Oak Scientific Instruments

This is a large antique ladies flower press. An English, oak country house rotary craft press, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Exceptional example, offering up to six pre...

Box containing 6 dismounplate geometric solids of oak wood, height 20 cm, in their original wooden box complete with illustrative leaflet for calculating surfaces and volumes. Made for educational purposes for schools by Antonio Vallardi publisher in 1963. Box cm 24 x 40 H 12 cm. The origins of the publisher Vallardi date back to 1750 when founder Francesco Cesare (1736-1799) acquired a small craft in the heart of old Milan. In the early nineteenth century, the publishing house was noted for the production of works of art, geography and science, including a "Tour of Italy" which took twenty-two printings between 1819 and 1835. The complete works of various maps and directions for travel, including timetables and fares for transportation of the time, can be considered the first modern tourist guide. The firm "Vallardi" was born in 1843 and the company became industrial, with the opening of branches on national...

This antique wall-mount crank telephone, crafted from oak, dates to approximately 1910. The telephone features a classic design with twin brass bells, a hand-crank magneto, and a rec...

A stunning and highly decorative Carl Zeiss 'Theo 010' theodolite Numbered 223278. Complete with a fitted oak case and oak tripod, dating from the mid 20th Century, This vintage Zei...

Amazing late 19th century French oak camera from Spain. Made in oak and gold metal and in its color. Beautiful piece of decoration. Measures: Adjustable height 55.11in-66.92in.

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...

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...

This is an antique three draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or spotting scope with military Broad Arrow mark, dating to the World War I period, dated 1915. Pe...

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak By Grand Bazar 1910s Liege Belgium High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade...

ABOUT A beautifully preserved piece of local California utility history. This solid oak telephone subset ringer box with intact internal mechanism was custom shop-built in San Franci...

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 ...

This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from oak and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. ...

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak By R. Krengel 1910s Eupen Belgium High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade)...

Field Level No. 148, instrument for architects or engineers, made of brass and glass. Complete with original oak box. Includes a folding and extendable oak tripod and a tubular canva...

ABOUT Antique 12 inch draw knife with wooden handles and one mezzaluna knife with Beech handles. Brass collars. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1860-1900. MAT...

This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from oak and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. ...

A very decorative antique carved oak aneroid barometer with integrated thermometer, mounted on a finely shaped backplate. The case is richly carved with stylised foliate and scroll m...

Early 19th Century, a set of an oversized mortar made of hand crafted white marble with a wooden Oakwood pestle, in good condition. This fun set was on display in a pharmacy in Milan...

Quality antique Edwardian carved oak aneroid barometer, having a quality antique Edwardian aneroid banjo barometer with a fantastic carved oak case surrounding a white porcelain circ...

This elegant antique wall hanging barometer and thermometer was crafted in France, circa 1890. The carved oak weather and temperature reader features impressive, high-relief carvings of acorn and leaf motifs throughout; it is further embellished with a dog head sculpture at the pediment. The thermometer and weather forecast are operational to a degree but do not provide accurate readings; the piece nevertheless serves as a great decorative accent and conversation piece.The Black Forest weather...

Very unusual hand carved Oak "Military" aneroid barometer from England. Circa 1880. Often antique items like this can be highly collectible and are often sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage scientific instruments...

Stunning design and top quality executed antique barometer. This late 19th-early 20th century, English manufactured wall barometer has everything that makes an antique worthwhile. F...

Deeply carved architectural lines define this wall barometer, beginning at the pediment with a fluted shell cresting over a moulded cornice and outward-scrolling brackets. The waiste...

Turned finials, dentil moulding, and classical architectural elements define this substantial English banjo wall barometer. The cresting is formed with a stepped dentil cornice surmo...

Torricellian barometer of oak wood, signed Negretti & Zambra London from the second half of the 19th century, complete with reading vernier for checking the pressure variation and thermometer. Height 98 cm - 10.6 inches, width 27 cm - 38.5 inches, depth/thickness 5 cm - 1.96 inches. Very good condition, fully functional. For safety during transport the barometer will be shipped emptied of mercury. The mercury will be placed in a sealed container in the package together with the barometer. When it was discovered, that changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular. Evangelista Torricelli...

Fine quality antique Victorian Black Forest aneroid barometer having a fantastic quality antique Victorian Black Forest barometer with a quality carved walnut case with leaves, branc...

This is a set of three English and American 20th century barometers. They are carved oak and brass by a variety of makers including Taylor Made. US Navy barometer has a few chips.

A very fine well figured mahogany double racked focus half plate camera with beautifully cast brass mounts in excellent condition and of exceptional quality mounted on an extendable ...

This is an antique pocket barometer altimeter. An English, oak cased explorer's instrument by Hicks of London, dating to the late Victorian pe...

A rare model of a Kinora monochrome motion picture viewer on folding base. Light oak lens holder and base, with the circular Kinora badge, circa 1905. ...

very unusual and highly decorative Edwardian barograph by Hezzanith, presented in an elegant glazed oak case with striking Art Nouveau influenced inlaid decoration to the uprights an...

An early 19th century Naval oak and elm fiddle pulley block, with two wood sheaves. Marked with Roman Numerals: XXVIIII For a similar fiddle block see the collection of: Chatham...

Estate American surveyor's transit level in original fitted oak box and signed "BOSTROM- BRODY mf6, Atlanta GA.", circa 1930-1940s. Model #4, Serial #47....

Deeply carved acanthus foliate cresting and a prominent lower pendant frame this wall-hanging banjo barometer, crafted from solid oak with a warm, natural grain. The shaped case meas...

Carved architectural cresting and bold volute scrolls define this wall-hanging aneroid banjo barometer, housed in a solid oak case displaying a deep, warm honey-brown patina. The tim...

Crisply carved scrolls, acanthus leaf flourishes, and textured stippled grounds define the shaped case of this oak banjo-form weather instrument. The upper pediment rises to an arche...

A carved broken-arch swan-neck pediment centered with a stylised acanthus palmette forms the crest of this wall barometer. Below the moulded cornice, the tapered upper section houses...

This is a vintage telescope tripod. An English, oak and bronze support Stand, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1940. Displays a desirable aged...

This is a vintage rolling rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Attractive period instrument Displays a desirable aged patina Solid brass shows mellow golden hues Used to draw parallel lines on navigation charts Replete with the Ministry of Defense arrow mark and 160100 patent number Oak faced box...

Antique Brass Postal Balance Scales with Enamel Rate Plaque and GPO Weights Material: Brass, oak, enamel A beautifully made antique English postal balance scale set upon a richly f...

This is a large antique 'officer of the watch' telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use in the manner of Dollond of London, dating to the late...

19th century Danish carved walnut barometer circa 1890. Beautifully carved from a solid piece of wood. Thermometer set in the top. Barometer with paper dial in danish. Some losses ...

Carved oak barometer, the shaped carved oak frame with rectangular thermometer encased by glass. Above the silvered dial with silvered bezel, flanked by crisp scrolling carved decora...

A group of 8 geometric solids made of solid Oak wood for educational use. Some solids are decomposable. Castiglione, Turin, Italy circa 1900.

Oak-cased Weather station by James Brown Glasgow. with silvered dials comprising a clock set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, barometer, and central barograph over th...

Carved oak barometer, the shaped carved oak frame with rectangular thermometer above the silvered dial inscribed J. Durkin, Middlesbrough, encased in copper frame. Dimensions Height ...

An English mahogany and brass single draw telescope made and signed by William Bruce, Kings Head Court Shoe Lane London, circa 1830. This handsom...

Germany hand-built analytical beam balance scientific scale by Galileo Sartorius. The scale is used to measure both solid and liquid masses (10/100g capacity). Highly sensitive silver cylinders dampen the harmonic motion of the beam balance. Galileo Sartorius refers to a collaboration between the Italian company Galileo and the German company Sartorius, specifically in the production of high-precision analytical balances...

Early 20th Century Belgian Black Board, Chalkboard, in a good state.

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...

A wonderful late 19th century operation table also known as the "canine table" Made by Arnold & Son who where established in 1819 as a chemist and dru...

An early 20th-century barograph housed in a well-figured oak case with glazed panels and a fitted drawer to the base. The instrument features a finely engineered brass mechanism driv...

A rare sand and ballast measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London, circa 1940. Measures one, three-quarters, and half cubic foot. Made for Monmouthshire County Council. P...

Unusual oak-cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra, having five glazed removable lid. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed i...

Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass hardware, lumber caliper by E.S. Lane, Upton ME used to measure the amount of timber from a tree fea...

Set of doctors scales for C.F Thakray Chemists. The solid oak seat with shaped back alongside cast balance scale. standing on square sports with pull out ...

Art Deco Barograph, Winter & Sons, Newcastle Art Deco barograph housed in an oak bevelled glass display case standing on a raised, moulded plinth with pad feet. Six vacuum chambers ...

A wonderful antique Victorian banjo barometer in carved solid oak. This was made in London by Maple and Co, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. It is of amazing quality, beau...

Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass, lumber caliper by William Greenlief used to measure the amount of timber from a tree features a sli...

Negretti & Zambra Fine Edwardian oak cased barograph with hinged lid, bevelled glass panels and central chart drawer. Seven vacuum ...