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Material: Wood
SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III'S BAROMETER
Located in Firenze, FI
This beautiful wall barometer with room thermometer is a highly valuable craftsmanship, attributable to French manufacture and dating back to the period of Napoleon III (approximatel...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

Vintage Jason Banjo Weather Barometer Hygrometer Thermometer Japan 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintge Jason banjo barometer / hygrometer / thermometer humidity weather station. Dimensions 5.5" x 2" x 17.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
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Late 20th Century Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

20th Century Terrestrial Globe by Peter J. Oestergaard
By Peter J. Oestergaard
Located in Madrid, ES
Early 20th century antique traditional Columbus earth globe, brass frame, papier mâché sphere and turned, ebonized wooden base. Gezeichnet & Hergestellt Peter J. Oestergaard.
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Nickel Plated Bronze Table Top Fire Engine Bell
Located in New York, NY
This antique bronze tabletop fire engine bell with a wood base is a rare find. Its nickel-plated bronze construction exudes vintage charm, making it a striking and collectible center...
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Early 20th Century American Wood Scientific Instruments

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Bronze, Nickel

Hand Carved Coquille Nut Egg Box 19th Century Flea Trap Pomander Needle Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand carved coquille nut egg box. Beautiful carving, great patina, unscrews at center to open. The original use was a flea trap, things were different in the old days and...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Wood

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Umbella (umbel)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Umbella (umbel) A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 190...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wood Scientific Instruments

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Plaster, Wood, Paper

Precision demountable scale for travel, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Apothecary traveling scale entirely demountable. All the pieces fits inside the front drawer. Oak wood box, brass elements and glasses. Glass protection sides. France 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Brass

A wooden diptical sundial, England 1790.
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket sundial, made out of wood, with print paper element on both the internal sides and to the top. England end of XVIII cent.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Wood, Paper

Three-Dimensional Midcentury Italian Wall Plaster Didactic Anatomical, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury three-dimensional didactic anatomical panel in plaster with Antonio Vallardi Milano label, Italy 1950s Please note that the item is original of the period and t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

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Plaster, Wood

Vintage Medical Device Wooden Case for Bleeding Needle and Loop Kit with Tin Can
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Medical Device Wooden Case for Bleeding Needle and Loop Kit with Tin Can. 0Original paperwork, solid wood case, 2 swing doors, tin metal...
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1930s Jacobean Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

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Tin

Botanic Model of a Red Grape Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a red Grape flower, Vitis Vinifera, Anipelidee. Made of metal, paper, plaster, galalith and wood. Extremely detailed. Paravia, Milan,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Wall-Mounted Weather Station Carved Oak Belgium Eupen by Rob Krengel
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Belgium Eupen by Rob Krengel. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual de...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

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Oak

Three-Dimensional Anatomical Midcentury Wall Plaster Sculpture, Germany, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury three-dimensional anatomical plaster painting representing human respiratory system, provenance Hygiene Museum Dresden with museum sticker ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Osterloh Botanic Model of a Wheat Flower, Germany, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen depicting a Wheat flower (Triticum durum), made out of papier mache wood and metal with black wooden base, hand painted. Extremely detailed. Osterloh Mo...
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Early 20th Century German Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Intriguing Set of 4 Spanish Wooden Molds Used in Shaping Toile and Other Soft
Located in Atlanta, GA
An intriguing set of 4 Spanish Wooden Molds used in shaping toile and other soft metals. A wonderful collection for any bookcase or table top. Super patin...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Wood

19th Century inlaid mahogany banjo barometer by L Casatelli of Liverpool
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century inlaid mahogany banjo barometer by L Casatelli of Liverpool, having an architectural top with a central brass finial, the shaped mahogany case having decorative shell in...
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1840s British Victorian Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

19th Century Antique English Georg III Mahogany Barometer
Located in VALENZA, IT
A fine quality example of a mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case. A wider and deeper case with an opening door for the long scale thermometer with silvered dial. A silvered engraved dial signed 'J.B.Sala, Holborn'. Circa 1820. The banjo barometer is also known as the wheel barometer. It was invented by Robert Hooke...
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1810s English George III Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

Fabulous Quality Early 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Girolimo of Lo
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality early 19th century mahogany stick barometer by Girolimo of London, having an architectural top with a central brass finial, rectangular silvered dial with a glazed and hinged door, the dial itself displays weather notations and has a mercury thermometer...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

19th Century French Giltwood Barometer
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century French giltwood barometer with working thermometer. Well executed carvings of scrolls, swags and bounty all finished in gold gil...
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19th Century French Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Giltwood

Detailed Anatomical Ear Model Made in East Germany by Somso
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the midcentury Organon Auditus Anatomical Model by Somso, a true masterpiece in the world of anatomical models! This amazing model, made in former East Germany, features ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Set of Vintage Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of vintage draughtsman's rules. An English, beech engineer's instrument set in a mahogany case, dating to the mid 20th century period, circa 1930. Useful set of meas...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Beech

Set of 3 Antique Root Bowls, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia, 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A set of 3 wooden wabi sabi root bowls from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use. One of the bowls has an old repair. Mea...
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19th Century Swedish Romantic Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Vintage Traditional Yarn Ends, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic wooden spindles and yarn ends, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

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Yarn, Wood

Carved Wooden Antique French Barometer with Thermometer, Number 9432 1910s
Located in Verviers, BE
Carved wooden antique French barometer with thermometer Unusual antique carved wooden barometer in a lovely carved case, working order. Number 9432 ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

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Fruitwood

Anatomical model of the lower limb, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, didactic use, depicting the lower limb, tilting on a fork supported by a black lacquered wooden base. Made in scagliola and finished entirely in colour....
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Early 20th Century Italian Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Scagliola, Wood

American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Hollywood, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
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1880s American American Empire Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ant. Victorian Carved Oak Aneroid Barometer, Scotland 1900, H854
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian carved oak aneroid barometer, Scotland 1900, H854 Scotland 1900 Solid oak Original finish Oak carved floral carving on top and bottom Barometer has a thermometer which is held in an oak glass fronted case...
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Oak

19th Century David Livingston Memorial Relic Heart Buried Beneath 1873
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very odd Victorian curiosity, a section of the tree that the Scottish physician, Congregationalist and pioneer Christian missionary David Livingston was buried under. It's belie...
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Mid-19th Century Zambian Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Hardwood

Large 1920's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Ear Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
Large 1920's Vintage scientific anatomical human 3D ear model. Large 16" scale and wonderful antique patina!
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1920s American Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber, Wood

Early 20th Century French Carved Black Forest Hunting Barometer and Thermometer
Located in Birmingham, AL
A stunning early 20th century French black forest barometer with thermometer, circa 1900. Found in a hunting lodge in Lyon, this antique weather station...
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Early 1900s French Black Forest Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Walnut

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.
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1960s Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Scientific Tool for the Refraction of Light, Italy 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Scientific tool for demonstrating and assessing the refraction of light. Constructed in boxed metal with a square section, it consists of a horizontal...
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1920s Italian Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Solid Brass Ships Sextant In Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Late Nineteenth Navigators Sextant. T Frame design. Box has label of H.A. Johannesen Compass Adjuster, Fish Dock Rd., Grimsby. Circa 1920. Phone number on...
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1920s Norwegian Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Mortar or Grinder
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Charming 19th century folk art boat-shaped mortar or grinder, perfect for the coffee today ;) ca 1830 Sweden.
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19th Century European Folk Art Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Expandable Surveyor's Poles/Logging Measuring Stick c.1940-Price Per Piece
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contact for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. Price is per piece: Original surveyor's poles and one logging measuring stick. The large metal and wood white surveyor's ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 2 Antique Bamboo Trader's Abacus, Chinese, Oak, Bamboo, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 2 antique bamboo trader's abacus. A Chinese, oak and bamboo counting apparatus, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderfully tactile handmade instruments Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Set within oak frames, showing dark, weathered hues Rows of turned bamboo...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Oak

Tall Finely Hand Carved Oak & Porcelain Antique Wall Barometer Made in Amsterdam
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design Dutch Arts and Crafts era barometer and thermometer. It even comes with a small gilt brass maker's plaque inside the barometer window that reads W.J. Lauwers, Grav...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Wood Scientific Instruments

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Zinc, Brass

Pike and Elliman English Brass Scale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pike and Elliman brass shop scale, dating to the 1880's. Nice original condition. Class b to weigh up to 12oz. Stamped on brass tray pike & E 14 new, 32 Gi ...
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1880s English Early Victorian Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Old Ophtalmology Device, Italy, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
An old Italian ophthalmological device with a table with backlit letters, to test eyesight. Sbisa, company founded in Florence in 1869. Case in wood and glass. The electrical system ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Herbalist Pharmacy Wooden Jars, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 3 (of nine) big herbalist apothecary wooden jars (garlic bulbs, hop flowers, ginger roots), in the purest Neoclassical style. The surface is finishe...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century English Treen Yew Wood Mortar and Pestle
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century English treen mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from yew wood with the rich and warm patina that only comes with age and use. Beautifully carved by hand from a si...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Yew

Antique Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument Case, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Offering su...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Herbalist Pharmacy Wooden Jars, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 3 (of nine) big herbalist apothecary wooden jars (pine leaves, dill leaves, thyme leaves), in the purest Neoclassical style. The surface is finished...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Fruitwood

Lithographic print on paper depicting the muscular system of a neck, France 1850
Located in Milan, IT
An anatomical lithographic print on paper, depicting a cross section of the muscular system of the neck. Black lacquered fir wood frame with golden ramin wood batting...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Electromedical Device from Chardin in Wooden Case, France, circa 1910
Located in Labrit, Landes
Electrical therapy apparatus invented by Chardin, in its wooden beech case. French circa 1910 Electrotherapy exploits the effects obtained by using electrical energy for therapeuti...
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Early 20th Century French Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Beech

Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century ships compass by Hagger & Brother of Baltimore, Maryland. Seven inch brass bowl with gimbal. Very fine compass card marked with a large fleur-de-lis pointing north...
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1850s American Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 Wood Scientific Instruments

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Giltwood

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 Wood Scientific Instruments

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Giltwood

Large Antique Arts & Crafts Wall Barometer w. Hand Carved Roses & More Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design and top quality executed Arts & Crafts barometer. This early 1900s, hand carved out of one piece of nutwood, wall barometer has everything that makes an antique wort...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Barometer Altimeter, English, Explorer's Instrument, Hicks, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket barometer altimeter. An English, oak cased explorer's instrument by Hicks of London, dating to the late Victorian pe...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Oak

Solar Compass Clock, 1. Half of the 19th Century
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. Solar compass horizontal clock designed for latitude 49 degrees.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Archaistic Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Walnut Cased Barograph
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut Cased Barograph, having five glazed removable lid. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a seven-day chart that covers one full rotation of the ...
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Early 20th Century British Wood Scientific Instruments

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Walnut

Walnut Cased Barograph by Depree and Young Ltd Exeter
Located in Cheshire, GB
Depree and Young Ltd Exeter, walnut-cased Barograph, having five beveled glazed removable lid. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a seven-day chart ...
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Early 20th Century British Wood Scientific Instruments

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Walnut

Italian Antique Botanical Model Early 1900s Plaster on Wooden Base
Located in Milan, IT
Botanical model made of painted plaster and mounted on black painted wooden boards of an orthotropic ovule made by prof. T. Ferraris for Vallardi publisher Milan Scientific material, complete with plate with the legend of the names of the various parts of the mushroom, early 1900s. Good condition. Measures: 20.5 x 15.7 cm, height 25.5 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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vintage Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand
Located in North York, ON
Vintage brass telescope on walnut tripod stand. Sold as is for decorative purposes. Country of origin and manufacturer unknown. Estimated age c...
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1950s Unknown Industrial Vintage Wood Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Georgian Style German Wall Barometer
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s decorative Georgian Style wall Barometer from West Germany. 28" tall.
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Mid-20th Century German Georgian Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Bronze Balance Scale
Located in Dallas, TX
Large 19th Century Bronze Balance Scale is a wonderful example of European mercantile history! Hand-crafted from solid bronze in an elaborate design to exude quality and refinement,...
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Mid-19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Wood Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

Telescope with Adjustable Wooden Legs and Patinated Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Telescopes are a terrific decorative addition to any den, library or study. A compliment to any Ralph Lauren, rustic or studious environment, ours has all wooden adjustable legs with...
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20th Century Rustic Wood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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