Victorian Scientific Instruments

Style: Victorian

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large, antique telescope tripod. An English, pine observatory rack dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Original painted ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Pine

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900

$4,063

Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting the Human Lymphatic and Blood Vessels

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting the Human Lymphatic and Blood Vessels A rare 19-carat anatomical wall chart depicting the human lymphatic and blood ve...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting the Human Lymphatic and Blood Vessels

$680

Antique Pluviometer, English, Udometer, Ombrometer, Rain Recorder, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pluviometer. An English, copper udometer, ombrometer or rain recorder, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Fasc...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Copper

Antique Pluviometer, English, Udometer, Ombrometer, Rain Recorder, Victorian

$793

Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human o...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy

$385

19th Century English Victorian Brass Merchants Scale

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass merchants scale with square glass tray, round brass tray, and inset oval mirror.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th Century English Victorian Brass Merchants Scale

$3,500

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate

By Young Son & Marlow

Located in Hyattsville, MD

No chips or cracks to the Stoneware tray. Heavy item about 60 lbs. Seems to be working, but you will need counterweights to use it, that will go on the metal tray. Ironstone stone...

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19th Century American Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate

$2,000 Sale Price

20% Off

19th Century R. & J. Beck Stereoscope

By R.&J. Beck 1

Located in Norwood, NJ

Museum quality tabletop Stereoscope by British maker R. & J. Beck London. It is fitted with with adjustable rack and pinion focusing and elevation adjustment for ease of viewing. Eac...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century R. & J. Beck Stereoscope

$5,875

Set of Three Victorian Set Squares, C. 1880

Located in High Point, NC

This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from oak and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. ...

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19th Century English Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Victorian Set Squares, C. 1880

$300 / set

Antique Scientific Visual Aid, Bone Cut of the Human Elbow

Located in Berghuelen, DE

An antique visual aid of a longitudinal bone cut of the elbow. Genuine bone mounted on cardboard with hand-painted structure of muscles, bursae and tendons. With German explanation. ...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bone

Antique Scientific Visual Aid, Bone Cut of the Human Elbow

$695

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

$1,195

Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature A rare 19th century anatomical wall chart depicting human musculature and internal organs. ...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature

$1,090

Set of Three Victorian Set Squares, C. 1880

Located in High Point, NC

This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from rosewood and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1...

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19th Century English Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Three Victorian Set Squares, C. 1880

$300 / set

19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet This beautiful Mahogany cabinet was used by a traveling optometrists to treat patients in their homes. Th...

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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet

$3,242

19th Century Victorian Weighing Scales By J White & Son, c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian grocers scales consist of a cast iron base with a ridged brass column supporting a cast iron balancing arm from which white glazed stoneware plate is s...

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19th Century British Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Victorian Weighing Scales By J White & Son, c.1880

$2,338

Ornate 19th Century Agricultural Sack Scales by Bartlett & Son, Bristol.

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Ornate 19th Century Agricultural Sack Scales by Bartlett & Son, Bristol. This is a very ornate set of Scales in cast iron they would have been used for weighing sacks of many agr...

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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Ornate 19th Century Agricultural Sack Scales by Bartlett & Son, Bristol.

$1,103

Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol Superb Large Brass and Iron Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol This very large and attractive beam balance scale is set on a cas...

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19th Century Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol

$1,241

Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The ruler with differing scales on each side.

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19th Century English Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century

$500

Antique Victorian Nautical Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer Pair

By Howell James & Co.

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian nautical gilt bronze clock and barometer pair English, 19th Century Measures: height 25 cm, width 22 cm, depth 13.5 cm This elega...

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19th Century English Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Agate, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Nautical Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer Pair

$10,348

French Carved Mahogany Wall Barometer

Located in Norwich, GB

French wall barometer in a finely carved mahogany case with trailing fruit and vines surmounted by a lions mask, enamel dial with seven weather indicati...

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1890s French Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

French Carved Mahogany Wall Barometer

$2,552

Antique English Victorian Oak & Brass Postal Scale with Weights, Circa 1880-1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Victorian Oak & Brass Postal Scale with Weights, Circa 1880-1890.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Oak & Brass Postal Scale with Weights, Circa 1880-1890

$800

Victorian scientific instruments for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian scientific instruments for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian scientific instruments made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original scientific instruments, popular names associated with this style include Bayliss & Coulthard, Cary’s, Charles G. Bush & Co, and Elkington & Co.. 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 $120 and tops out at $188,500 while the average work can sell for $1,268.