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Place of Origin: European
Hand Carved Coquille Nut Egg Box 19th Century Flea Trap Pomander Needle Case
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand carved coquille nut egg box. Beautiful carving, great patina, unscrews at center to open. The original use was a flea trap, things were d...
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1880s Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Antique English Victorian "W T Avery" Mahogany Brass Scale, Circa 1870-1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian "W & T Avery" Mahogany and Brass Scale, Circa 1870-1880.
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Late 19th Century Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Lord Bury 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, JH Steward, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lord Bury 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by J.H. Steward of London, dating t...
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1880s Late Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

French Camera Lucida from the early 20th century. Original case
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Antique French camera lucida, a mid 1800s drawing aide tool with original box. A camera Lucida is generally considered to have been invented by the English chemist W. H. Wollaston in...
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1880s Industrial Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A hand crafted and painted plaster anatomical model of the human brain. Franz Josef Steger and pathological anatomist Carl Ernst Bock collaborated a...
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19th Century Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Plaster

Nineteenth Century Hanging Bronze Scales with Nested Six Weights, 21-in high
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 21 inches in height, this set of large late nineteenth century French solid brass scales features two hanging brass pans that hang from chains. Six accompanying gram wei...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

19th Century R. J. Beck Stereoscope
By R.&J. Beck 1
Located in Norwood, NJ
Museum quality tabletop Stereoscope by British maker R. & J. Beck London. It is fitted with with adjustable rack and pinion focusing and elevation adjustment for ease of viewing. Eac...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique travel microscope in unrestored found condition. The brass should be polished and the glasses cleaned. All parts appear to be complete, no guarantee, see photos.
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Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. These bi...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

English Victorian Blue Brass Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
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19th Century Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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 European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Pocket Globe, London, Circa 1775-1798
By Herman Moll
Located in Milano, IT
Pocket globe London, between 1775 and 1798 Re-edition of the globe of Hermann Moll (1678-1732) dated 1719 The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in shark skin. There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no longer closes. The sphere measures 2.7 in (7 cm) in diameter whereas the case measures 2.9 in (7.4 cm) in diameter. lb 0.22 (kg 0.1) The globe is made up of twelve printed paper gores aligned and glued to the sphere. In the North Pacific Ocean there is a cartouche with the inscription: A Correct Globe with the new Discoveries. The celestial globe is depicted on the inside of the box and is divided into two hemispheres with the cartouche: A correct globe with ye new cons relations of Dr. Halley & c. It shows the ecliptic divided into the days of the zodiacal calendar and the constellations represented as animals and mythological figures. On the globe are delineated the equinoctial line, divided by degrees and hours, the ecliptic and the meridian (passing west of Greenwich). The continents are shaded and outlined in pink, green and yellow. It shows: the Cook routes; a wind rose in the Southern Indian Ocean; Antarctica without land; Africa with Negroland (Hermann Moll is considered the first geographer to name the West African region in his 1727 map. (Encyclopaedia Britannica, ed. 1902, under "States of Central Africa"); Tartary in Central Asia; the Mogul kingdom in northern India; in North America only New England, Virginia, Carolina, Florida, Mississippi are identified; California is already a peninsula; the northwest coast of America is "unknown parts" (Alaska is not described and it is only partially delineated, it was to become part of the United States in 1867); Mexico is named "Spain"; Central South America "Amazone America". Australia (which was to be so named after 1829) is called New Holland. The route of Admiral Anson is traced (1740) and the trade winds are indicated by arrows. (See Van der Krogt, P., Old Globes in the Netherlands, Utrecht 1984, p. 146 and Van der Krogt, P. - Dekker, E., Globes from the Western World, London 1993, pp. 115.) Elly Dekker, comparing Moll’s 1719 globe and his re-edition (of which the one described above is a sample), identifies the differences between them: the two editions are quite similar to each other, but in the "anonymous" globe, compared to the previous globe of 1719, California looks like a proper peninsula - the reports of the Spanish explorers of the region had given rise to uncertainty over whether it was connected to the mainland or not. The geographical nature of California was confirmed after the explorations of Juan Bautista de Anza (1774-1776). The routes of Dampier's journey were partially erased and the route of Captain James Cook's first voyage was superimposed on them, and the geography of Australasia was adapted accordingly, including the denomination of the Cook Strait. See Dekker, Elly, Globes at Greenwich, 1999. An important ante quem element is represented by Tasmania: it is not separated from Australia by the Bass Strait...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Shagreen, Paper

An ivory dyptich sundial, Germany, 17th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Ivory diptych sundial for latitude 48 degrees with vertical and horizontal dials, pin gnomon for Italian hours and lunar volvelle. Compass needle and glass cover. On the plain back ...
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Early 17th Century Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Ivory

A Very Rare 19th Century Four Inch Diameter Telescope by Steward of London
By J.H Steward
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century four inch diameter telescope by 'Steward of London' of exceptional quality with superb optics and is stamped J.H. Steward. The finely cast polished brass te...
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19th Century Antique European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Detailed Anatomical Ear Model Made in East Germany by Somso
By Somso
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the midcentury Organon Auditus Anatomical Model by Somso, a true masterpiece in the world of anatomical models! This amazing model, made in former East Germany, features ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Scientific Instruments

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Plastic, Wood

Set of Six Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Models by Somso Germany 1950s
By Somso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage models of botanical scientific specimen depicts mushrooms native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showpie...
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20th Century Folk Art European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Composition

19th Century Pocket Telescope Gilt Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Spyglass
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century pocket telescope gilt brass and faux tortoiseshell spyglass, each friction fitting is tapering and collapsible with millegrain edges. In good condition, showing some li...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of English 12-inch Globes by William Harris, London, 1832 and 1835
By William Harris
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 12-inch table globes William Harris London, 1832 and 1835 Slight abrasions from use; few cracks lb 11 each (kg 5) The two terrestrial and celestial globes rest in their original Dutch style stands with four supporting turned wood columns. Each one measures 12 in in height x 16.5 in in diameter with the diameter of the spheres measuring approximately 12 in; 48 cm in height x 42 cm in diameter x 31 cm diameter of the spheres. The 12 inch measure was the most frequently used by British manufacturers of globes of this period. Each globe is composed of two series of twelve printed paper gores, aligned and glued onto plaster spheres. The brass circle of the meridian bears engravings...
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1830s William IV Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Paper, Wood

Mid-20th Century Encased Botanic Flower Samples
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Encased Botanic Flower Samples Dimensions in inches: H 5.5” x W 3” x D 0.8” Age: Mid 20th century Origin: EU Condition: Aged Ov...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Resin

Antique Schaeffer Budenberg Stationary Steam Engine Model w Copper Boiler
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Schaeffer & Budenberg stationary steam engine model. Made of cast iron featuring copper boiler The Budenberg Gauge Company was founded in 1918. The original pa...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Copper

1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early and high quality hand-painted plaster antique anatomical model of an adult human head. I would date this to 1900. The detail...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

18-inch Globe, Cary s, London, 1840
By Cary’s
Located in Milano, IT
John and William Cary Updated by George and John Cary Terrestrial Globe London, 1840 lb 22 (kg 10) Slight surface abrasions due to use. A small crack on the horizon circle. The globe rests in its original Dutch style stand with four supporting turned wood columns. It measures 26 in in height x 23.6 in in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 18 in; 66 cm in height x 60 cm in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 45.72 cm. The 18 inch...
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1840s Early Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Paper, Wood

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique Fountain Pen with Papers Boxes
By Montblanc
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This fountain pen was made by the well known Montblanc factory of Germany in approximately 1990 in their classic modern style. This fountain pen is their 'Meisterstuck' model and has...
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Late 20th Century Modern European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

17th Century Dutch Bronze pharmacy Mortar, dated 1632
Located in Bilzen, BE
17th century Dutch bronze mortar, dated 1632 and with border text "lof God van al anno 1632". Height 12.5 cm, Diameter 14 cm
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1630s Renaissance Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

1940s English The Viking Scale Weights by F. J. Thornton Co. Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1940s The Viking scale & weights by F.J. Thornton & Co Ltd, Wolverhampton, UK. Cast iron black painted with gilt manufacturer's information & emblem. Brass weight & dry goods holders...
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1940s Industrial Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
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20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th C. Portuguese Nautical Brass Gimbal Mounted Barometer
Located in North Miami, FL
SIGNED J.J.B.L.M - 16 a 22 RN Desterro Lisbon to face, this barometer is a very Rare and unusual mid-19th century polished brass marine barometer mounted on a gimble, the steel face ...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

19th c. Expandable Marquise Paris Field Binoculars c.1880-1899
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of leather wrapped expandable binoculars with "Marquise Paris" embossed in the center. Leather case with brass studs. The lens expands out to sharpen the view...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Brass

Cut-out silver thermometer with monogram card wooden stand
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Cut-out silver thermometer, monogram card with wooden base, table stand and hanging ring. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 505.12 grams. Dimen...
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19th Century Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Silver

Antique English Kent s Knife Cleaning, Polishing Sharpening Wheel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An intricate and fascinating Industrial piece from London, England. English sharpening wheel with wooden drum set vertically on cast iron base with four feet with hand crank. Identi...
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Early 20th Century Industrial European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Other, Iron

Siebe Gorman Fire Fighter Smoke Mask
By Siebe Gorman Co.
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is an early Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd. smoke mask. These full face helmets are very rare and found mostly in museum collections. This example looks and feels like it´s never have ...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Siebe Gorman Fire Fighter Smoke Mask
Siebe Gorman Fire Fighter Smoke Mask
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1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Rare large barometer complete with clock signed Silvani Brighton, dated from 1820 and 1835. Finely crafted mahogany wood case with double thread at th...
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1840s Antique European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Colmont French FT Binoculars Leather Paris
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Colmont FT Paris binoculars Colmont a French optical company known for producing high-quality binoculars  leather-covered body maker stamp present 7.75 x 5 ...
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Early 20th Century Victorian European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Modern Table Rotary Phone SIEMENS AUSO SIP S62 Lino Saltini 1960s Italy
By Siemens
Located in Miami, FL
Rotary Table Telephone S62 designed by Lino Saltini in 1962 for Telecomunicazion Siemens AUSO. This example is from the 4th edition of the phone out of ten editions of the same model...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Wall-Mounted Large Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Liege Belgium by G.Tart. High quality mechanism with Jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design ...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage European Scientific Instruments

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Peugeot Frères Cast Iron Coffee Grinder, Model A
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic early 20th-century coffee grinder was crafted in France by Peugeot Frères, renowned for their exceptional cast iron mills long before they became famous for automobiles. Stamped with the original oval brass badge reading “Peugeot Frères, Valentigney (Doubs)”, this piece was produced in the company’s historic foundry in eastern France. The cast iron body features deeply embossed lettering: “Peugeot Frères Brevetés S.G.D.G.”, a French patent mark meaning “Patented Without Government Guarantee,” used between 1844 and 1968. The top grinding chamber is enclosed by a domed lid, while the open bevel gear mechanism is powered by a curved crank fitted with a worn, turned wood handle. Below, a single walnut drawer in warm hardwood collects the freshly ground coffee, accented by a decorative turned knob. With its crisp castings, sculptural industrial form, and rich patina, this antique Peugeot...
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Early 20th Century Country European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Vineyard Iron Wine Bottle Corker Industrial Floor Cork Press
Located in Forney, TX
A rustic Italian vineyard / winery wrought iron floor standing hand crank cork press machine. Early 20th century, Italy, black forged iron apparatus with wooden handle, simplistic u...
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Early 20th Century Industrial European Scientific Instruments

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Wrought Iron, Iron

1880 Earnst Plank Magic Lantern, Box Plus 72 Slides
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful and decorative 1800 magic lantern full boxed set. It was created by Ernst Plank and each slide box is signed. It comes with an amazing ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Opera Theatre Glasses, Binoculars with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality pair of opera glasses, binoculars with their original leather case. In very good condition. Glass clean and clear. All mechanical settings work. Optics has no sc...
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20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

French Victorian Brass Opera Glasses
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian mother of pearl and brass opera glasses with handle
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Glass

German Vintage Leather Tape Measure, Orange Brown 1940s, Germany
By Hermès
Located in Andernach, DE
Highest quality and minimalistic design tape measure in a solid leather casing. Around the late 1930s to 1940s, Germany. Sturdy seams and leather remind of Hermès and is decorative i...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare Life-Sized Pilz Anatomical Flap Manikins, Germany, c. 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Rare Life-Sized Pilz Anatomical Flap Manikins, Germany, c. 1890 Imported by American Thermo-Ware Co., New York An extraordinary and exceedingly rare pair of life-sized anat...
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Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Paper

French Opera Glasses
Located in Tampa, FL
A refined and elegant pair of late 19th century French opera glasses, crafted by the esteemed maker Lefils Paris. Exquisitely detailed in bronze doré and inlaid with glowing mother o...
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1880s Antique European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Egg Timer, English, Brass, Glass, 3 Minute Sand Countdown, Mid-Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage egg timer. An English, brass and glass 3 minute sand countdown, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Charming vintage timer set w...
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Mid-20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Magnifier Accessories Gold Bronce Desktop Eagle Claw Base Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Brass adjustable desk magnifier 20th century Elegant desktop magnifying glass made of golden brass, with original magnifying glass and very ...
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Early 20th Century Other European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Stereoscope Bar Parallax, Scientific Instrument, JM Glauser, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage stereoscope bar parallax. An English, brass scientific instrument for measuring depth in aerial photographs or maps, by JM Glauser & Sons of London, dating to the m...
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1950s Other Vintage European Scientific Instruments

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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 European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Balance, English, Mahogany, Scientific Scales, Stanton Instruments, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage analytical balance. An English, mahogany cased set of scientific scales by Stanton Instruments of London, dating to the mid-20th c...
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Mid-20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

German Reflecting Telescope in Limited Edition from the Deutsches Museum in 1978
Located in Sofia, BG
Gregory brass spyglass - Deutsches Museum 1978/79 limited edition. This reflecting foldable telescope is being published in a worldwide limited edition...
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Late 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Culinary Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century French counter or grocer’s scale with two brass trays mounted on a white marble top. This wonderful antique instrument was used to measure various ingredients and prod...
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19th Century French Provincial Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Marble, Brass

A land surveying square, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Octagonal brass land surveying square. Each side has a slot, which allows to aim the distance and evaluate 90 and 45 degrees when measuring the field. ...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Woman Figurine Lady Sewing Tailor Tape Measure
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming small figurine of a lady that functions as a tape measure. This vintage piece was commonly found on a sewing table and has both centimeters as well as inch measurements...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Brass, Chemist, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, brass chemist's shop aid, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. ...
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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Victorian Marble Thermometer
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian small inlaid marble round shaped top thermometer Antique Condition
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19th Century Victorian Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Marble

French 19th Century Painted Gilt Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Louis XVI style painted and parcel gold-gilt barometer and thermometer. It is a recognizable ‘banjo’ shaped scientific instrument with all the carved details in g...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Scientific Instruments

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Gold, Enamel

1950s Swiss Chef Food Chopper Dicer Cutter Slicer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Swiss chef food fruit vegetable veggie chopper. Zylyss stamp Swiss made 9.5 h x 3 diameter Unrestored original vintage condition preowned Patin...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

English Renaissance Pewter Hour Glass
Located in Queens, NY
2 English Renaissance-style (20th Century) etched pewter hour glass. (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century Renaissance European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Medical Curios Gold Teeth Dentures
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of human gold teeth, with two having their original metal pegs. Most gold teeth are of a particularly high carrot, and these are heavy to hold. Tarnished and untouched,...
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Early 20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
Located in Middleburg, VA
A captivating piece of pre-cinema history, this 19th-century German "magic lantern" image projector is an evocative relic from the dawn of visual storytelling. Crafted circa 1890, th...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin

Large, Good Condition and Stylish Antique English Victorian Oak Wall Barometer
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design and top quality executed antique barometer. This late 19th-early 20th century, English manufactured wall barometer has everything that makes an antique worthwhile. F...
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Early 20th Century Victorian European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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