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Scientific Instruments For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.

Antique French Parisian Mother-of-Pearl & Abalone Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.

French Eglomise Barometer
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine decorative french eglomise barometer.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

French Eglomise Barometer
French Eglomise Barometer

French Eglomise Barometer

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...
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Late 19th Century German Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head
1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head

1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head

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...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Edmé Beauchêne disarticulated human skull with museum provenance, France
Edmé Beauchêne disarticulated human skull with museum provenance, France

Edmé Beauchêne disarticulated human skull with museum provenance, France

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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

System walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.

System walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.

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...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.

System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.

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...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Beech, Chemist, Victorian
Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Beech, Chemist, Victorian

Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Beech, Chemist, Victorian

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...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale

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...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale

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...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale

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...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale

19th Century French Metal Scale

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 & Marble Scale
19th Century French Metal & Marble Scale

19th Century French Metal & Marble Scale

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...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale

19th Century French Metal Scale

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this 20th Century Belgian Artwork by René Berdal. This piece presents a serene composition, where vertical stripes in varying shades of blue cr...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale

19th Century French Metal Scale

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...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale

19th Century French Metal Scale

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 Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale

19th Century French Metal Scale

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
19th Century French Metal Scale

19th Century French Metal Scale

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...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale

19th Century French Metal Scale

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
19th Century French Metal Scale

19th Century French Metal Scale

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.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.
Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.

Antique English Brass Telescope Mounted on Wooden Stand, Circa 1880.

19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is tapering and collapsible with millegrain edges. In good condition, showing some li...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass
19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass

19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass

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...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Banjo Barometer

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Banjo Barometer

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...
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1890s Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

Pocket Watch In 18 Carat Gold, Dating From Around 1900 with calendar
Pocket Watch In 18 Carat Gold, Dating From Around 1900 with calendar

Pocket Watch In 18 Carat Gold, Dating From Around 1900 with calendar

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. These bi...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl

Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.
Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.

Antique French "Iris Paris" Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1890.

Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.
Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.

Antique French Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses, Circa 1880.

Early 19th Century Medical Science Surgical Specimen
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century Medical Science Surgical Human Skull Specimen An example of a 19th Century medical science surgical human skull specimen. This specimen is of the top section onl...
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1850s Unknown Edwardian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber

Early 19th Century Medical Science Surgical Specimen
Early 19th Century Medical Science Surgical Specimen

Early 19th Century Medical Science Surgical Specimen

Two Large Wood Sterling Handled Magnifiers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Large Wood Sterling Handled Magnifiers One is marked Hull 4.25" x 1" x 17.5 4" x 1" x 17
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19th Century Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Two Large Wood Sterling Handled Magnifiers
Two Large Wood Sterling Handled Magnifiers

Two Large Wood Sterling Handled Magnifiers

Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wooden Wabi Sabi Root bowl from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
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19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s

Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s

Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother of Pearl Handles Largest: 4"w x 2"d. x 12.75"h smallest: 3.5" x 1.25"d x 10.25"h
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19th Century Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles
Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles

Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.
A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.

A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.

19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique brass telescope, stamped Andrew J. Lloyd Company, a Boston, MA retailer active 1850-1875. Brass tubes and fittings, includes the original collapsible wooden tripod sta...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case
19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case

19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Pocket sundial, made out of wood, ...
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1810s German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's

A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's

A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The printed and pivoted compass card and chapter ring centred by brass gnomon, in turned rosewood case with domed lid, (glass cover), 5cm (2in) diam.
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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century

A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century

Spectacular Memento Mori Vanitas from the 19th Century - Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
This striking Memento Mori Vanitas serves as a captivating reflection piece from the 19th century Italy, presenting a profound contemplation on the fleeting nature of life and the fu...
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1880s Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Spectacular Memento Mori Vanitas from the 19th Century - Italy
Spectacular Memento Mori Vanitas from the 19th Century - Italy

Spectacular Memento Mori Vanitas from the 19th Century - Italy

Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Celestial floor globe on stand by W. & A.K. Johnston, 1879. Representation of stars and constellations as they would appear on a sphere (Celestial sphere) of inf...
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1870s Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879
Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879

Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Barometer.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century French Gilt Barometer.
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Barometer.
Antique 19th Century French Gilt Barometer.

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Barometer.

French 19th Century Freestanding Brass Tea Scale Mounted on Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass freestanding tea scale from the 19th century mounted on a wooden base. Born in France during the politically dynamic 19th century, this tea scale features a central sh...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Freestanding Brass Tea Scale Mounted on Wooden Base
French 19th Century Freestanding Brass Tea Scale Mounted on Wooden Base

French 19th Century Freestanding Brass Tea Scale Mounted on Wooden Base

Early Victorian Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlayed Stick Barometer
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian walnut with mother of pearl inlayed stick barometer, 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlayed Stick Barometer
Early Victorian Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlayed Stick Barometer

Early Victorian Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlayed Stick Barometer

Cut Tobacco Enterprise MFC Co. Philadelphia, USA
Located in Roma, IT
Size Tobacco Enterprise MFC Co. Philadelphia, USA in good condition mounted on a solid chestnut wood board
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1880s American Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Cut Tobacco Enterprise MFC Co. Philadelphia, USA
Cut Tobacco Enterprise MFC Co. Philadelphia, USA

Cut Tobacco Enterprise MFC Co. Philadelphia, USA

George III Banjo Mahogany Barometer by R. Taylor, Chepstow, England c. 1820
By R. Taylow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Four-dial Barometer/Thermometer in Mahogany, dating from the George III period, and English in origin. Signed at the base "R. Taylor Chepstow". The barometer with swan neck pedim...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

George III Banjo Mahogany Barometer by R. Taylor, Chepstow, England c. 1820
George III Banjo Mahogany Barometer by R. Taylor, Chepstow, England c. 1820

George III Banjo Mahogany Barometer by R. Taylor, Chepstow, England c. 1820

Antique 19th Century Scottish Mahogany with Satinwood Inlay Barometer.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century Scottish Mahogany with Satinwood Inlay Barometer.
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19th Century Scottish Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique 19th Century Scottish Mahogany with Satinwood Inlay Barometer.
Antique 19th Century Scottish Mahogany with Satinwood Inlay Barometer.

Antique 19th Century Scottish Mahogany with Satinwood Inlay Barometer.

Struttura molecolare del cloruro di sodio ad uso didattico Cecoslovacchia 1950
Located in Milan, IT
Struttura molecolare del cloruro di sodio (NaCl) ad uso didattico in metallo satinato e verniciato giallo, sfere in bachelite verniciate verde e grigio. Manifattura cecoslovacca de...
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1950s Vintage Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Struttura molecolare del cloruro di sodio ad uso didattico Cecoslovacchia 1950
Struttura molecolare del cloruro di sodio ad uso didattico Cecoslovacchia 1950

Struttura molecolare del cloruro di sodio ad uso didattico Cecoslovacchia 1950

Atomic structure for educational use of carbonic acid Czechoslovakia 1950s.
Located in Milan, IT
Struttura atomica ad uso didattico dell'acido carbonico (H2CO3) in metallo, sfere in bachelite verniciate rosso e nero. Czechoslovakian manufacture of the 1950s. Good condition sign...
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1950s Vintage Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Atomic structure for educational use of carbonic acid Czechoslovakia 1950s.
Atomic structure for educational use of carbonic acid Czechoslovakia 1950s.

Atomic structure for educational use of carbonic acid Czechoslovakia 1950s.

Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a rare Weber Costello Scientific Globe Tellurian that dates to around 1880. This is a handsome globe made by, "Weber Costello Co. Chicago Heights, Illinois." The globe sits o...
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Late 19th Century Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian

Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian

19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition. The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates. The scale reads ...
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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale
19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale

19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale

20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An impressive set of highly polished Cold War-era anti-aircraft binoculars from the former USSR, crafted in the 20th Century. Accompanied by a sleek and adjustable metal tripod, thes...
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1950s Russian Other Vintage Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950

20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950

Monumental Gilded Iron and Brass Italian Apothecary Scale on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 19th-century Italian apothecary scale, with dimensions of 27" x 43" x 44", is a testament to the era's exceptional craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities. Crafted...
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19th Century Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

Monumental Gilded Iron and Brass Italian Apothecary Scale on Marble Base
Monumental Gilded Iron and Brass Italian Apothecary Scale on Marble Base

Monumental Gilded Iron and Brass Italian Apothecary Scale on Marble Base

Terrestrial globe published by Ernst Schotte & co, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Terrestrial globe in watercolored paper, fixed with an inclined axis through a small brass arm, mounted on a black turned fruit wood base. Published by Ernst Schotte & Co. Berlin, Ge...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Terrestrial globe published by Ernst Schotte & co, Germany 1890.
Terrestrial globe published by Ernst Schotte & co, Germany 1890.

Terrestrial globe published by Ernst Schotte & co, Germany 1890.

French Restauration Period Cast Brass Double Scale & Weights, ca. 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
In complete and original condition and retaining bright patina this set of scales has a main scale and a smaller upper scale, both supported by dolphin forms hanging on a reeded stan...
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1820s French Restauration Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Restauration Period Cast Brass Double Scale & Weights, ca. 1825
French Restauration Period Cast Brass Double Scale & Weights, ca. 1825

French Restauration Period Cast Brass Double Scale & Weights, ca. 1825

1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early medical school demonstration model. The horse skull on its own very interesting. It shows a professionally done cutaway of the skull showing the teeth below the gum ...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bone

1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull
1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull

1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull

Sailing ship's pulley fiddle block
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Naval oak fiddle pulley block, with two wood sheaves. Marked with Roman Numerals: XXVIIII In sailing, a block is a single or multiple pulley. One or a number ...
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Early 19th Century English Industrial Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Sailing ship's pulley fiddle block
Sailing ship's pulley fiddle block

Sailing ship's pulley fiddle block

19th Century Medical Specimen
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century medical specimen, with articulated jaw and removable mandible and cranium cap. This example is of an old, aged female specimen as witho...
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1860s Unknown Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber

19th Century Medical Specimen
19th Century Medical Specimen

19th Century Medical Specimen

English Porcelain Mortar and Pestle #7
Located in Garnerville, NY
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Signed on the underside with the size #7, Acid Proof, Made in England. Wood handled pestle. Great for use in the kitchen, artist's studio or office. It d...
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1950s English Rustic Vintage Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

English Porcelain Mortar and Pestle #7
English Porcelain Mortar and Pestle #7

English Porcelain Mortar and Pestle #7

Didactic atomic structure of zinc-iron sulfide Czech production 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Atomic structure for educational use of zinc-iron sulfide, made of metal with Bakelite spheres painted gray and yellow. It is an inorganic compound found naturally in wurtzite, a mi...
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1950s Vintage Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Didactic atomic structure of zinc-iron sulfide Czech production 1950s
Didactic atomic structure of zinc-iron sulfide Czech production 1950s

Didactic atomic structure of zinc-iron sulfide Czech production 1950s

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.    
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer
18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer

18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer

Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Two early 19th century British wax models of a fetuses with attached placenta. Used as a medical teaching device. Numbered and attached to a velvet background. In a sealed woo...
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Early 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850
Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850

Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850

English Pathologist Box Made of Mahogany with Brass, Including Instruments
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Curious antique English box made of mahogany with brass details, inside which are the working instruments of a pathologist. The division of the interior of the box is covered in red ...
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19th Century British Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Pathologist Box Made of Mahogany with Brass, Including Instruments
English Pathologist Box Made of Mahogany with Brass, Including Instruments

English Pathologist Box Made of Mahogany with Brass, Including Instruments

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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