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Scientific Instruments For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Geometric Bakelite Art Deco Science Classroom Crystal Models Praque, 1930
Located in Almelo, NL
This set consists of 13 black Bakelite crystal models from the early 20th century with white edges that were previously used as teaching materials in schools to demonstrate crystal s...
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Early 20th Century Dr Auzoux Paris Papier Mache Teaching Aid Tooth
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Dr Auzoux Paris Papier Mache Teaching Aid Tooth
A dated circa 1921 Dr Auzoux Paris Papier Mache Teaching Aid Tooth example. Hand crafted with painted label detail...
Category
1920s French Early Victorian Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Paper
Mid 20th Century Pair Of Schneider German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th Century WWII German Joseph Schneider Steel observation telescope binoculars on a later telescopic stand. This model was originally designed by Emil Busch and it has ...
Category
1940s German Other Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Box Containing 10 Dismountable Wooden Geometric Solids Italy Vallardi, 1963
Located in Milan, IT
Box containing 10 dismounplate geometric solids of oak wood, height 20 cm, inch 7.9, in their original wooden box complete with illustrative leaflet for calculating surfaces and volumes. Made for educational purposes for schools by Antonio Vallardi publisher in 1963. Box cm 30.5 x 40.5 H 12 cm.
The origins of the publisher Vallardi date back to 1750 when founder Francesco Cesare (1736-1799) acquired a small craft in the heart of old Milan. In the early nineteenth century, the publishing house was noted for the production of works of art, geography and science, including a "Tour of Italy" which took twenty-two printings between 1819 and 1835. The complete works of various maps and directions for travel, including timetables and fares for transportation of the time, can be considered the first modern tourist guide. The firm "Vallardi" was born in 1843 and the company became industrial, with the opening of branches on national scale...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A small antique English magnifying glass with a polished brass handle and frame. The glass has a good magnification and remains in undamaged condition.
Dating to c.1900, it remains...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
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 ...
Category
1910s British Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Barometro aneroide dalla forma di timone con 8 caviglie in ottone degli anni '50
Located in Milan, IT
Barometro aneroide in legno tornito dalla forma di timone con 8 caviglie in ottone tornito. Manifattura West Germany per il mercato inglese degli anni cinquanta.
Buono stato. Fun...
Category
1950s Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
1900s French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Made in the 1900s in France and traditionally employed for weighing fruits and vegetables, this antique scale features two metal weighing pans suspended from gracefully curved arms. ...
Category
20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1900s French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Made in the 1900s in France and traditionally employed for weighing fruits and vegetables, this antique scale features two metal weighing pans suspended from gracefully curved arms. ...
Category
20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Glass Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
An intriguing and unique accent, this vintage lab-ware stand holds various vintage technical glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this v...
Category
20th Century European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Italian Radio phonograph record player RR126 by Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Radio phonograph and record player RR126 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
Radio phonograph and rec...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Modernist Hourglass, 20th Century
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Modernist Hourglass, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Modernist Hourglass, 1990's
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Modernist hourglass, 1990's.
Category
20th Century Unknown Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Televisore Volans 17'' di Mario Bellini per Brionvega
Located in Torino, IT
Televisore Volans 17 ” disegnato da Mario Bellini per Brionvega.
Progettato nel 1969.
L’Apparecchio è in materiale plastico ABS di colore bianco con profi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Shallow Water Dive Helmet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early all rubber and glass shallow water diving helmet. These were used mostly in marinas for underwater ship/boat maintenance. Divers used th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rubber
Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1918, Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars made in France, the bridge engraved M G (Ministere de la Guerre) created for the British Military for use during W...
Category
1910s French Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
20th Century Japanese Polished Naval Bridge Binoculars By Kowa, c.1960
By Kowa
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of naval bridge binoculars by Kowa, manufactured in Japan in the third quarter of the 20th century. They have been expertly cleaned ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Modernist Hourglass, 1990's
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Modernist hourglass with silver details, 1990's.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Once used as a tool for conducting laboratory analysis or experimentation, the globe-like spheres glint with the crystal clarity of borosilicate. The solid metal of the frame grants ...
Category
20th Century Czech Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Typical decors of birds, flowers and leaves in different shades of blue glaze.
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Standard Bench Made Dies Steel Stamps Wood Box
By Standard Steel Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Standard Bench Made Dies Size 5/32
Steel Stamps Wood Box
Name inscribed on box.
3.5 x 3.5 x 3.75 h
Preowned unrestored original vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Scale from Salter N 50
By George Salter & Co. Ltd
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia degli anni '40/'50 funzionante in ghisa e piastra in ottone
Bella patina funzionante, quadrante smaltato in buone condizioni
Corpo in ferro
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Wood Fid Textile Tool Marine Rope Slicing
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Tool, treen fid grooved top for rope strap.
Nautical collectible.
Measures: 8.75 long x 2 diameter
Original vintage condition.
Refer...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
1960s Box with 14 Dismounplate Geometric Solids Oak Wood Signed Vallardi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Box containing 14 dismounplate geometric solids of oak wood, height 20 cm, inch 7.9 in their original wooden box complete with illustrative leaflet for calculating surfaces and volumes.
Made for educational purposes for schools by Antonio Vallardi publisher in 1963.
Box 48 x32 H 12 cm, inches 18.1 x 11.7 H 4.8.
The origins of the publisher Vallardi date back to 1750 when founder Francesco Cesare (1736-1799) acquired a small craft in the heart of old Milan.
In the early nineteenth century, the publishing house was noted for the production of works of art, geography and science, including a "Tour of Italy" which took twenty-two printings between 1819 and 1835.
The complete works of various maps and directions for travel, including timetables and fares for transportation of the time, can be considered the first modern tourist guide.
The firm "Vallardi" was born in 1843 and the company became industrial, with the opening of branches on national scale...
Category
1960s Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1978, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Fully functional
- Tesla manufacturer.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plastic
1960s Box Containing 14 Dismounplate Geometric Solids Of Oak Wood
Located in Milan, IT
Box containing 14 dismounplate geometric solids of oak wood, height 15 cm, inch 5.75 in their original wooden box complete with illustrative leaflet for calculating surfaces and volumes.
Made for educational purposes for schools by Antonio Vallardi publisher in 1963. Box 28x36 h 10 cm, inches 11 x 14 h 4.
The origins of the publisher Vallardi date back to 1750 when founder Francesco Cesare (1736-1799) acquired a small craft in the heart of old Milan.
In the early nineteenth century, the publishing house was noted for the production of works of art, geography and science, including a "Tour of Italy" which took twenty-two printings between 1819 and 1835.
The complete works of various maps and directions for travel, including timetables and fares for transportation of the time, can be considered the first modern tourist guide.
The firm "Vallardi" was born in 1843 and the company became industrial, with the opening of branches on national scale.
Category
1960s Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
WWII Trench Periscope in Case Dated 1945
Located in London, GB
A Second World War British trench periscope in case, by H.G.P. dated 1945.
In original case.
Prism housing marked: PERISCOPE No 14A MK III X 10 Ø 4° H.G.P. 1945 REGd No 8960 O.S. G.A.
Each section of body stamped: 141
Length of periscope: 42 cm. Length of handle: 31 cm.
Leather lens cap, and detachable sun shade...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Optical Glass
Antique German Triumph Perfekt Black Typewriter Leather Case
Located in New York, NY
Triumph Perfekt model typewriter. Made in Germany. Unknown working condition. Includes case with leather covering. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton, PA.
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Industrial School Large Scale Green Office Paper Cutter
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century large scale paper cutter. This model cutter was extensively used in schools, offices and in industrial settings. Typical wear from age ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Antique Slate Electric Panel Heavy Duty Copper Breakers
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Industrial Electrical panel. Made of slate with heavy duty copper breakers mounted to it. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton, PA.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Slate, Metal, Copper
1950s Vintage Heat Therapy by Sperti Faraday UV Infared Sun Lamp Cincinnati OH
By Sperti 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 1950s
Vintage 1950s
1950s Sperti Faraday UV Infared Sun Lamp for Heat Therapy and Sunshine Benefits Untested
Sometimes deemed a medical science...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Plexiglass and Glass Mercury Wall Thermometer, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern plexiglass and glass mercury wall thermometer, 1980s
Old mercury thermometer for wall,
Coming from an old doctor's office site in Mil...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
Vintage Czech Molecular Model
Located in High Point, NC
A molecular model from Czechia, circa 1970. Originally an educational aide, the jewel-like form creates a unique aesthetic impact. This complex molecul...
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Acrylic
Beautiful Carved Giltwood Louis XVI Style Lyre Barometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful carved giltwood Louis XVI style Lyre Barometer, with center dial with French inscriptions, the lower part fitted with glass thermometer.
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Gold Brass Adjustable Desktop Magnifier Accessories 20th Century Glass
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Brass adjustable desk magnifier
20th century
Elegant desktop magnifying glass made of golden brass, with original magnifying glass and very ...
Category
20th Century French Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Stunning White and Black Art Deco Porcelain Penny Scale by Navco
By NAV
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning white and black Art Deco porcelain penny scale by Navco. Amazing design, reminiscent of a womans cloaked silouette, retains original key...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Old Brass Tool American Improved Spring Balance Hanging Scale 24 LB
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scale
Old vintage tool brass hanging scale stamped American Improved Spring Balance 24 LB
Untested. Selling as is condition.
Measures: 9.25 tall x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Henso 'ISO' Reporter Camera
Located in IT
The "Henso Reporter" was made by Iso in Milan, introduced in 1954-1955 for export purposes, after the "twin" Iso Reporter. The Camera comes with its case ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Rare Japanese "SWIFT" Microscope By Stereo Ninety
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare Japanese "SWIFT" Microscope By Stereo Ninety
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Chrome, Iron
1920s Red Johnson Scale Co. Stathmos Scale
Located in New York, NY
1920s large red Johnson Scale Co. Stathmos scale with wheels. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton, PA
Category
1920s American Industrial Vintage Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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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