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Material: Brass
English Mahogany Stick Barometer Signed T. Taylor London
Located in Savannah, GA
Stick Barometer signed T. Taylor London featuring mahogany case with bone plinth, inlay and knob. Broken arch pediment above a flush-glass door, enclosing register plate and thermometer. Fully restored and calibrated by Julian Gibbard, Harpers Ferry...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Trade Scale Brass and Painted Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France. It was a scale used by traders for retail. Brass and painted cast-iron Patina and signs of use which make this antique o...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Mid-Century Brass Sundial
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1940s) brass sundial.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Located in Central England, GB
This fine example of a World War II military spotting telescope is the type issued to a British army sniper, who would have used it to locate an enemy sniper in a hidden position. T...
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Mid-20th Century British Other Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Iron Brass Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French iron and brass scale presents a beautifully balanced combination of industrial form and warm metallic detail. Its cast-iron base displays a clean, architectu...
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19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Malloch Side Casting Fishing Reel, Scottish Salmon Fishing Reel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A rare sized (2.5') Malloch of Perth side casting fishing reel of fine quality and in excellent condition. The reel is all brass, with optional check, exc...
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1910s Scottish Sporting Art Vintage Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh, circa 1845
Located in London, GB
An oak cased brass pantograph by Thomas Dunn of 50 North Hanover Street, Edinburgh. Circa 1845. Numbered: 402 Interior of the case has trade label: THOMAS DUNN, OPTICIAN, MATHEMATI...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial Rare American portable sundial from the 19th century, finely engraved in bronze with inscriptions of various U.S. cities for g...
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1850s Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Nautical Miles Gauge
Located in Norwell, MA
Made in England by Thomas Walker and Son LTD Birmingham. Triple dial, anchor logo, nautical miles, and per mile and hundred miles gauges. Great piece of n...
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1970s Vintage Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Alnmått (Cubit measure) in Birch with a Noble Crown. Gustavian, dated 1783
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare Alnmått (Cubit measure) made in Birch with a Noble Crown. From the Gustavian period of the late 1700s, roughly corresponding to the Louis XVI period in France, made in Sweden an...
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1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Three Crown s Plumber s Blowtorch c.1900, Made in Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique solid brass plumber's blowtorch with a wooden handle. Stamped "The Swedish Lamp" and "Three Crowns Original Swedish". Shown with life size hand model for scale. ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rolling Rule English Brass Scientific Instrument, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage rolling rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Attractive period instrument Displays a desirable aged patina Solid brass shows mellow golden hues Used to draw parallel lines on navigation charts Replete with the Ministry of Defense arrow mark and 160100 patent number Oak faced box...
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Mid-20th Century English Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large copper brass funnel
Located in London, GB
A large late 19th century copper and brass funnel. From Wiltshire County, England.
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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large copper 
brass funnel
Large copper 
brass funnel
$608 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century Sikes scientific hydrometer set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century sikes hydrometer set circa 1890. Good quality presented in a mahogany box, with brass catches. Labelled on the cartouche ' sike's hydrometer' and a 56 stamford street ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Electric Company Meter Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a wonderful piece of suburban folk art and mid-century Americana. It is a vintage 'bench made' table lamp incorporating an actual working electric company meter. When the l...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor s Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Military Meter for National Service, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
The military meter was used during the campaign of military conscription visits for military national service in Italy. The base, made out of cast iro...
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1860s Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Brass Ashtray Advertising a Philadelphia Dealer in Artificial Human Eyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An odd obscura collectible in the form of a rare, antique brass advertising ashtray. The ashtray is engraved with "H.E. Baldwin - Philadelphia / A...
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19th Century American Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Antique Shop Brass Counter Scale
Located in Austin, TX
Important set of scales from France. This piece has a detailed brass structure with working functionality. It is supported by a wood base. They are in excellent antique condition – t...
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1860s French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Cased Aneroid Barometer by Stanley, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian brass cased Aneroid barometer by Stanley, London. Brass cased aneroid barometer housed in the original leather fitted case. Silvered dial with original ‘blued’ st...
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1890s English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Freestanding Brass Tea Scale Mounted on Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass freestanding tea scale from the 19th century mounted on a wooden base. Born in France during the politically dynamic 19th century, this tea scale features a central sh...
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19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

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 primitive dovetailed box. Circa 1880. With compas...
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1880s European Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Microscope cloth counting glass by Casartelli
Located in London, GB
Microscope cloth counting glass by J. Casartelli & Son of Manchester. Circa 1910. In original black leather case with satin and velvet lining. Marked: J. CASARTELLI & SON SALFORD.6...
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Early 20th Century English Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Plumber s Blowtorch c.1900, Made in Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique solid brass plumber's blowtorch with a perforated handle. Stamped "Primus Sweden". Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR AB Bacho, Stockholm, S...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
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1880s American American Empire Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Terrestrial globe apres Mr. Rizzi Zannoni, Paris 1762.
Located in Milan, IT
Designed to be hanged to the ceiling, terrestrial globe, made out of paper machè and wood, brass hook. It is reported in the cartouche of the globe: globe terrestre d’après Mr. Rizz...
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Mid-18th Century French 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 Vintage Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Restauration Period Cast Brass Double Scale Weights, ca. 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
In complete and original condition and retaining bright patina this set of scales has a main scale and a smaller upper scale, both supported by dolphin forms hanging on a reeded stan...
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1820s French Restauration Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century brass letter scales made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1910
Located in Central England, GB
This unusual set of postal letter scales has great eye appeal. They are made in brass with a complicated cantilevered balance movement. They are stamped for manufacture in Czechoslov...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Boxed Sikes Hydrometer by Riddels Limited, Belfast
By Riddels Limited
Located in Austin, TX
A boxed hydrometer (Serial No. 16234) with all parts, includes thermometer, ten weights and float, in a fitted wooden case. Top plate marked: "Sikes' Hydrometer, Riddels Limited. Be...
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19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ebony, brass and ivory pantograph, signed Lennel, Paris 1780.
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and ebony wood pantograph, in its original mahogany box. The wheels are made of ivory. The instrument shows the signature of the maker Lennel à La Sphére à Paris. France 1780. ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass and Iron "KEKUATAN" Hanging Beam Scale
Located in London, GB
A brass and iron beam scale, marked with KEKUATAN 110 kg. along with various proof and numeral markings. Indonesian, KEKUATAN meaning strength. The m...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Universal Microscope by R J Beck of London, 1867.
Located in London, GB
Universal Microscope by R & J Beck of London, 1867. Serial number: 4757. Circular base marked: UNIVERSAL MICROSCOPE - R & J BECK LONDON In original fitted ca...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Monumental floor standing brass Butcher scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
A large set of floor standing brass balance scales and graduated weights with bullhead terminal above the circular column, to the platform base with fourteen graduated compartments f...
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Early 20th Century British Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Ebonized Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian ebonzied metal and brass trim telescope on adjustable dark stained tripod base (signed: WOOD, late ABRAHAM & CO, LIVERPOOL)
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Imperial standard Avoir weights by De Grave of London for Lancashire dated 1906
Located in London, GB
A set of three Imperial standard Avoir weights by De Grave of London, for Lancashire County Council, dated 1906. 5, 10, & 20 lbs. Indenture number: 2757. Stamped with Royal Cipher...
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Early 20th Century English Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of W T Avery 10 LB Bankers Balance Scales and Weights
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, po...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and wood barrel nautical ship captain's spyglass with a single draw, polished sunshade, lense cap, and engraved focal tube by maker James Chapman St. Catherines Dock, L...
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1850s English William IV 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 Mfg. Co. Ltd., London 1918 No. 1.173'. Lovingly care...
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Early 20th Century English Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century English scale is a captivating piece of industrial design and functional history. Crafted from cast iron with a sturdy base and a brass beam, this scale embodies du...
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20th Century English Industrial Brass Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Stainless Steel, Iron

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...
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19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Oversize steelbridge scale for butcher s use, Kingdom of Sardinia 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Figurative brass Butcher’s weighbridge. Weighs up to 44 pounds. Complete of main “ Romano” principal weight and additionals “Romanos” for detailed weight. Pedimont and Sardinia King...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Iron Brass Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French iron and brass scale features an architectural presence that elevates its utilitarian origins. The cast-iron base is richly detailed with arched motifs and a...
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19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Iron

French 19th Century Brass Fabric Scale on Wooden Base Signed Robert A Vienne
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass fabric scale from the 19th century with wooden base, signed Robert A Vienne. Created in France during the 19th century, this fabric scale, made of brass, is mounted on...
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19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Brass Scale with Deep Weighing Pan from the 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass weighing scale from the 20th century, stated to weigh up to 28lbs. This 20th-century English brass weighing scale is a striking example of both functionality and vin...
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20th Century English Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique postal scale is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to approximately 1952 and done in the Late Victorian ...
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Late 19th Century Canadian Late Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Copper brass fuel measures by Sutherland Astell
Located in London, GB
Two copper and brass metric "Checkpump" fuel measures by Sutherland Astell, circa 1950. Made for the County Borough of Blackpool. Marked: 10 and 20 litres, at 20°. 20L, Height: 23...
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Mid-20th Century English Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of Three Victorian Set Squares, C. 1880
Located in High Point, NC
This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from oak and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Theodolite by W.F. Stanley London in Original Wooden Box
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument of brass by W.F. Stanley (Optical, Philosophical & Mathematical Instrument Manufacturer, London), circa 1930, in orig...
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Early 20th Century English Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

An oversized brass silk scale with wooden stand, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Ancient scale for weighing silk. Over a square wooden base weighted with lead with brass plaque and connecting element rise the tall wooden central part, made out of wood, with moved...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris
Located in London, GB
Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris, France, circa 1870. Rare tripod mounted model. With original tripod and case. Steel frame marked: NIVEA...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Three Victorian Set Squares, C. 1880
Located in High Point, NC
This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from rosewood and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

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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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Wood and Brass Protractor
Antique Wood and Brass Protractor
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
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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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Copper Moonshine Funnels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 funnels acquired from a moonshine still in Tennessee. Due to these being used in a still we assume they are safe for food products, and most certainl...
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Early 20th Century American Country Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Antique English "Bartlett Son, " Goose Neck Merchant s Scale, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large Antique English goose neck merchant's scale signed "Bartlett & Sons" of Bristol, England, circa 1880. Heavy Brass Commodity Scale with Weights Included
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Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Frankstein Wall Art Throw Switch Slate Brass New Haven Mfg Co
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Bolt it on the wall for decor on set on a table for conversation. A large example by New Haven Manufacturing Co. of Connecticut, c.1890s. L 14.5 x W 5.5 x Thk 3 in
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1890s American Industrial Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Slate, 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 par Mouyer Nancy’. The thermometer tube is sat behind a br...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Brass Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Other

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