A repository for information about people who made and signed scientific instruments preserved in collections worldwide.

The history of the microscope replete with photos and illustrations

An historical account and photo gallery of the telescope from 17th to 20th Centuries

Collection of antique magnetic compasses with photographs and illustrations

A directory to 5,000+ websites concerning the history of science, technology, and industry and a project of the Center for History and New Media, George Mason University.

Scientific instruments of Medieval and Renaissance Europe

Physics Laboratory and Museum of Scientific Instruments, Urbino University

Over 1,850 instrument photos with text and references.

Collection of Leitz Instruments and Optics - Microscopes, Cameras, etc.

Smithsonian National Museum of American History collections

Online presence of the National Museum of Surveying

(in German)

University of Cambridge

models of ancient creatures and other items of antiquity; fossil restoration and preparation; art, tile and ceramic restoration; museum exhibits and design; science and lapidary feature stories; signage, advertising and display writing and preparation

Antique surveying Instruments, restoration, repair, Ssales of surveying equipment and optical tooling and optical alignment equipment

Antique scientific instruments and collectibles

A Selection of Antique Microscope Slides from the Victorian Era c. 1830s - 1890s

Suppliers, wholesalers, distributers, dropshippers

Antique Scientific Instruments & Early Technology For Discerning Collectors

Antique scientific instruments, old and rare books

Resource for collecting medical, surgical, apothecary, dental, and bloodletting antiques

Home of the International Antique Science & Technology Fair, London

Information on instruments, products for sale, restoration services and many other items regarding survey instrumentation and surveying history

Early scientific instruments

The Gemmary blog