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Material: Metal
18th Century Carpenters Hand Plane Tool, Signed and Dated 1791
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare Museum-level 18th Century carpenters tool, an antler hand plane, hand-carved to look like a lion. Signed with initials and dated 1791.
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Pair of Astrolabes
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique brass astrolabes with iron brackets
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19th Century Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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 Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Phantom Dental Training Simulator on Custom Steel Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A phantom dental training simulator used in dental school with removable rubber shroud. Mounted on a custom steel stand. The aluminum jaws have a magnetic quick disconnect sys...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Spirit Level, English, Rosewood, Craftsman's Instrument, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage spirit level. An English, Rosewood and craftsman's instrument, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Period appeal with...
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Mid-20th Century English Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage W.& T. Avery Brass/ Cast Iron Beam Scale
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful W & T Avery Class C brass and cast iron beam scale. Cast Iron top and base compliment the patinated brass nicely. Two brass pans with complete compliment of weights. Maker ...
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20th Century English Victorian Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Induction Coil or Sled Antique Scientific Instrument by Du Bois Reymond 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Induction coil by Du Bois Reymond, also known as Sled of the Du Bois Reymond system designed around 1870 during electrophysiology studies by Emil Du Boi...
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1870s Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th C. John Byrne Brass Telescope with tripod
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
19th C. John Byrne brass telescope with tripod. Marked John Byrne New York 1882. 3.5 inch refracting telescope with 43.5 inch main tube. A wonderful piece of history, Optics are not ...
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Late 20th Century American Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian brass scales having a quality set of brass scales with 2 circular brass pans standing on a brass tripod base Quaint examples in...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Anemometer 1950 Coal Mining Vintage Science Equipment in Brass and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk anemometer in brass. Very interesting scientific coal mining anemometer, made up back in the 1950's with brass and blackened steel parts...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique Hand crafted magnifying glass from the 20th Century. The viewing glass is square with a brass frame and brass nautical symbol inlayed at the handle which also displays a br...
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20th Century American Classical Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Apothecary Mortar & Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The cup shaped cast body decorated with incised ring-turned detail, rising from a waisted & stepped circular foot, together with its original pestle. Combined weight, 3.75 lbs.  
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

Nice Acupuncture Model Statue Sculpture, Composition on Wood Stand Vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Acupuncture Model. Some wear with a nice patina. Made of composition, metal and a wooden stand. It is painted in different colors and co...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Composition, Metal

Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, Swift & Son, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, black enamel scientific instrument by J. Swift & Son of London, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 191...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Metal Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Enamel

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a lovely cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in th...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rope Twist Carved Oak Nautical Barometer
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century barometer with porcelain face with merchants name A Black & Co., Nautical Optician, Glasgow. Carved rope twist case with brass bezel. Brass hanging tab. Nice ...
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1930s European Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Telescope Tripod, English, Oak, Bronze, Support Stand, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage telescope tripod. An English, oak and bronze support Stand, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1940. Displays a desirable aged...
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Mid-20th Century English Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

John Bennett Georgian Barometer
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Georgian barometer by the leading London instrument-maker John Bennett strongly reflects the prevalent furniture style and archite...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique American "Bausch & Lomb" Compound Monocular Microscope, Circa 1890-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American "Bausch & Lomb" Microscope in Compound Monocular Design, Circa 1890-1910. Rochester, NY
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Late 19th Century American Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Copper German Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original German perpetual desk calendar. Change the day of the week and date by pressing the Bakelite handle on the side. A knob in the back allows you to adjust the date t...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Copper

19th Century Dental Tool Kit
Located in London, GB
19th century dental tool kit A rare set of 19th century dental tool kit, all tools are encased in a wooden box with brass latch and lined with a worn red...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Botanic Modelof a Primrose Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a flower of Primrose, Acaulis, Primulaceae. Made of metal, paper, plaster, galalith and wood. Extremely detailed. Paravia, Milan, Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century Grand Tour Antique Handmade Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Located in Roma, IT
19th-century grand tour antique handmade bronze mortar with pestle. This fantastic piece has an original patina. The pestle is 9.05 inc high wit...
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Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Glass scientific instrument: Crookes maltese cross tube, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument. An example of the Crookes tube with Maltese Cross, in chromed metal, a precursor to the cathode ray tube. It was used t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Semi-Automatic Large Bakelite Grocery Scale, Czech Republic, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
Old shop scale from the 1930s/1940s, manufactured in the Czech Republic by Zbrojovka Brno. Semi-automatic scale, with internal weights. The scale is set with stylish metal buttons. Adjustable legs and built-in spirit level. Original tray made of thick white glass. The scale has been cleaned and is in very nice vintage condition. In working condition, but not entirely precisely (+/- 100 grams), it probably requires minor adjustment. A beautiful and original item for the grocery store...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel architect or cartographer's instrument set by Riefler of Munich, dating ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

19th c. Bronze, Rosewood and Ebony Try Squares c.1850-1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Collection of six 19th century try squares with bronze, Ebony, Rosewood, and steel handles. The Halsted & Ackerman is a rare combination square with a pop out bevel from the b...
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19th Century Industrial Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel

Art Nouveau Waterman 'Ideal' 14 Karat Gold Fountain Pen, circa 1910
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 1900s Waterman 'Ideal' fountain pen in 14 karat gold pierced and engraved filigree design, with a lever filling system. Missing its original bladder but otherwise intact. No...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass
Located in Doylestown, PA
Maitland Smith Art Nouveau style large standing nautilus magnifying glass. Lots of intricate details capture the beauty of this intriguing sea crea...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage 2-in-1 Pendant Map Measure, German, Navigational Tool, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 2-in-1 pendant map measure. A West German, cast metal and glass navigational tool, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating pendant style map measu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Mid-19th Century English Iron and Copper Hanging Trade Spring Balance
Located in Dallas, TX
A one of a kind! Created in England circa 1850, this "Peson" (or spring balance scale) was used in butcher shops to weight animals ( pigs, sheep, ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

1986 Enorme Telephone by Ettore Sottsass for Enorme
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly postmodern telephone designed by the Memphis Milano master, Ettore Sottsass, and produced in 1986. The Enorme telephone was the result of ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Universal Microscope by R & J Beck of London, 1867.
Located in London, GB
Universal Microscope by R & J Beck of London, 1867. Serial number: 4757. Circular base marked: UNIVERSAL MICROSCOPE - R & J BECK LONDON In original fitted ca...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Weber Costello 12 Inch Globe - Rare Tall Base
Located in Peekskill, NY
I checked the globe and its signed Weber London but could not find a date of printing. This is an 12 inch desk globe is a bit different because of the extra tall decorative stand. I ...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Wall Thermometer Attrib. to François Linke
Located in North Miami, FL
Original 19th Century wall mounted thermometer measuring in centigrade in the Louis XVI style. All bronze and very elegant thermometer attributed to François Linke. All weather m...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Brass, Apothecary, Jardiniere, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle duo. An English, polished brass apothecary dish or decorative jardiniere pot, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Dashing Georgian morta...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

c. 1899 NOS Complete Japanned Copper Dental Drill
Located in Dekalb, IL
This immaculate and incredibly rare piece of dental history originates from the office of Dr. Harry Wood - formerly located at 205 Huron Street in Berlin, WI. This complete dental drill set comes with everything - including the ornate japanned copper swing arm...
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1890s American Industrial Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

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Copper

Pair of Molecular Atomic Structure Models for Didactic Use, Germany, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of molecular atomic structure models for chemical didactic use. The spheres are made of painted wood and represent atoms and a molecule. The base...
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Mid-20th Century German Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Ernst Plank Steam Engine
Located in Madrid, ES
The Ernst Plank steam engine is a fascinating and remarkable piece, especially the Union model with dimensions of 43x14x14 cm. Manufactured by the Ernst Plank brand, this steam engin...
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Late 19th Century Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Gallon chekpump for Northamptonshire County Council
Located in London, GB
A copper and brass one gallon "chekpump" standard fuel measure for Northamptonshire County Council. Circa 1915.
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Pluviometer Set, English, Copper, Meteorological, Rain Gauge, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pluviometer set. An English, copper and glass meteorological rain gauge, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900. ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

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Copper

Rollei P11 Slide Projector Franke Heidecke Parts/Repair w/ 1960s Monument Slides
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rollei P11 Slide Projector Germany Franke Heidecke Heidosmat for Parts/Repair with Case and Slides of National Monuments including Yellowstone and The Grand Canyon. Circa Lat...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Floor Standing Telescope by Piet G. Meesters
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This beautiful floor standing telescope, 60mm f/15 NEDOPTIFA, dates from the 1930s and was made by Piet G. Meesters. One of the most famous Dutch amateur astronomers of the last cent...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Iron

English Mahogany Fitted Portable Pharmacy or Apothecary with Numerous Components
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and large English mahogany and brass fitted portable apothecary or medical case containing numerous original bottles, a scale, literature and other accessories. The piece is f...
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Collection of 19th and 20th Century Spoke Shaves
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Collection of antique 19th century wood spoke shaves and early 20th century steel spoke shaves. CREATOR Stanley, Made in England. Kunz, Made in Germany. DATE OF MAN...
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19th Century Industrial Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of binoculars. A German, 4.5x magnification Neo Universal by CP Goerz of Berlin, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Delightful binocular from a sought-after German specialist Displaying a desirable aged patina - optical elements in clear order Elegantly milled brass with painted black finish Complete with black leather carry pouch CP Goerz Berlin logo present on left barrel; Neo Universal model name to the right Knurled central focus wheel encased within pleasingly formed, folding bridge Smaller adjustment wheel with marking range from 64-72 Serial number of 580854 engraved into front fascia Turned eyecups, adjustment wheel to the right Hand grips dressed in quality textured leather Carry pouch in original condition - clasp not situated Interior dressed with smooth, dark blue velour This is a wonderful pair of vintage binoculars...
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Early 20th Century German Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s Sometimes, the only quality an item really needs is beauty - and this art deco magnifying glass has it all. Age, ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

English Victorian Ebonized Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian ebonzied metal and brass trim telescope on adjustable dark stained tripod base (signed: WOOD, late ABRAHAM & CO, LIVERPOOL)
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Rare Favre Leuba Bathy 160 US Divers Aqualung Dive Watch w/ Orange Dial & Bezel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning Rare Dive watch, this Favre Leuba Bathy 160 has a great orange dial and bezel. It model 53253. It has the Aqualung US Divers seal on the dial. Included is the original ban...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century Old Study Camera in Oak Wood with Height Adjustable and Brake
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing late 19th century French oak camera from Spain. Made in oak and gold metal and in its color. Beautiful piece of decoration. Measures: Adjustable height 55.11in-66.92in.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Steel and Wood Chisels
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of antique steel and wood chisels with bronze collars. One steel nail punch. CREATOR Stanely. Buck Brothers. E.A. Berg Eskilstuna. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1850-1...
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19th Century Industrial Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Steel

1950s Russian Military PAB-2M Periscope Artillery Aiming Circle Theodolite 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage circa 1950s Russian military periscope artillery aiming circle - PAB-2M/7A919. Includes instruction booklet and hardwood base for sculpture mount display. Designed to determ...
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1950s Russian Industrial Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond
By Dollond, London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A bow-front marine barometer by John Dollond It is of slender cylindrical form with a silvered register plate enclosed by a hinged thermometer flap an...
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1820s English Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mortar with hand. Bronze. XVII century. Mortar with a circular base, cylindrical body and slightly outwardly flared mouth, decorated with a series of smooth horizontal moldings arranged both in the lower and upper areas and with simple vertical elements (which still maintain slight balustraded shapes) derived from of the ribs that these specimens used to have in the medieval Spanish...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

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Bronze, Other

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Brass Scale with Set of Weights
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic, antique scale with original plates was created in Dijon France, circa 1870. Rectangular in shape, the fruit wood scale embellished with marquetry fillet decor, features...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century
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). Signed Butterfield, Paris, mid-18th...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian Period ( 1860-1880). Uncertain to maker and origin. ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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