsmanship wer...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This distinguished 19th Century French Metal Scale is an emblem of the rich historical past, resonating with the tales of traditional marketplaces where it once played a pivotal role...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Metal Scale is a striking artifact that captures the essence of historical commerce and French provincial life. Clad in its original red paint, now distresse...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Metal Scale is an authentic piece of history, encapsulating the essence of antique utilitarian craftsmanship. With its cast iron base and twin pans darkened ...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Metal & Marble Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This magnificent 19th Century French Metal & Marble Scale is a striking amalgam of functionality and elegance. Boasting a robust iron framework with intricate scrollwork, this scale ...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the aura of 19th-century France with this majestic metal scale, a striking relic of its era. This vintage scale boasts a balance of brass and iron, featuring a lustrous bra...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey through time with this exquisite 19th Century French Metal Scale, a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Designed with the precision deman...
Category
19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses with Original Case, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass by F.Darton & Co - 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass signed on the front cover F.Darton & Co, London, VI, No. 2461 together with the date 1917 and the war office "crow'...
Category
1910s British Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn around the neck.
The lens has a good magnification and in lovey condition.
Dating to c...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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 by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Beautifully pre...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish.
Heavy solid cast brass with a ...
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1920s British Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a pocket watch.
The dial is lucky enough to have an Englis...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Westinghouse Shortwave Radio in French Polished Mahogany Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Westinghouse combination shortwave radio, the French polished mahogany case housing a tube movement with multiple radio settings, made and signed by Westinghouse. This rad...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head
A rare brochure illustrating the anatomy of the human head. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of several layers of th...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Paper
Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s
A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Paper
Pocket Watch In 18 Carat Gold, Dating From Around 1900 with calendar
Located in Madrid, ES
Discover a piece of timeless elegance with our exquisite 18K gold pocket watch from circa 1900! ⌚️
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this elegant timepiece boasts a class...
Category
1890s Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Vintage, New and Antique Scientific Instruments
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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