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Bronze Decorative Theodolite, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
mechanical-optical measuring instrument used to measure vertical and, above all, horizontal angles, an area
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Other
1950s Nautical Brass Barometer Signed H.D.F.S.C. Mounted on Universal Joint
Located in Milan, IT
weather measuring instrument, mounted on universal joint complete with bracket to be hung on the wall
Category
1950s Portuguese Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Late 19th Century Engineer
s Tool Box
Located in London, GB
An exceptional brass bound mahogany box containing a comprehensive selection of measuring
Category
Late 19th Century Used Measuring Instruments
Vintage Cast Stone Cherub with Musical Instrument
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage cast stone cherub with musical instrument
Measures: 15" x 11"x 28" H
Base is 10" x 10
Category
20th Century Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Cast Stone
Art Deco Style Copper Veglia Table Clock from Fratelli Borletti Milan
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Roma, IT
, under the Veglia brand, included not only watches but also car and measuring instruments.
The company
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1940s Italian Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Copper
Vintage Rotating Desk Clock with Weather Instruments
Located in Van Nuys, CA
instruments. Each face measures 60 mm, providing ample space for clear and precise readings. Resting on a
Category
20th Century North American Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Copper
Arman Polished Bronze Coffee Table Base of Musical Instruments
Located in New York, NY
Arman polished bronze coffee table base of musical instruments.
Measures: 23 1/4" L x 20" H x 17
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Late 20th Century American Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Occasus Ortus: An Astronomical Measuring Device for Angular Precision, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
measuring device, likely related to astronomy or navigation.
The design features various components of the
Category
1780s European Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Paper
Jaeger LeCoultre Gold Plated and Enamel Mid Century Mantel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Amersham, GB
timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Mantel Clock Original Box 20th Century
Located in London, GB
most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre and in 1847 he created a keyless
Category
1970s Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Jaeger le Coultre Marina Angel Fish Desk Clock
Located in London, GB
skills to create high-quality timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
skills to create high-quality timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Brass
Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, Late 20th Century
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
-quality timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the
Category
1970s Swiss Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock C1970 20th Century
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
horological skills to create high-quality timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring
Category
1970s Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock 20th Century
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Empire Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Atmos Jaeger LeCoultre Perpetual Mantle Clock Box
Papers 20th Century
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre and in 1847 he created a keyless system to
Category
1970s Swiss Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock Box
Papers, 20th Century
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre
Category
1970s Swiss Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre
Category
1970s Used Measuring Instruments
18th Century Pair of Italian Angels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th c. Pair of Italian Polychromed Winged Angels playing Instruments. The base measures 5.5 inches
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Wood
English Regency Vintage Asian Toleware Tea Caddy Canister Table Lamp Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
playing instruments.
Measures: 9.5” x 19.5” / shade - 16” x 14” / height with shade - 31.5” (diameter x
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Nautical Ship
s Aerovane and Anemometer Kenetic Sculpture
Located in Nantucket, MA
While actually a navigational instrument measuring wind speed and direction, in their
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Large German Hanau Silver Box
Located in Toronto, ON
scene. The hinged cover with figures playing musical instruments. Measures 5 x 3 3/4" x 2 3/4", Item
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1890s German Used Measuring Instruments
19th Century Naval Navigational Octant by Crichton
London
in Original Case
Located in Nantucket, MA
corner.
Instrument Measures: 13 in L x 10-1/2 in W x 3 in H
Case Measures: 14-1/2 in L x 13 in W x 4
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1830s English Other Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique English Nautical Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log with Stand
Located in Forney, TX
very difficult to measure speed of ships because of lack of precise instruments. The Walker’s Excelsior
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Silver Enamel Figures Garden Scene Compact
Located in Wallkill, NY
group in a garden listening to music. A nude male playing an instrument. Measuring 3.05" x 2.70
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Oscar Tusquets Side Table ‘Astrolabio’ with Decorative Glass
By Driade, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Waalwijk, NL
instrument to measure and calculate. The frosted glass tabletop features a pattern that resembles a compass
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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Restored Antique Brass and Iron Universal Ophthalmometer for Optician / Eye Dr
By General Optical Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
eye doctor over 100 years ago for examining a person’s eyes. An ophthalmometer is an instrument to
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Early 20th Century American Other Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Iron, Brass
Vintage Schatz Brass Nautical Ship
s Clock
Schatz Royal Mariner Barometer Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
. Similarly the Schatz Royal Mariner's barometer is also a precision instrument and measures both the
Category
Late 20th Century German Late Victorian Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Brass
Painted Tole Four-Light Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
dore finish with a patinated pale green painted shade decorated with gilt music instruments motifs
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass, Tôle
Brass Log Signed Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log, 1920 circa
Located in Milan, IT
because of lack of precise instruments to measure time: throwing a piece of wood outboard from the prow of
Category
1920s British Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
LeCoultre 18Kt. Mid Century Modern Hand Constructed Ladies Watch with Gold Band
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
millionometer, a precision instrument that could measure to the micron. This invention revolutionized the
Category
1940s Swiss Modernist Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
18k Gold
Large Measuring Rod
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful ten foot wood measuring stick with original white painted surface and black painted
Category
1930s American Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Wood
Apple Measuring Rings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An appealing set of rings from a New York orchard used as a standardized unit for measuring apples
Category
1940s American Used Measuring Instruments
Iron and Brass Shop Measures
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of metal shop measurers the largest measures 8" h x 7.5" d.
Category
19th Century French Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Iron
Brass Folding Measure by Stanley
By Stanley
Co., London 1
Located in New York, NY
Hinged folding measure Marked "Stanley London 1890". Composed of eight sections with a large looped
Category
19th Century English Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Surveyor Measuring Rods, Set of Three
Located in Madison, WI
Surveyor measuring rods from a German instrument company. These red and white striped wooden rods
Category
Mid-20th Century German Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Steel
Lietz Extension Measuring Rod with Target Plate
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Adjustable 9 foot measuring pole with number strips applied and target plate. Used in surveying.
Category
1960s American American Craftsman Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Metal
London City Council Metal Measures in Mahogany Box
Located in New York, NY
London city council metal measures in Mahogany Box
1 Quart 1 Pint 1/2 Pint
1 Gill 1/2 Gill 1/4 Gill.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Copper
Brass Measuring Cans Monmouthshire County Council Set of 5 1931
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning and extremely rare set of five copper and brass imperial measure petrol cans for
Category
1930s English Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Monmouthshire County Council Petrol Measuring Cans Set of 5 Copper
Brass, 1931
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning and extremely rare set of five copper and brass imperial measure petrol cans for
Category
1930s English Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Spectroscope
Located in Atlanta, GA
Instrument developed to measure light prisms. It was made by a German company in Chicago and we
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1920s American Industrial Used Measuring Instruments
Spectroscope from 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Instrument developed to measure light prisms. It was made by a German company in Chicago and we
Category
1920s American Industrial Used Measuring Instruments
French Instrument from a Perfume Factory
Located in San Francisco, CA
A French instrument for measuring sugar levels from a permume factory in Grasse. Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Hermès Tape Measure, Light Brown
By Hermès, Stanley
Located in Vancouver, BC
A vintage Hermès Leather encapsulated tape measure with white stitching. The tape is very thin
Category
1990s French Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Metal
Two Similar English Leather Surveyor
s Tape Measures
Located in Hudson, NY
Two similar English, red leather surveyor or architects tape measures.
The smaller 3.75"in
Category
Early 1900s English Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass
Monmouthshire County Council "Chekpump" Petrol Measures by Gaskell
Chambers
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare boxed set of six Monmouthshire County Council "Chekpump" petrol measures by Gaskell & Chambers
Category
1930s English Art Deco Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Brass, Copper
William Dorsey "Coastal Eucalyptus" Oil Landscape California Plein Air Framed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
and inventor Herbert Dorsey, created the fathometer, an instrument for measuring ocean depths and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Used Measuring Instruments
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Used Measuring Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of used measuring instruments available for sale. Each of these unique used measuring instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are all kinds of used measuring instruments available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used measuring instruments to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern used measuring instruments are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used measuring instruments over the years, but those made by Philip Harris Ltd., A. Lietz Co. and Aitchison are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Measuring Instruments?
Prices for used measuring instruments start at $195 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $1,053.
Questions About Used Measuring Instruments
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balance scale is used to measure weight. The item you want to weigh is placed on one side of the scale, then the scale is balanced using labeled weights on the other side. Once the scale balances, the weight of the labeled weights tells you the weight of the item. Shop for a range of balance scales from sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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