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Period: Early 20th Century
Large, Good Condition and Stylish Antique English Victorian Oak Wall Barometer
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design and top quality executed antique barometer. This late 19th-early 20th century, English manufactured wall barometer has everything that makes an antique worthwhile. F...
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English Victorian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Era Weber-Costello 12 Inch Desk World Globe with Turned Wooden Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small Art Deco era desk World globe was made by the Weber-Costello Co. of Chicago Heights Illinois of the United States in 1921 in the period Ar...
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American Art Deco Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Didactic Dr. Auzoux Molding, Internal Organs + Starfish Transversal Cut
Located in Leuven , BE
Moldings labeled "Auzoux 9 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine Paris 6e". Dimensions: Internal organs 54 x 36 Starfish 42 x 43.5.
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French Antique Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Lens on Stand by Pye of Cambridge
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century lens on a weighted stand by Pye of Cambridge. The rotating lens is mounted in a gilt brass dial marked with 360 degree circle, the height and angle can be ad...
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English Industrial Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Optical Glass

Antique Scientific Didactic Model of the Yew Seed, Germany made in the Twenties
Located in Milan, IT
Taxus baccata, enlarged and removable didactic model of the yew seed, tree very used as hedge, belonging to the order of the conifers. German manufacture of the twenties made of papi...
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German Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Camera Gilles-Faller 'Paris' Studio with Easel, France, circa 1925
By Gilles-Faller
Located in Madrid, ES
Study camera with bellows in very good condition, two objectives and mounted on easel on casters for professional use that has crank for the adjustment of the camera in height and in...
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French Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Anatomical Plaque by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand painted, plaster, anatomical plate by New York Scientific Supply Co. depicting the musculature and circulatory systems of the face and head on a wood plaque.
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Kinora Monochrome Motion Picture Viewer
Located in London, GB
A rare model of a Kinora monochrome motion picture viewer on folding base. Light oak lens holder and base, with the circular Kinora badge, circa 1905. ...
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English Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak, Paper

Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old. (Shown at center in group photo) ...
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English Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by E. S. Lane, Upton ME
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass hardware, lumber caliper by E.S. Lane, Upton ME used to measure the amount of timber from a tree fea...
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W & T Avery Beam Scale
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large antique wrought iron and brass beam weight balance scale by W and T Avery Ltd. of Soho foundry Birmingham, England. Lovely black transfer on a por...
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English Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Balance Scale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American balance scale.
Category

Unknown Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Teaching Model Stages of the Appendix, Ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great antique hand-painted anatomical model of the appendix in different stages. It is made of plaster and mounted on a wooden base. Manufactured most probably by SOMSO or PHYWE, G...
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German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper, Plaster

Zoological Lithograph of molluscs 1925 on Cardboard by H Aschehoug & Co, Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate Pl 61, colored lithograph on cardboard made in 1925 depicting molluscs. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher Kristiania lithografiske aktielbolag. Made by H Ascheho...
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Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Very Large Ophtalmotrope
Located in Peekskill, NY
What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essentially of a model eyeball to which are attached strings and pulleys to duplicate the line force of the muscles. We think this example is most likely French from the early 20th century. The base is marble with paw feet. It’s also quite large at well over 3 foot tall. This instrument is very complete. It also includes additional parts to set the mechanics up in a different way. In the pictures above the strings are attached to a keyboard. The alternative replaces the keyboard with string guide with a dozen hanging tubular weights. This is one of the largest and most decorative examples we have seen. I have only seen pictures of ophthalmotropes and never one this fine and complete. It’s as rare and impressive show piece. This item was also used in the movie Knives Out,
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French Industrial Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1920s Solid Brass Balancing
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s solid brass balancing.
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Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cell Counting Slide, German, Glass, Hemacytometer, Franke and Heidecke
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cell counting slide. A German, glass hemacytometer and carry case by Franke and Heidecke, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. ...
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German Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Edwardian Travelling Tradesman Salesman's Soap Sampler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A unusual travelling tradesman's soap display case, early 20th century in age likely Edwardian. A segmented internal draw hidden via the sliding cover,...
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English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Zoological Lithograph Water Predators 1912 Cardboard by H Aschehoug & Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 21 lithograph on cardboard made in 1912 depicting water predators. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye & Co Oslo. Made by H Aschehoug & Co. Good conditi...
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Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Wall Mounted Calipers from the Ross Optical Company London
Located in London, GB
A set of graduated calipers from the Ross of London optical company, mounted on a later wall hanging backboard. Each caliper with various markings. Ross of London was a maker o...
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English Industrial Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

French Wooden and Iron Cheese Press, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a double trestle base and a threaded press, the surface with a raised edge and a drain spout.
Category

French Antique Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Puzzle Atlas with Maps, Italy, circa 1900
Located in Milan, IT
80 little wooden cubes covered with printed paper that depending on which side they form the maps of Italy, Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Africa. Models for teaching...
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Italian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature The rare 19th century anatomical wall chart depicts the human musculature and inter...
Category

German Victorian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century walnut cased barometer Beautiful barometer. Dimensions 43" long x 13" wide x 5.5" at the crown x 5" at the bottom. The door on the back reveals the inner wor...
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American Edwardian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Beautifully Hand Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Barometer & Thermometer 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, highly decorative and excellent condition Arts & Crafts barometer. This unique Arts & Crafts, banjo barometer is another great example of the beauty and the quality of ...
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Dutch Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood

Antique Glass Display Dome
Located in Norwalk, CT
A wonderful glass display dome great to keep sculpture or collections safe and look more interesting than just on a shelf.
Category

American Late Victorian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

1920s Terrestrial Antique Library Globe Edited Columbus by Prof. Ernst Friedrich
Located in Milan, IT
Terrestrial globe edited by Columbus, by prof. Ernst Friedrich, 1920s. Very good condition. Measures: Height cm 110, inches 43.30, diameter of sphere cm 50, inches 19.68. Establishe...
Category

German Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Zoological Lithograph of a Cockroach 1925 Cardboard by H Aschehoug & Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 64 lithograph on cardboard made in 1925 depicting an enlarged cockroach with the digestive and reproductive system. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye ...
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Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Zoological Lithograph Rodents 1912 on Cardboard by H Aschehoug & Co, Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 19 lithograph on cardboard made in 1912 depicting rodents. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye & Co Oslo. Made by H Aschehoug & Co. Good condition. Meas...
Category

Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Zoological Lithograph of Ungulates 1912 on Cardboard by H Aschehoug & Co, Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 25 lithograph on cardboard made in 1912 depicting ungulates. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye & Co Oslo. Made by H Aschehoug & Co. Good condition. Me...
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Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Zoological Lithograph Teeth of some Animals 1912 by H Aschehoug & Co, Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 15 lithograph on cardboard made in 1912 depicting the teeth of some animals. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye & Co Oslo. Made by H Aschehoug & Co. Go...
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Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Zoological Lithograph of Coelenterates 1912 Cardboard by H Aschehoug & Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 63 lithograph on cardboard made in 1912 depicting the family of coelenterates with jellyfish, coral and sea anemone. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye...
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Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Telescopes Vintage Signed Iseli
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/2941 , vintage French telescopes with its case: for Your holidays ! Small and convenient to carry . Signed ISELI, Paris.
Category

French Other Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

Zoological Lithograph of Molluscs 1925 on Cardboard by H Aschehoug & Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 62 lithograph on cardboard made in 1925 depicting molluscs. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye & Co Oslo. Made by H Aschehoug & Co. Good condition. Mea...
Category

Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Zoological Lithograph of Ungulates 1912 on Cardboard by H Aschehoug & Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 29 lithograph on cardboard made in 1912 depicting the digestive system of the ungulates; the plate depicts 4 different ty...
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Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Zoological Lithograph of Worm Organs 1925 Cardboard by H Aschehoug & Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 59 lithograph on cardboard made in 1925 depicting enlargements of worm organs. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye & Co Oslo. Made by H Aschehoug & Co. ...
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Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Zoological Lithograph Monkeys and Insectivores 1912 by H Aschehoug & Co, Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 16 lithograph on cardboard made in 1912 depicting monkeys and insectivores. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye & Co Oslo. Made by H Aschehoug & Co. Goo...
Category

Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Antique Mineral Specimen Collection
Located in London, GB
A rare set of antique mineral specimen jars. Some remnants of labels. Some solid rocks others are powders. Sourced in Holland. Dimensions:...
Category

Dutch Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting the Human Lymphatic and Blood Vessels
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare 19-carat anatomical wall chart depicting the human lymphatic and blood vessels. On the sides with detailed description in German language. Print...
Category

German Victorian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare 19th century anatomical wall chart depicting human musculature and internal organs. With removable multicolored human organs like lung, heart, l...
Category

German Victorian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Rare Barocyclonometer by Henry Hughes & Son of London
By Henry Hughes and Son Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A rare barocyclonometer by Henry Hughes & Son of London, circa 1920. Two silvered 7 inches dials mounted on an oval backboard, the left dial is the Northern hemisphere countercloc...
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English Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Good Size Carved Barometer with a Dragon Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
This rare and decorative barometer with thermometer is in excellent condition! Have you ever seen a barometer with a carved dragon? This rare piece was probably custom-made for a pe...
Category

European Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Pair of Steampunk Brass Industrial Architectural Pressure Gauges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super cool pair vintage General Electric pressure gauges. Each brass and glass gauge houses an aluminum faced dial marked for the General Electric Co. Perfect for a steam punk set...
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American Steampunk Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Barometer & Thermometer w. Trefoil Symbol
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition, Gothic Revival barometer. This all handcrafted barometer in the Gothic style is definitely a rare find. This superb condition antique was entirely hand-crafted ...
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Dutch Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Antique Black Forest Travel Thermometer Carved Dog, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual piece of Black Forest, a travel desk thermometer in a wooden case with carved decoration and a beautifully carved Dog's head to the front, great detail and beautifully...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Vintage Electric Company Meter Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a wonderful piece of suburban folk art and mid-century Americana. It is a vintage 'bench made' table lamp incorporating an actual working electric company meter. When the l...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Lapis Lazuli Table Clock and Barometer
Located in London, GB
The body of this fine table clock and barometer is veneered in lapis lazuli and supported by a hinged arm to the reverse. The clock and barometer d...
Category

Russian Belle Époque Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Scientific Handblown Glass Vacuum Dome
Located in Norwalk, CT
A really neat way to display something amazing this is a really thick quality piece of handblown glass from the early 1900s.
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American Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Venetian Equipment Corps. Sterilizer Cup
Located in Norwalk, CT
A cup and metal holder by Venetian Equipment Corps. The cup reads "Sterilizer" and depicts a star in red.
Category

American Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
By S.T. Dupont, Honeywell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New old stock, New in box. A true Relic from yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises w...
Category

American Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Old French Barometer with Love Knot
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old French barometer with love knot, suitable in your kitchen or study room or.....everywhere. It is useful because working and beautiful to admire. Completely hand carved. Good pric...
Category

French Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Geometric Bakelite Art Deco Science Classroom Crystal Models Praque, 1930
Located in Almelo, NL
This set consists of 13 black Bakelite crystal models from the early 20th century with white edges that were previously used as teaching materials in schools to demonstrate crystal s...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Early 20th Century Dr Auzoux Paris Papier Mache Teaching Aid Tooth
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Dr Auzoux Paris Papier Mache Teaching Aid Tooth A dated circa 1921 Dr Auzoux Paris Papier Mache Teaching Aid Tooth example. Hand crafted with painted label detail...
Category

French Early Victorian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish. Heavy solid cast brass with a ...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A small antique English magnifying glass with a polished brass handle and frame. The glass has a good magnification and remains in undamaged condition. Dating to c.1900, it remains...
Category

British Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue, 1918, Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of World War 1 British Officers Military binoculars made in France, the bridge engraved M G (Ministere de la Guerre) created for the British Military for use during W...
Category

French Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Real Chinese Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic, original Chinese abacus that was actually used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an ingenious calculator has been used in China for over a thousand ye...
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Modernist Hourglass, 1990's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Modernist hourglass with silver details, 1990's.
Category

Unknown Modern Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

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