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Antique Georgian English Brass Side-Eject Candlesticks, Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
mechanism to eject a candle.
Dimensions: 8 1/2 inches high x 4 1/4 inch diameter
Reference: The Brass
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
François Linke French Louis XVI Ormolu Kingwood Bureau Plat Desk, c.1889
By François Linke
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
ébénistes of the late 19th century. Their mechanisms, stamped “V.F.” and “Paris” above crossed keys, appear
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Surveyor
s Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880
Located in Bilzen, BE
mechanism
Presented in its original fitted wooden case, complete with original interior fittings and
Category
Mid-19th Century Belgian Other Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
Antique Anglo-Indian Silver Belt Buckle c.1900
Located in Worcester, GB
edge and reverse, consistent with age. The clasp mechanism is intact and functional. To the reverse is
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Mechanism
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Oak Side by Side with Bookcase
Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
cabinet. Lock is missing the internal mechanism. Drawers glide well. Drop front desk has been reattached a
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Mechanism
Materials
Oak
William IV Rosewood Circular Breakfast Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
vivid grain pattern
* Tilting mechanism for space-saving when not in use
* Faceted central column on a
Category
19th Century English Antique Mechanism
Materials
Rosewood
Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher
By Joseph Bramah, Fisher Brothers
Located in Northampton, GB
the secret locking mechanism which is located in the lock plate on the right hand screw. When the
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
Antique Platinum 2.26ctw Old European Cut Diamond Palmette Drop Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
white gold safety backs, which latch to the earrings by way of a push mechanism. The diamonds are bright
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$12,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Cigarette Case with Unusual Opening - 1886
Located in London, GB
whilst open. The mechanism remains smooth, strong and with a tight closure, a testament to its overall
Category
19th Century Antique Mechanism
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Regency Period Tilt Top Table
Located in London, GB
mechanism and it stands on a splayed tripod base. This is a great size to be used as an occasional side
Category
Early 1800s British Regency Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.H. Ayres
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
crank handle to tighten the net this mechanism is all in brass and works very smoothly
The cast iron
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
in excellent working order and keeps good time. It's marked "Made in Germany" on the mechanism. This
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut G.Tart Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade)
Unusual design with high relief C
Category
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut
Antique Adjustable Sherz Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hardwood base and wheel mechanism.
The Sherz lounge was often used in gentlemen’s clubs, spas, and
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Linen, Wood
$2,800 Sale Price
41% Off
BENEY 1926 England Art Deco Semi Automatic Petrol Lighter With Lizard Leather
Located in Miami, FL
mechanism and the lateral ignition wheel. The lighter is in great original condition with no repairs and was
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Silver, Brass, Silver Plate
$1,198 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French TOLE Clock Dial Face by Japy Freres, Industrial, Fully Working
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
the clock with a modern quartz battery mechanism, retaining the vintage hands and winding shaft for
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Mechanism
Materials
Steel
A Very Good 19th Century Killarney Ware Dresser Box, Ireland Circa 1870
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
appears to be its original lock mechanism
hinges.
Category
Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Other, Brass
Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Checkerboard Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
showcasing a special photograph or memento. The locket secures at the bottom with a small sliding mechanism
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French 20th Century 18 K Rose Gold Initial Floral Pattern Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
strongly recommend having the mechanisms serviced by a specialist watchmaker. Our watches are sold without
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mechanism
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Engraved Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
key. For use as a watch, we strongly recommend having the mechanisms serviced by a specialist
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initials Pocket Watch Pendant
By Longines
Located in Poitiers, FR
having the mechanisms serviced by a specialist watchmaker. Our watches are sold without any guarantee of
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mechanism
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Black Enamel Star Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
start and work, but as they are antique watches, we strongly recommend having the mechanisms serviced by
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mechanism
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
a watch, we recommend having the mechanisms serviced by a specialist watchmaker. Our watches are
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mechanism
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Piano Stool Carved Walnut Adjustable Height 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
mechanism when rotated
Viewings available by appointment
Offered in great shape ready for home use right
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
1900s French Roller Organ Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
of functional art. The cylindrical wooden base—originally part of a roller organ mechanism—is
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
1900s French Roller Organ Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
of functional art. The cylindrical wooden base—originally part of a roller organ mechanism—is
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
1900s French Roller Organ Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
of functional art. The cylindrical wooden base—originally part of a roller organ mechanism—is
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original wood. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
$2,000
Set of 6 Italian Grand Tour Caesar Plaques w/ Porphyry Cameo in Bronze Frames
Located in New York, NY
mechanisms at the back, indicating their intended display as wall-mounted decorative elements. This set
Category
1870s Italian Grand Tour Antique Mechanism
Materials
Marble, Porphyry, Ormolu
Set of 4 Antique Folding Chairs with Vintage Vinyl
Located in Freehold, NJ
, original brown vinyl seats and folding mechanism with steel reinforced frame.
Similar set of 4 antique
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Antique Folding Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
are sturdy. Folding mechanism works well on all chairs. No wobble even on chairs with broken seat back
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Mechanism
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Polished Repousse Urn-Shaped Table Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
flame regulator mechanism including the off and on turning key at the pediment. (The flame regulator
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mechanism
Materials
Spelter
Victorian English 15k Enamel, Diamond,
Pearl Mourning Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
secure and intact. The bail is in working order, and the mechanism which allows the locket to open and
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Silver Display Table, English, Tilt-Top, Occasional, Reception, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
from decades of gentle use
Elegant tilt-top mechanism held securely with a traditional sliding clasp
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut 1910s
By A. de Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade)
Unusual design with high relief C
Category
1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Roullet Decamp Growling Dog
Located in London, GB
working pull chain growling mechanism still in fine working order. The head is still and does not nod
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Paper
French Notary Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a locking mechanism which blocks the 24 boxes.
It comes with two keys (upper and lower cabinet keys
Category
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
$3,400
Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
face with Arabic numerals for a timeless aesthetic.
Mechanism: Precision movement with thread
Category
1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mechanism
Materials
Maple
Antique French Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Onyx Figural Mantel Clock, Circa 1815
Located in Tarry Town, NY
timepiece is both a technical and artistic tour de force. The clock mechanism is set within the onyx body
Category
1810s Antique Mechanism
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
19th-Century French Floor Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
locking mechanism is remarkably intricate, showcasing concealed keyholes and requiring the precise use of
Category
19th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
$124,500
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width:60cm / 23.6"
Depth: 19cm / 7.5
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
$2,400
Bleached Oak Gothic Style Extending Dining Table This is a very sturdy table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
legs are solid Oak. The table extends by means of a winding mechanism that opens the table in the
Category
19th Century Gothic Antique Mechanism
Materials
Oak
A ceremonial cigar display stand in honor of the Imperial Prince Napoleon IV
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
a musical mechanism that will require restoration.
The presence of Canton balls testifies to the
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique French "Siren" Handled Walking Stick Cane 92cm / 36 inches 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with a siren mechanism, if you blow strongly into the pierced top the siren will sound.
Add an
Category
1890s French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Silver
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width: 55cm / 21.7"
Depth
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
$2,000
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width:48cm / 18.9"
Depth
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
$2,400
Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Condition: Structurally intact; expected surface wear and patina consistent with age; belt mechanism missing
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Black Forest Carved Softwood "Book Form" Presentation Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
contrasting deep blue velvet, and the box retains its original key and working lock mechanism. Its overall
Category
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Continental Walnut and Kingwood Case Cylinder Music Box, #3130
Located in Germantown, MD
been handrub refinished inside and out.
The lever wound two spring mechanism features a 17-1/2" L
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss American Empire Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut, Kingwood, Satinwood, Ebony
Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
horology from the neoclassical era. It features an intriguing mechanism known as a cercle tournant, or
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Victorian 14k Folding Eyeglasses
Located in Narberth, PA
to be attached to a long chain. The eye glasses open mechanically with a small sliding mechanism at
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock with Rooster
Located in Dallas, TX
carved bombe lyre shape base at the bottom ending with base plinth. The tall clock mechanism has been
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass, Iron
Walnut Demilune Game Table Console with Green Felt Top, Late 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
playing cards, dice games, or other leisure activities. The folding mechanism is supported by brass hinges
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Felt, Walnut
Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl
Located in Münster, DE
marquetry,
3-tier chest of drawers, cylinder lock with automatic pull-out mechanism, original fittings
Category
1780s German Empire Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
$15,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria
By Carl Kauba
Located in London, GB
nude female figure with a mechanical cape mechanism. This finely cast piece epitomises early 20th
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Bronze
English Mahogany Architect’s Table with Adjustable Kidney Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
elegance and utility in mind, the piece retains its original mechanism, allowing the top to tilt for
Category
19th Century English Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany 10/12 Seater Extending Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
top with a double moulded edge and two original extra leaves, pull out extending mechanism standing on
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass, Other
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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
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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.
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