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19th c. Mahogany Barometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century Mahogany Barometer with shell design inlay and a broken arch pediment, marked "V Mangacavall" on face.
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19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Becker
s Sons Scale
Located in New York, NY
Dutch, circa 1880's precision balance scale made by Becker's Sons of Rotterdam, Nettherlands. This scale was originally used in a Parisian store. It includes an original set of wei...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Becker
s Sons Scale
By Becker
s Sons of Rotterdam
Located in New York, NY
Dutch, circa 1880's precision balance scale made by Becker's Sons of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Originally this scale was used in a Parisian store. It includes an original set of weig...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Set of Balance Scales with Original Weights
Located in Woodbury, CT
Marble top and base, bronze legs, glass sides, and brass weight pans. The workings visible thru the
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Early 20th Century Argentine Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
LeVeL !
Located in Woodstock, NY
beautifully machined level, with original "Japanned" copper surface, and die cut star motif. I love these, and have owned this design several times. This one is in the best preserved...
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Early 20th Century American Steampunk Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$350
Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass
Located in Palm City, FL
Modified to preserve the top section only, this table top display binnacle makes a dramatic statement of importance. It is a perfect gift or serves as a focal point in any decor.
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19th Century Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Copper, Brass
Victorian scales
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Victorian grocery scales for weighing food. Sold separately, priced from $ 600 - $1250 each.
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19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
$600
Double Horizontal Microscope
Located in Hudson, NY
Double horizontal microscope on goniometer stand with case by Hall & Benjamin, NY. circa 1880. Ex. Elli Buk Museum Collection, NYC.
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1880s American Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Collection of Five Early Industrial Pressure Gauges
Located in Sheffield, MA
Collection of five early industrial pressure gauges, four manufactured by Ashcroft Manufacturing Company. These custom mounted industrial artifacts make a strong decorative presenta...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Tin
Vacuum Thermocouple Circa Early 20th Electrical Device, As Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Hourglass
Located in Fossano, IT
Hourglass of 15 seconds , Italy early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Barograph
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Barograph
An early 20th century Edwardian barograph and thermometer in an inlaid mahogany case.
The barograph has a clock work revolving drum which ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Moviola Bullseye 35mm Film Editing Viewer Designed 1919 Built in 1932, Sculpture
By Moviola 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered for your consideration is this rare Moviola, Model D, 35mm Motion Picture Film Editing Machine, circa 1932. Included with this piece of Iconic Hollywood Motion Picture Equipm...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Moviola Bullseye Film Editing Viewer Designed 1919 Built in 1932, Sculpture
By Moviola 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered for your consideration is this rare Moviola, model D, 35mm motion picture film editing machine, circa 1932. Included with this piece of Iconic Hollywood motion picture equipm...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Moviola Bullseye 35mm Film Editing Viewer Designed 1919 Built in 1932. Sculpture
By Moviola 1
Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wilart, 35mm Cinema Camera, One Off Factory Prototype, Circa 1919. As Sculpture.
By Wilart Camera Company
Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pathe 28mm Hand Crank Movie Projector, circa 1918, with Film, Vintage Sculpture
By Pathe Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Sheet Metal, Wire
1880s English Brass `The Thunderer` Hudson`s Patent Whistle
Located in Milan, IT
Vinctorian brass `The Thunderer` Hudson`s Patent whistle made in England.
Marked on front "`The
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1880s English Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
18th Century Moroccan Etched Brass Astrolabe, Handmade Antique Arabic Compass
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This antique Moroccan astrolabe was once used to cross the Sahara desert. It is made of brass
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18th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1910s Edwardian Brass and Iron Double Pulley Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Edwardian brass and iron double pulley made in Italy.
Dimensions:
Pulley:
11 x 24 x 9 cm
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Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Monocular Microscope, English Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased monocular microscope. An English brass scientific instrument, dating to
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Theodolite, English, Bronze, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Desk Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique theodolite. An English, bronze and brass scientific instrument or desk ornament
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Decorative Dumpy Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative dumpy level. An English, brass scientific instrument for display
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass Scientific Instrument, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gimballed compass. An English, brass and glass decorative scientific instrument
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Hydrometer, English, Scientific Instrument, Distiller, Loftus, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hydrometer. An English, brass scientific instrument for distillers and brewers
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1850 Italian Brass Square Measurement Surveyor Instrument, Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
: Height 16 cm, diameter 8 cm. It's an antique measuring instrument including a brass cylindrical box, with
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1850s Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Antique theodolite of burnished brass signed Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano No. 3787 made in the second
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1870s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1870s Brass Cathetometer Signed G. Coradi Zurich Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass cathetometer complete with original wood box signed G. Coradi Zurich n. 4 from around 1870
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1780s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1907s Pocket Magnetic Crome Plated Brass Compass Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass chrome plated brass with the shape of a pocket watch, with lid engraving K.F
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Early 1900s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
18th Century Dutch Magnify Glass, Judaica Scientific Instrument
Located in New York, NY
Dutch brass magnifier, 18th century
An unusual handmade magnifier, the round magnifying glass set
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1870s Italian Theodolite Antique Earth Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Burnished brass theodolite with long telescope complete with original walnut case, Italian
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1870s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1870s Theodolite Troughton
Simms Antique Scientific Instrument of Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Theodolite in burnished brass signed Troughton & Simms London and housed in two wooden cases from
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1870s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique laboratory microscope. A German, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Induction Coil or Sled Antique Scientific Instrument by Du Bois Reymond 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Induction coil by Du Bois Reymond, also known as Sled of the Du Bois Reymond system designed around 1870 during electrophysiology studies by Emil Du Boid Reymond (1818-1896) known Ge...
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1870s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Scientific Glass and Brass Prism
Located in Culver City, CA
Large scientific prism on original adjustable brass disc stand, signed June 1888, Italy
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19th Century Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
, plumb line and other accessories.
It is a scientific instrument used in terrestrial observations for
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1860s Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass Telescope Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with round section, with three extensions focusing and handle covered in leather
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1870s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage binnacle compass. An English, brass maritime navigation instrument, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
UK 1870 Brass Topographic Level, Antique Surveyor Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope topographic level of brass, it is an instrument consisting of a telescope fixed parallel
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1860s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Ship
s Bulkhead Barometer, English Brass, Maritime Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's bulkhead barometer. An English, silvered brass and oak maritime weather
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Concave Ebonised and Brass Optical Scientific Mercury Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A scientific optical doubled sided mirror with one concave mirror plate the other flat
These
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mirror, Optical Glass, Hardwood
1870s Small Brass Theodolite Kelvin
James White Antique Surveyor
s Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
9.8. Measure box cm 24 x 22 x 13 – inches 9.45 x 8.75 x 5.1.
It is a scientific instrument used in
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1870s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sight Level, English, Brass, Handheld Surveyor
s Instrument, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage sight level. An English, brass handheld surveyor's instrument, dating to the
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Aneroid or Holosteric Brass Barometer Antique Forecast Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Aneroid or holosteric brass barometer from the end of the 19th century.
Good condition, fully
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1890s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Late 19th century Wooden and Brass Polarimeter Antique Physic Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden and brass polarimeter with cast iron tripod base from the late 1800s. It is an instrument
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1890s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Boat Spirit Level, English, Walnut, Brass, Torpedo, Instrument, Rabone
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique boat spirit level. An English, walnut and brass torpedo level or instrument by
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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Working Glass Dome Scientific Pump
By Janette Mfg
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a collector of early medical objects then you already know how rare this pump is. It's made by the Janette Mfg. Co of Chicago. I have been trading in this kind of object f...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Small Vintage Spirit Level, English, Brass, Instrument, Preston and Sons,
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage spirit level. An English, rosewood and brass instrument by E. Preston and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Aneroid Brass Barometer Measuring Instrument by Negretti
Zambra
Located in Milan, IT
Aneroid or holosteric brass barometer made at the end of the 19th century, signed Negretti & Zambra
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1880s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Wood and Brass English Spirit Level, 1860s Antique Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Large spirit level made of wood, brass and glass manufactured in the second half of the nineteenth
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1860s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1930s Brass Anemometer in Original Case Ancient Measuring Instrument Air Flux
Located in Milan, IT
Brass anemometer, complete with four scales, signed Lowne from the 1930s and placed in its original
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1920s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early Scientific Scale, Very Sculptural Form
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural scientific scale, produced by the E.J Cady Company of Chicago, circa 1920s. It has a
Category
1920s American Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
1890 Antique Brass Level Watts
Sond London Mahogany Box, Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope topographic level, made of brass with base with three leveling screws, from the end of
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1890s British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Binoculars, English, Brass, Leather, Optical Instrument, c.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique binoculars. An English, brass and leather optical instrument, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th C Concave Ebonised and Brass Optical Scientific Foxed Mercury Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A scientific optical doubled sided mirror with one concave mirror plate the other flat.
These
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mirror, Optical Glass, Hardwood
Brass Spirit Level Measuring Instrument by J. Rabone
Sons, Birmingham 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Brass spirit level signed J. Rabone & Sons Birmingham made in England Warrented correct, complete
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1860s British 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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