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Style: Belle Époque
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 Antique Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

Scarce Early 20th Century French Richard Jules Mahogany Cased Barograph
By Jules Richard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and interesting French mahogany-cased barograph by Richard Jules. circa 1900 Exquisitely handcrafted in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, this fine weather forecasting scientific instrument is a barometer that records the barometric pressure over time in graphical form, as well as make a continuous recording of atmospheric pressure. Housed in a high-quality protective wooden case, having hinged lid with original glazed glass panel sides, barograph with centigrade thermometer scale, fitted with eight aneroid capsules stacked in series, cylindrical drum element with graph for data recording and analysis. Signed, retaining the maker's marks to top and interior. The metal plaque affixed to top reads: "Barometre Enregistreur Ancene Mon Richard Frères...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Brass

Antique Personal Weight
Located in Praha, CZ
Original condition, functional.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Iron

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...
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Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Lapis Lazuli

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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Late 19th Century Argentine Antique Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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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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Late 19th Century Argentine Antique Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Leather

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Late 19th Century British Antique Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Two-Volume Set, 1885-86
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Grant, Ulysses S., Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant. New York: Charles L. Webster and Co., 1885-1886. Two volume set. Octavo, beautifully rebound in quarter green leather and cloth boa...
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1880s American Antique Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case
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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique French silver vesta case has an elongated asymmetrical form, realistically modelled in the form of a mussel shell. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the vesta are embellished with engraved decoration replicating the contours of the natural shell. This fine antique silver vesta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very stunning 18th century balance - Scale from Rome, Italy. Beautifully crafted from polychromed and gilt wood. A wonderful accent piece for a library or office.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
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Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut
Located in Devon, England
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Art Deco French Geometric Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful enamel decoration, featuring a red geometric design on a chrome casing. The interior is an eng...
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Enamel, Chrome

Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this excellent condition Art Deco ladies combination compact dating to 1928. This is a classic Art Deco Richard Hudnut Le Debut Cloisonné Powder, Rouge and Mirror Compact and is an absolute delight in every aspect and genuinely has appears never to have been used. This compact features a black enamel lid with cream dotted accents; the back of the compact has a spider web machine-tooled finish to accent the octagonal shape of the compact. The case opens to a rouge compartment with a mirror in the lid that is behind a gold toned Art Deco decorated cover. The loose powder compartment is in the lower section of the compact; and it has a hinged and latched recessed door to hold a puff. This feature was a later addition to the initial solid powder product release of 1924 and has the patent date stamped on the underside of the hinged door reflecting an issue date of 1928. The original rouge is in untouched condition and still shows the embossed name Le Debut while the loose powder well is empty. Inside it is hallmarked "Le Debut", "Richard Hudnut" on the Art Deco mirror frame...
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Mid-20th Century North American Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Art Deco French Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, C1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful green and black enamel decoration on a chrome casing . The interior is an engineers delight wi...
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Car Battery Charger, circa 1920
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, gently cleaned. No longer functional (bad wires).
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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Iron

Car Battery Charger, circa 1920
Car Battery Charger, circa 1920
H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 11.82 in
Clock and Barometer Set in Gilt Bronze by Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Clock and barometer set in gilt bronze by Beurdeley. French, late 19th century. Measures: height 98cm, width 52cm, depth 12cm. The excepti...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Home Phones, circa 1900 - Functional!
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. New headphone cables installed and minor repairs made. Power supply by direct current external source-battery with voltage from 4.5V to 12V (flat battery, telephone...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Home Phones, circa 1900 - Functional!
Home Phones, circa 1900 - Functional!
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Leveling Device Georg Butenschön Hamburg, Patent, 1886
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Mikroskop C.Reichert, Wien, C.K. Zoological Institute
By Carl Reichert
Located in Praha, CZ
All levers and gears work. Broken mirror for lighting (but is double-sided). Height of the microscope after removing the eyepiece: 38cm.
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French Belle Époque Nantes Hanging Brass & Convex Glass Celsius Thermometer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Murano Barometer
Murano Barometer
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Belle Époque scientific instruments for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Belle Époque scientific instruments for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage scientific instruments created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Belle Époque scientific instruments made in a specific country, there are Europe, Argentina, and South America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original scientific instruments, popular names associated with this style include and Jules Richard. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for scientific instruments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $615 and tops out at $11,768 while the average work can sell for $777.

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