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Antique 19th-Century Biedermeier Burled Walnut Pedestal Carved Tilt-Top Table
Located in New York, NY
the natural warmth, depth, and visual complexity of the wood. Its functional tilt mechanism allows the
Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Handmade Adjustable Piano Stool with Floral Needlepoint Seat
Located in Seattle, WA
19th century. The stool retains its original height adjustment mechanism and offers both decorative
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Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Mechanism

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Basket Chest in Wicker and Wrought Iron
Located in Meer, VAN
mechanism - a bar in nicely patinated wrought iron and two wicker straps. A wonderful piece with a great
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19th Century Primitive Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wicker

Tipp Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider Pillion Passenger
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
notches and folded down to hold the two halves together. There is a wind-up clock mechanism that would
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1920s German Sporting Art Antique Mechanism

Materials

Tin

19th Century French Zimmerman Brass and Fruitwood Balance Scale from Dijon
Located in Dallas, TX
original removable brass plateaus. The mechanism is housed within a glass-fronted dial, and the piece
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique Fairbanks Springless Scale
Located in Wichita, KS
“springless” model was engineered with a precision lever-and-balance mechanism rather than a coil spring
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 French Fold-up Iron with Slatted Wood Bistro Garden Dining Chairs C1920
Located in Port Jervis, NY
and the fold up mechanisms work great. Old paint with some surface rust. Primary colors being an
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century French Walnut Vendange Table
Located in Faversham, GB
. The table has a wonderful tilting top mechanism which is secured by a large iron bolt beneath the
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th-Century French Neo-Grec Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Frères
By Japy Frères
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
prestigious international expositions. Mechanism: 8-day brass movement with strike on the hour and half-hour
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mechanism

Materials

Slate

Quality antique Black Forest cuckoo clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
weights attached to chains to drive the clocks movement and the cuckoo mechanism. All clocks get
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19th Century German Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

HOLIDAY GIFT - Pair Antique Brass Push-Up Candlesticks with Mechanical Elevation
Located in Bochum, NRW
candlestick features a cylindrical holder with a vertical slot and thumb lever mechanism, allowing the candle
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Walnut Leather Top Neoclassical Style Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
photos. Various signs of age and use include missing locking mechanism on upper left drawer, losses and
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Mechanism

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Regency/William IV Anglo-Indian Padouk Carved Sideboard or Desk
Located in King s Lynn, GB
gadrooned detailing below. The doors are missing their internal locking mechanisms. One pedestal contains a
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Early 19th Century William IV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Padouk

Antique Bohemian Hinged Cuff Encrusted with Garnets in Garnet Gold Setting
Located in New York, NY
setting provides a warm, golden contrast to the rich stones. The hinge mechanism not only adds
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1880s Czech Antique Mechanism

Materials

Garnet, Gold

19th Century Louis XVI–Style Multifunction Oval Mahogany Table with Triple Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
detail. On each side, concealed pull-out extensions are released through an ingenious spring mechanism
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19th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Walnut Wine Taster’s Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
tilting mechanism that allows its top to be positioned in upright orientation–taking up less space in
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Fine French Victorian Hardstone Cameo Pendant Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Boston, MA
. Brooch mechanism, and pendant mechanism are both designed to be removable to the pendant can be worn
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1870s Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fully Adjustable Oak Artist’s Easel
Located in Cheshire, GB
solid oak with a rich patina, this easel is fully adjustable, with a rack-and-pinion mechanism operated
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Late 19th Century British Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
into functional electric table lamps while retaining their ornate brass flame regulator mechanisms and
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Italian 19th Century Walnut Grotto Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
seat has a rotating mechanism attached to a gadrooned and turned baluster stem and tripod base
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Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
not function, though any original mechanisms will be included with shipment. Many buyers choose to
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

Antique Carved Mahogany Folding Game Table, Late 19th Century
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
square mahogany frame — ideal for cards, chess, or backgammon. The transformation mechanism works
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1890s European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of William IV Satinwood Bedside or Deception Tables
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
cupboard has two flaps and two dummy draw fronts. There is a mechanism on each cupboard to the side that
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1840s English William IV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Satinwood

Set of 3 Antique Engravings of Civil Engineering, c.1800, Large Format
Located in Langweer, NL
mechanisms, scaffolding structures, and early mechanical tools used in large-scale infrastructure projects
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Early 19th Century German Antique Mechanism

Materials

Paper

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL “TEMPIETTO” CLOCK
Located in Firenze, FI
, and geometric, floral, and festoon motifs, further enhancing the piece's refinement. The mechanism
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Wagon Wheel Check in Wrought Iron and Oak
Located in Doha, QA
mechanism with its original crank handle, allowing the support to be raised or lowered as needed. Both the
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18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine Marble and Bronze fFgural Clock Candelabras by Lemerle Charpentier
By Lemerle Charpentier 1
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
desirable, and many top-tier decorators specifically requested Marti mechanisms for their clocks. Why
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sterling Silver Victorian Buckle Bracelet Circa 1880 s Floral
Located in Wallkill, NY
a unique clasp mechanism for a hinged bangle. In nice condition. Be sure to check our store front
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1880s American Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-19th Century Iron Safe with Faux Wood Front and Working Lock
Located in Darmstadt, DE
with brass knobs, one of which is slightly loose but functional. The lock mechanism is complete and in
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th c. Spark Salesman s Sample Pot Belly Stove
Located in San Francisco, CA
with black finish, pot belly with hinged door to load wood, lever mechanism to release ashes at base of
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
, – drawer mechanisms function perfectly. This is an exceptionally rare, luxurious Biedermeier writing desk
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

19th Century Heavily Carved English Oak Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
buyers choose to add a battery mechanism for modern use. All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related
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19th Century English Other Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

Neoclassical Style Carriage/Table Clock
Located in Guaynabo, PR
you can see the mechanism of the clock. The clock is functioning normally. A key is included with the
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Fine Breche Marble Top Paul Sormani Attributed Bronze Mounted Inlaid Commode
By Paul Sormani
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
especially significant. Hugon was a respected Parisian lockmaker whose mechanisms were supplied to leading
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Antique Vintage Original 1860 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Antique Clasp, Does Not Have a Spring Mechanism Must Be Opened and Then Closed Circa 1860's The
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1860s Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Mahogany Tilt-Top Table, c.1880
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
base with ball feet. The original brass catch mechanism allows the top to tilt upright for space-saving
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19ft William IV Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
required to suit the occasion by a special winding mechanism. It stands on six elegantly carved and fluted
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19th Century English William IV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

1925 Swedish Antique Walnut Wall Telephone L.M. Ericsson AB130 Crank Magneto
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Sweden, SE
telephone dates to circa 1925. Materials: Metal elements and mechanisms on polished walnut base, original
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

1920s French Brass Adjustable Stool With Upholstered Seat and Tripod Base
Located in High Point, NC
comfort. The height-adjustable mechanism allows versatility, making it ideal for use as a vanity seat
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Cute Table Top Italian Early 18th Century Walnut Chest w/Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
tabletop chest, with its rich walnut wood, has a smart locking mechanism whereas the user must first unlock
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18th Century Italian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Victorian 9ct Gold Brooch with Roman Cameo and Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
; cameo intact and well-preserved; diamonds secure; pin mechanism functions correctly.
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1850s British Classical Roman Antique Mechanism

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Propelling Pencil, with Amethyst Terminal
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
design. The finger grip (which allows the mechanism of the pencil to be expanded and retracted) is
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock , Dated 1850
Located in Round Top, TX
add a battery mechanism for convenience. Mora clocks remain one of Sweden’s most timeless designs
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

French Ormolu Bronze Sèvres Porcelain Mantle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
Located in Dublin, Ireland
. Both clock mechanism and original pendulum are stamped J B D. Circular original white enamel dial with
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

William IV Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
mechanism. Circa 1830.
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19th Century English William IV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

R J Horner Bird s Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Chiffonier
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
unique side-locking mechanism that secures the drawer contents. Skeleton key is included.
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Mechanism

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Birdseye Maple

Early 20th Century Antique Silver Plated Gimbal Ships Desk Table Lamp, c.1910
Located in London, GB
lamp designed for use on boats, with a simple gimbal mechanism to ensure the light remained level at
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

19th century English Music Jewelry Box with Swiss Mechanic System
Located in MILL, NL
music playing when opened. This is an English jewellery box from ca. 1820-1860. With Swiss mechanism
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19th Century Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Antique English Tall Stepback Oak Wood Barrister Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
knobs that open by pulling up and sliding back using a patented lift and recess closure mechanism. This
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Early 1900s English Mission Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Lyre Pendulum Clock White Marble Louis XVI, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
, the Sun God, who governs the passage of time, as well as Louis XIV, the Sun King. The mechanism is
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Gothic Revival Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, 19th Century
By Charles Delaunay
Located in Lisbon, PT
, resting on four ornate ball feet. It features a pendulum mechanism with chime, and the movement is in
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19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Enamel

Italian 1920s Oak Wood Apothecary / Filing Cabinet, 18 Drawers and Shutter door
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
. The top features 18 drawers, each of which can be pulled out. A mechanism allows the front to be
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1920s Italian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

George II - III period Mahogany Birdcage Tripod Supper / Wine Table Circa 1760
Located in Leeds, GB
-Georgian tripod tables. Beneath the top is a fully original birdcage mechanism, allowing the top to rotate
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Napoleon III, Ebonized Wood Fold over, Card Table, Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Green Felt. The mechanism is all wood and in working condition. Elegant fluted legs are hand carved, in
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze

Regimental cash box. Iron. Possibly Germany, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
a flat lid containing the top bolt mechanism (which has a simple mechanism to cover the keyhole
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18th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Mechanism

Materials

Other, Iron

Antique Queen Anne Mahogany Revolving Tilt Top Table With Bird Cage 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
style mahogany table from the 19th century features a revolving tilt top with a bird cage mechanism. The
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19th Century Queen Anne Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Black Church Clock Face with Gilt Roman Numerals and Hands-19th Century
Located in Essex, MA
condition. No mechanism. circa 1870 Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and
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19th Century American Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

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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.