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Brass Anemometer Leather Case by Keuffel
Esser NY, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass anemometer with original leather case signed Keuffel & Esser Co New York, complete with two
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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Surveyor
s Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's theodolite. An English, brass instrument in oak case by Troughton and
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Pair Antique 19th Century English Brass and Leather Binoculars
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique 19th century English brass & leather Binoculars.
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19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread
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1910s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1900s Brass Theodolite Compass And Eccentric Telescope Signed SUSS Budapepest
Located in Milan, IT
Rare brass Theodolite with compass and eccentric telescope from the early 1900s. Signed SUSS N
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Early 1900s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having bee
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
XIX century Antique Brass Magnetic Topographic Compass with Goniometric Circle
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographic compass, of brass, an instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to
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1880s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A small antique English magnifying glass with a polished brass handle and frame. The glass has a
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Jones Improved Brass Microscope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a Jones improved microscope in it's original mahogany case and an almost complete set of accessories, although not signed this is an identical model to ones that are.
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19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or astronomical
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century Brass Tabletop Telescope by William Harris
Co.
By William Harris
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A very large antique brass astronomical telescope by William Harris & Co 50 Holborn London
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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Abrahams of Bath Culpepper Brass Microscope
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An early 19th century brass culpepper type microscope by Abrahams of Bath in the original mahogany
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Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical pocket compass, equipped with a lid with glass and viewfinder for checking the
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Petite Estate Solid Brass Mortar and Pestle, circa 1920-1930
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petite Estate solid brass mortar and pestle, circa 1920-1930.
Interesting Etched brass.
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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique French Nickel-Plated Brass Surveyor
s Level 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and interesting decorative French nickel plated brass surveyors level, mid-19th
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1850s French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Water Level Made of Wood, Brass and Glass, 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Water level made of ebony, brass and glass signed E. Preston & Sons Trade mark of the mid-19th
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1850s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Estate Miniature Solid Brass Mortal and Pestle, Circa 1930
s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate miniature solid brass mortal and pestle, circa 1930's.
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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Estate Miniature Solid Brass Mortar and Pestle, Circa 1930
s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate Miniature solid brass mortar and pestle, Circa 1930's.
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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Engraved Brass Astrolabe from the Persian Qajar Period
Located in London, GB
rete, four plates and three brass pieces. The mater decorated in the arabesque style, featuring with
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19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Superb Example Of A 19th Century Brass And Mahogany Vacuum Pump
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A wonderful example of a double valve demonstration vacuum pump with brass and mahogany columns
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large and Beautiful telescope in Brass, Probably Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Large and beautiful telescope in brass, probably from the late 19th century. Slider for adjustable
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Late 19th Century European Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Chrome Plated Brass and Marble Merchant Scale
Located in New York, US
Our elegant antique Italian mercantile scale, circa 1880s, is crafted from chromium plated brass
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel, Chrome
Antique English Three-Drawer Brass Telescope by J H Steward, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
Steward - Opticians and scientific instrument makers
James Henry Steward (1817–1896) established J.H
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Antique French Folding Brass Magnifying Glass, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought-after, this is a large example of a French folding magnifying glass, the handle folding up and over the lens.
The glass is clear, with a good magnification. T...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century French Walnut and Brass Telescope Signed Vincent Chevalier
Located in Dallas, TX
and several inside accessories, including the additional Scope. The scientific instrument is in
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Early 19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Wood and Brass Surveyor
s Transit Scope Tripod, c.1940
By Dietzgen
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
These are original wood surveyor's transit scope tripod with solid brass accents.
Contact
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Iron and Brass Balance Scale
By R
J Templeton Ltd
Located in Winter Park, FL
Large balance scale with iron base and ornate cast iron decoration at the top. Polished brass arms
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Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Nickel Plated Brass and Leather Naval Telescope, circa 1890
By Dolland
Located in London, GB
condition, with unbroken stitching and a couple of areas of light scuffing. The nickel plated brass fittings
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1890s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English or French Antique Brass Surveyor
s Transit Theodolite, last quarter 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Wikipedia:
“A THEODOLITE is a precision optical instrument for measuring angles between
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1880s English Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
WW1 brass pocket military sextant made by Ryland
Sons, London circa 1915
Located in Central England, GB
This rare precision instrument is a fine solid brass pocket sextant made for the military by the
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or astronomical
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Holosteric Barometer Made of Brass and Glass, Late 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Holosteric barometer made of brass and glass, complete with Farenheit's thermometer. Signed PHBN
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Dolland Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope
By Dolland
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine Dolland spy glass telescope. Rare carved tortoiseshell around the main barrel. Signed around the eye piece
Circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Three Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Ross, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial refractor by Ross of London
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Balance Scale, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice wooden trade Balance with two removable brass trays, Glass window and bronze inner
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine George III Mahogany and Brass Telescope by Dollond of London
By Dollond, London
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine brass and mahogany 2.5 inch diameter table top refracting telescope retaining its original
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
of the scale leads the eye upwards toward the exquisite brass bull, holding the measuring instrument
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Decorative Troy Weight Set, English, Oak, Brass, Display, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative troy weight set. An English, oak and brass display piece, dating to
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Italian 19th Century Brass Hanging Cheese Weighing Scale with Circular Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian brass hanging scale for weighing cheese from the 19th century with circular tray. Born
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19th Century Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher
s Balance Scale
Located in Birmingham, AL
The perfect addition to any kitchen, a monumental 19th century Portuguese solid brass butcher's or
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Octagonal Brass Surveyor Square Made in Italy in the Early 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Octagonal brass surveyor's square, complete with tip for tripod coupling that screws inside the
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Trade Scale Brass and Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
retail
Brass and Cast-Iron
Patina and signs of use which make this antique object very characterful
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
English Brass Antique Telescope by D. McGregor
Co, circa 1860
By D. McGregor
Co. 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
(when level)
Condition report: In original un-restored condition, not currently functional. Brass
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1860s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Silvered Iron and Brass Scale with Rooster Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
. The functional scale has a hand painted silver finish and has the original pair of brass trays. The
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Fruitwood, Brass, Henry Hughes, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, fruitwood and brass terrestrial refractor by H
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden. By Swedish 18th century
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass, Iron
Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.
By Bardou
Son
Located in Baltimore, MD
Table top, brass refracting telescope on folding cabriole leg base. Objective lens is 3 possibly
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1910s French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fine oak and brass 'Captain's stand' for display. An historic, period piece as good to use today as it
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English Brass Pivoting Magnifying Glass on Stand c.1915 - Signed
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English magnifying glass on stand which pivots on a ball and socket fitting, moving around with ease.
Dating to c.1915, it remains in excellent condition having b...
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1910s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique, Telescope, Two Draw, Mahogany, Brass, J.P. Cutts, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
integral dust slide
Sliding dust cover to flared eye cup
Supplied with a London fine oak and brass
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
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Brass
Antique English Brass Field Microscope in Original Case, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique English brass field microscope in original case, circa 1890-1900.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1900s French Manufacture Antique Pocket Magnetic Compass Made of Turned Brass
Located in Milan, IT
Small travel compass made of turned brass with lid, eight winds compass card of engraved and
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Early 1900s French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2 draw telescope. An English, chromed brass terrestrial or astronomical
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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Antique Brass Scientific Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique brass scientific instruments for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique brass scientific instruments available were constructed with great care. Antique brass scientific instruments have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique brass scientific instruments bearing Victorian or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. LeMaire Paris, Dollond, London and W
T Avery each produced beautiful antique brass scientific instruments that are worth considering.
Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You
Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.
With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.
If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?
Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.
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