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Bare On Bear , Viennese Mechanical Bronze, Beauty On Bearskin, Carl Kauba, 1900
By Carl Kauba
Located in Vienna, AT
the unclad lady slowly rises with the help of the mechanism hidden in the canapé. Partially gilded and
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Unis France Magic Projector / Lantern, wood label France
By French House Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
movement. This is achieved through a simple mechanism: a set of lenses, images on glass plates and a
Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Mechanism

Materials

Crystal, Iron

French 18th century Directoire Period Mahogany, Marble, and Ormolu center table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, decorated in the same manner are the primary drawer, which are unlocked and release via a hidden mechanism
Category

18th Century French Directoire Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Birmingham Guild of Handicraft. An Arts Crafts copper and brass chocolate jug
By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
with an intricate handle, lid and support mechanism incorporated into the design. Stamped to the base
Category

Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Mechanism

Materials

Copper, Brass

Antique English 18th Century Early Georgian Dish Top Bird Cage Tripod Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
cage mechanism to a turned baluster shaped column raised on outswept cabriole legs with pad feet
Category

18th Century English George II Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Rare Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat
Located in Reading, Berkshire
elegant Regency period for the seat and cane work, infused with the early Victorian industrial mechanism
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental 19th C. French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Cut Glass Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
, turning the mechanism into a visual focal point. At the center, the white enamel dial is framed by a
Category

1870s French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
amazing brass sliding mechanism. Below on the left side a retractable document slide, with four dummy
Category

18th Century British George III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Mantel Clock with small Satyrs, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
basket is a small pocket watch mechanism, which requires servicing.
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Complete Set Art Deco Wrought Iron Onyx Clock with Cassolettes by M. Vasseur
By Marcel Vasseur, F. Martin
Located in Lisse, NL
comes complete with its winding key for the 8-day mechanism. Apart from one restored onyx top on the
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron

19th-Century Dance Card
Located in Madrid, ES
-painted glass miniature at the center. Original Pencil: Included and serves as the closure mechanism
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique Brazilian Walnut Wood and Cane Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Detroit, MI
, footrest, and backrest with metal caster wheels on front legs. The original reclining mechanism works as
Category

Early 20th Century Brazilian Rustic Antique Mechanism

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Antique Victorian Brass Hand Form Paper Clip Desk Organizer or Wall Display
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
century. Made of solid cast brass with a strong spring mechanism, the clip is not only visually striking
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze

John Forrest Of London Maker To The Admiralty Pocket Watch 54mm Fusee
Located in Mumbai, IN
United Kingdom. It features a mechanical (manual) movement with a fusee mechanism, a 54mm case in silver
Category

1890s British Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Antique 18th century style pair of desk cannon English circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
. They have rotating spoked wheels with brass rims, a threaded rise-and-fall mechanism for aiming, and
Category

Early 20th Century British Louis Philippe Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th Century Bronze Dore Cremona Bolt
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century bronze dore Cremona bolt with the working mechanism not present. Beautiful bright
Category

1780s French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze

William IV Piano Stool Revolving Chair Seat Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of a Wooden Screw Mechanism. The Back of the Stool Having Lyre Shaped Supports and Brass Rods. The
Category

Early 1900s William IV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

George Walton. An Arts and Crafts oak dressing table mirror
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
mirror on a ratchet mechanism set within it's frame, with a pierced heart to the base centred with a
Category

Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Silver-Gilt Carriage Clock by Drew Sons, London, 1913
Located in Braintree, GB
monogrammed and allows access to the movement and winding mechanism. The clock face is adorned with Roman
Category

1910s British Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Antique Regency Mahogany Occasional Snap Top Table possibly Irish 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
condition for such an early piece with no losses anywhere, nice surface patination allover. Mechanism
Category

Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Campaign Table English 19th Century Victorian Campaign Folding Table.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
brass hinges and screws are from the period. The folding mechanism and connecting block works perfectly
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Antique Neoclassical Corinthian Column Oil Lamp by Hinks Emley Sons
Located in Lincoln, GB
finely cut clear glass font houses the original Hinks Duplex mechanism, engineered to provide a powerful
Category

19th Century British Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique Hunzinger Rocking Chair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Antique Hunzinger hardwood rocking chair original fabric Rocking metal mechanism work well
Category

1910s Antique Mechanism

Materials

Hardwood

English Porphyry Clock by Ellicott
By John Ellicott II
Located in New Orleans, LA
as Official Clockmaker to King George III. The mechanism is signed "Ellicott / London", indicating
Category

19th Century English George III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

A fully restored and working late 19 Century Swiss cylinder music box
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
mechanical movement. The rotating cylinder and winding mechanism can be set to play five different melodies
Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Lipstick Case Pendant Necklace Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Antique Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
of a fine blue color. The beautifully designed mechanism raises and lowers the lipstick by pushing
Category

19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Map of London – Phillips’ Tape Indicator Map of Central London, c.1930
Located in Langweer, NL
. Some traces of original attachment to the indicator mechanism present at the margins. Framing tips
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Mechanism

Materials

Paper

A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
with moving legs, the lock mechanism beneath worked by means of a rod ornamented with a further turtle
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

A Marble Bust on Pedestal of Richard Cobden by Neville Northey Burnard 1865
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Peel government’s corn laws and other protectionist mechanisms and earning the respect of liberal
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19th Century English Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
clock mechanism has been cleaned and checked by our clock expert, and is in very good working order
Category

Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Mechanism

Materials

Enamel

Early 19th century tilt top occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.  Standing on a turned stem and supported by 3 scrolling legs.  Tilting mechanism allows easier storage
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Oak Longcase Clock From Belgium
Located in Brussels, Brussels
carved clock in superb condition with its original mechanism Very beautiful dial of superb quality in
Category

18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

19th Century Gilt Bronze Sculpture and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
finely sculpted bird perched on her lap, adding a naturalistic touch to the scene. The clock mechanism
Category

19th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

English Tripod Table Regulator Clock by Thomas Cole, Retailed by Hunt Roskell
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
the optimal pendulum suspension point is just one of several ingenious mechanisms Cole employed. Three
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Unique German Antique Secretaire with Chair Rich Inlay
Located in Boca Raton, FL
a secret mechanism closure. Original shellac polish. Rare exceptional beautiful exceptional piece of
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Mechanism

Materials

Nutwood

Black Forest Whip Carved Wood Fox Music Box With Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
base is a wind up music box mechanism, though it currently requires maintenance to be operational
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1890s German Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Marvelous Design Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
key for winding both the eight-day clock mechanism and the Westminster chimer striking mechanism is
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Mechanism

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Iron

Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer
Located in Glasgow, GB
self locking mechanism for the left doors. In good condition, of elegant proportions and with a
Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Danish Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Valby, 84
modern interiors. The lamp has a bulb socket mounted which has the traditional pull switch mechanism
Category

Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze

Victorian 1.70ct Diamond Acorn and Oak Leaf Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
pin brooch mechanism holds the piece securely in place. Gemstone: Diamond Carat Weight: 1.70 Stone
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Antique Brass Cigar Cutter w/ Hounds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. The cigar cutter mechanism is mounted at the end of the
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Tilt Top Side Table
Located in London, GB
gorgeous patina over the years. The top can tilt up and is held in place with the original catch mechanism
Category

Early 1800s British George III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Restored Baroque Chest, Walnut, Brass, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
careful restoration and is fully functional. It includes a very ingenious screw mechanism to attach from
Category

1750s Czech Baroque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Bronze Ormolu Neoclassical Style Desk Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
surface rubbing and natural patina variations. Mechanism is currently untested and may require servicing
Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

German Walnut Cabinet - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
. There is a secret/mechanism inside the door that allows you to unlock the 8 drawers. It is necessary to
Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Antique Acid Etched Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Locking Decanter
By Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
mechanism, which retains the removable key. This antique decanter is fitted with the original rounded cut
Category

1920s English Other Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Orrery – Tellurium by Paravia, Torino (1900, Italy)
Located in Madrid, ES
relative movements and orbital mechanics. The mechanism consists of metal components, with a hand-painted
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Mechanism

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
. Designed for both function and beauty, the lectern includes a swivel mechanism to adjust the reading angle
Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil Circa 1830-40s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
with an internal mechanism for propelling the graphite “lead” shaft forward during use, as an
Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Swedish Diamond Garnet Bangle
By Carl Gustav Hallberg
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
from the bangle with a screw mechanism to the rear. The purpose of this detaching is likely to allow
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Mechanism

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

19th Century Silver Gilt French Wine Trolley
By Tetard Freres
Located in New Orleans, LA
bottle of wine from person to person at the dinner table. A secure tilting mechanism allows for smooth
Category

19th Century French Other Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Folding Tray Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
useful coffee table, there is a high quality brass mechanism that allows the legs to unfold, converting
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Vintage Coastal Polished Conch Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
minor signs of age. The clock mechanism is untested and may require servicing to restore full
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Solid Oak Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
beautifully caned. This swivels smoothly and rolls on original casters. The mechanism is extremely well made
Category

1870s British Gothic Revival Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

Superb Quality 8 Seater Antique Figured Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
mechanism and winding handle standing on a tapering reeded leg with original cup castors. A handsome
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Other

Art Nouveau Wall Clock, 1900s
Located in Praha, CZ
mechanism was cleaned and adjusted by a professional clockmaker. Paint is slightly worn in some areas.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

ETHNIC TRIBAL 1880 Antique Silver Bracelet Bangle Anklet Rajasthan Southern
Located in Miami, FL
Southern India region or possibly Sri Lanka. It is hinged and opens with a screw mechanism. It is crafted
Category

1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver, Sterling 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.