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Period: Early 20th Century
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...
Category

English Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Thermometer, Inlaid with Marquetry, Vienna Austria, 1907
Located in Wien, AT
antique thermometer, inlaid with marquetry, Vienna Austria 1907, mahogany, good original condition On the back is the composition of the materials ...
Category

Antique Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Grain
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Grain A great antique hand-painted model of the grain with removable germ. Made of papier ma...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

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 Spa Belgium by Valentine Engel High quality mechanism with Jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual de...
Category

Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

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 N0. 1.195'. Lovingly cared...
Category

English Early 20th Century 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...
Category

English Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. H...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Blown glass scientific instrument, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument to evaluate the expansion of the liquids with the warmth. Italy circa 1900.
Category

Italian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut 1910s
By A. de Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Belgium by A. de Lambert. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design with high relief C-scrolls and flowers in Rococo style (from theArt Nouveau' period) with a lovely walnut case/. Equipment in full working order. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.

 With best wishes, Geert 
Early Bird Gallery...
Category

Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900 A folding model of an ear. It was used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1900. It is made of wood and paper mache by ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Brass Electric Fan, by Frost Co
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th century brass electric fan, by Frost & Co A very stylish good looking piece, with aluminium blades and metal cage This piece looks to be...
Category

Industrial Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting the Human Lymphatic and Blood Vessels
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting the Human Lymphatic and Blood Vessels A rare 19-carat anatomical wall chart depicting the human lymphatic and blood ve...
Category

German Victorian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut 1910s
By A. de Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Belgium by A. de Lambert. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design ...
Category

Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Gorgeous Edwardian Inlaid Barometer by George Odell
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous quality Edwardian inlaid mahogany barometer by George Odell, with beautiful marquetry detail of fan and shell motifs.
Category

English Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Rococo Style Carved Walnut, 1910s
By A. de Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Belgium by A. de Lambert. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design...
Category

Belgian Rococo Revival Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

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...
Category

British Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature A rare 19th century anatomical wall chart depicting human musculature and internal organs. ...
Category

German Victorian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti Zambra, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Negretti & Zambra Fine Edwardian oak cased barograph with bevelled glass panels and central chart drawer. Ten vacuum chambers linking ...
Category

English Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Optician or Optometrist Test Glasses Lens Kit in Cabinet This beautiful cabinet was used by a traveling optometrists to treat patients in their homes.  The glass fron...
Category

Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

1900s French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French cast iron scale is a classic example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, blending industrial utility with sculptural appeal. Composed of heavy cast iron, the scale...
Category

French Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

French Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shell

Mahogany cased Barograph
Located in Cheshire, GB
Kelvin Bottomley mahogany-cased Barograph, having five bevelled glazed removable lid, and a drawer below to house the charts. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum,...
Category

British Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Mahogany cased Barograph
Mahogany cased Barograph
$2,125 Sale Price
20% Off
Log Caliper, Made by William Greenleaf Company, Belmont, MA
By William Greenleaf
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large caliper for calculating the number of board feet a log will yield. The central wood shaft engraved with multiple scales on each of the four sides with a large metal mounted c...
Category

American Rustic Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Gilbert Barker Red Self Measuring Type 208 Vintage Curbside Gas Pump
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gilbert & Barker Red Self Measuring Type 208 Vintage Curbside Gas Pump. Item featured weighs approx 180 lbs, remarkable red color, original lab...
Category

Art Deco Antique Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Eclectic Dutch Barometer With Thermometer From the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Eclectic Dutch Barometer With Thermometer From the Early 20th Century An original barometer and thermometer set in an oak wood frame. The thermometer ...
Category

Dutch Art Deco Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Oak

French 19th Century Bronze Wall Thermometer Attrib. to François Linke
Located in North Miami, FL
Original 19th Century wall mounted thermometer measuring in centigrade in the Louis XVI style. All bronze and very elegant thermometer attributed to François Linke. All weather m...
Category

French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

A Brendel botanic model: Taxus-Yew, Germany 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical model of the Brendel, Taxus N.40a female (Coniferae), Badger. The round base in ebonized wood holds three models: an example of a male Sporophile, a female Aril enla...
Category

German Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

A late19th-Century dental extractor, United States 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
An instrument for dental use. A late 19th early 20th century dental extractor. An iron forceps used in tooth extraction, one of the two handles, is curved to allow grip during tooth ...
Category

American Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Solid Brass Ships Telephone On Pedesta
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished brass ships telephone on pedestal. Meticulously polished andl lacquered head by Hose-McCann Telephone Co, Inc., Brooklyn New York. Type A, model WTP, with phone insid...
Category

North American Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Zoological Lithograph of a Cockroach 1925 Cardboard by H Aschehoug Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 64 lithograph on cardboard made in 1925 depicting an enlarged cockroach with the digestive and reproductive system. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye ...
Category

Norwegian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Surgical instrument: forceps, late 19th century, United States 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A surgical instrument from the late 19th early 20th century. An iron tong. SS White Maker, H.C. distributor Kern. American manufacturing. Philadelphia, United States circa 1900.
Category

American Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Walnut Cased Barograph
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut Cased Barograph, having five glazed removable lid. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a seven-day chart that covers one full rotation of the ...
Category

British Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Cased Barograph
Walnut Cased Barograph
$1,967 Sale Price
46% Off
Vintage Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Wooden footed mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from one piece of dense fruitwood. Handcrafted by artisan in Italy, vintage Mid-Century Modern hand turned wood Mortar and Pestle...
Category

Italian Organic Modern Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old. (Shown at center in group photo) ...
Category

English Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Telephone Child s Toy Baby Rattle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique figural telephone child's baby rattle is presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1930 in the period Art Deco style. The toy rattle is composed of a mold...
Category

American Art Deco Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Sterling Silver

1900s French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This early 1900s French Metal Scale is an evocative piece of history that marries function with rustic charm. Featuring a robust metal frame with an aged, weathered patina, the scale...
Category

French Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Walnut cased Barograph
Located in Cheshire, GB
John Trotter walnut-cased Barograph, having five beveled glazed removable lid, and a drawer below to house the charts. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted...
Category

British Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Walnut cased Barograph
Walnut cased Barograph
$2,125 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co
Located in Montreal, QC
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Marked: '' 63 Farringdon Rd London EC. Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co''
Category

British Vintage Early 20th Century 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...
Category

English Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Old French Barometer with Love Knot
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old French barometer with love knot, suitable in your kitchen or study room or.....everywhere. It is useful because working and beautiful to admire. Completely hand carved. Good pric...
Category

French Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young
Located in Norwich, GB
Oxidised surveyors level by Reid and Young Mounted on a circular base with threaded aperture or tripod mounting with four holding rings. Thirteen an...
Category

British Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Botanic model depicting a Vitis vinifera flower, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen, depicting a Vitis vinifera flower, pale yellow green color made out of papier mache, plaster and wood hand painted. Extremely detailed. Paravia Milano,...
Category

Italian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Osterloh Botanic Model of a Wheat Flower, Germany, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen depicting a Wheat flower (Triticum durum), made out of papier mache wood and metal with black wooden base, hand painted. Extremely detailed. Osterloh Mo...
Category

German Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Era Weber-Costello 12 Inch Desk World Globe with Turned Wooden Base
By Weber
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small Art Deco era desk World globe was made by the Weber-Costello Co. of Chicago Heights Illinois of the United States in 1921 in the period Ar...
Category

American Art Deco Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Ancient plaster anatomical model of a flayed foot, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting a flayed foot. Made of plaster, in excellent condition and with original patina. Anatomical study use. Italy circa 1900.
Category

Italian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Brass Ashcroft Ships Revolution Counter
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Revolution Counter by Ashcroft Mfg. Co New York. 8 inch face inscribed New York Ship building Co. Camden, N.J. USA. Nickel plated over brass with n...
Category

American Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Glass Display Dome
Located in Norwalk, CT
A wonderful glass display dome great to keep sculpture or collections safe and look more interesting than just on a shelf.
Category

American Late Victorian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

WWw11, Tiny Leather Attaché Case First Aid Medical Equipment
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
WW11, tiny leather attaché case first aid medical equipment This is a superb piece and is in excellent condition almost unused, the case is mad...
Category

British Colonial Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

Anatomical Plaque by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand painted, plaster, anatomical plate by New York Scientific Supply Co. depicting the musculature and circulatory systems of the face and head on a wood plaque.
Category

American Industrial Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Antique Indonesian Mechanical Drill, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, an Indonesian artisan living on Lombok, an island well known for its weaving, made his living using this handsome hand-crafted drill. The antique tool is beautifully constr...
Category

Indonesian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old. (shown at left in group photo) Me...
Category

English Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Rustic Wood Zig Zag Folding Ruler Extension
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Extension Ruler Rustic Wood Folding Decorative Item Attributed to Lufkin or Stanley Closed .75 h x 1.75 d x 8 w, fully extended 55 fully extended Antique vintage un...
Category

Industrial Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Death Cap Fly Agaric Model Fungi Natural History
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Very well modeled pair of Fungi's, circa 1920/30 in age, European in origins. Mounted on turned ebonised bases, each with a moss covered ground. Modeled with a composite paper mach...
Category

European Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut G.Tart 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 ...
Category

Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Scientific Visual Aid, Bone Cut of the Human Elbow
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique visual aid of a longitudinal bone cut of the elbow. Genuine bone mounted on cardboard with hand-painted structure of muscles, bursae and tendons. With German explanation. ...
Category

German Early Victorian Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bone

Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Kidney, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great antique hand-painted anatomical model of the kidney. Made of papier maché and plaster, mounted on a turned wooden base. Manufactured most probably by SOMSO or PHYWE, Germany ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Dr Forbes Specifications Bath Thermometer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Dr Forbes Specifications Bath Thermometer A great piece, the thermometer has a beech Case so that it can be floated to show the numerical temperature and also the recommended from ...
Category

Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Beech

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry handle, side light, brass hooks, etc. Circa 1920. Overall Dimensions: 7"H x 7" L x ...
Category

American Vintage Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Wall Mounted Calipers from the Ross Optical Company London
Located in London, GB
A set of graduated calipers from the Ross of London optical company, mounted on a later wall hanging backboard. Each caliper with various markings. Ross of London was a maker o...
Category

English Industrial Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel