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Period: 20th Century
Place of Origin: European
Antique Pulley Hook in Metal, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Metal Pulley Hook, by unknown manufacturer, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal ...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Botanic Model of Different Type of Inflorescences, Italy, 1930
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanic didactical model of the different types of inflorescences specimen made out of hand painted plaster red buds, copper metal green branches and rubber central component ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique Engine Indicator, Scottish, Scientific Instrument, Dobbie McInnes, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mechanical engine indicator. A Scottish, brass scientific instrument by Dobbie-McInnes of Glasgow, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Presenting a gr...
Category

1920s Edwardian Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

1920s Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Engine Model for Instructional Purpose
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage wooden instructional single cylinder engine model. A wonderful four stroke single cylinder engine model made from wood showing how the combustion engine...
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1950s Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing brass ...
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Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Set of Three Antique Glass Bottles and Containers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of three antique apothecary glass bottles. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear c...
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Personal Weight, Luxa/Vista Semily, 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in czechoslovakia. Made of Metal,Plastic. Fully Functional. Good original condition.
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Three Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Ross, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial refractor by Ross of London, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Perfe...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Small Vintage Spirit Level, English, Brass, Instrument, Preston and Sons,
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage spirit level. An English, rosewood and brass instrument by E. Preston and Sons, dating to the early 20th century, circa 19...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Oak Barometer Lloyd, Payne & Amiel Manchester England
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique oak carved barometer by Lloyd, Payne & Amiel Manchester England. Thermometer mounted above opening. Porcelain dial. Operating condition. Bevel...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Set of Three Rustic Wooden Spools of Thread, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic wooden spools of thread, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category

1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Antique Ship's Bulkhead Barometer, English, Maritime Instrument, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's bulkhead barometer. An English, brass and oak maritime weather instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. ...
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Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Recording Copper Rain Gauge by Casella & Co of London
By Casella
Located in London, GB
An 8" diameter recording copper rain gauge by C F Casella & Co of London. With an internal 24 hour "Gluck" barometer recorder. Height:63 cm. Diameter: 28 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

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 Louis XV European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

Anatomical Model: the Skeletal Part of a Foot, Germany, 1970’s
By Somso
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model depicting the skeletal part of a foot, made by Somso, Sonenberg. Germany, circa 1970.
Category

1970s Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working German compound microscope, circa 1910, by R. Winkel, Gottingen, Germany, in a fitted box of mahogany with nickel hardware and key. Marked on column front: R. Winke...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel, Metal, Brass

Carl Auböck Magnifier, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck bowl, Austria 1960s. The measurements given apply to the magnifier. The cover measures 1-7-14cm.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Horn, Leather, Glass

Antique Personal Weight
Located in Praha, CZ
Original condition, functional.
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Magnifier Accessories Gold Bronce Desktop Eagle Claw Base Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Brass adjustable desk magnifier 20th century Elegant desktop magnifying glass made of golden brass, with original magnifying glass and very ...
Category

Early 20th Century Other European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Prestwich Fluid Gauge, English, Aeronautical, Scientific Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Prestwich fluid gauge. An English, cased aeronautical scientific instrument for display, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Early 20th century fluid ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Italian Mid-Century Wrought Iron Armillary
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern wrought iron armillary globe with a center sun surrounded by 9 movable planetary rings on a platform base.  
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Anatomical Model of the Lungs and Heart, Germany 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Rare anatomical model for class, depicting human lungs and heart, made out of painted plaster, mounted on a black wooden base. By Louis M. Meusel, Germany circa 1920.
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Antique Cast Metal Figural & Mechanical Robed Woman Dinner or Service Bell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique dinner or service counter bell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwardian style. The bell features a cast metal robed female holding up and two piece plated bell. The bell functions by turning the knob at the top which spins back and forth. This sculptural bell stands...
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Steel

59 Pieces of Glassware and a Copper Stove from a Scientific Laboratory in Milan
Located in Milan, IT
Lot of 59 pieces of glassware and a copper stove that belonged to a Milanese chemical / pharmaceutical laboratory operating in the early 1900s and closed ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Gorgeous Edwardian Inlaid Barometer by George Odell
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous quality Edwardian inlaid mahogany barometer by George Odell, with beautiful marquetry detail of fan and shell motifs.
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century French Black Board, Chalkboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terrific early 20th century black board - chalkboard from France. Wonderfully constructed from slate and wood. One writing surface is smooth and the othe...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Slate

1960s Nautical Rangefinder Signed Kelvin Hughes Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical rangefinder signed Made in Great Britan by Kelvin Hughes a divison of Smiths Industries Limited made in the 1960s, complete with original mahogany box. AP 498 Stuats Marine Distance Meter very good working condition. Box size cm 21 x 13 H 6. It is an ancient nautical instrument used to measure...
Category

1960s Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Rustic Wooden Spools of Thread, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic Wooden Spools of Thread, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category

1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Apothecary Bottle Stand English Air Ministry Stamped, Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary bottle stand. An English, Air Ministry stamped stand dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. A rare su...
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Beech

Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hand-held bearing compass. An English, oak, marine navigation aid with Sestrel dial, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. A fascinating maritime set Displays a desirable aged patina Oak handle and walnut deck box...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Large School Teaching Display Anthill of the Red Wood Ant
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large School Teaching Display Anthill of the Red Wood Ant A vintage school teaching glass display of the anthill of the red wood ant. It shows the hill and inhabitants thereof, the ...
Category

1950s Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Antique Terrestrial Globe Published in 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas, Paris
Located in Milan, IT
Terrestrial globe published in the 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas 17, Rue de Buci Paris. Turned wooden base, papier mâché sphere covered with paper printed by engraving on copper ...
Category

1940s Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Taper Maker, English, Brass, Shipwright's Woodworking Tool, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage taper maker. An English, brass shipwright's woodworking tool, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Midcentury crafting to...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Antique Ross Telescope, English, 3 Draw, Terrestrial Refractor, Early 20th, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Ross of London telescope. An English, brass three draw terrestrial refractor, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Perfect for bird watching, landscape...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument with enamelled finish, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Appe...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Midcentury Lucite Hourglass Sand Timer Sculpture After Charles Hollis Jones 1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury hourglass in bubble lucite with straight external lines. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1970s in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. The 15-minute sand timer...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Human Body Educational Model / Anatomical Model, circa 1940s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Fantastic looking vintage anatomical model of a full human body on a black granite base. The height of the model with base (4 cm) is 82 cm. Unfortunately, removable parts are missing.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Granite

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal scythe sharpener farming tool. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, . In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age a...
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal scythe sharpener farming tool. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rolling Rule English Brass Scientific Instrument, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage rolling rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Attractive period instrument Displays a desirable aged patina Solid brass shows mellow golden hues Used to draw parallel lines on navigation charts Replete with the Ministry of Defense arrow mark and 160100 patent number Oak faced box...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Old Pharmacy Glass Bottles, Germany around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of Six Old Pharmacy glass bottles, made in Germany around 1900. 5 bottles from Jena (Schott and Gen Jena) and 1 Wirag laboratory glass. The logo ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Human Anatomy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human organs like lung, heart, head and eye. By ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen, depicting a Vitis Vinifera flower, pale yellow green color made out of papier mache, plaster and wood hand painted. Extremely detailed. Paravia Milano,...
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Edwardian Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
Negretti & Zambra Fine Edwardian oak cased barograph with hinged lid, bevelled glass panels and central chart drawer. Seven vacuum ...
Category

1910s Edwardian Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
Located in Norwalk, CT
Salmon Bros London, A beautiful cased instrument for measuring the sight to determine the need for glasses.
Category

Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

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