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Material: Metal
Antique Brass Plumber s Blowtorch c.1900, Made in England
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique brass Heathware No: 66 English plumber's blowtorch with a Bakelite handle. Original sticker. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Heathware Pr...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Surveyor s Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument by J. Halden & Sons of Manchester, dating to the early 20th century, circ...
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Early 20th Century British Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Five 19th C. French Bronze Metric (Apothecary ) Weights, Original Wooden Block
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 5 Antique French Bronze (Apothecary) Metric Weights with Original Wooden Block, Circa 1880 A handsome and authentic set of 19th-century French bronze metric weights, housed i...
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Mother of Pearl and Gold Filagree Handle Fountain Pen with 14k Tip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful vintage Fountain Pen - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully functional. The handle is Mother of Pearl that leads into an intricate Gold design an...
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20th Century Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

Early 20th Century Wooden Prosthetic Articulated Arm and Hand
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This is a very early and prosthetic arm. Looks like it has been made in England, but i´m not sure. The wooden carved hand is jointed, realistic and ve...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Trade Scale Brass and 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 Cast-Iron Patina and signs of use which ma...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Micro-Barograph by Short Mason of London
Located in London, GB
An open scale Micro-barograph by Short & Mason of London in enameled glass case. Number: 551/41 Seven day clockwork drive by Horstmann Gear Co Ltd, of Bath. Serial number: 7027/59 With Meteorological Office “MO” logo. Meteorological Office calibration certificate dated 27.6.96 Literature: Barometers - Aneroid and Barographs, Edwin Banfield, 1985. page 131 fig. 116. Short and Mason...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Terrestrial Table Globe by Félix Delamarche, Paris, 1821
Located in Milano, IT
Terrestrial table globe Félix Delamarche Paris, 1821 It measures 20.47 in height, Ø max 14.17 in; the sphere Ø 9.44 in (h 52 cm x Ø max 36.5 cm; the sphere Ø 24 cm) Wood, printed...
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1820s French Restauration Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

George III Banjo Mahogany Barometer by R. Taylor, Chepstow, England c. 1820
By R. Taylow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Four-dial Barometer/Thermometer in Mahogany, dating from the George III period, and English in origin. Signed at the base "R. Taylor Chepstow". The barometer with swan neck pedim...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in the pocket or bag. Dating to c.1910, Edwardian in era, the magnifier works well and ...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel architect or cartographer's instrument set by Riefler of Munich, dating ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

19th Century Mother of Pearl and Repousse Gold Handle Fountain Pen with 14k Tip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful vintage Fountain Pen - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully functional. The handle is Mother of Pearl that leads into an elegant Gold design and ...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton Co, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Perfect for bird watching, landscape...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s
By Koyo Sangyo
Located in Munich, DE
Rare tool kit designed by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s. This complete set represents the 'Memphis' period and includes: a handsaws, a Hammer, two screwdrivers an...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great 1960s accent item that is sure to be a one of a kind addition to your decor!
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
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End 19th Century Ophthalmic Steel Surgery kitJ. Weiss Son and Dixey England
Located in Milan, IT
Ophthalmic steel surgery kit, signed J. Weiss & Son Ltd London and Dixey England, made in the end of XIX century circa, placed in its original wooden box covered with leather, red ve...
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Late 19th Century Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Antique Decorative Butcher s Steelyard, English, Iron, Weighing Instrument, 1800
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale A good original industrial piece, the balance has blacksmith made sliding hook for adjustment of balance weight The Steel...
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Early 19th Century Industrial Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Atomic Physicist A.G. Shenstone Princeton Gyroscope
Located in Savannah, GA
A machined gyroscope presented to Allen G. Shenstone (1893-1980) physicist and chair of the department of Princeton from 1949-1960. Presented by friends in the department. 7 inches...
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Mid-20th Century American Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1820. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy; Fully inspected and lenses cleaned by our in-house restorer. Larger than most presenting a clear, sharp optical performance Tapered, original painted, primary barrel in good order Draw tube in good order with smooth action 56mm, 2.25" objective lens Presents a good, sharp and bright image Engraved 'Cary, London' Complete with lens CAP and swivel dust cover Supplied with an London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago. Dimensions: Max Drawn Length: 112cm (44'' Closed Length: 76cm (30'') Objective Glass Diameter: 5.6cm (2.25'') About Cary, The Stand, London William Cary was born in 1759, the third of four brothers to George and Mary Cary. The eldest, George, was a haberdasher, John a map maker and the youngest, Francis, an engraver. William served his apprenticeship under Jesse Ramsden, arguably one of the finest instrument makers in England, and went on to produce Fine instruments himself, working alongside his brother John. They produced telescopes, microscopes, navigation and surveying equipment, mechanical calculators...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Sunshine Recorder by Casella of London
Located in London, GB
A Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder, attributed to Casella & Co, circa 1910.   Mounted on a later wooden display plinth. Marked with serial number...
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Early 20th Century English Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Enamel Opera Glasses
Located in Tampa, FL
French enamel opera glasses by L. Fils, Paris, featuring a striking apple red enamel finish accented with mother-of-pearl detailing. These binoculars are fully functional and smoothl...
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1890s French Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

1960s Nautical Rangefinder Signed Kelvin Hughes Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical rangefinder signed Made in Great Britan by Kelvin Hughes a divison of Smiths Industries Limited made in the 1960s, complete with original mahogany box. AP 498 Stuats Marine Distance Meter very good working condition. Box size cm 21 x 13 H 6. It is an ancient nautical instrument used to measure...
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1960s British Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Collection of 33 old geometric zinc shapes
Located in Haaltert, BE
Unique collection of 33 geometric zinc shapes. Circa 1900-1930. These forms were used by artists and art students to visualize and learn perspective, volumes, light and shadow.
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1920s Dutch Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Zinc

Rare Microscope "Neopan" by Carl Aubock 1963, Reichert Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare award-winning microscope, model Neopan, designed in 1963 by the Viennese architect and designer Carl Aubock. Executed by Reichert Austria. In good condition, fully workin...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Pluviometer Set, English, Copper, Meteorological, Rain Gauge, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pluviometer set. An English, copper and glass meteorological rain gauge, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900. ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Vintage W. T. Avery Brass/ Cast Iron Beam Scale
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful W & T Avery Class C brass and cast iron beam scale. Cast Iron top and base compliment the patinated brass nicely. Two brass pans with complete compliment of weights. Maker ...
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20th Century English Victorian Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Steampunk Brass Industrial Architectural Pressure Gauges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super cool pair vintage General Electric pressure gauges. Each brass and glass gauge houses an aluminum faced dial marked for the General Electric Co. Perfect for a steam punk set...
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Early 20th Century American Steampunk Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Massive Culinary Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive culinary or produce scale from Lyon, France is the perfect antique accessory to elevate any kitchen. The base is made of solid waxed pine wi...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron

1925 Swedish Antique Walnut Wall Telephone L.M. Ericsson AB130 Crank Magneto
Located in Sweden, SE
This authentic antique Ericsson AB130 wall telephone was manufactured by AB L.M. Ericsson & Co. in Stockholm. The AB130 model was produced from the late 19th through the early 20th c...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

19th C Wax F.Ziegler Anatomical Models Studies Embryo Plant Scientific Medical
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare pair of wax studies by F.Ziegler taken from the imagery of F.Keibel We believe the larger of the two models to be off a human embryo and the other to be of a plant. The ...
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1890s German Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Brass Merchants Scale
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass merchants scale with square glass tray, round brass tray, and inset oval mirror.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th-Century Armillary Sphere by Faustino Paluzie — Barcelona, circa 1880
Located in Madrid, ES
Exceptional and very rare armillary sphere made in Barcelona around 1880 by Faustino Paluzie, one of the most important Spanish makers of scientific and didactic instruments of the 1...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Semi-Automatic Large Bakelite Grocery Scale, Czech Republic, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
Old shop scale from the 1930s/1940s, manufactured in the Czech Republic by Zbrojovka Brno. Semi-automatic scale, with internal weights. The scale is set with stylish metal buttons. Adjustable legs and built-in spirit level. Original tray made of thick white glass. The scale has been cleaned and is in very nice vintage condition. In working condition, but not entirely precisely (+/- 100 grams), it probably requires minor adjustment. A beautiful and original item for the grocery store...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

French 1940 s Equestrian Brass Mercury-in-Glass Thermometer
Located in Hanover, MA
Even Maria Pergay would have to respect the quality and artfulness of the brass-work on this wall hanging in the form of a stirrup suspended from a buckled harness made of hand rivet...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Height Measuring Apparatus
Located in Round Top, TX
An intriguing 19th century Italian apparatus for measuring one's height in centimeters. Soundly constructed from cast iron with a bronze measure to one side. A whimsical accent perfe...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales, complete with pans and nest of weights - Williams & Sons - Cannon St. London - 21"w x 12"d x 27"h
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Kitchen Mortar Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique kitchen mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary or chemist's shop aid, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. Useful kitchen or apothecary aid from ...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, by Berenger & Co, Lyon France, Circa 1870 A stunning Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, crafted by the renowned Berenger & Co of Lyon during the mid to late 19th Century. This remarkable brass shop keepers, assay or pharmacist scale...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 condition with appropriate wear from age. One availa...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, Swift Son, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, black enamel scientific instrument by J. Swift & Son of London, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 191...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel

BMT 110 mm Binoculars
Located in Aspen, CO
BMT-110 Soviet Marine Binocular Telescope – 20x110mm Cold War Era Optics, Circa 1950s Step into the history of Cold War surveillance and maritime observation with this rare Soviet B...
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20th Century European Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson Co, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Perfect for bird ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Silvered Pocket Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant 19th-century pocket sundial, designed to be worn or carried, made of silvered metal with finely engraved details. This compact and functional timepiece reflects the refinemen...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swiss Enamel and Gold Telescope Circa 1820 This extraordinary telescope exemplifies a rare union of 19th-century Swiss scientific innovation and artis...
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19th Century Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Goodell-Pratt Brass and Wood Level c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage level with two bubbles, large brass label and brass accents. CREATOR Goodell-Pratt Company, Mass. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHN...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

"Kodak Special Model A" Sealskin Folding Camera c.1915-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT The body of the Kodak Special, Model A incorporates several unusual design features. The most immediately obvious of these is the Bakelite panel on either side of the lens a...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Swid Powell Magnifying Glass in Original Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning Richard Meier designed magnifying glass for Swid Powerll, having ebony wood handle, silver plate and glass, plus original sleeve and box.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Pair of Mirror Witches Balls on Bronze Stands
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A matching pair of early 20th century mirrored witches balls, with pressed steel galleries and hanging hoops. They have later been associated to a pair of extremely well cast and he...
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Early 20th Century English Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chemist s Mortar Pestle, French Bronze Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar pestle set. A French, bronze apothecary aid with beech and ceramic pestle, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightful Fre...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Weber Costello 12 Inch Globe - Rare Tall Base
Located in Peekskill, NY
I checked the globe and its signed Weber London but could not find a date of printing. This is an 12 inch desk globe is a bit different because of the extra tall decorative stand. I ...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Iron Worker Hand Forged Vintage Tools Set of 9
Located in Chula Vista, CA
collection handmade Iron Blacksmithing Tools- Set of 9 Antique Iron Worker Tools forging metal circa early 1900s tool total 9 25 the longest x 3...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Metal

Antique Apothecary Mortar Pestle, English, Bronze, Chemist Shop Aid, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, bronze chemist's shop aid, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Quality Georgian apothecary aid with superb finis...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Theater binoculars with scalloped silver coating and red cabochon-shaped stones
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Theater binoculars with cut-out silver lining and red cabochon-shaped stones. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 218.53 grams. Dimensions: 8.5cm x 11...
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20th Century European Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

Decorative Antique French Vineyard Injector by Vermorel, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Manufactured by Vermorel circa 1880, this bronze injector was most likely the property of a French vineyard in the 19th century. A t-shaped wooden han...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Paravia Optical Cassette Complete with Lenses and Teaching Apparatusu2028 -Italy- 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Paravia, scientific instruments, vintage educational kit, 1960s, Norstedts, magnetism, optics, thermology, mechanics, applied electricity, top vintage lab, educational set, experimen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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 carved jade moth plaque. Bakelite and brass handset. Signed. Circa 1920's. Made by Be...
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Early 20th Century American Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Jade, Metal, Brass

Set of Vintage Mortise Gauges, Four, Rosewood, Brass, Carpenter s Tools
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of vintage mortise gauges. 4 English, rosewood and brass carpenter's tools, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating midc...
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Mid-20th Century European Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Push Button Genie Telephone in Peach
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very sleek & cool styling in this Genie telephone. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear retains the great color of it's early days. Not tested.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Floor Standing Telescope by Piet G. Meesters
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This beautiful floor standing telescope, 60mm f/15 NEDOPTIFA, dates from the 1930s and was made by Piet G. Meesters. One of the most famous Dutch amateur astronomers of the last cent...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

20th Century French Iron, Walnut Spotlight, Cinema Floor Spot Lamp by Clémançon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey-black, vintage Mid-Century Modern French spotlight made of handcrafted lacquered iron, designed and produced by Clémançon in good condition. Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron