Victorian Scientific Instruments

Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1—Circa 1890s This Henry Troemner balance scale #1 is a remarkable antique cast iron scale, likely manufactured between th...

This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. These bi...

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...

A fine and complete Victorian brass and mahogany apothecary balance scale by the respected makers Day & Millward Limited, clearly stamped to the beam. A well presented example combin...

This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, ...

English brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century. Manufacturer T. Cooke & Sons, York. Tel...

A beautiful Repousse sterling French pen with crystal holder - very elegant and signed at the tip. A complement to any desk or work station, especially those that use decor of the...

A boxwood 24 x 18 inch tailor's and dressmaker's square, by John T Johnson of Birmingham, circa 1900. Marked: JOHN T. JOHNSON - UNION PASSAGE. BIRMm.

This antique three-draw telescope dates to the 19th century. Solidly crafted with brass draws and a brass barrel wrapped in leather, this antique telescope is a beautiful example of ...

Antique Victorian quality mahogany banjo barometer by James H Kelly of Glasgow Having a quality mahogany shaped banjo barometer with scroll shaped carving circular silvered engrave...

Seldom seen Victorian period double-drawer cash register was used by a general store and is in perfect working condition.Amazing original condition.. American made antique 1909 regi...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of sterling silver folding opera glasses; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection. These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver folding opera glasses have a circular form with a plain rectangular bridge. The eye pieces and lenses are encompassed with plain circular frames, conjoined with swept bridges. Each pair of lenses are hinged to a plain frame ornamented with the numerals 1 to 5, accented with a sliding focus dial. The central frame is further embellished with a hinged fingerpiece, accented with a lobed terminal. Such impressive and high quality examples are rare to the market. Condition: These antique Victorian opera glasses...

Crams Imperial World Globe Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16 Manufactured by George F Cram Co. Indiana, U.S.A

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...

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...

A good collection of Gregory Bottley mineral, fossils and shell all contained in there original teak trays and card board sleeves. Each specimen has its original hand written and nu...

A tactile plaster cast phrenology head, primitively produced yet highly decorative and a obvious rare survivor. A inscribed label of the maker Vago alo...

Rare antique Max Kohl, Chemnitz, Germany, microscope / polariscope. Made of brass and cast iron with tripod base and two lenses. Circa 1900. Max Kohl was f...

This is a very Rare and Superbly made Sterling Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer – The Silver Assay Marks inform us that it was made in 1900 by the famed Silversmith, Alfred...

This is an antique pair of cased binoculars. An English, enamel brass optical instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing weathering and presented in an attrac...

This antique Victorian knife cleaning and sharpening machine was made by Kent's of London England in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The machine is composed of two sharpening stones...

Large antique Victorian quality rosewood banjo barometer having a quality rosewood banjo shaped case with carved scroll decoration with a thermometer and 10 inch circular silvered di...

English Victorian shaped rosewood and inlaid wall barometer.

Outstanding carved burr walnut banjo Barometer having a lovely carved burr walnut case with a thermometer and a 12 inch round silver dial. Perfect workin...

Antique Victorian quality mahogany banjo barometer by James H Kelly of Glasgow Having a quality mahogany shaped banjo barometer with scroll shaped carving ci...

This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...

English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.

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...

This is an antique cased octant. A Scottish, ebony navigational instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Appealing navigation ins...

French Victorian bronze cannon with trailer model. (2 pieces)

Pocket Compass / Nautical Compass. Appears to be marked Barker and Sons of London. If authentic, could be circa 1890 but we are unable to confirm. Please use your own judgement on ...

This is a 19th century antique hardwood inlaid banjo barometer with a thermometer and a 10' silvered dial, brass bezel with convex glass. It is a very...

This is an antique 2-draw telescope, an English terrestrial or maritime navigational instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Perfect for bird watching, landscap...

This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, brass chemist's shop aid, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. ...

English (19th Century) brass and leather hand held telescope

Early Wooden Antique Camera / Enlarger Circa 1910s Please look at the photos, this has not been touched in decades. It is just the way you would like to find it, untouched. True anti...

Antique 19th-century brass bed warmer featuring a distinctive pentagonal warming chamber and long brass handle. The pierced brass top is decorated with evenly spaced ventilation hole...

About A late 19th century balance scale. The body is Mahogany with two brass trays, brass and glass window and bronze inner mechanism. Th...

An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron stand and brass balance with tray and scoop. Makers mark engraved along top arm.

An essential tool in the creation and finishing of furniture, this 19th-century English ornamental lathe is an object of beauty in and of itself. The extraordinary machine...

This an antique master craftsman's spirit level. An English, rosewood and brass ornamental desk tool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. ...

This is an antique reader's magnifying glass. An English, silver plated library magnifier, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb Victorian example with a large, br...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian, circa 1890 James Beall Morrison Treadle Dentist drill Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international. Dental treadle drill, English manufacture, 1890-1940 The foot pedal is pushed up and down to power this dental drill. It is also known as a ‘treadle drill’. The drill removed areas of tooth decay. These can become infected and painful if untreated. The treadle drill was invented in 1871 by American dentist James Beall Morrison (1829-1917). He also designed dental chairs. His drill was popular with dentists throughout Europe and America. It is an example of the first mechanically powered drill. These sped up dental treatments This one seems to be in fully working order from what I can see, it’s a real survivor but then that’s not surprising, things made in the Victorian era were made to last Dimensions Height:- 144cm Width:- 52.5cm Depth:- 38cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information...

Oak Perpetual Calendar England, 1900 Oak perpetual desk calendar with rotating side posts to change the month, day, and date. 5.5"w x 3”d x 6.5”h Ref. O2230

Antique Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting the Human Skeleton A rare 19th century anatomical wall chart depicting the human skeleton. On the sides On the...

Rare and remarkable 19th century English wall hung barometer and thermometer hand crafted in chestnut having dramatic floral carvings and featuring boar or warthog tusks.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting pieces, the list is as follows 1:- POM 17615 PINGUICULA 2:- POM 17600 VENUS FLYTRAP...

Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales, complete with pans and nest of weights - Williams & Sons - Cannon St. London - 21"w x 12"d x 27"h

19th century magnifying glass with a hand turned brass and hand-carved Yorkie handle from England. This is a charming piece for any home or office, and so useable too! The hand-car...

Early 20th century Paris stamped prosthetic arm with hook Dimensions in inches: H 24” x W 4” x D 4” Age: 1920 Origin: France (Paris) Condition: aged Overview A child size small ...

A wonderful glass display dome great to keep sculpture or collections safe and look more interesting than just on a shelf.

Victorian marquetry wall barometer and thermometer. English, 19th century Measures: height 98cm, width 25cm, depth 7cm. This elegant piece is a fin...

A large 19th Century scientific optical mirror in round blackened hardwood frame on brass articulated tripod stand. The mirror looks concave or convex shaped, but if you look closely...

This is a vintage factory barometer. An English, oak banjo barometer, officially marked in compliance with the Factory Act 1937 and dating to circa 1940. Select oak displays fine ...

1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head A rare brochure illustrating the anatomy of the human head. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of several layers of th...

English (Scottish) Victorian brass tabletop telescope with 3 legged iron base.

A rare and visually commanding late 19th-century iron/ bronze balance scale, attributed to J. Motk & Co., circa 1890. this exquisite scale would have served in a traditional butcher’...

A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian Period ( 1860-1880). Uncertain to maker and origin. ...

American Victorian ebonized stereoscope.

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass, Cast Iron & Porcelain Balance Beam Scal...