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Item Ships From: Continental US
Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson Capper
By Thompson Capper
Located in New Orleans, LA
An invaluable addition to the 19th century home, this domestic medicine chest contained nearly everything needed to nurse a member of the house...
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19th Century English Other Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its original hardwood bo...
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1950s North American Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Surveyor s Pole and Logging Measuring Stick c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original yellow 72" surveyor's pole and one logging measuring stick. The logging measuring stick is numbered on 4 sides and has a flat brass base that originally allowed it to...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris
By Polaris
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat compass in binnacle with hinged lid, sidelight, brass hook, etc. Very fine condition. Gimballed compass is by Polaris. Great piece. Overall dimensions: 11"H x 7"D x 8"L. 5 po...
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1890s American Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Scottish Mahogany with Satinwood Inlay Barometer.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century Scottish Mahogany with Satinwood Inlay Barometer.
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19th Century Scottish Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Brass Opium Weight Scale 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese portable opium scale - pair of hand held brass scales etched with leaves, with a wooden case hand carved in the shape of a snale with flowers on one side, a foliate s...
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th c. Carpenter s Molding Wood Plane
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry plane used to make trim and moldings.Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1850-1920. MATERI...
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19th Century Industrial Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

U.S. Navy Steel and Brass Quadrant, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique steel and brass quadrant, first half of the 20th century, made in London for the U.S. Navy, in very good condition with lenses, shades and scale. The essential mariner's navi...
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Early 20th Century English Other Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century French Champlevé Bronze Hunt-Themed Barometer
Located in Dallas, TX
Accessorize a study, office, or library with this elegant antique French barometer, crafted in France circa 1850 and richly decorated in the champlevé enamel technique. The scientifi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intriguing item is almost certainly a Holland Circle by German scientific instrument makers Baumann & Kinzelbach. The Holland Circle, sometimes referred to as a Dutch Circle, was used in land surveying and is a precursor to the theodolite, an optical instrument for measuring angles. Baumann and Kinzelbach were based in Stuttgart, Germany, and in addition to crafting surveying instruments...
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19th Century German Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Painted Red Cast Iron Scale
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming cast iron antique early 1900s scale with original red paint and a large brass tray. The weight is fixed, moving from side to side. The red paint...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

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 French Victorian Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble

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 British Renaissance Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

French Victorian Cloissone Magnifying Glass
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian-style magnifying glass with a cloisonne porcelain handle.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

20th Century Czech Wooden Industrial Element
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century wooden foundry mold, repurposed as a captivating decorative piece, stands as a testament to the fusion of industrial history and artistic charm. Crafted from solid ...
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20th Century Czech Industrial Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Mahogany Grooming and Medical Traveling Kit 15pc
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique mahogany grooming and medical traveling kit also often referred to as traveling sets or toilette cases. This is a nice set with small jars and bottles, eye wash and a manicur...
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Late 19th Century Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

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 Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Gold, Enamel

Vintage American Magnifying Glass, circa 20th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Free-standing vintage magnifying glass. American, circa 20th century. Curving articulated arm on pebbled black base.
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20th Century Continental US Scientific Instruments

19th Century Mother of Pearl Handle Mabie Todd 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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19th Century Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

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 French Victorian Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Oak and Brass Postal Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English oak and brass postal scale.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Antique Pyrene Brass Fire Extinguisher Vintage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique Pyrene brass fire extinguisher. Vintage, made in the USA. Decorative item. It has a hook that will allow it to hand into the wall. Untested. Sellin...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Ericsson "COBRA" Ivory Vintage Rotary Telephone Sweden 50s
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern Ericsson "COBRA" ivory vintage rotary phone, Sweden 50s. This phone was made in Sweden and is in very good condition with no issues. It does dial out but does no...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

19th Century Bronze Skeleton
Located in Round Top, TX
A sensational 19th century skeleton in bronze originating from the Louvain University Of Medicine - Belgium. An excellent addition to any doctor...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Gilded Barometer by Evangelista Torricelli
By Evangelista Torricelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, large antique French Louis XVI period barometer, signed by Torricelli in gilded wood and of oval shape with original scientific illustrations, in good condition. The detailed wall décor piece is consisting its original glass. Framed with gilt foliate trim and important pediment. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1750, France. The Italian scientist Evangelista Torricelli...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage American Original Paint Scale Makes a Great Kitchen Decorative Object
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique American Scale would make a great Kitchen Decorative Accessory still in its beautiful Original Paint. Howe Scale Company became internationally recognized for their innovativ...
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1920s American Country Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Iron

Late Midcentury Modern Realistic Weather Radio Cube
By General Electric
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Weather Radio WeatheRadio Deskube TW Weather NOAA Radio 12-181B Radio Shack Tandy Very minimal and modernist with touch of 70s woodgrain ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

American Victorian Metal Stereoscope
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Victorian-style wood and etched metal stereoscope.(PRICED EACH)
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1950s Russian Military PAB-2M Periscope Artillery Aiming Circle Theodolite 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage circa 1950s Russian military periscope artillery aiming circle - PAB-2M/7A919. Includes instruction booklet and hardwood base for sculpture mount display. Designed to determ...
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1950s Russian Industrial Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique German Ulmia Carpenter s Toothing Wood Plane
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry toothing plane used to make trim and moldings. Lignm Vitae wood on the bottom. Original labels. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATO...
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19th Century Industrial Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Solid Boxwood Extra Long Plow Plane c.1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Solid boxwood carpenter's wood plane with steel and bronze accents. Stamped "Krautz" on both sides. CREATOR Possibly Casey Kitchel & Company. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c....
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19th Century Industrial Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (Late 19th Century) walnut wall barometer/thermometer with carved bird, deer and floral carving.
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Barometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze barometer, after Torricelli. The circular patinated bronze face has the eight enameled plaques depicti...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Early 20th Century Antique Colmont French FT Binoculars Leather and Brass Paris
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century antique Colmont French FT binoculars with leather and brass. Binoculars, also known as field glasses, have a rich history dating back to the early 17th century, be...
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Early 20th Century French Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1960s Hanging Brass Temperature Thermometer Gauge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass Temperature Gauge 1960s Modern Decorative Brass Hanging Temperature Thermometer Gauge Solid Brass and Cork 10 tall 3.5 tall with handle x 1.13 in diameter Preowned original...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Metal Ship-Wheel Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Small metal ship-wheel shaped barometer on rectangular wood base.
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19th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Thermometer, Circa 1880
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1880, Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Thermometer. In beautiful shape.
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

1938 Pull Down Anatomy Chart, Denoyer-Geppert, Artist P.M. Lariviere
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in Buffalo, NY
1938 pull down anatomy chart, Denoyer-Geppert. Artist P.M. Lariviere. KL3 circulatory system. Stunning image, screenprint on linen.
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Linen

French Late 19th Century Barometer
By Selon Torricelli
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Lufkin Rule Co Vintage Logging Scale Rule Stick Log Scaling Measuring
By Aaron Lufkin Dennison
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage logging measuring scale rule stick log scaling by Lufkin Rule Company. Wood and brass. Dimensions: 36' L x 2.75" W x 1.25" D Please visit take ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher s Scales
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of late nineteenth century French iron and bronze butcher's scales is double faced and features the coat of arms of the city of Paris flanked by the messenger god Mercury an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Circa 1920s Torsion Balance Co, New York "Class A" Scale
By Torsion Balance Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s Torsion Balance Co, New York "Class A" Scale. Glass nickel plate metal case. According to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, which has an identica...
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Early 20th Century American Other Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Toledo Solid Steel Graduating Weights c.1930-1950
By Toledo Scale Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original set of solid steel, chromed calibrating weights. Stamped Toledo on each. Two 10 lb, one 5 lb, one 2 lb and one 1 lb set in a solid Bakelite tray. CREATOR Tol...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Thompson-Plaster electrical cabinet, by Physician's Specialty Company, Leesburg, Virginia, United States. The historic turn of the late 19th / early 20th century quack medicine machine used a violent ray electrotherapy apparatus as a cure-all, claiming to cure numerous ailments, cancers, and more. Featuring the original oak framed glazed glass-covered marble top for use with 'medical' instruments, atop quartersawn oak chest fitted with three graduated drawers, opening to reveal various associated equipment and supplies, including blown glass evacuated tube implements of varying shapes and for different therapeutic uses. High-quality solid wood case, rising on castors. Signed, retaining the original manufacturer plaque. Museum quality. Provenance / Acquisition: Reportedly purchased by Dr. Slaughter, of Goldthwaite, Texas, May, 1903. Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas. Day 2 of 3, Important Estates catalog. 2021 Similar examples can be found in select museum collections and exhibitions, including Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, Virginia. Holmes Medical Museum, Foley, Alabama. Dimensions: (approx) 40.75" High, 26" Wide, 17.5" Deep Condition: Excellent original antique condition. Museum quality. Unknown if complete. Wear consistent with age and use. A scarce example of medical quackery...
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Early 20th Century American Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble

Japanese Blacksmith Tongs and Woodcarver Brace Drill, Early 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $225....Antique Japanese Tools, a Blacksmith Tong Pincer and Woodcarver Brace Drill, both early 20th century. Most likely late Meij...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

1940s Chiropractor Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 1940s chiropractor bench; chrome and green vinyl with a Lucite handle.
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1940s Unknown Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Electric Company Meter Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a wonderful piece of suburban folk art and mid-century Americana. It is a vintage 'bench made' table lamp incorporating an actual working electric company meter. When the l...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Wood Fid Textile Tool Marine Rope Slicing
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Tool, treen fid grooved top for rope strap. Nautical collectible. Measures: 8.75 long x 2 diameter Original vintage condition. Refer...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Victorian Slide Pencil with Citrine Tip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful retractable graphite Pencil - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully functional. The handle is Silver plate - The tip has a beautiful Citrine Stone...
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20th Century Victorian Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold, Lead

Vintage Antique Ruler Straight Edge 6 Long Wallpaper Toll No 5
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration Vintage Antique Ruler Straight Edge 6' Long Wallpaper Toll No 5. Constructed with brass and wood (tow kinds, one light and one dar...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

MId-Century Modern Vintage PET Radio Evaporated Milk Advertising
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage PET evaporated milk radio. Vintage mId-century modern advertising, Chrome plated antenna, tested and currently working. Dimensions: 3.75" H x 3" d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique Hand crafted magnifying glass from the 20th Century. The viewing glass is square with a brass frame and brass nautical symbol inlayed at the handle which also displays a br...
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20th Century American Classical Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Apothecary Jars by Maison A Collin Porcelaines Cristaux
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Neoclassical Apothecary Jars by Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux France, Circa 1870s Signed : Maison A Collin Porcelaines & Cristaux a Collin paris 90 Rue de Rivoli We...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1900 English Equal Arm Market Scale With Weights
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 equal arm market scale with weights, English. Marked: "W&T Avery Ld, To Weigh 7LB" & "Class.B". Heavy, quality brass - boldly turned upright with finial tip. Large, molded...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Sinar P Expert Kit Large Format 4X5
Located in valatie, NY
Sinar p 4x5 expert kit containing: Sinar copal f5.6 auto aperture shutter & release cable Sinar p 4x5 camera Regular bellows Wide angle bellows 4x5 g...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Bone Fountain Pen with Gold Inlay and Swirl Gold Tip with 14k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful elongated Fountain Pen made of bone with inlay gold design near the handle and a swirling tip of 14k at the tip. A perfect pen for a sophisticated desk with all the fine...
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19th Century French Antique Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

Scarce Early 20th Century French Richard Jules Mahogany Cased Barograph
By Jules Richard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and interesting French mahogany-cased barograph by Richard Jules. circa 1900 Exquisitely handcrafted in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, this fine weather forecasting scientific instrument is a barometer that records the barometric pressure over time in graphical form, as well as make a continuous recording of atmospheric pressure. Housed in a high-quality protective wooden case, having hinged lid with original glazed glass panel sides, barograph with centigrade thermometer scale, fitted with eight aneroid capsules stacked in series, cylindrical drum element with graph for data recording and analysis. Signed, retaining the maker's marks to top and interior. The metal plaque affixed to top reads: "Barometre Enregistreur Ancene Mon Richard Frères...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Vintage Sculptural Magnifying Lens Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural magnifying lens glass 7.38 w x 1.5 d x 6 h Unrestored vintage condition Refer to images.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

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