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Sale Items
Period: 19th Century
18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Barometer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully carved and giltwood 18th century Louis XVI wall barometer having its original mercury tube and mechanism but presently with the mercury missing.    
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

Trussel of Brighton Clock and Barometer
Located in New York, NY
Handpicked by buyers Ann-Morris, Inc.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Spectacular Memento Mori Vanitas from the 19th Century - Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
This striking Memento Mori Vanitas serves as a captivating reflection piece from the 19th century Italy, presenting a profound contemplation on the fleeting nature of life and the fu...
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Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Two early 19th century British wax models of a fetuses with attached placenta. Used as a medical teaching device. Numbered and attached to a velvet background. In a sealed woo...
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Antique Early 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Velvet

Metallic Polyhedron From The 19th Century – Hexaoctahedron With 48 Faces
Located in Madrid, ES
Behold a masterpiece from the 19th century—a remarkable representation of an irregular polyhedron with 48 faces, specifically a hexaoctahedron, featuring 12 vertices. This exquisite ...
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Ernst Plank Steam Engine
Located in Madrid, ES
The Ernst Plank steam engine is a fascinating and remarkable piece, especially the Union model with dimensions of 43x14x14 cm. Manufactured by the Ernst Plank brand, this steam engin...
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Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Early Victorian Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlayed Stick Barometer
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian walnut with mother of pearl inlayed stick barometer, 19th century.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Apothecary Jars by Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Neoclassical Apothecary Jars by Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux France, Circa 1870s Signed : Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux a Collin paris 90 Rue de Rivoli W...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Porcelain

Terrestrial Globe Ludwig Julius Heymann, Circa 1880
Located in Madrid, ES
Terrestrial Globe Ludwig Julius Heymann, Circa 1880 Globe 10 cm in diameter with a marble base held by metal putty. Nineteenth century. Dimensions: 46 cm high 7.14 cm diameter
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Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble

19th Century Hand Carved Oak "Military" Barometer
Located in North Salem, NY
Very unusual hand carved Oak "Military" aneroid barometer from England. Circa 1880. Often antique items like this can be highly collectible and are often sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage scientific instruments...
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Antique 1880s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

French Planetary Clock InGided Brass And Marble Planetarium Tellurium
Located in Madrid, ES
French Planetary Clock In Golden Brass And Tellurium Marble, Planetarium Rare French planetary from the 19th century in brass and Royal Red marble base...
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Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble

Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, by Berenger & Co, Lyon France, Circa 1870 A stunning Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, crafted by the renowned Berenger & Co of Lyon during the mid to late 19th Century. This remarkable brass shop keepers, assay or pharmacist scale...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Mid-19th Century English Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

J H Steward Lord Bury Brass Telescopwe with Leather Case London Ca. 1870
By steward
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J H Steward Brass Telescope. The Lord Bury Telescope comes with a leather case. The brass and leather both. are very patinated. Not only is the brass tarnished, but there are a f...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Thermometer, Circa 1880
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1880, Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Thermometer. In beautiful shape.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian burr walnut carved banjo barometer having a quality burr walnut carved shaped case with a 10 inch silvered engraved dial, original hands, thermometer and a ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Metal "Family Scale", circa 1899-1903
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique 24 pounds "Family Scale" with original decals and dates listed on the front: "Mar.14 '99-Mar.28 '03". All metal. Scale works.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Victorian Walnut Carved Wall Aneroid Barometer G.C. Bateman Scotland 1880, H1037
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian Polished Walnut Carved Wall Aneroid Barometer G.C. Bateman, South Hampton, Scotland 1880, H1037 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut Original ...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved oak banjo barometer having a quality carved oak shaped case with a brass bezel, porcelain dial with original hands and a thermometer An attractiv...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Decorative Antique Victorian 1890 James Beall Morrison Treadle Dentist Drill
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian, circa 1890 James Beall Morrison Treadle Dentist drill Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international. Dental treadle drill, English manufacture, 1890-1940 The foot pedal is pushed up and down to power this dental drill. It is also known as a ‘treadle drill’. The drill removed areas of tooth decay. These can become infected and painful if untreated. The treadle drill was invented in 1871 by American dentist James Beall Morrison (1829-1917). He also designed dental chairs. His drill was popular with dentists throughout Europe and America. It is an example of the first mechanically powered drill. These sped up dental treatments This one seems to be in fully working order from what I can see, it’s a real survivor but then that’s not surprising, things made in the Victorian era were made to last Dimensions Height:- 144cm Width:- 52.5cm Depth:- 38cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information...
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Antique Painting with Barometer 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique table with barometer Interesting 19th century painting painted in oil with meteorological reasons on wood and which has a barometer in the center and a thermometer in the up...
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Antique 1890s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

John Cary Travel Celestial Globe in Box Marked Cary & Co London, No. 21540
By John Cary
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely John Cary Travel Celestial Globe in Box marked Cary & Co London, No. 21540 This globe I believe is classed as a 14 inch which is the...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Late 19th French Mahogany & Brass Balance Scale, c.1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A late 19th century balance scale. The body is Mahogany with two brass trays, brass and glass window and bronze inner mechanism. ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Dentist's Treadle Drill, by Ss White Dental Manufacturing Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
S.S. White Dental Manufacturing Company Treadle Drill, Operational * USA, circa late 19th century *Operational means, when the foot pedal is engaged the engine wheel turns, there are no attachments to test, we do not know if the mechanism will do anything more than spin the 'wheel engine' An intact, very complete (except for drill attachments ) antique dental...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Century German Miniature Pocket Terrestrial Globe
By C. Abel-Klinger
Located in Essex, MA
A miniature 19th century 3.5 inch diameter pocket terrestrial globe by C. Abel-Klinger, Nuremberg, Germany, in English for the English speaking markets. Signed with cartouche reading...
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Antique 1880s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique French Barometer with Original Mercury Mechanism, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
A very fine and palatial French 19th Louis XV style green painted with polychrome flower decor and gilt bronze-mounted barometer in the manner of La Maison Cam Opticien. Surmounted w...
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Antique 1860s French Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Pair of fine Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Inlaid Ebonized Boulle Marquetry Instruments by Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand. Originals featuring exquisite bronz...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

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Bronze, Brass

1820s George III Mahogany Barometer
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1816-1829 barometer by Cetti & Co, 25 Red Lion St., Holburn, London. Mahogany with conch shell & rosette inlays. George III period. Not currently working. The original finial is fire...
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Antique 1820s English George III Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany, Giltwood

Hughes Telegraph Set Built by Siemens & Halske 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Hughes typewriting telegraph .A Printing Telegraph Set built by Siemens & Halske .This teletyper was invented by David Edward Hughes in 1856.Good condicion overall.Similar telegraph ...
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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th c. Optometrist Eye Testing Kit c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Victorian optometrist eye testing kit. The interior of the kit is lined in velvet with the name and number of the lenses. The optical tes...
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

19th Century Grand Tour Antique Handmade Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Located in Roma, IT
19th-century grand tour antique handmade bronze mortar with pestle. This fantastic piece has an original patina. The pestle is 9.05 inc high wit...
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour Antique Handmade Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Located in Roma, IT
19th-century grand tour antique handmade bronze mortar with pestle. This fantastic piece has an original patina. The pestle is 9.05 inc high wit...
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Pike and Elliman English Brass Scale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pike and Elliman brass shop scale, dating to the 1880's. Nice original condition. Class b to weigh up to 12oz. Stamped on brass tray pike & E 14 new, 32 Gi ...
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Antique 1880s English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Equal Arm Brass Scale with Weights
Located in Houston, TX
This equal arm brass scale is set on a wooden platform with brass weights. The wooden platform has circular cutouts for the weights This piece is functional and beautifully. The wood...
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Roma, IT
Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina Mortar from pharmacy or herbalist. Italian bronze mortar and pestle Measure: Pe...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Copper Alloy Weights Marc System
Located in Leuven , BE
Copper alloy weights Marc system.
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

London Mid-19th Century Vanity Kit Set Sterling Silver
Located in Brescia, IT
Not easy to find this original box, with this kit set composed of 8 pieces for nail manicure. A piece to collect or to add in a wunderkammer. In sterling silver, all marked. With ce...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Danish 19th Century Brass Surveying or Level Tool on Tripod
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Surveyors tripod level tool from the late 19th century. The tripod is made of wood and the level is brass. The wood tripod is 39.75in high.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Lovely Victorian Boy Chasing a Cat Met Aneroid Barometer Painted Cast Iron
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian boy chasing a cat cast iron aneroid barometer Dimensions: Height 27cm Width 23cm Depth 9.5c...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist
Located in Roma, IT
Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina Italian bronze mortar and pestle Measures: Pestle height 7.5 in.
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Working English Cast Iron Cheese Press Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique and all original fully functioning cast iron English cheese press, by Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury, circa 1880. This cheese press has just ...
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Antique 1880s English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845
Located in London, GB
An oak cased brass pantograph by Thomas Dunn of 50 North Street, Edinburgh. Interior of case has trade label: Thomas Dunn, optician, mathematical and philosophical instrument make...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
A companion pair of Louis XVI style barometer and thermometer finely decorated with gilt bronze acanthus leaves and seeds on green velvet, each with a polychrome decorated enamel pla...
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

English 19th Century Brass Herbalist Scale with Central Column and Lyre Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass herbalist scale from the 19th century, with column and lyre details, mounted on a wooden base. Used to measure herbs, this exquisite scale features a brass structure presenting a central column adorned with a capital topped with a lyre, supporting the two brass scoop...
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Wood and Brass Protractor
Located in Norwalk, CT
A really nice example of a handmade tool, this protractor is carved wood and fitted with handmade brass fittings.
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Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale with stand and storage drawer cabinet. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the top and sides...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Arnold & Son Veterinary Operation Key Table "Canine Table"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful late 19th century operation table also known as the "canine table" Made by Arnold & Son who where established in 1819 as a chemist and dru...
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Rare 19th Century Large Original Painted Lightning Rod on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic folky oversized 19th century mustard over copper Lightning rod ball on a professional iron stand. The base is a plank of original work that the...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Negretti and Zambra Aneroid Barometer, 19th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Negretti & Zambra aneroid barometer. Large English oak, Gothic style barometer. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Scientific Instruments

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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Antique Late 19th Century Argentine Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

Materials

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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Antique Late 19th Century Argentine Belle Époque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

French 19th Century Brass Fabric Scale on Wooden Base by the Maison Piat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass fabric scale from the 19th century with wooden base, from the Maison Piat. Created in Paris during the 19th century, this fabric scale, made of brass, is mounted on a ...
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th C Wax Anatomical Models Human Heart Growth Scientific Medical F.Ziegler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare and compete collection of ten labeled wax models of the human heart, showing the fetal development form early in the fourth week, to complete fetal growth. The hand colo...
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Antique 1890s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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