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Scientific Instruments For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Louis XV
Nocturlabe Silver Metal Jacob Senebier Paris XVIII sec.
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). Nocturlabe in silver-plated and eng...
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1780s French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

Nocturlabe Silver Metal Jacob Senebier Paris XVIII sec.
Nocturlabe Silver Metal Jacob Senebier Paris XVIII sec.

Nocturlabe Silver Metal Jacob Senebier Paris XVIII sec.

Grande Bilancia Italiana in Ferro su Capitello Scolpito 1800 a Due Piatti
Located in Milan, IT
Alta quasi 51 inches, questa grande bilancia italiana del XIX secolo è realizzata con un capitello corinzio intagliato a motivi folgiati, scolpito con foglie di acanto e laccato, u...
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Metal

Grande Bilancia Italiana in Ferro su Capitello Scolpito 1800 a Due Piatti

Grande Bilancia Italiana in Ferro su Capitello Scolpito 1800 a Due Piatti

Austrian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a beautiful antique solid brass mortar and pestle set. The mortar has a cylindrical shape with a flared mouth and two angular handles at the sides. The baton-shaped pestle...
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1920s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Austrian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Austrian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Pharmacy or Herbalist

Austrian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Pharmacy or Herbalist

Early 18th Century Italian Large Weight Scale 1715
Located in Milan, IT
Standing at nearly 51 inches in height, this large Italian scale from the 18th century features its original copper pans and crosspiece stamped by the I...
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Iron

Early 18th Century Italian Large Weight Scale 1715
Early 18th Century Italian Large Weight Scale 1715

Early 18th Century Italian Large Weight Scale 1715

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Barometer/Thermometer
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood and ormolu barometer/thermometer, signed F. Linke. The barometer is centered by a fine richly chased f...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Barometer/Thermometer
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Barometer/Thermometer

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Barometer/Thermometer

Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Barometer
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV barometer was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1960. Square in shape, the wall piece features the original hand painte...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Barometer
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Barometer

Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Barometer

Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Barometer regulates and base in semi-precious stone representing a Cello player in antique. Measures: H 20cm, W 10cm.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player
Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player

Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player

Louis XV Period Gilded Barometer with Thermometer
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant French gilded wood barometer with thermometer (period Louis XV, Circa 1760). Barometer has been fitted with a new mercury tube, ...
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

Louis XV Period Gilded Barometer with Thermometer
Louis XV Period Gilded Barometer with Thermometer

Louis XV Period Gilded Barometer with Thermometer

"The Zodiac and Eclyptics" French Engraved 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This interesting and rare 18th Century astronomy print represents an eclipse of the Sun and one of the Moon. Entitled " The Zodiac and Eclyptics", it explains what the Zodiac is and its main uses. The french texts develop numerous observations on the Zodiac. In the centre we find the illustrations of the different eclipses. The text and the drawing are surrounded by an engraved frame made up of various plants and shell motifs but also of scientific objects...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

"The Zodiac and Eclyptics" French Engraved 18th Century
"The Zodiac and Eclyptics" French Engraved 18th Century

"The Zodiac and Eclyptics" French Engraved 18th Century

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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

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18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer

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H 43 in W 14 in D 2 in
Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
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Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.

Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.

H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Bronze Weight, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Weight of the 18th century. Bronze. Bronze weight, incomplete, with the container glass and two of the smallest, all decorated in cold with incised and...
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18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Weight, 18th Century
Bronze Weight, 18th Century

Bronze Weight, 18th Century

H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely giltwood barometer and thermometer was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period in Paris, France. During the late 1700’s, barometers were typically only owned by wealthy f...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer

18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer

H 34.75 in W 15.75 in D 2 in
Victorian Marquetry Wall Barometer and Thermometer
Located in London, GB
Victorian marquetry wall barometer and thermometer. English, 19th century Measures: height 98cm, width 25cm, depth 7cm. This elegant piece is a fin...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Victorian Marquetry Wall Barometer and Thermometer
Victorian Marquetry Wall Barometer and Thermometer

Victorian Marquetry Wall Barometer and Thermometer

H 38.59 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment
Located in San Angelo, TX
18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment. Unique piece that can go anywhere. Perfect for a sculpture on the wall in a hallway or niche.
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18th Century Italian Antique Scientific Instruments

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Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment
18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment

18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment

H 24.87 in W 11.13 in D 0.75 in
Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very stunning 18th century balance - Scale from Rome, Italy. Beautifully crafted from polychromed and gilt wood. A wonderful accent piece for a library or office.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale

H 44 in W 18 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Large Grand Tour Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your collecti...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Large Grand Tour Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal 1960s
Vintage Large Grand Tour Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal 1960s

Vintage Large Grand Tour Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal 1960s

H 15.25 in W 6.13 in D 6.13 in
Hermès Sterling Silver Stirrup Cufflinks Box Paris France 21th Century
By Hermès
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a pair of exquisite Hermès stirrup cufflinks crafted from sterling silver, accompanied by their original box. Made in the 21st century, these cufflinks epitomize the time...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hermès Sterling Silver Stirrup Cufflinks Box Paris France 21th Century
Hermès Sterling Silver Stirrup Cufflinks Box Paris France 21th Century

Hermès Sterling Silver Stirrup Cufflinks Box Paris France 21th Century

H 0.12 in W 1.46 in D 0.6 in
Scandinavian Armor, C. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful decorative unique piece. An old Scandinavian Armor in metal, can either be hung on the wall or placed on a pidestall for decoration. Wear consistent with age and use.  
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19th Century Swedish Post-Modern Antique Scientific Instruments

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Iron

Scandinavian Armor, C. 1800s
Scandinavian Armor, C. 1800s

Scandinavian Armor, C. 1800s

H 16.54 in W 13 in D 5.91 in
18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful wooden Christ figure with a strong expression and traces of its original color, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses, old repair...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Scientific Instruments

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Wood

18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Christ
18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Christ

18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Christ

H 27.56 in W 18.51 in D 4.14 in
Miniature Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Small glazed display cabinet.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

Miniature Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire, 19th Century
Miniature Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire, 19th Century

Miniature Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire, 19th Century

H 33 in W 23 in D 11 in
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H 38.19 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
French Louis XV Style Gilded and Painted Wood Wall Barometer
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French Louis XV style gilt and painted wood barometer. While not in working order, barometer has that wonderful old 'chippy' peeling patina. The carved wood frame and gi...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

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Wood

French Louis XV Style Gilded and Painted Wood Wall Barometer
French Louis XV Style Gilded and Painted Wood Wall Barometer

French Louis XV Style Gilded and Painted Wood Wall Barometer

H 43 in W 11.5 in D 2.5 in
"The Zodiac and Eclyptics" French Engraved 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

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"The Zodiac and Eclyptics" French Engraved 18th Century
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H 15.36 in W 20.87 in D 0.79 in
Oversized Hour Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Scientific Instruments

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Oversized Hour Glass

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H 23 in Dm 11 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

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Giltwood

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French 19th Century Louis XV Barometer

French 19th Century Louis XV Barometer

H 39.38 in W 12.25 in D 2.5 in
18th Century Louis XV Period Painted and Parcel Gilded Barometer
Located in London, GB
A Louis XV Period parcel gilded barometer of banjo form, the green painted body with carved giltwood rocaille work and C-scrolls throughout, housing a...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

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Wood

18th Century Louis XV Period Painted and Parcel Gilded Barometer
18th Century Louis XV Period Painted and Parcel Gilded Barometer

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H 39 in W 10.5 in D 2.5 in
Gucci Vintage Silver Metal Backlit Magnifying Glass Lens with Light
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Located in Munich, DE
Gucci magnifying lens/loupe nickel handle with a brown leather cover. Gucci, made in Italy’ embossed inside the leather cover, Gucci on the bottom ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Scientific Instruments

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Nickel

Gucci Vintage Silver Metal Backlit Magnifying Glass Lens with Light
Gucci Vintage Silver Metal Backlit Magnifying Glass Lens with Light

Gucci Vintage Silver Metal Backlit Magnifying Glass Lens with Light

H 1.19 in W 6.7 in D 2.56 in
18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754
By Louis Charles Desnos
Located in Milano, IT
Copernican Planetarium and Ptolemaic Armillary sphere Louis-Charles Desnos (Beauvais, 1725 – Paris, 1791) Paris, the Planetarium 1754; the Armillary Sphere ante 1757 Copernican ...
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

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Paper, Wood

18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754
18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754

18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754

H 21.66 in Dm 15.36 in
18th Century Louis XV Polychrome Painted Barometer and Reaumur Thermometer
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is an exquisite, hand carved 18th century Louis XV period giltwood barometer and Reaumur thermometer with hand painted face and glass front. In the 19th century it was polychr...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

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Wood

18th Century Louis XV Polychrome Painted Barometer and Reaumur Thermometer
18th Century Louis XV Polychrome Painted Barometer and Reaumur Thermometer

18th Century Louis XV Polychrome Painted Barometer and Reaumur Thermometer

H 39 in W 16 in D 2.5 in
Period Louis XV Spinning Wheel in Rose Wood, Violet Wood, and Gold Gilt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Period Louis XV spinning wheel in rose wood, violet wood, and gold gilt.  
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

Period Louis XV Spinning Wheel in Rose Wood, Violet Wood, and Gold Gilt
Period Louis XV Spinning Wheel in Rose Wood, Violet Wood, and Gold Gilt

Period Louis XV Spinning Wheel in Rose Wood, Violet Wood, and Gold Gilt

H 17.33 in W 17.72 in D 6.3 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Rotary Standing Dial Telephone
Located in Houston, TX
1970s era brass rotary standing dial telephone. Intricate details inlayed into the brass.
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1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Brass Rotary Standing Dial Telephone
Hollywood Regency Brass Rotary Standing Dial Telephone

Hollywood Regency Brass Rotary Standing Dial Telephone

H 42 in W 10 in D 10 in

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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