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Hst Virgin before the Instruments of the Passion, Framed, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oil on framed oval canvas, presenting the Virgin seated near an angel looking at the instruments of
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Era Assorted Medical Doctor's Field Examination Instrument Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage medical doctor's instrument set is unsigned, except for a few numbers on several of
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Stainless Steel
Salmoiraghi Antique Brass Tacheometer, Surveying Measuring Instrument, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
, plumb line and other accessories.
It is a scientific instrument used in terrestrial observations for
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 23.82 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
1870s Genitourinary Instruments of Bougies Oak Box Antique Medical Device
Located in Milan, IT
Set of genitourinary instruments of Bougies, medical instruments placed in a box made of oak, made
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 2.4 in W 14.1 in D 5.5 in
1870 Antique Burnished Brass W F Stanley Level Surveyor Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
. The instrument consists of a telescope, two orthogonal levels, a compass complete with a goniometric
Category
Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 17.72 in D 5.63 in
19th Century Wooden English Barometer Antique Forecast Weather Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden barometer measuring instrument English manufacture made in the mid 19th century, silver
Category
Antique 1850s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 41.74 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 10.83 in W 7.68 in D 6.5 in
Pantograph Signed Lennel, Paris, 1780
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and ebony pantograph, in its original mahogany box. Bone wheels. The instrument shows the
Category
Antique 1780s British 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
Category
Vintage 1950s English Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.15 in W 2.56 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
of the barometer for the correct positioning of the instrument on the wall, with the name of the
Category
Antique 1810s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.43 in W 14.18 in D 3.35 in
African Mangbetu Carved Figural Fertility Bow Harp Domu Instrument 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage museum quality African Mangbetu fertility harp / domu, an African stringed instrument
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Musical Instruments
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
the instrument on the wall with the maker's name.
Very good condition, fully functional.
For safety
Category
Antique 1840s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 47.64 in W 14.18 in D 3.15 in
A land surveying square, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
fix the instrument to a pole or tripod. Original case. France circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
caliber anti-aircraft gun mounts. Fitted with three sun filters and density knob. The instrument has been
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Volta's electrophore, demonstrator of the flow of electrons Italy 1960.
Located in Milan, IT
materials. Taking the instrument composed of a disc of conductive metal and a handle of inert material
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
America : the Vanderbilts. The instrument was indeed produced in Europe before being sent to New York at
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Pleyel French Upright Piano Hand Painted Decoration and Fluted Legs
By Pleyel
Located in Sofia, BG
. The instrument has an eighty-five note keyboard and two brass pedals. It is in authentic condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 44.89 in W 54.34 in D 20.87 in
David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial
By David Beringer
Located in Firenze, IT
are on the base of the instrument. Nice quality of freshness for the colors.
Germany 18th - early
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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Antique George III Period Square Piano by Beck
Located in London, GB
This elegant instrument is a square piano, a type popular during the eighteenth century. The piano is
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
PH Grand Piano PH159 Legacy, Black Woven Leather, Chrome
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wharf Penthouse project called “Home of the Collector,” this exquisite instrument is one of a kind
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Musical Instruments
Materials
Chrome
Free Shipping
H 43.31 in W 60.24 in D 62.6 in
Gaertner Spectroscope, 1930s Scientific Instrument
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Gaertner spectroscope, 1930s scientific instrument.
The spectroscope is an instrument used in
Category
20th Century American Scientific Instruments
System walking stick with the function of a musical instrument. France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking: stick with the function of a musical instrument, the flute. Bamboo wood cane
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 34 in W 1.8 in D 1.8 in
Tiffany & Co 1950s Pure Silver Pen & Ink Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sophisticated geometric etched design, adding an elegant touch to your writing instruments.
At the center of
Category
1950s For The Desk
20th Century Czech Scientific Instrument
Located in High Point, NC
A metal decoration from 20th century Czechia. A cast base, along with metal tubes, bands, and adjustable bolts creates the image of a scientific object, whose purpose remains opaque....
Category
20th Century Czech Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
MontblancMeisterstuckClassique Germany Gilt BlackResin Rollerball Pen with Ink
By Montblanc
Located in Chicago, IL
The best-known writing instrument of all Montblanc collections, this Meisterstuck Classique
Category
20th Century German For The Desk
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
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
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
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
20th Century European Wooden Instrument Case
Located in High Point, NC
hold a musical instrument—the distinctive shape suggests a violin. The wood has been painted in a sober
Category
20th Century European Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Ethnic Musical Instrument, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ethnic musical instrument is a unique object realized in the half of the 20th century.
Ethnic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Induction electrification demonstrator instrument, Italy 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Induction electrification demonstrator instrument. By putting two electrically neutral spheres in
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold, Brass
1805 Milan Brass Topographic Level signed Pasquale Cittelli with its Walnut Box
Located in Milan, IT
indications on how to use the instrument. Good condition, original patina, fully functional. Box size: 33.5 x
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.35 in W 13.19 in D 8.86 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by Louis Zwicki, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
expertise. Not just a visual treat, the instrument resonates with a deep, mellifluous timbre, transporting
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Teak
1930s Wrist Military Compass in the Shape of a Watch Antique Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wrist military compass in the shape of a watch in brass, bakelite and leather strap.
English manufacture from the 1930s used by English army officers.
The compass consists of a mag...
Category
Vintage 1930s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
No Reserve
H 0.6 in Dm 2 in
UK 1870 Brass Topographic Level, Antique Surveyor Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Telescope topographic level of brass, it is an instrument consisting of a telescope fixed parallel
Category
Antique 1860s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 8.27 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in
PH Grand Piano Vintage Model 'mid 1930's' by Poul Henningsen, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This PH Grand Piano, from around the mid 1930's is an excellent-conditioned vintage instrument. It
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Chrome
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H 44.1 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
French 19th Century Iron Pharmaceutical Corker
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
glass bottle and the original wooden lever handle. A maker’s or owner's mark on the instrument’s side is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden
By Jesse Ramsden
Located in Milan, IT
-1800) was a well-known manufacturer of meteorological instruments, famous not only in London, but
Category
Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Alidade, Metal, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
It has a cover to protect the lens made of the same gold metal in which the rest of the instrument
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Other
Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model B Music Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
clientele. The need for its expense is evident when considering the astonishing complexity of the instrument
Category
20th Century German Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Pleyel Chinoiserie, Louis XV Style with Red Chinese Lacquer & 24 Karat Water Gil
By Pleyel
Located in New York, NY
keys intact.
The inscription inside the piano dates the instrument from the Pleyel, Lyon & Die
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Musical Instruments
Materials
Lacquer
H 35 in W 41 in D 87 in
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.34 in W 18.12 in D 4.53 in
Scientific instrument: Crookes Maltese Cross Tube, Italy, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument. A fine example of Crookes tube with Maltese cross, the precursor
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Pantagraph, English, Brass, Scientific Mapping Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage pantagraph. An English, brass scientific mapping instrument, dating to the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 33.47 in D 7.29 in
Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
instrument by Henry Crouch, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing microscope with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 6.89 in D 6.11 in
Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
creation of the work have been engraved. The instrument is accompanied by a case, also polygonal, with flap
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Other
H 2.76 in W 2.56 in D 0.79 in
Wood and Brass English Spirit Level, 1860s Antique Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Large spirit level made of wood, brass and glass manufactured in the second half of the nineteenth century. Excellent condition fully functional. Measures: Length 35.5 cm, width 4 cm...
Category
Antique 1860s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.26 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Antique Barometer Altimeter, English, Explorer's Instrument, Hicks, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket barometer altimeter. An English, oak cased explorer's instrument by Hicks
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 6.11 in W 5.32 in D 1.97 in
Antique Prestwich Fluid Gauge, English, Aeronautical, Scientific Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Prestwich fluid gauge. An English, cased aeronautical scientific instrument for
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
H 15.16 in W 6.11 in D 7.29 in
Hohner "C-Tenor" Concert Woodwind Instrument Germany, Circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
Hohner C-Tenor "Koncert" wooden recorder; this circa 1950, made in Germany instrument is in
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, J Swift, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, enamelled metal and brass scientific instrument by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 12.41 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by E.O. Richter
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.29 in D 2.37 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 10.83 in W 5.32 in D 7.29 in
1893 Antique Lippich Brass Polarimeter Antique Physic Analysis Instrument
By Societé Genevoise
Located in Milan, IT
Lippich polarimeter, scientifi instrument made in 1893 signed Societé Genevoise Genève, brass and
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 15 in W 38.5 in D 8.2 in
Vintage Balance, English, Mahogany, Scientific Scales, Stanton Instruments, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Stanton Instruments of London, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960.
Beguiling vintage scientific
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 18.31 in W 18.31 in D 10.44 in
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English Scientific Instrument, Stanley, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, mahogany and brass cased scientific instrument
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.94 in W 13.98 in D 4.34 in
Antique Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique laboratory microscope. A German, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 15.56 in W 8.47 in D 8.27 in
Antique Rolling Parallel Rule, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rolling parallel rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.56 in W 13 in D 4.14 in
Vintage Allbrit Polar Planimeter, English, Scientific Instrument, Stanley, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Allbrit polar planimeter. An English, adjustable scientific instrument by Stanley
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 1.19 in W 9.26 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument with enamelled finish
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 6.5 in
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