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Style: Victorian
Color:  Gray
Decorative Fancy Victorian Barometer, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy Victorian barometer, 19th century Mahogany veneer with inlay. Historical condition. The barometer may need to be checked for accuracy. Ple...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Decorative Fancy Victorian Barometer, 19th Century
Decorative Fancy Victorian Barometer, 19th Century

Decorative Fancy Victorian Barometer, 19th Century

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Gorgeous Victorian old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. The lens glass is in excellent shape and is framed by decorat...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Gold

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle

19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster
Located in London, GB
Émile Deyrolle Anatomical poster A wonderfully rare and decorative curio medical French (Paris) original lithograph on board anatomical poster in ...
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1880s French Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Paper

19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster
19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster

19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster

Victorian Brass Clock and Barometer Set with Thermometer
Located in Norwich, GB
Late Victorian brass clock and barometer set with centrally mounted thermometer with enamel register plate. The case stands on a raised plin...
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1880s French Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Victorian Brass Clock and Barometer Set with Thermometer
Victorian Brass Clock and Barometer Set with Thermometer

Victorian Brass Clock and Barometer Set with Thermometer

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.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Glass

Antique Glass Display Dome
Antique Glass Display Dome

Antique Glass Display Dome

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Located in Delray Beach, FL
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