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Period: 19th Century
Color:  Beige
Trussel of Brighton Clock and Barometer
Located in New York, NY
Handpicked by buyers Ann-Morris, Inc.
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British Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Water Filter Pharmacy Display Item
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique ceramic water filter, complete with pewter spout and lid, was created in Provence, France, circa 1870. In the old days, it was used as a promotional display in a Pharmac...
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French Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Neoclassical Apothecary Jars by Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Neoclassical Apothecary Jars by Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux France, Circa 1870s Signed : Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux a Collin paris 90 Rue de Rivoli W...
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Porcelain

Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Colmont Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous pair of antique Mother-of-Pearl opera or theatre glasses, by renowned maker 'Colmont Paris'. Constructed from brass, with inlaid panels of i...
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French Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, by Berenger & Co, Lyon France, Circa 1870 A stunning Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, crafted by the renowned Berenger & Co of Lyon during the mid to late 19th Century. This remarkable brass shop keepers, assay or pharmacist scale...
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Set of W T Avery 10 LB Bankers Balance Scales and Weights
Located in London, by appointment only
Magnificent set of very large bankers 10lb balance scales together with a contemporary set of stamped W T Avery weights 7, 4, 2, 1 lb. Fully restored, po...
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British Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Anatomical Skin Model, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
The anatomical sculpture, cast out of plaster, depicts a flayed man standing over a rectangular base in a classical pose with lifted arm. Anatomical study p...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Tate's double acting vacuum pump by Townson & Mercer, of London.
Located in London, GB
A Tate's double acting vacuum pump by Townson & Mercer, of Bishopsgate, London. circa 1890. With glass bell jar, 7 inch diameter. Literature: Catalogue of chemical apparatus and pure chemicals sold by Townson & Mercer. 1888. Page: 228. Nineteenth-century Scientific Instruments, Gerard L'Estrange Turner, 1893. Page 101. Townson & Mercer, 89 Bishopsgate Street Within, London. Established 1798. Thomas Turner Tate (1807 - 1888). invented his pattern of a double piston air pump...
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English Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th C Anatomical Didactic Model of a Torso with Removable Organs
Located in Leuven , BE
The German sculpture Franz Josef Steger (1845-1938), under the guidance of Professor Wilhelm His (1831-1904) and based on the designs of anatomist Car...
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German Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Anatomical Model Depicting a Stomach, Italy 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomic model for class, depicting a man’s stomach, made out of plaster and painted papier maché. Italy 1890.
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Italian Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Anatomicalal Model of the Section of the Head, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
An anatomical model of the section of the head, cast out of plaster, signed “ K.K.S.T.G.S.C.H Innsnsbruck, in a very good condition and with original patina. Anatomical study purpose...
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Austrian Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Anatomical Model Depicting an Intestine, Italy 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomic model for class, depicting a man’s intestine, made out of painted papier maché. Italy 1890 ca.
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Italian Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
By Cary
Located in Norwich, GB
William Cary, London Circular Protractor. C.1810 The protractor with geared knob turn for full diameter bar, double hinged scribe arms with shaped frame. Main wheel with four spokes and glass sight cross centre, full circumference inscribed divider to 360 degrees signed Cary, London to the bar. Adjustment screws to the arms and housed in it’s original mahogany case with hinged lid. William Cary is listed as working in Strand, London from 1801 to 1825. William Cary was an important scientific instrument maker, he trained under Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) he produced numerous scientific instruments including mechanical calculators...
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English Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large copper & brass funnel
Located in London, GB
A large late 19th century copper and brass funnel. From Wiltshire County, England.
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English Industrial Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique 19th Century English Market Scales by JH PIPER of Wolverhampton
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 19th century Victorian period market scale by J.H. Piper & Co. of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK. Cast iron base, bowl rest, interio...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Marble, Brass, Iron

Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian brass novelty clock by Elkington & Co., in the form of a double steering-wheel, one wheel enclosing a clock and the other a barometer, with ...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Didactic Flower Model German Manufacture of 1860 circa Made of Painted Plaster
Located in Milan, IT
Didactic flower, German manufacture of 1860 circa, depicting Marchantia Polymorpha L., made of painted plaster on a wooden base; the seed is removab...
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German Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass balance shop scales with eagle crest Decorative large brass balance shop scales  I super looking set, the slightly dished pans are hung on brass...
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Industrial Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Victorian Aneriod Wall Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Aneriod Barometer with gilded and chased outer casing mounted on a mahogany board. Beautifully engraved silvered dial with seven weather indications, the scale reading f...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845
Located in London, GB
An oak cased brass pantograph by Thomas Dunn of 50 North Street, Edinburgh. Interior of case has trade label: Thomas Dunn, optician, mathematical and philosophical instrument make...
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Scottish Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Saccharimetre a Penombres by J Duboscq
Located in London, by appointment only
Numbered No 25 and signed by J Duboscq a Paris. Louis Jules Duboscq was a French instrument maker, inventor and pioneering photographer. He was known in his time and is remembered t...
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French Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Binoculars and Elegant Old French Theatre Set for Ladies
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/431 - Pretty old French theatre set: Binoculars, fan and mirror. Delicious and useful also for Your summer nights or for a gift. that's my cost !
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Argentine Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

Old Theatre Set for Ladies
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/432. Pretty old theatre set: Binoculars, fan and mirror. a wonderful gift for any lady, young or in mature age. With a good price also, because I'm clos...
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Argentine Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Leather

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Model by Marcus Sommer
By Marcus Sommer
Located in London, GB
A late 19th early 20th century medical model on a wooden stand with removable plaster organs, by Marcus Sommer of Sonnerberg, Germany. With original label.
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German Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

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