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Copernican Delamarche Planetary With Hand Mechanism
Located in Firenze, IT
Copernican-type planetary globe in cardboard and engraved paper mounted on a blackened wooden stand. France, circa 1810. H. 54 cm Diam. 36 cm Antique armillary spheres and planetaria...
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1810s French Empire Antique Mechanism

Technical Pencil Diagrams of Car Mechanisms
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
pencil drawing showcases technical diagrams focusing on car mechanisms. The piece includes multiple
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pencil

Regency Period Mahogany Davenport Circa 1810 With Mechanism
Located in Brussels, Brussels
, especially from the Regency period.. It features a mechanism that allows the upper writing surface to be
Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Smooth silver snuffbox with tilting mechanism on both lids
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Plain silver snuffbox with tilting mechanism on both lids. Metal: Silver. Origin
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Silver pierced bell with floral reliefs and internal mechanism
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell, cut and embossed with floral motifs, mechanism inside. Metal: Silver
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
shaped, pierced and fretted supports The pop up mechanism having fitted drawers To the right hand side of
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Antique steel lock mechanism mounted on a wooden board.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
central locking mechanism with radiating arms that extend to engage multiple locking points. This type of
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19th Century Antique Mechanism

Materials

Steel

Silver pierced bell with spiral floral motifs and interior mechanism
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell, cut-out, spiral with floral motifs and mechanism inside. Metal: Silver
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup. Metal: Silver. Origin
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder and internal mechanism
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder, mechanism inside and harlequin standing
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Silver bell with pierced floral lid, mechanism and four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with cut-out and embossed lid with floral motifs, mechanism inside and
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Integrated Pump Mechanism Origin: France Material: Brass, porcelain, nickel-plated
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Late 19th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Gueridon Table with Rotating Mechanism, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
expertly crafted with a rotating mechanism which works in combination with four petal-shaped hinged storage
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early 20th Century Children s Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Münster, DE
Thonet children's chair Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Rare 1820s Swedish Mora Clock with Original Paint and Mechanism
Located in Atlanta, GA
authenticity and understated grace. The piece retains its original mechanism, pendulum, and weights, making it
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood, Pine

Biedermeier Secretaire With Hidden Compartements And Rare Mechanism, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary with rare mechanism Middle German Cherry Biedermeier circa 1815
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Mechanism

Materials

Cherry

Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism With Brass Stud Detailing &
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Late 19th Century British Industrial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron, Brass

Early 20th Century Children s Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Münster, DE
Thonet children's chair Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

19th Century English Walnut Gallery Easel with Height and Tilting Mechanism
Located in London, GB
with projecting corbels and spandrels below, fully adjustable with a tilting mechanism and height
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Arts Crafts Oak Adjustable Height Swivel Office Chair, Industrial Mechanisms
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak adjustable height swivel office chair, with Industrial style mechanisms that
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Silver Plated Three Carafe Tantalus with Lock Mechanism
Located in Greer, SC
mechanism holds the bottles in place for easy transport. Each carafe is 3 1/4"x9".
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Mid-19th Century Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver Plate

18th-Century Artillery Engraving of the Spanish Captain s Carriage and Mechanism
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 18th-Century Artillery Engraving of the Spanish Captain's Carriage and Mechanisms
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1770s Antique Mechanism

Materials

Paper

Silver bell with floral reliefs, mechanism inside and resting on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with floral reliefs, mechanism inside and resting on four feet. Metal
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

19th Century Clock with Hand Carved Oak Case with Original Mechanism
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Clock with Hand Carved Oak Case with Original Mechanism
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19th Century English Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

18th Century French Decorative Long Case Clock with Newly Refurbished Mechanisms
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century French decorative long case clock with newly refurbished mechanisms. Please
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18th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls Lock Mechanism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in
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1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Teak

18th Century Georgian Oak and Brass Heart Motif Door Lock Mechanism
Located in Savannah, GA
Decorative heart motif rim lock mechanism made of solid oak and brass. All original with key. See
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1810s English Georgian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: A.O.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: “A.Olbrich in Wien” and
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mechanism

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Handsome 19th Century Mahogany Dining Table with Unusual Wind-Out Mechanism
Located in London, GB
extending mechanism bearing maker’s label: “T. H. Filmer’s cabinet, upholstery, bedding and carpet
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock with Original Clock Mechanism
Located in Kramfors, SE
Long case clock with red original paint from the mid 1800s. The clock is made in painted pine and dated with the year 1847. Originates from Hälsingland, Sweden. The glass in the ring...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Silver Plated Three-Carafe Bar Tantalus with Lock Mechanism
Located in Dallas, TX
Entertain in style with this beautifully crafted, antique Tantalus from England. Crafted, circa 1860, the bar accessory features three cut-glass carafes with decorative round stopper...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver Plate

19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France in the late 19th century, this charming six-step folding ladder offers both utility and timeworn character. Built from solid pine with visible pegged joinery and ir...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

Game table, card play table, folding mechanism, mahogany, 1920 Art Deco, England
Located in Wien, AT
Very rare gaming table, with a fascinatingly executed folding mechanism. This object was made in
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

Tilt Top Side Table, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1900 Oak side table with tilt tabletop mechanism. 31.5”dia x 25.5”h Ref. TABLE1455 $ 3,600
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Early 1900s English Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

Victorian Antique Wellington Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
pilaster side-locking mechanism. Attributed to Gillows.
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19th Century English Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Very large antique dining table
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
double swivel mechanism that allows you to rotate the table from both sides to accommodate the desired
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1840s Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Polychrome Wooden Rocking Horse - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
horsehair. It rests on a wooden base with its rocking mechanism. The mechanism works perfectly. In perfect
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century George III Mahogany Deed Box Brass Handle Shelf Stoic Decor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
mechanism. 12 inches wide.
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original
Located in Lewes, England
clocks of this age as you can see clearly in the photos. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Charles X Opaline clock with Dolphins
Located in Paris, FR
claw feet. Revised wire suspension mechanism. Charles X period. In good overall condition; discrete
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1820s French Charles X Antique Mechanism

Materials

Opaline Glass

(165 cm - 65 inches ) Giant Sterling Silver Clock - 19th century
Located in Porto, PT
with black Roman numerals. Relief decoration with vegetal and shell motifs. Working mechanism
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Mora Clock Swedish Antique Folk Art Painted, Early 1800s, Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
is sold 'as is' : as a decorative piece only with the original mechanism and pendulum but not
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Silver bell with pierced angelic motifs on marble base
Located in Porto, PT
interior mechanism. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 390.97 grams. Dimensions: 10cm x
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A
Located in Lewes, England
of this age. The clock is sold 'as is' : as a decorative piece only with the original mechanism and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

Antique Regency Period Side Table
Located in London, GB
mechanism with an original brass catch and release mechanism that is in good order. We have had this re
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Early 1800s British Regency Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Table regulator clock in rosewood with silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
between 1887 and 1937. Additional information: Good condition - mechanism in need of revision.
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Antique Regina Oak Double Comb Music Box C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Regina music box, crafted around 1890, features an oak case with a double comb mechanism. Regina music
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Late 19th Century Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

Jacot Swiss Cylinder Banded Inlaid Ebonized Rosewood Table Top Music Box c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
rosewood exterior. The box is adorned with detailed inlays and a polished finish. The cylinder mechanism
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Late 19th Century Antique Mechanism

Materials

Rosewood

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A
Located in Lewes, England
clocks of this age. The clock is sold 'as is' : as a decorative piece only with the original mechanism
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

Table regulator clock with silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
, between 1887 and 1937. Additional information: Good condition - mechanism in need of revision.
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Table alarm clock in rosewood with silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
: Yes, between 1887 and 1937. Additional information: Missing wood - mechanism in need of revision
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Wooden table regulator clock with silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
Mark: Yes, between 1938 and 1984. Additional information: Good condition - mechanism in need of
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Table regulator clock in rosewood with silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
Mark: Yes, between 1887 and 1937. Additional information: Good condition - mechanism in need of
Category

19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Wooden regulator clock with silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
: Yes, between 1887 and 1937. Additional information: Good condition - mechanism in need of revision.
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Wooden star-shaped regulator clock with silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
, between 1887 and 1937. Additional information: Good condition - mechanism in need of revision.
Category

19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Regulator clock in rosewood with cut silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
Mark: Yes, between 1887 and 1937. Additional information: Good condition - mechanism in need of
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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

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Antique Mechanism For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique mechanism for your home. Each antique mechanism for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique mechanism — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique mechanism is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique mechanism that is appealing in its simplicity, but Asprey International Limited, Charles Frederick Hancock and Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Mechanism?

An antique mechanism can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,334, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $125,340.