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Style: Edwardian
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a full hunter pocket watch.
The dial is lucky enough to ha...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Engine Indicator, Scottish, Scientific Instrument, Dobbie McInnes, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mechanical engine indicator. A Scottish, brass scientific instrument by Dobbie-McInnes of Glasgow, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Presenting a gr...
Category
1920s Scottish Vintage Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, architect's or cartographer's instrument case by Wichmann, dating to the early 20th c...
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell.
This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use....
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1910s French Vintage Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique opera glasses. An English, leather and brass binocular by Ross of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920....
Category
1920s British Vintage Edwardian 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 ...
Category
1910s British Vintage Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century walnut cased barometer
Beautiful barometer. Dimensions 43" long x 13" wide x 5.5" at the crown x 5" at the bottom.
The door on the back reveals the inner wor...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Steel
Early 20th century Swedish metal telephone by Rikstelefon
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century Swedish metal telephone by rikstelefon circa 1900.
Quite possibly early than dated, here we have a sheet metal rikstelefon telephone set. Rikstelefon was the nat...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 24 Piece Antique Mechanical Drafting Set
Original Fitted Metal Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial antique mechanical drafting set most likely originates from Germany and dates to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwa...
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Travelling Tradesman Salesman
s Soap Sampler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A unusual travelling tradesman's soap display case, early 20th century in age likely Edwardian.
A segmented internal draw hidden via the sliding cover,...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Edwardian Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti
Zambra, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Negretti & Zambra
Fine Edwardian oak cased barograph with hinged lid, bevelled glass panels and central chart drawer.
Seven vacuum ...
Category
1910s English Vintage Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Polished Oak Barograph and Barometer by Negretti
Zambra, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian polished oak cased barograph with bevelled glass panels.
Brass base plate stamped ‘Regent, Jewelled movement supporting the ten vacuum chambers linking the ink pen pointer ...
Category
1930s English Vintage Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Ladies Sampler Magnifier, English, Brass, Magnifying Glass, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies sampler magnifier. An English, walnut and brass magnifying glass, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A quality example with bright magnification an...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti
Zambra, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Negretti & Zambra
Fine Edwardian mahogany cased barograph with beveled glass panels and central chart drawer.
Seven vacuum chambe...
Category
1910s English Vintage Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Mahogany Barograph by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Mahogany Barograph by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh
Edwardian mahogany Barograph housed in a bevelled glass display case with satin...
Category
1910s English Vintage Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Rolling Ruler, English Cartographer’s Instrument, Architect, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique cased rolling ruler. An English brass cartographer's or architect's instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A superb example of precision engin...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid banjo barometer having a quality mahogany inlaid shaped case with an 8 inch silvered engraved dial with original hands, brass bezel and a th...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Apothecary Bottle Stand English Air Ministry Stamped, Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary bottle stand. An English, Air Ministry stamped stand dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
A rare su...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Beech
Set of Vintage Draughtsman
s Rules, English, Engineer
s Instruments, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of vintage draughtsman's rules. An English, beech engineer's instrument set in a mahogany case, dating to the mid 20th century period, circa 1930.
Useful set of measuring...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Beech
Antique Edwardian Oak Weighing Scales
Located in London, GB
A charming and highly collectable antique Edwardian Oak Weighing Scales, made in England and dating from the 1900-1910 period.
It is of fine quality and has a wonderful design. The ...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather, Oak
Traveling Dentist Gladstone Bag This Vintage Leather Dentist Traveling Case
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Traveling Dentist Gladstone Bag
This Vintage Leather Dentist Traveling Case or Gladstone Bag is a very rare piece, it is made in Heavy Quality Hide with Brass working catches The Ba...
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Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
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
...
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Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Beech
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
1920s British Vintage Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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