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The
Ideal Table
by Otto Wretling, Functionalist Folding Table
By Otto Wretling
Located in Brussels, BE
mechanism functions smoothly, and the height adjustment is stable and operational.
The pedestal base has
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass, Steel
$7,565 Sale Price
25% Off
A Silver Brooch, Jewelry for Women, Morocco Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
pin to create a lively yet harmonious design.
On the reverse, a sturdy pin mechanism is fitted for
Category
Early 1900s Moroccan Antique Mechanism
Materials
Silver
A Spanish Walnut Vargueno with Base, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
centred with large escutcheon, the locking mechanism slightly off centre to right, with two pendant drop
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
$15,500 / set
ETHNIC TRIBAL 1880 Rajasthan Southern India Antique Silver Bracelet Bangle
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
$1,438 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Poplar, Iron and Leather Bombe Trunk Luggage from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
lock mechanism and a prominent “L. J.” monogram formed in nailhead detail.
The domed top opens to
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
Rare 19th C. Victorian Large Palmer
Company Solid Brass Wick Candle Holder
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare 19th Century Palmer & Company wick candle stand with patented spring mechanism to keep the
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
Very Fine English Burl Walnut Tantalus with Two Cut Glass Decanters
Located in San Francisco, CA
case with 2 brass carry handles and an unusual locking mechanism which moves 90 degrees to allow access
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Cut Glass, Walnut, Burl
English William IV Period Burr Elm Parcel-Gilt Centre Table Attributed to Seddon
By Thomas
George Seddon
Located in London, GB
, the top with a tilting mechanism and a gilded band to the edge, supported on a central column carved
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Mechanism
Materials
Elm
Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch by Redard
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
describe a calendar mechanism in a watch that displays the date correctly 'perpetually,' taking into
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Northern Swedish County Long Case Clock in Rococo Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
which adds to the character of the piece.
The clock comes with the original clock mechanism, weights
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Mechanism
Materials
Pine
Mid 19 century hand carved mahogany tilt top table
Located in Allentown, PA
mechanisms. The top of the table has a rich deep patina and is in near pristine condition. This table is
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Mahogany Expandable Round Three Tier Dumbwaiter Table
Located in North Miami, FL
functionality with timeless elegance. A clever wooden button mechanism simplifies the process of reducing or
Category
18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Antique English Barley Twist Draw-Leaf Oak Table, Early 1900s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
integrated draw-leaf mechanism allows the table to expand from a compact square to a larger rectangle
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Oak
Neoclassical Walnut Nightstand or Side Table, 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
tambour mechanism and the marble top, which shows light wear consistent with age.
Ideal as a bedside
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism
Materials
Marble, Brass
Beautiful Round Cherry French Vigneron Tilt Top Wine Tasting Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Round sculpted top upon trestle base with triangular harp mechanism. Carved rounded feet and all hand
Category
19th Century Antique Mechanism
Materials
Cherry
Set of Antique Spanish Wrought Iron Bifold Gates
Located in New York, NY
mechanism in the center for securing the gate closed. There are some decorative elements missing and some
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,600 / set
Rare Antique Chicken Rocking Toy, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
iron made swing mechanism is covered inside the wooden base. It is original antique and functional. A
Category
1920s German Other Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
A Silver Bracelet, Jewelry for Women, Yemen Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
flower conceals the hinge mechanism where a pin is inserted to securely fasten the bracelet. A second
Category
Early 20th Century Yemeni Antique Mechanism
Materials
Silver
A Silver Bracelet, Jewelry for Women, Morocco-Algeria Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
composition.
At the front, a notched clasp mechanism allows one end of the bracelet to be inserted securely
Category
Early 1900s Algerian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Silver
A Silver Bracelet, Jewelry for Women, Yemen Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
centerpiece, executed in exquisite fine filigree, serves both as a focal point and as the closure mechanism
Category
Early 1900s Yemeni Antique Mechanism
Materials
Silver
A Gold Automaton Quarter Repeater Hunter Pocket Watch C1896
By Unbranded
Located in Mayfair, London, London
move up and down when the repeater mechanism is activated. The blued steel spade hand complementing the
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Mechanism
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Fist Corkscrew Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
metal collar. Malacca shaft, push-pull mechanism exposed a triangular 28 1/2" sword blade and a 2 1/4
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Guilloché Enamel Portrait Box
Located in Dublin, IE
precision clasp mechanism.
The medallion features a finely rendered female portrait beneath translucent
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Biedermeier Revolving Chair, Cherry Wood, Black Velvet, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
360 degrees with original old iron metal swivel mechanism, which is very rare from this period.
Newly
Category
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Mechanism
Materials
Velvet, Cherry, Paint
Black Forest Music Box Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
mechanism within its seat, designed to serenade its occupant when seated. As impressive as it is delightful
Category
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut
EARLY 19th CENTURY INLAID CLOCK WITH BRONZES
Located in Firenze, FI
hours, with weekly winding. The mechanism features the stamp and signature of the craftsman "Vincent
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cradle In Solid Beech – Early 20th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
several generations of newborns.
The smooth and stable rocking mechanism helped soothe little ones with
Category
1910s French Campaign Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
Very Large Antique Louis XV Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères
By Maison Beurdeley, Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
significance, its intricate timekeeping mechanism was produced by Raingo Frères, a distinguished French
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mechanism
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Art Deco Jade Onyx Platinum Diamonds Jabot Brooch Pin Cellini NYC, 1925
By Cellini
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
brooch has a simple lock mechanism, the bigger part must be turned to a side to be released a simple and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
fusion of functionality and artistry, the chair conceals a Swiss cylinder musical mechanism within its
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Sterling Silver Locking Double Cover Tea Caddy
By John Robins
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
mechanism).
Maker: John Robins.
Origin: London, England.
Date: 1800.
Video: A video of this fine piece is
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Mechanism
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts
Located in Doha, QA
ornamentation. Its top slides open by hand, without any mechanism, adding to its sense of mystery and
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood, Paper
20th Century Antique Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
, but as these are antique watches, we advise to check the mechanism with a specialized watchmaker. Our
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Mechanism
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set of 5 Antique European Crossbow Bolts, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
mechanisms.
Length: approx. 48 cm
This bolt may have served in militia armories, fortress defense, or
Category
19th Century German Other Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
Lecoultre
Riviere Monkey Orchestra Musical Automata Picture, France, c. 1865
By LeCoultre
Cie 1
Located in London, GB
one tune at a time with each pull of the cord.
Both the musical movement and the automata mechanism
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
19th Century Italian Walnut Desk with Roll Top
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
revealed only when the front is opened with a simple roller mechanism. When the surface is open you will
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut
$4,074 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Strafor roll-front Archive Cabinet
By Strafor
Located in Baambrugge, NL
from high-quality iron, the cabinet features a sturdy and robust construction. The roll-front mechanism
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
SILVERCRAFT 1920 Art Deco Cloisonne Enamel Desk Clock In Gilt Brass
Bakelite
By Silvercraft, Farber Bros.
Located in Miami, FL
. Fitted with swivel mechanism and the dial cover is a convex glass.
Period: Art-Deco, 1920.
Dial: The
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$1,198 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Ciner Gold Tone Clip on Earrings
By Ciner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and geometric shapes. The clip-on mechanism ensures a secure fit for those without pierced ears.
To
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Mechanism
Renaissance Hunting Cranequin, Dated 1589 — With Maker’s Mark in Shield
Located in Bilzen, BE
Renaissance hunting gear.
Condition:
Mechanism complete and operational
Handle original, stable, with aged
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wrought Iron
Small Chinese Clock from 1900
Located in Madrid, ES
perfectly thanks to its original mechanism.
Measurements:
Height: 20 cm
Width: 6 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Condition
Category
Early 1900s Antique Mechanism
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion
Inlay Strongbox Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
secured by a hidden iron lock mechanism and accompanied by an original key. The exterior presents an
Category
18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Wardrobe In Solid Walnut, Late 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
-point locking mechanism: An original and fully functional system, ensuring optimal security
Category
1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut
Deco 1920 18kt Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch w/ Diamonds, Sapphires
Pearls
Located in Aventura, FL
subtle sparkle. The piece is fitted with a secure pin mechanism, ensuring it stays in place when worn
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique American Chippendale Mahogany Tilt-Top Table Candlestand Philadelphia
Located in Portland, OR
original hand cut steel locking mechanism, the table having a turned pedestal column with 'barley twist
Category
1770s American Chippendale Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
Antique hallmarked Pewter Bottle ar. 1880 Lion Crest Knightly / Hunting Style
Located in Landshut, BY
: hallmarked
:-: in good condition :-:
screw mechanism works perfectly
Category
1880s German Romantic Antique Mechanism
Materials
Pewter
Large 18th Century French Provincial Country Style Armoire / Wardrobe
Located in Madrid, ES
later time. All metal hardware and locking mechanism are and functional, and the original key is
Category
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut
Le Roy
Fils. A Rose Gold Keywind Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch. C1820
Located in Mayfair, London, London
pushes down to operate the repeater mechanism.
Movement: The fine rare and cylinder escapement with
Category
1820s French Antique Mechanism
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Holland, Aldwinckle,
Slater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
to the rear portion.
The cover of the box secures with a working locking mechanism.
* "Straight
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch Figural Peddler Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
has Roman numerals and the mechanism was a traditional mechanical movement (no longer in working
Category
19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Mechanism
Materials
Lead
Patented jam pot in sterling silver and glass - made for Harrods in 1911
By Richard Woodman Burbridge
Located in London, London
silver mount with patented opening mechanism handle. The jam pot measures 5.25"(13cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm
Category
1910s English Antique Mechanism
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
mechanism. The form may be familiar as Elizabeth Locke has used the design with reproduction shield
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century
Located in Benalmadena, ES
. While the mechanism still works, the tambour requires a slight manual push to close fully. The interior
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
Vintage Regency Tilt Top Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The distinctive tilt-top mechanism speaks to its historical versatility, allowing it to function as a
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
Model gypsies caravan, handmade and painted, folk art, English circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
half door, spoked wheels with heavy wrought iron rims and an intricate front turning mechanism.
The
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Meissen Porcelain Pagoda Nodding Head Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
figural modeling, leading to the creation of movable figures with counterweight mechanisms. This 19th
Category
1880s German Chinoiserie Antique Mechanism
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century, French Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender
Located in IT
used to assist in placing wood into the fireplace, as it could rotate thanks to an elegant mechanism
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mechanism
Materials
Bronze
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