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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
Antique German Head & Shoulders Anatomical Model by F & M Lautenschläger
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatomical Model, Medical Antique, Anatomical Antique, Vintage Anatomical Model, Antique Cabinet of Curiosities, Gothic Antique, Anatomical Sculpture. Antique German Head & ...
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1910s German Industrial Vintage United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Marconi-Newton type constant speed windmill propeller, dated 1926.
Located in London, GB
A twin bladed aluminum Marconi-Newton type 182S constant speed windmill dated 1926. MARCONI-NEWTON CONSTANT SPEED WINDMILL PAT. No 262558/1926 3500 R.P.M. 85/300 M.P.H TYPE 182S N...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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 Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1820. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy; Fully inspected and lenses cleaned by our in-house restorer. Larger than most presenting a clear, sharp optical performance Tapered, original painted, primary barrel in good order Draw tube in good order with smooth action 56mm, 2.25" objective lens Presents a good, sharp and bright image Engraved 'Cary, London' Complete with lens CAP and swivel dust cover Supplied with an London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago. Dimensions: Max Drawn Length: 112cm (44'' Closed Length: 76cm (30'') Objective Glass Diameter: 5.6cm (2.25'') About Cary, The Stand, London William Cary was born in 1759, the third of four brothers to George and Mary Cary. The eldest, George, was a haberdasher, John a map maker and the youngest, Francis, an engraver. William served his apprenticeship under Jesse Ramsden, arguably one of the finest instrument makers in England, and went on to produce Fine instruments himself, working alongside his brother John. They produced telescopes, microscopes, navigation and surveying equipment, mechanical calculators...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting pieces, the list is as follows 1:- POM 17615 PINGUICULA 2:- POM 17600 VENUS FLYTRAP...
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20th Century English Victorian United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Taper Maker, English, Brass, Shipwright's Woodworking Tool, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage taper maker. An English, brass shipwright's woodworking tool, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Midcentury crafting to...
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Mid-20th Century English United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Universal Microscope by R & J Beck of London, 1867.
Located in London, GB
Universal Microscope by R & J Beck of London, 1867. Serial number: 4757. Circular base marked: UNIVERSAL MICROSCOPE - R & J BECK LONDON In original fitted ca...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 20thC German Brass & Silver Mounted Guilloche Enamel Opera Glasses
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century German pair of brass & silver mounted opera glasses, featuring pale blue guilloché decoration across the body. A fine accessory for concerts or opera, combining ...
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20th Century German Other United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver, Brass

Gallon chekpump for Northamptonshire County Council
Located in London, GB
A copper and brass one gallon "chekpump" standard fuel measure for Northamptonshire County Council. Circa 1915.
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Early 20th Century English Industrial United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

A Fine 19th Century Noon Day Cannon
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Fine 19th Century Meridian or Noon Cannon, Large Marble Base into which is carved a sundial with a bronze Gnomen, also engraved is the operational latitude 48 50 13'. Mounted cann...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early 20th Century Large Foxed Mercury Mirror Witches Hanging Ball Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A larger than the normal witches mercury mirror ball, with a beautiful time worn oxidisation to the interior. Thick hand blown glass with a simple steel hanging hoop, turn off the ce...
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Early 20th Century English United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen Encased in a glass cube this mid-20th Century papier mache, hand painted large teaching aid mushroom specimen stands 16.5 inches ...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Paper

Large Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Negretti and Zambra, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique 'officer of the watch' telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Negretti and Zambra of London, dating to the late V...
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Late 19th Century British Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Fine Vintage Deyrolle Paris Anatomical Model of Human Lungs in Display Case
By Deyrolle
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage French anatomical medical teaching aid of a lung with a plaque reading Anatomie Humaine, Poumons & Coeur made by Deyrolle Paris. A very good looking and well made piece, hand made in France, there are two descriptive plaques, they read as below, this piece was made by Deyrolle Paris, they are a taxidermy store that has been in the same location since 1831, the brass mount is signed Deyrolle Paris Plaque 1 ANATOMIE HUMAINE POUMONS & COEUR Les Fils D’Emile Deyrolle 46 Rue Du Bac Paris Plaque 2...
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20th Century French Other United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Late 19th C Gregory Bottley Scientific Collection of Mineral Fossils Shell
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good collection of Gregory Bottley mineral, fossils and shell all contained in there original teak trays and card board sleeves. Each specimen has its original hand written and nu...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Hardwood

Georgian Rare Steel Cased Tuning Fork
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and rare Georgian antique steel cased tuning fork dating from around 1800. A wonderful piece of musical interest and history the tuning fork...
Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Vintage Telescope Tripod, English, Oak, Bronze, Support Stand, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage telescope tripod. An English, oak and bronze support Stand, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1940. Displays a desirable aged...
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Mid-20th Century English United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and Quadrant
Located in London, GB
A collection of 18th and 19th century Arabic astrolabes and quadrant Persian, 18th/19th Century Largest: height 23cm, width 13cm, depth 3cm Smallest: height 6.5cm, width 4.5cm, depth 1.5cm This excellent set of antique astronomical instruments is a selection of five Persian brass astrolabes...
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Early 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anatomical Model of Dissected Wax Head Mounted on Framed Board
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatomical Model, Anatomical Wax Model, Antique Wax Head, Medical Antique, Anatomical Antique, Vintage Anatomical Model, Antique Cabinet of Curi...
Category

Late 19th Century German Gothic Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Vintage Stereoscope Bar Parallax, Scientific Instrument, JM Glauser, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage stereoscope bar parallax. An English, brass scientific instrument for measuring depth in aerial photographs or maps, by JM Glauser & Sons of London, dating to the m...
Category

1950s English Other Vintage United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oil Can
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Copper Force Feed Oil Can. An automotive tin oil can. A fantastic piece of vintage motoring ephemera, the perfect gift for the motoring enthusiast. Who would have thought the...
Category

20th Century British Industrial United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Factory Barometer, English, Oak, Banjo, Official, Factory Act 1937
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage factory barometer. An English, oak banjo barometer, officially marked in compliance with the Factory Act 1937 and dating to circa 1940. Select oak displays fine ...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Oak

Regency Lane’s Pocket Globe, Dated 1818
By Lane's
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A 3 ½ inch Regency Lane’s pocket globe, dated 1818, the terrestrial globe with the seas in light green and the land masses outlined in darker green, contained within a hinged black shagreen case, the concave interior of the case applied with the engraved celestial charts...
Category

1810s English Regency Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary aid, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Graced with a bright appearance and pleasingly tactile...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Oak Cased Stick Barometer and Thermometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century oak cased stick barometer and thermometer by J Hicks of London with engraved scales contained in oak case having shaped and moulded p...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Antique Ross Telescope, English, 3 Draw, Terrestrial Refractor, Early 20th, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Ross of London telescope. An English, brass three draw terrestrial refractor, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Perfect for bird watching, landscape...
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Early 20th Century British United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A rare Large Victorian Magnifying or Looking Glass, Made from Mahogany Wood all in origianal condition. Known as a gallery glass it allows gentle magnification of items from variable...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel architect or cartographer's instrument set by Riefler of Munich, dating ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Mahogany Cased Barograph
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany cased barograph, having five glazed removable lid, and a drawer below to house the charts. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a seven-day c...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Cased Barograph
Mahogany Cased Barograph
$2,302 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is tapering and collapsible with millegrain edges. In good condition, showing some li...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Pluviometer Set, English, Copper, Meteorological, Rain Gauge, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pluviometer set. An English, copper and glass meteorological rain gauge, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900. ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Antique Rolling Parallel Rule, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rolling parallel rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Attractive period instrument withi...
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Early 20th Century British United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

chinoiserie Decorated Circular Barometer, circa 1930s
By Acme Photo
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie decorated circular barometer, circa 1930s. Black background with gold decoration,  Depicting, houses, temple, figures, trees & foliage, Brass face, Badge on back, re...
Category

1930s European Chinoiserie Vintage United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Shop Double Paper Roll Cutter Dispenser
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century shop double paper roll cutter dispenser This is a rare and very unusual paper roll cutter, the stand is made in Beech and Iron, it ho...
Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Sailing ship's pulley fiddle block
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Naval oak fiddle pulley block, with two wood sheaves. Marked with Roman Numerals: XXVIIII In sailing, a block is a single or multiple pulley. One or a number ...
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Early 19th Century English Industrial Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Large Brass Magnifying Glass c.1905
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Edwardian English oak and brass magnifying glass. A practical desk or household accessory, ideal for reading. CONDITION In Great Condition - Wear expected...
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20th Century British Other United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Walnut Cased Barograph by R. Stewart
Located in Cheshire, GB
R. Stewart mahogany-cased Barograph, having five glazed hinged lid, and a drawer below to house the charts. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a sev...
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Early 20th Century British United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Walnut Cased Barograph by R. Stewart
Walnut Cased Barograph by R. Stewart
$2,056 Sale Price
20% Off
Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon
Located in London, GB
2 ¾ inch refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon. Circa 1835. Mounted on a cast iron stand with adjustable height, folding tripod feet, and castors. 2 ¾ inc...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff & Hannaford
By Halstaff & Hannaford
Located in Northampton, GB
Malachite Base Mounted in Brass From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer these Bronze Gilded Malachite Postal Scales by Halstaff and Hannaford, London. The scales ...
Category

Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Modernist Barometer, French, circa 1930's
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Modernist Barometer, French, circa 1930's, well designed, working order.
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20th Century French Art Deco United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

18th Century Medical Syringe
Located in London, GB
18th Century Medical Syringe For historical medical use and dating from the 18th century, and certainly from the beginning of the 18th century. This hand-crafted example is made to...
Category

1780s Unknown Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of binoculars. A German, 4.5x magnification Neo Universal by CP Goerz of Berlin, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Delightful binocular from a sought-after German specialist Displaying a desirable aged patina - optical elements in clear order Elegantly milled brass with painted black finish Complete with black leather carry pouch CP Goerz Berlin logo present on left barrel; Neo Universal model name to the right Knurled central focus wheel encased within pleasingly formed, folding bridge Smaller adjustment wheel with marking range from 64-72 Serial number of 580854 engraved into front fascia Turned eyecups, adjustment wheel to the right Hand grips dressed in quality textured leather Carry pouch in original condition - clasp not situated Interior dressed with smooth, dark blue velour This is a wonderful pair of vintage binoculars...
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Early 20th Century German United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany banjo barometer having a quality mahogany shaped case with a swan neck pediment and satinwood stringing, circular silvered engraved dial with orig...
Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Imperial standard Avoir weights by De Grave of London for Lancashire dated 1906
By De Grave Short, Fanner & Co.
Located in London, GB
A set of three Imperial standard Avoir weights by De Grave of London, for Lancashire County Council, dated 1906. 5, 10, & 20 lbs. Indenture number: 2757. Stamped with Royal Cipher...
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Early 20th Century English United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales, complete with pans and nest of weights - Williams & Sons - Cannon St. London - 21"w x 12"d x 27"h
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 3" Gregorian telescope by Springer of Bristol, although signed this model is very similar to examples we have had by George Adams and could have been made by him for Springer ...
Category

18th Century English Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
19th century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster. Housed in a black metal case with a cream coloured bakelite front plate. The dial with barometer scale, hand turned indicator and a secondary dial operated by the side lever to set the wind direction...
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1910s English Vintage United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Walnut cased Barograph
Located in Cheshire, GB
John Trotter walnut-cased Barograph, having five beveled glazed removable lid, and a drawer below to house the charts. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted...
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Early 20th Century British United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Walnut cased Barograph
Walnut cased Barograph
$2,132 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Balance, English, Mahogany, Scientific Scales, Stanton Instruments, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage analytical balance. An English, mahogany cased set of scientific scales by Stanton Instruments of London, dating to the mid-20th c...
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Mid-20th Century British United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Brass Electric Fan, by Frost & Co
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th century brass electric fan, by Frost & Co A very stylish good looking piece, with aluminium blades and metal cage This piece looks to be...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Anatomical Plaster Medical Torso Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century anatomical plaster medical torso figure This early 20th century life size anatomical medical torso would have originally been used as...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Walnut Cased Barograph
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut Cased Barograph, having five glazed removable lid. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a seven-day chart that covers one full rotation of the ...
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Early 20th Century British United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Cased Barograph
Walnut Cased Barograph
$1,973 Sale Price
46% Off
Polished Oak Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra, London
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian polished oak cased barograph with bevelled glass panels. Brass base plate stamped ‘Regent, Jewelled movement supporting the ten vacuum chambers linking the ink pen pointer ...
Category

1930s English Edwardian Vintage United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare French Childs Leather Surgical Spinal Corset
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
We have two medical items here, they both date from the mid-19th century, the full upper body corset is a child’s size, it is formed in leather with nick...
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Mid-19th Century French Steampunk Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Norwich, GB
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London Sixteen inch extending telescope with original lacquer finish and spirit level. The compass ha...
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Monumental floor standing brass Butcher scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
A large set of floor standing brass balance scales and graduated weights with bullhead terminal above the circular column, to the platform base with fourteen graduated compartments f...
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Early 20th Century British United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Hardwood Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a 19th century antique hardwood inlaid banjo barometer with a thermometer and a 10' silvered dial, brass bezel with convex glass. It is a very...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Hardwood

Large Dryad Wooden Paper Guillotine
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large dryad wooden paper Guillotine Well used and still working well, the makers name is in the centre of the front, all in good used condition, ...
Category

Early 20th Century International Style United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Beech

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Shell Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany shell inlaid banjo barometer having a quality mahogany banjo shaped case with satinwood shell inlay, brass bezel, silvered engraved dial, original...
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19th Century English George III Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Other

18th Century George Sterrop Cuff Type Microscope in Original Mahogancy Case
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century cuff type microscope by Sterrop, London The microscope stands on a mahogany base with single drawer fitted with a near complete set of accessories. A very simil...
Category

18th Century English Antique United Kingdom Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

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