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Scientific Instrument Index (SCII): a daily market-performance index for antique scientific instruments, built on ALT/FNDATA's dataset of over 18,000 lots across 160+ auction houses since 2003, with 12,000+ realised prices. Telescopes, microscopes, barometers, sextants, compasses, globes, surveying instruments and other historic scientific apparatus. Daily index values.
Overview
Scientific Instrument Index (SCII): antique scientific instruments market data
The Scientific Instrument Index delivers daily index values tracking the antique scientific instruments market on a consistent methodology, for benchmarking, valuation and research.
The index is built on ALT/FNDATA's antique scientific instruments sales data (over 18,000 lots across 160+ auction houses since 2003, with 12,000+ realised prices). Index values come in JSON, CSV and SQL formats and update daily.
What you can do with this data
- Benchmarking: measure this segment against the wider collectibles market.
- Portfolio and trend research: track performance over time on a consistent methodology.
- Valuation and insurance: market-based values for appraisal, estate and cover.
- Research and reporting: ground analysis in realised auction prices.
Dataset facts
- Data formats: JSON, CSV, SQL tables
- Geographic coverage: Global (North America, Europe, Asia)
- History: 2003 to present
- Update frequency: Daily
- Update type: Incremental
- Sources: Auction houses, online marketplaces, dealer listings, catalogues
- Provider: ALT/FNDATA (Oarbt Inc.)
More ALT/FNDATA data on AWS Data Exchange
ALT/FNDATA publishes an Antique Scientific Instruments feed and a Scientific Instrument Index on AWS Data Exchange. Search "ALT/FNDATA" to see the full catalogue.
Getting started
For help evaluating this dataset for your use case, or to discuss coverage and integration, contact the ALT/FNDATA data team at info@altfndata.com .
Highlights
- Daily market-performance index for antique scientific instruments, built on 18,000+ lots across 160+ auction houses since 2003.
- Telescopes, microscopes, barometers, sextants, compasses, globes, surveying instruments and other historic scientific apparatus. Delivered in JSON, CSV and SQL formats.
- Anchor of a family of antique scientific instruments indices on AWS Data Exchange. Daily-updated index values.
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This listing offers a single pricing dimension: Product Access, measured in units. It grants you access to the Scientific Instrument Index (SCII) data at no charge. There are no tiers, instance sizes, or usage add-ons to compare. You subscribe through this one free access dimension, and the unit count controls your entitlement to the product. Because pricing is free, there is no scaling cost based on volume or seats within this dimension.
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One unit grants access to the Scientific Instrument Index (SCII) dataset for a subscriber. Because the listing is free, the unit controls your entitlement to the product rather than a per-volume or per-seat charge. Adding units does not add cost under this free dimension.
No. This dimension is free, so your cost does not change as usage grows. There are no included-amount cutoffs, overage points, or tier boundaries within this dimension that would trigger a charge based on query volume or record counts.
Free Product Access covers your entitlement to the SCII dataset through this listing. Any separate commercial licensing, custom feeds, or bespoke coverage arrangements are not part of this free dimension and would be handled directly with the vendor.
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Additional details
You will receive access to the following data sets.
Data set name | Type | Historical revisions | Future revisions | Sensitive information | Data dictionaries | Data samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
all_scientific_instruments_data | All historical revisions | All future revisions | Not included | Not included |
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