1940s Scientific Instruments

Period: 1940s

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box

Located in Norwell, MA

Classic early twentieth century boat compass by Star Compass of Boston. The gimballed yacht compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This Classic marine instrument is fi...

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North American Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box

$485

German Medical or Tanning Lamp, Wood and Bakelite, 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

German medical or tanning lamp. Transport handle and external thermometer. Three settings of the lamps. Eight porcelain lamp holders and four light bulbs. Current 220 volt Woo...

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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Porcelain, Bakelite, Wood

German Medical or Tanning Lamp, Wood and Bakelite, 1940s

$2,156

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage WWII telescope, an English brass terrestrial instrument by Ottway & Co of London, dated 1945 and marked with the military broad arrow. Perfect for bird watch...

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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

$2,009 / set

Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in Ferndale, MI

Art Deco period penny scale by Mills Novelty co. Period green porcelain pedestal with cream colored foot hold.

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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale

$700 Sale Price

41% Off

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

By Nikon

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand pol...

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Japanese Other Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940

$25,345

1940's WW2 Binoculars.

By Nikon

Located in Aspen, CO

Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely Original optics in a distinctly Japanese straight-body instrument with 15mm x magnification with 80 mm objective naval lens that have been originally restored in a time-consuming process to reveal a crystal clear Image.A one of a kind pair of Nikon binoculars...

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Japanese Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

1940's WW2 Binoculars.

$15,000

Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 a Well Loved and Used Family Scales

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 A well loved and used Family Scales, made by Salter, the cast iron body is in Dark green with Gold highlights, it has...

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Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 a Well Loved and Used Family Scales

$493

Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer Sculptural Enameled Iron & Stainless

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...

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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel, Enamel, Iron, Chrome, Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer Sculptural Enameled Iron & Stainless

$1,295

British Royal Navy Ship’s Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship’s compass on gimbal mounted into a brass binnacle housing. The nameplate reads pattern 0183, and serial number 14313-B. The compass car...

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European Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

British Royal Navy Ship’s Binnacle Compass

$1,295

Large Vintage Scientific Botanical Plant 3d Educational Leaf Cross-Section Model

By Denoyer-Geppert

Located in Lafayette, IN

1940's leaf cross-section model by Denoyer-Geppert of Chicago, Illinois. Model stands 19" tall and features Hand-painted details with excellent original...

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American Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber

Large Vintage Scientific Botanical Plant 3d Educational Leaf Cross-Section Model

$375 Sale Price

74% Off

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box

Located in Norwell, MA

Classic early twentieth century boat compass by American Maker. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its or...

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Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box

$495 / item

Eames Office radio for Emerson

By Charles Eames

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A nice radio design by the Eames office. Model 578A. Mahogany veneer case with plastic face and dials.

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American Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Eames Office radio for Emerson

$1,200

Early 20th Century Teaching Aid Human Torso Model

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Teaching Aid Human Torso Model Mounted onto a newer looking wooden plaque this early example of a plaster and natural human fibre model would likely have been use...

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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bone, Plaster

Early 20th Century Teaching Aid Human Torso Model

$2,048

Vintage Plaster Anatomical Skull Model

Located in Houston, TX

Interesting vintage plaster anatomical skull model. This great plaster skull bust model is in very good condition and dates to the 1940s. Perfect in an ...

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Other Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Plaster Anatomical Skull Model

$895

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box

Located in Norwell, MA

Classic early 20th century boat compass by American Maker. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its origina...

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North American Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box

$495

Antique Pulley Hook in Metal, circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

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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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Pulley Hook in Metal, circa 1940

$527

1940s English The Viking Scale & Weights by F. J. Thornton & Co. Ltd.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1940s The Viking scale & weights by F.J. Thornton & Co Ltd, Wolverhampton, UK. Cast iron black painted with gilt manufacturer's information & emblem. Brass weight & dry goods holders...

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English Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

1940s English The Viking Scale & Weights by F. J. Thornton & Co. Ltd.

$185

VINTAGE Optometrist Eye Chart Light Box Cabinet, eye exam

Located in Buffalo, NY

VINTAGE Optometrist Eye Chart Light Box Cabinet, eye exam .. Tested and working, could use re-wiring..

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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

VINTAGE Optometrist Eye Chart Light Box Cabinet, eye exam

$899

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 ...

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French Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Terrestrial Globe Published in 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas, Paris

$1,976

Copper and Brass Fresh Air Diver's Pump with Wood Handle

Located in Norwell, MA

Diver's pump for shallow water use which feeds air to the diver's helmet. Highly polished and lacquered, with wood handled plunger. Handles have been sanded and varnished. Great divi...

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American Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Copper and Brass Fresh Air Diver's Pump with Wood Handle

$1,495

Italian Midcentury Anatomical Educational Torso

Located in Weesp, NL

Educational midcentury Italian anatomical torso produced in the 1940s by Produzione Scientifica Paravia known for its accurate anatomy models. Measures: H. 67 x W. 34 x D. 26 cm. ...

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Italian Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Composition

Italian Midcentury Anatomical Educational Torso

$1,737

1940s Chiropractor Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great 1940s chiropractor bench; chrome and green vinyl with a Lucite handle.

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Unknown Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

1940s Chiropractor Bench

$1,675

Early 20th Century Belgian Black Board, Chalkboard

Located in Udenhout, NL

Early 20th Century Belgian Black Board, Chalkboard, in a good state.

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Belgian Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Slate

Early 20th Century Belgian Black Board, Chalkboard

$2,336

Antique Italian Nautical Graphometer with its Original Wooden Box Genoa, 1940s

By CAIM, Genova 1

Located in Milan, IT

Brass, copper and lead graphometer complete with the original wooden box signed CAIM Genova Via S. Sabina two of the 1940s. Measures of box 28 x 29 cm H 24. CAIM Genoa was company ac...

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Italian Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Nautical Graphometer with its Original Wooden Box Genoa, 1940s

$1,437

Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , Canadian War Museum

By Metal Art

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , as seen in the Canadian War Museum .. Amazing industrial design, great color , patina. Retains original label (see photo) dated...

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Canadian Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , Canadian War Museum

$1,680

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

1943 United States Navy Telescope. Used primarily as part of the Mark 16 Aiming System on 50 caliber anti-aircraft gun mounts. Fitted with three sun filters...

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North American Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope

$2,495

British Admiralty Pattern Clinometer Inspectors Level

Located in Norwell, MA

World War II Bristish inspectors Mark III admiralty pattern clinometer by Watts and Son, London, England. The heavy brass relic is in a fitted hardwood case. The instrument consists ...

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European Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

British Admiralty Pattern Clinometer Inspectors Level

$595

French Modern Painted And Giltwood Sunburst Barometer

Located in Houston, TX

French Modern Painted and Giltwood Sunburst Barometer. This unusual French mid century modern star shaped barometer is executed in a beautiful shade of red with gilt wood accents. Th...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

French Modern Painted And Giltwood Sunburst Barometer

$2,675

Art Deco Motorized Store Display / ETALAGE-RECLAME CORP. New York City

By Advertising Metal Display Co. Inc.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Deco Motorized Store Display made by the ETALAGE-RECLAME CORP. New York City,, Truly ingenious design, The base has a spinning triangle that moves using a toothed pin that rides...

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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Art Deco Motorized Store Display / ETALAGE-RECLAME CORP. New York City

$1,290

Original Vintage Scale from the 20th Century 'Designed by Berkel'

By Berkel 2

Located in Udenhout, NL

Original personal scale from 1946 designed by Berkel in Belgium. (Made in Brussels.) Very nice Industrial decorative object.

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Belgian Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Original Vintage Scale from the 20th Century 'Designed by Berkel'

$1,497

Large Silvered Bronze Armillary Sphere – 1950s AND 115 C

Located in Madrid, ES

This impressive, large armillary sphere from the 1950s is a beautiful representation of celestial design, crafted from silvered bronze with intricate hand-engraved zodiac symbols. St...

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Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Large Silvered Bronze Armillary Sphere – 1950s AND 115 C

$4,289

Italian Mid-Century Medical Laboratory Bed Brown Leather and White Metal, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century Medical laboratory bed brown leather and white metal, 1940s Medical laboratory bed with cream white painted metal structure. The backrest, footrest and seat are p...

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