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Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Field Camera and tripod. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera with
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Universal Microscope by R
J Beck of London, 1867.
Located in London, GB
: UNIVERSAL MICROSCOPE - R & J BECK LONDON
In original fitted case with brass handle.
Literature
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Terrestrial globe published by Ernst Schotte
co, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Terrestrial globe in watercolored paper, fixed with an inclined axis through a small brass arm
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Located in Burton, TX
Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings. Marked 'Houghton-Butcher
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson
Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson & Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920.
72" High as shown in the photographs.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Scarce Early 20th Century French Richard Jules Mahogany Cased Barograph
By Jules Richard
Located in Forney, TX
handcrafted in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, this fine weather forecasting scientific instrument
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
features beautiful carved fretwork on the top and sides featuring brass metal hardware and trim. It is
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$700 Sale Price
22% Off
Rare paradoxical planetarium of Jupiter and the Medici satellites, France 1840.
Located in Milan, IT
towards the centre. From this the foot with a wavy profile rises. The foot supports the brass planetarium
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Military Terrestrial Telescope, Canadian, Officer Of The Watch, CKC, WW2
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage military terrestrial telescope. A Canadian, chromed brass naval Officer of the
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Early 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 20th century Swedish metal telephone by Rikstelefon
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
transfer still in place. Bakelite and brass receiver.
No parts missing, but sold as a decorative item
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Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal. Fitted to a
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1880s European Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English Marine Barometer with Rope Carved Case
Located in Norwell, MA
brass hanging tab. Circa 1920.
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1920s English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit
Compass In Original Mahogany Box
Located in New York, NY
Brass and steel survey transit and compass in the original mahogany box. Made by J.C Ulmer Co. Good
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
Surveyor
s Pole and Logging Measuring Stick c.1940
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
surveyor pole is fixed. The logging measuring stick is numbered on 4 sides and has a flat brass base that
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Salter
s spring balance weighing scales
By George Salter
Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
A Salter's improved spring balance by George Salter & Co.
To weight: 100 lbs.
George Salter & Co.:
Established in 1760 by Richard and William Salter, spring makers, began making ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
Precision demountable scale for travel, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
wood box, brass elements and glasses. Glass protection sides. France 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Antique English "Bartlett
Son, " Goose Neck Merchant
s Scale, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
, circa 1880.
Heavy Brass Commodity Scale with Weights Included
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Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Located in Burton, TX
Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings. Marked 'Houghton-Butcher
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique the Vetter Co Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in Original Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
metal case, brass and metal construction, original label, very nice antique item, quality American
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early Nineteenth Century French Thuya Wood Thermometer
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century French Thuya wood thermometer, with brass plate inscribed with 'Thermometre
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Early 19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Other
$5,449 Sale Price
25% Off
Nineteenth Century Ships Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships octant from circa 1850 with an engraved scale to 100 degrees. With peepsight, mirrors, colored lenses, etc. Fitted to a step up box. Some old repairs and replacement wood to li...
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1850s North American Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
is equipped with brass weighing pans, their golden color providing a subtle contrast to the painted
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique L. M. Ericsson AC110 Iron Skeleton Telephone Taxen Eiffel Dachshund #3
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Sweden, SE
youth as an instrument maker. He worked for a firm which made telegraph equipment for the Swedish
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel
Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
multiple brass gears in various sizes can change the rate of rotation. A machine such as this would have
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Very Large Ophtalmotrope
Located in Peekskill, NY
also quite large at well over 3 foot tall. This instrument is very complete. It also includes
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$7,500
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Napoleon lll Style Wood Marble Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
is one “X” shaped holder at each side of the marble that holds the brass round shaped trays of the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Brass
Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
black painted brass, three-magnification turret, consisting of a stand and a plate where the object or
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1920s Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst
Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Balance Scale
Located in Round Top, TX
A handsome French 18th century balance scale in iron and brass. The balance mechanism is in iron
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18th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th century Danish carved walnut barometer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Danish carved walnut barometer circa 1890.
Beautifully carved from a solid piece of wood. Thermometer set in the top. Barometer with paper dial in danish.
Some losses ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Rare 12 inches terrestrial globe signed Cary, London United Kingdom 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
plaster polished to perfection, and colored paper gores. The globe is supported by a fully graduated brass
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris
Located in London, GB
, considerably shortens the time hitherto required by means of ordinary instruments for the purposes of leveling
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Brass
Fine Pair Golden Guilloche Enamel and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Pretty as a picture and in outstanding condition, this lovely pair of early twentieth century opera glasses come complete with their original case (wear commensurate with age).
Th...
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1910s French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Large Kodak Folding No. 3A Camera with Mahogany Inlay c.1910
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
wrapped in leather with chrome and brass accents. The camera folds to 2.5 inches. This piece has retained
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A working antique iron book press which sits atop a four drawer art storage cabinet with two brass
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19th Century Rustic Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Stone, Brass, Iron
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930
s Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 19th century gilt wood barometer thermometer made in Italy in the Louis XVI or baroque taste. The large barometer features a large carved frame in a banjo form with a l...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Antique Shipwright
s Set Square, English, Rosewood, Tool, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique shipwright's set square. An English, rosewood and brass right-angled tool
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
specialist
Displaying a desirable aged patina - optical elements in clear order
Elegantly milled brass with
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Early 20th Century German Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
20th Century Terrestrial Globe by Peter J. Oestergaard
By Peter J. Oestergaard
Located in Madrid, ES
Early 20th century antique traditional Columbus earth globe, brass frame, papier mâché sphere and
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Military Meter for National Service, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
brass. Italy, Pedimont region, circa 1860.
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1860s Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique American Iron Balance Weighing Scale with Weights
Located in Queens, NY
"American (early 20th Century) balance weighing scale Set on a concave rectangular cast iron beveled base with twist mid-section topped by a pointed finial. One chain beam balance fi...
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique American "Bausch
Lomb" Compound Monocular Microscope, Circa 1890-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American "Bausch & Lomb" Microscope in Compound Monocular Design, Circa 1890-1910.
Rochester, NY
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Late 19th Century American Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Wall-Mounted Large Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Style Barometer with Mercury Thermometer Weather Station Antique Decorative Cherrywood Wall Barometer Austria 1920s
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further q...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Cased Pair of Max and Minimum Temperature Thermometers
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super set of experiment quality patent Negretti and Zambra max and min thermometers in the original mahogany case one with mercury ant other with alcohol
from the collection of...
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19th Century European Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Set of W T Avery 10 LB Bankers Balance Scales and Weights
By W
T Avery
Located in London, by appointment only
Magnificent set of very large bankers 10lb balance scales together with a contemporary set of stamped W T Avery weights 7, 4, 2, 1 lb. Fully restored, polished, and lacquered.
Ave...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century 2 Day Marine Chronometer by James McCabe, No. 199
By James McCabe
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
Number 199, a two day marine chronometer by James McCabe, London, beautifully signed and numbered on the dial and movement, and the number on the bottom of the bowl. In a three part ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique French Style Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique French style telephone. Decorated in the Asian style. Hand chased gilt brass. Inset with
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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Jade, Metal, Brass
Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W
T Avery Beam Scale
By W
T Avery
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large antique wrought iron and brass beam weight balance scale by W and T Avery Ltd. of Soho
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old.
(shown at left in group photo)
Measures: Scale: 6-1/2" long x 1" wide
Stand: 8-1/2" ...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old.
(Shown at center in group photo)
Scale: 13" long x 3-1/2" wide
Stand: 15" high x 4" ...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Trussel of Brighton Clock and Barometer
Located in New York, NY
Handpicked by buyers Ann-Morris, Inc.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1920s 35 Zeiss-Ikon 35 Cm Cinema Projector
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in London, GB
A late 1920s 35 mm Zeiss-Ikon cinema projector.
Lens: Neokino 52.5/110 by Emil Busch A.-G. Rathenow.
Original black paint.
Lamp house contains the parabolic mirror.
Prove...
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Early 20th Century German Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
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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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