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Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
, however, reveals the complex mechanism hidden inside, and the box plays a wistful tune. Once known as
Category

19th Century Swiss Other Antique Mechanism

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box

Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box

$44,500
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
winds the mechanism. Gentlemen and ladies utilized the vinaigrette to avoid the pungent smells that were
Category

19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

Antique Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

$22,500
French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock Manner of Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
the traditional longcase clock mechanism that has kept precise time for generations. The locks and
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock Manner of Zwiener
French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock Manner of Zwiener

French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock Manner of Zwiener

$7,250
Antique Swedish Gustavian Signed Wall Clock Gilt 1900, Rococo Golden Clock
Located in Wembley, GB
mechanism. Hand Carved, Hand Crafted, Gilded Wall Clock It has been hand-carved with floral decorations and
Category

Early 1900s Rococo Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Antique Swedish Gustavian Signed Wall Clock Gilt 1900, Rococo Golden Clock
Antique Swedish Gustavian Signed Wall Clock Gilt 1900, Rococo Golden Clock

Antique Swedish Gustavian Signed Wall Clock Gilt 1900, Rococo Golden Clock

$2,294 Sale Price / item
20% Off
George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes Barnard
Located in London, GB
circular bottle cages are held in place by a skewer mechanism underneath and are decorated with vertical
Category

1810s European George III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes Barnard
George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes Barnard

George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes Barnard

$10,242
1700 s English George II Walnut Chest of Drawers (2 pc.)
Located in Louisville, KY
! Additionally, the underneath of the top drawers reveal to remnants of an early secret locking mechanism using a
Category

17th Century English George II Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique 1700 s English George II Walnut Chest of Drawers (2 pc.)
1700 s English George II Walnut Chest of Drawers (2 pc.)

1700 s English George II Walnut Chest of Drawers (2 pc.)

$6,500
Three Piece Set of Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Seating Sofa Two Lounge Chairs
By Ficks Reed, Niagara Reedcraft
Located in New York, NY
inserts, these appear to be missing a mechanism that would raise and lower the dome cap, allowing the
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wicker, Reed

Antique Three Piece Set of Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Seating Sofa Two Lounge Chairs
Three Piece Set of Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Seating Sofa Two Lounge Chairs

Three Piece Set of Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Seating Sofa Two Lounge Chairs

$6,800 / set
Large Oval Cherry French Early 19th Century Tilting Wine Tasting Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Generous oval top upon trestle base with triangular harp mechanism. Lovely hand carved rounded feet. Tilt
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Cherry

Antique Large Oval Cherry French Early 19th Century Tilting Wine Tasting Table
Large Oval Cherry French Early 19th Century Tilting Wine Tasting Table

Large Oval Cherry French Early 19th Century Tilting Wine Tasting Table

$3,995
French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant
Located in Faversham, GB
used to describe the fall-front mechanism seen in French style writing desks, known as Secrétaire à
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant
French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

$4,602
Early 20th Century French Mahogany and Painted Six-Song Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
. The lever-cranked, glass-enclosed brass mechanism with song tracker, plays six classical songs
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Mahogany and Painted Six-Song Cylinder Music Box
Early 20th Century French Mahogany and Painted Six-Song Cylinder Music Box

Early 20th Century French Mahogany and Painted Six-Song Cylinder Music Box

$1,800
Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Folding Bar, Pop Up Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, it closes very softly by itself automatically thanks to its elaborate inside mechanism. It is a real
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Crystal

Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Folding Bar, Pop Up Cabinet
Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Folding Bar, Pop Up Cabinet

Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Folding Bar, Pop Up Cabinet

$15,396
4 Seat Antique Supper Table, English, Tilt Top, Occasional, Breakfast, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
sliding clasp articulates the tilting mechanism Delightful cabriole legs with broad knees and excellent
Category

1820s British Regency Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

4 Seat Antique Supper Table, English, Tilt Top, Occasional, Breakfast, Regency
4 Seat Antique Supper Table, English, Tilt Top, Occasional, Breakfast, Regency

4 Seat Antique Supper Table, English, Tilt Top, Occasional, Breakfast, Regency

$5,901
Mid 19th Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock With Date Display, Circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
mechanism strikes two bells every hour. Interesting facts: Mora is located in the central Swedish region of
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Mechanism

Materials

Birch

Mid 19th Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock With Date Display, Circa 1850
Mid 19th Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock With Date Display, Circa 1850

Mid 19th Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock With Date Display, Circa 1850

$6,809
Louis XVI Style Marble Clock Set
Located in Beaune, FR
2 pots. Mechanism with pendulum in working order but needs to be revised. Dimensions Clock - Height
Category

19th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Style Marble Clock Set
Louis XVI Style Marble Clock Set

Louis XVI Style Marble Clock Set

$1,006
Anglo Indian Specimen Rosewood Carved Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
apron over equally elaborate carved tulip petal pedestal with tilt mechanism, ending in shaped and
Category

1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo Indian Specimen Rosewood Carved Table
Anglo Indian Specimen Rosewood Carved Table

Anglo Indian Specimen Rosewood Carved Table

$4,900
Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
by our jeweller we had the watch mechanism refitted into the mount and sealed shut, however have not
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Mechanism

Materials

Amazonite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip
Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip

Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip

$2,160
OPENING WRITING TABLE SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY
Located in Firenze, FI
inkwells, which can be opened via an elegant sliding mechanism. The top, covered in original leather and
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Fruitwood

OPENING WRITING TABLE SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY
OPENING WRITING TABLE SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY

OPENING WRITING TABLE SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY

$10,422
Empire or Biedermeier Dining Table, Walnut, Brass, Expandable, Swiss circa 1810
Located in Regensburg, DE
/ plates), the table offers seating for up to 14 people. Original pull-out mechanism in solid beech wood
Category

1810s Swiss Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass, Iron

Empire or Biedermeier Dining Table, Walnut, Brass, Expandable, Swiss circa 1810
Empire or Biedermeier Dining Table, Walnut, Brass, Expandable, Swiss circa 1810

Empire or Biedermeier Dining Table, Walnut, Brass, Expandable, Swiss circa 1810

$16,580
A Silver and Filigree Bracelet, Jewelry for Women, Yemen Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
hinge on one side and secured on the other with a hinged locking mechanism. A removable pin, known as
Category

Early 1900s Yemeni Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

A Silver and Filigree Bracelet, Jewelry for Women, Yemen Circa 1900
A Silver and Filigree Bracelet, Jewelry for Women, Yemen Circa 1900

A Silver and Filigree Bracelet, Jewelry for Women, Yemen Circa 1900

$2,000
Antique Tiger Oak Roll Top Pigeon Hole Cabinet c. 1920
Located in Westfield, MA
mechanism, combined with the visual interest of the tiger oak, makes this cabinet a standout piece with both
Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

Antique Tiger Oak Roll Top Pigeon Hole Cabinet c. 1920
Antique Tiger Oak Roll Top Pigeon Hole Cabinet c. 1920

Antique Tiger Oak Roll Top Pigeon Hole Cabinet c. 1920

$1,725
Antique Art Deco Silver Lighter
Located in Munich, Bavaria
it and it is lovely to hold in the hand. The mechanism on the inside is made from metal and brass. It
Category

1920s European Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Antique Art Deco Silver Lighter
Antique Art Deco Silver Lighter

Antique Art Deco Silver Lighter

$568
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
, the clock is raised on bracket feet. The clock has an eight day mechanism & strikes the hours on a
Category

1820s English Georgian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820

$3,995
Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
. With a graceful hinge mechanism, the lids of the perfume bottles open, unveiling the original bottle
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Ormolu

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze
Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze

$5,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti Zambra
Located in Cheshire, GB
record of changes in pressure. The aneroid barometer mechanism has eleven stacked vacuum capsules and
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti Zambra
Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti Zambra

Mahogany cased barograph and barometer by Negretti Zambra

$1,797 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
protruding navette shaped button hole post. The push fit caseback opens to reveal the original mechanism
Category

Early 1900s Swazi Antique Mechanism

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch
Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch

Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch

$3,072
1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
By Heng Li
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Weight 23.2 troy ounces/722g (including locking mechanism) Maker: Heng Li Origin: China Date: circa
Category

1890s Chinese Antique Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box

1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box

$4,131
English Brass “Royal Family” Diamond Candlesticks – Complete Set of Four Pairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
original push-up mechanisms in working condition—a rare survival that enhances their functional and
Category

Early 20th Century English High Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

English Brass “Royal Family” Diamond Candlesticks – Complete Set of Four Pairs
English Brass “Royal Family” Diamond Candlesticks – Complete Set of Four Pairs

English Brass “Royal Family” Diamond Candlesticks – Complete Set of Four Pairs

$2,400 / set
Trio English Brass Beehive Candlesticks 1 Large Pair, 2 Matching Smaller Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
examples exhibit minor losses to their original push-up ejector mechanisms—common with authentic period
Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Trio English Brass Beehive Candlesticks 1 Large Pair, 2 Matching Smaller Pair
Trio English Brass Beehive Candlesticks 1 Large Pair, 2 Matching Smaller Pair

Trio English Brass Beehive Candlesticks 1 Large Pair, 2 Matching Smaller Pair

$1,495 / set
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Wardrobe Trunk with Fourteen Hangers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
equipped with a ribbon cage. A pullout mechanism holds 14 original hangers, while a leather strap secures
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Wardrobe Trunk with Fourteen Hangers
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Wardrobe Trunk with Fourteen Hangers

Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Wardrobe Trunk with Fourteen Hangers

$45,000
Pihouée 20th Century Antique French Art Nouveu Cabinet Roll-Top Inlaid wood
By Pihouee Guerin
Located in Rümmingen, BW
compartment is concealed behind a roll-top door with vertical wooden slats. This tambour-style mechanism
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Pihouée 20th Century Antique French Art Nouveu Cabinet Roll-Top Inlaid wood
Pihouée 20th Century Antique French Art Nouveu Cabinet Roll-Top Inlaid wood

Pihouée 20th Century Antique French Art Nouveu Cabinet Roll-Top Inlaid wood

$4,737
Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
clock mechanism, weights and pendulum. The paint on the clock face itself has slightly cracked, see
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint
Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint

$5,862
Rare Set of Four Pair 19th C English Brass Sculptural Beehive Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
push-up ejector mechanisms—a common occurrence with authentic 19th-century examples—but retain their
Category

19th Century English High Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of Four Pair 19th C English Brass Sculptural Beehive Candlesticks
Rare Set of Four Pair 19th C English Brass Sculptural Beehive Candlesticks

Rare Set of Four Pair 19th C English Brass Sculptural Beehive Candlesticks

$2,950 / set
19th Century Bronze, Wood and Marble Service Vitrine by Francois Linke, France
By François Linke
Located in North Miami, FL
bronze. The drawer and door mechanisms exhibit the precision and fluidity typical of fine cabinetmaking
Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

19th Century Bronze, Wood and Marble Service Vitrine by Francois Linke, France
19th Century Bronze, Wood and Marble Service Vitrine by Francois Linke, France

19th Century Bronze, Wood and Marble Service Vitrine by Francois Linke, France

$37,000
Antique Aesthetic Period Hurricane Parlor Oil Lamp Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
down or retracted up into the pulley mechanism to adjust the height - pulley mechanism is functional
Category

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique Aesthetic Period Hurricane Parlor Oil Lamp Pendant Light Chandelier
Antique Aesthetic Period Hurricane Parlor Oil Lamp Pendant Light Chandelier

Antique Aesthetic Period Hurricane Parlor Oil Lamp Pendant Light Chandelier

$490 Sale Price
30% Off
Two beer mugs, German, 19th century
Located in Nice, FR
-cut knob, which is quite refined. • Mechanism: The metal hinge and thumbpiece allow the lid to be
Category

1860s German Bohemian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Art Glass

Two beer mugs, German, 19th century
Two beer mugs, German, 19th century

Two beer mugs, German, 19th century

$1,421 / set
Italian antique wooden cabinet with decorated doors and key, late 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
cabinet there are two horizontal shelves. The four legs have curved lines. With key and mechanisms. Second
Category

1870s Italian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

Italian antique wooden cabinet with decorated doors and key, late 1800s
Italian antique wooden cabinet with decorated doors and key, late 1800s

Italian antique wooden cabinet with decorated doors and key, late 1800s

$1,539
Napoleon III Style French Opaline Orange Glass Lamp Golden Brass Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
an oil lamp, over time the mechanism with the wick has been modified, it was then electrified to make
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Style French Opaline Orange Glass Lamp Golden Brass Base
Napoleon III Style French Opaline Orange Glass Lamp Golden Brass Base

Napoleon III Style French Opaline Orange Glass Lamp Golden Brass Base

$829
George II–III Mahogany Tripod Supper Table c.1760, Birdcage Action, Mid c.18th
Located in Leeds, GB
birdcage mechanism with dovetailed corner construction, allowing the top to pivot and tilt. The top is
Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

George II–III Mahogany Tripod Supper Table c.1760, Birdcage Action, Mid c.18th
George II–III Mahogany Tripod Supper Table c.1760, Birdcage Action, Mid c.18th

George II–III Mahogany Tripod Supper Table c.1760, Birdcage Action, Mid c.18th

$1,638
Tall Antique Gentleman’s Outfitters Dressing Mirror, Cheval, Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
foxing Adjustable tilt mechanism – Articulates smoothly within shaped side supports for the ideal viewing
Category

1840s British Early Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Tall Antique Gentleman’s Outfitters Dressing Mirror, Cheval, Victorian, C.1840
Tall Antique Gentleman’s Outfitters Dressing Mirror, Cheval, Victorian, C.1840

Tall Antique Gentleman’s Outfitters Dressing Mirror, Cheval, Victorian, C.1840

$7,176
Late 19th Century, French Bronze Clock with Oriental Influence
Located in Miami, US
, making this clock a unique blend of artistry and functionality. The clock's mechanism is stamped and
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century, French Bronze Clock with Oriental Influence
Late 19th Century, French Bronze Clock with Oriental Influence

Late 19th Century, French Bronze Clock with Oriental Influence

$7,000
A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
knife-suspended pendulum, reflecting the traditional mechanisms of the period. Rack striking mechanism
Category

17th Century English William and Mary Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard
A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard

A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard

$34,006
Louis XVI Satin Secretary Stamped Conrad Mauter In Paris
By Conrad Mauter
Located in BARSAC, FR
, dining, playing... some with mechanisms). He endured without too much damage the numerous bankruptcies of
Category

1780s French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Satin Secretary Stamped Conrad Mauter In Paris
Louis XVI Satin Secretary Stamped Conrad Mauter In Paris

Louis XVI Satin Secretary Stamped Conrad Mauter In Paris

$6,869
Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater
Located in Madrid, ES
, the theater showcases intricate craftsmanship. Mechanism: Operates via an original pulley system made
Category

1890s Antique Mechanism

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater
Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

$10,623
19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Flip Top Occasional or Lamp table
Located in Dublin, IE
. The well figured moulded, hinged top of oval form is fitted with a tilting mechanism that allows its
Category

19th Century English Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Flip Top Occasional or Lamp table
19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Flip Top Occasional or Lamp table

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Flip Top Occasional or Lamp table

$2,309
Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin
By Robert Strahan
Located in Dublin, Ireland
complete with gilt tooled leather writing surface with lift up mechanism which could also be as a Lectern
Category

Early 19th Century Irish Early Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin
Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin

Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin

$1,510
Antique Iron Spring Action Flower Secateurs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
admirable timeworn patina. The locking mechanism is gone and the Secateurs require a tie to keep them closed
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Spring Action Flower Secateurs
Antique Iron Spring Action Flower Secateurs

Antique Iron Spring Action Flower Secateurs

$275
Unusual 18th Century French Boulle Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Located in Atlanta, GA
discreet hinges and a simple locking mechanism, highlights the meticulous attention to detail typical of
Category

18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Unusual 18th Century French Boulle Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder

Unusual 18th Century French Boulle Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder

$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Sliding Gate with Egyptian-Inspired Design
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
flowers) and iron sheathed in brass (notably in the stems of the flowers). The sliding door mechanism
Category

Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Sliding Gate with Egyptian-Inspired Design
Sliding Gate with Egyptian-Inspired Design

Sliding Gate with Egyptian-Inspired Design

$20,133
18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock by Lepaute
By Lepaute
Located in London, GB
mechanical intricacy is proudly revealed through the open construction beneath. Supporting the mechanism are
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock by Lepaute
18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock by Lepaute

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock by Lepaute

$12,974
Antique English Edwardian Two Bottle Walnut Silver Plated Tantalus
By Betjemanns Sons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
with silver plated corner accents and tilt mechanism. The two bottles are cust crystal and the liquor
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Edwardian Two Bottle Walnut Silver Plated Tantalus
Antique English Edwardian Two Bottle Walnut Silver Plated Tantalus

Antique English Edwardian Two Bottle Walnut Silver Plated Tantalus

$1,195
1920 Bernard Poitevin #1 (Like Audemars Piguet) Vintage Mens Officers 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
minute-repeating mechanism, perpetual calendar, chronograph, and moon phases all in one-watch) and
Category

1920s French Antique Mechanism

Materials

18k Gold

1920 Bernard Poitevin #1 (Like Audemars Piguet) Vintage Mens Officers 18K Gold
1920 Bernard Poitevin #1 (Like Audemars Piguet) Vintage Mens Officers 18K Gold

1920 Bernard Poitevin #1 (Like Audemars Piguet) Vintage Mens Officers 18K Gold

$6,245
19th Century French Marble Clock Set / Garniture Putto Chariot Drawn by Panthers
Located in Lisse, NL
, eight day, mint brass clock mechanism that runs as smoothly as can be and it strikes an elegant bell
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

19th Century French Marble Clock Set / Garniture Putto Chariot Drawn by Panthers
19th Century French Marble Clock Set / Garniture Putto Chariot Drawn by Panthers

19th Century French Marble Clock Set / Garniture Putto Chariot Drawn by Panthers

$3,552 / set
Antique British Campaign Cabinet Chest of Drawers 1901
Located in Las Vegas, NV
antique pine with absolutely beautiful aged patina. 5 drawers total. Brass lock mechanism is marked
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique British Campaign Cabinet Chest of Drawers 1901
Antique British Campaign Cabinet Chest of Drawers 1901

Antique British Campaign Cabinet Chest of Drawers 1901

$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Gold Tone Figural Clip on Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mechanism allows for comfortable wear without the need for pierced ears. The clips themselves are often
Category

Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Gold Tone Figural Clip on Earrings
Vintage Gold Tone Figural Clip on Earrings

Vintage Gold Tone Figural Clip on Earrings

$245
Set Original Vintage Industrial Factory Machinist Singer Sewing Chairs Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
branded heavy die-cast iron base in their original grey painted finish, and that hold a swivel mechanism
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Set Original Vintage Industrial Factory Machinist Singer Sewing Chairs Stool
Set Original Vintage Industrial Factory Machinist Singer Sewing Chairs Stool

Set Original Vintage Industrial Factory Machinist Singer Sewing Chairs Stool

$1,222 / item
Rustic Swedish Cabinet in Blue
Located in Dekalb, IL
large keyhole with locking mechanism, but the keys are not included and it is unknown if the lock is
Category

1830s Unknown Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Rustic Swedish Cabinet in Blue
Rustic Swedish Cabinet in Blue

Rustic Swedish Cabinet in Blue

$7,350
1920s French Cast Iron Folding Table With Wooden Top On Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
adjustable height mechanism, this table is versatile enough to suit various purposes, whether as a workspace
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

1920s French Cast Iron Folding Table With Wooden Top On Wheels
1920s French Cast Iron Folding Table With Wooden Top On Wheels

1920s French Cast Iron Folding Table With Wooden Top On Wheels

$1,395
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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.

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