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Place of Origin: British
Large pressure gauge with brass bezel by Dewrance of London
Located in London, GB
A large early 20th century pressure gauge with brass bezel by Dewrance of London. Dial marked: 0 – 200 pounds per square inch. 0-25-50-75-100-125-150-175-200 POUNDS PRESSURE PER □ ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th C Pair of Large Optical Experimental Scientific Mirrors Concave Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large pair of scientific optical mirrors, one concave the other convex. These where used in studies of optical sciences and in particular the study of the properties of light r...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Impressive Antique Brass Dolland Co. Telescope With Case for Restoration
By Dolland
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large antique Dolland & Co brass telescope with labeled wood box with accessories as shown. Engraved brass lens G. Dollond, London. Comes with tall wooden stand or smaller brass tri...
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19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century English Postal Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely crafted Early 20th Century English postal scale is a striking example of the functional yet elegant design typical of the period. The scale is mounted on a polished woode...
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Early 20th Century Victorian British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Folding English Medical Bloodletting Bleeder Fleam
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 19th Century folding english medical or veterinary bloodletting bleeder fleam also known as phlebotomy, was a common medical practice for centuries, believed to cure a wide r...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Georgian Rare Steel Cased Tuning Fork
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and rare Georgian antique steel cased tuning fork dating from around 1800. A wonderful piece of musical interest and history the tuning fork...
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Early 1800s George III Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Antique Working English Cast Iron Cheese Press Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique and all original fully functioning cast iron English cheese press, by Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury, circa 1880. This cheese press has just ...
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1880s Industrial Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Vintage 2 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 2 draw telescope. An English, leather on brass terrestrial refractor, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciatio...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Field Binoculars by W. Watson &. Sons of London
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderfully aged brass field binoculars with moveable brass eye shields, which help to give clearer views without additional light coming through the sides. This pair of bin...
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1910s Vintage British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 George III Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brewer s Thermometer, Dairy, Scientific Instrument, Zeal of London, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage brewer's thermometer. An English, cased brew or dairy scientific instrument by GH Zeal of London, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating sheathed thermometer Displays a desirable aged patina Wooden case with beveled CAP in dark caramel hues Long glass...
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Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Trio Of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William III, C.1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of antique mortars. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating to the William III period, circa 1700. Charming trio, ideal for decorative display or as planting...
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Early 18th Century William and Mary Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Regency Lane’s Pocket Globe, Dated 1818
By Lane s
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A 3 ½ inch Regency Lane’s pocket globe, dated 1818, the terrestrial globe with the seas in light green and the land masses outlined in darker green, contained within a hinged black shagreen case, the concave interior of the case applied with the engraved celestial charts...
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1810s Regency Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Vintage W. T. Avery Brass/ Cast Iron Beam Scale
By W T Avery
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 Victorian British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Nautical Log in Its Wooden Box to Measure Boats Speed Walker Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Log of brass signed Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log, For Yacht, Motor Launches and Fishing Craft from the early 1900s. It is an ancient nautical instrumen...
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany Magnifying Glass
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
A rare Large Victorian Magnifying or Looking Glass, Made from Mahogany Wood all in origianal condition. Known as a gallery glass it allows gentle magnification of items from variable...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Handheld Tachometer, English Tool Speed Gauge, Smiths Instruments, Decor
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage handheld tachometer. An English, enamelled alloy and glass decorative tool speed gauge by Smiths Instruments, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Untested, but in fine decorative condition for the collector of vintage gauges...
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Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Considered the first step into the world of modern photocopying, the copying machine was among the first widely used devices to successfully produce an ex...
Category

18th Century Other Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of London, dating to the early Victorian period and later, circa 1850. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Superior length telescope with appealing finish and personal inscription Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout Silvered brass presents bright, reflective tones Bright objective with large 55mm diameter — some marks to lens edge Front element protected by sliding sun shade Removable dust cover encloses the element when not in use Primary barrel dressed distinctively in a later, quality faux crocodile cover...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Oak cased weather station
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak-cased Weather station by James Brown Glasgow. with silvered dials comprising a clock set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, barometer, and central barograph over th...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Antique Cast Metal Figural Mechanical Robed Woman Dinner or Service Bell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique dinner or service counter bell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwardian style. The bell features a cast metal robed female holding up and two piece plated bell. The bell functions by turning the knob at the top which spins back and forth. This sculptural bell stands...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Steel

Vintage WESCO Oil Can
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Metal Oil Can. An automotive oil can made by Wesco, Birmingham. A fantastic piece of vintage motoring ephemera, the perfect gift for the motoring enthusiast. Who would have t...
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Early 20th Century Industrial British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Pharmacist s Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary Measure, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pharmacist's medicine cup. An English, glass and leather apothecary measure, dating to the Victorian period, circa 19000. A fa...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

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 Davis of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, cir...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Marine Barometer with Rope Carved Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century library barometer with rope carved case. Great old piece. Fitted with a brass hanging tab. Circa 1920.
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1920s Vintage British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of 32" Terrestrial and Celestial Globes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Terrestrial and Celestial Globes G & T London 20th Century This extraordinary pair of 32-inch terrestrial and celestial globes, crafted by G & T London, pays homage to the m...
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20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

London Mid-19th Century Vanity Kit Set Sterling Silver
Located in Brescia, IT
Not easy to find this original box, with this kit set composed of 8 pieces for nail manicure. A piece to collect or to add in a wunderkammer. In sterling silver, all marked. With ce...
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Mid-19th Century Baroque Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Magnifying Glass, Chester c.1916
By Asprey Garrard Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century English solid silver magnifying glass, of large size, with plain silver mounts and a smooth handle. An ideal desk accessory or for the household, perfect f...
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20th Century Other British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

English Renaissance Wood Hour Glass
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style (20th Century) large dark wood hour glass with brass finials.
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20th Century Renaissance Revival British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff Hannaford
By Halstaff Hannaford
Located in Northampton, GB
Malachite Base Mounted in Brass From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer these Bronze Gilded Malachite Postal Scales by Halstaff and Hannaford, London. The scales ...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Malachite, Brass

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying case with lens covers. Late 19th Century
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19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An early 19th century 2 day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham, London. Numbered on the brass bound mahogany 3 tier box, and the dial ...
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Early 19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton Simms, London
By Troughton Simms London
Located in Norwich, GB
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London Sixteen inch extending telescope with original lacquer finish and spirit level. The compass ha...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

J H Steward Lord Bury Brass Telescopwe with Leather Case London Ca. 1870
By steward
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J H Steward Brass Telescope. The Lord Bury Telescope comes with a leather case. The brass and leather both. are very patinated. Not only is the brass tarnished, but there are a f...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Decorative Fancy Victorian Barometer, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy Victorian barometer, 19th century Mahogany veneer with inlay. Historical condition. The barometer may need to be checked for accuracy. Ple...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

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 column supporting a cast iron balancing arm from which white glazed stoneware plate is s...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Bronze Imperial Standard Bushel Measure For Northumberland
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with wood bound handles and inscribed Bate London " Maker of The Original Standards For The Exchequer , City Of London " . Imperial Standard Bushel Measure for Northumberla...
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1820s George IV Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Oil Can
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Copper Force Feed Oil Can. An automotive tin oil can. A fantastic piece of vintage motoring ephemera, the perfect gift for the motoring enthusiast. Who would have thought the...
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20th Century Industrial British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand
Located in Central England, GB
This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering with quality optics. The telescope has a fixed barrel with an unusual focusing mec...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting pieces, the list is as follows 1:- POM 17615 PINGUICULA 2:- POM 17600 VENUS FLYTRAP...
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20th Century Victorian British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Travel pharmacy in mahogany wood and brass, England 1790.
Located in Milan, IT
Travel pharmacy. Box in Mogano Sipo ( Entandrophragma utile ) wood and brass with recessed handles on both sides and a drawer on the front. The upper level opens, inside it there are...
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Late 18th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A trunk style travel apotecary cabinet in mahogany wood and brass, England 1790.
Located in Milan, IT
English travelling apothecary made of mahogany Sipo mahogany (Entandrophragma utile) and brass with a rectangular base, a front drawer, an opening to...
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Late 18th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Georgian Original Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
Free Worldwide Shipping Constructed from Solid Mahogany From our Apothecary Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet. The Cabinet made from solid Ma...
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Early 19th Century George IV Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A fine mahogany ship’s stick barometer by Dolland Son
By Dolland
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine mahogany ship’s stick barometer by Dolland & Son, of typical slender form with brass fittings, the plate engraved ‘Very dry, Set Fair, Fair, Rain, Stormy, Dolland London’. En...
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Early 19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A glass and vulcanite syringe, London 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
An end of the 19th-Century medical’s instrument. A glass and vulcanite syringe. London, UK circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

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 Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti Zambra
Located in Cheshire, GB
Unusual mahogany-cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra, having five glazed removable lid. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a seven-da...
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

System walking stick, a telescope, England 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Gadget-System stick. The tip is made of iron and brass, high and decorated by a series of thin circles. The shaft is made entirely of painted brass and constructed to emulate a bambo...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pike and Elliman English Brass Scale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pike and Elliman brass shop scale, dating to the 1880's. Nice original condition. Class b to weigh up to 12oz. Stamped on brass tray pike & E 14 new, 32 Gi ...
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1880s Early Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Lacquered Brass Table Telescope
Located in Huntington, NY
Late 18th century lacquered brass table telescope.
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Late 18th Century George III Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A poket sextant signed Stanley, London 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
A travel nautical instrument, sextant, to determine the ship’s position. The cover became the base of it. Signed Stanley, London, England circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Ophthalmoscope Gowllands ‘May ophthalmoscope improved’. England, 1940.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Gowllands Ophthalmoscope "May's Improved Ophthalmoscope". Wooden box covered with paper. The top is stamped in gold 'MAY'S OPHTHALMOSCOPE'. Inside the box is divided into com...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Superb Large Pair Antique English Binoculars by W. Watson Sons, London
By William Watson
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pair of antique English polished brass binoculars meticulously professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to their former glory; the barrels wrapped in leather. ...
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1910s George IV Vintage British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large Barometer
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century large barometer made in London by Thomas Rubergall, who was the Queen Victoria’s optician. The face of the barometer features engraving reading ‘Tho(s) Rubergall, Optici...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

English Stick Barometer by Worthington of London
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional English stick barometer is a classic example of these intriguing meteorological instruments. Crafted by the esteemed Worthington & All...
Category

19th Century Georgian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

PAXMAN and ULTRANOMIC brass boiler plates
Located in London, GB
"PAXMAN" and “ULTRANOMIC” brass boiler plate, Paxman Davey & Co, Colchester, England, circa 1930. PAXMAN width: 13 inches - 33.5 cm. ULTRANOMIC width: 19 inches - 48 cm. Paxman...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

W. Ottway Co Ltd Brass Power 7 Telescope on Wooden Tripod Stand
By W. Ottway Co. LTD.
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English brass power telescope on wooden tripod stand stamped “W. Ottway & Co. Ltd." marked 'Power 7 telescope,For HIGH ANGLE gun, No. 1600, 1941 Patt No. G350." Very good over...
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Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Surveyor s Measure
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style painted wood and brass adjustable surveyor\'s measure.
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A 18th-Century scientific instrument: wooden screw dilator clamp.
Located in Milan, IT
A medical instrument. A brass screw clamp (dilator), with a rosewood handle. It consists of two symmetrical parts, each with a circular cushion element that continues with a cylindri...
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Mid-18th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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