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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

Stylish Art Deco Chrome Floor Standard Lamp
Located in High Peak, GB
adjustable mechanism, four decorative supports and four downswept legs with paw feet. This antique lamp comes
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

George Bussey Automaton Caddie Golf Bag
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
mahogany. The boxwood handle is attached to the oak legs via metal rods and a brass mechanism. With this
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Late 19th Century British Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

19th Antique Adjustable Wrought Iron Hanger, France.
Located in Marbella, ES
adjustable toothed mechanism, allowing the height of the rack to be adjusted according to the intensity of
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19th Century Spanish Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Arts Crafts Sterling Silver Traveling Hanukkah Lamp, America, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
mechanism underscores the lamp’s intended function as a traveling object, allowing it to be packed securely
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Oak Tilt Top Wine Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
, bears the patina of generations of use. The original tilt mechanism remains in working order, allowing
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Early 19th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Elm, Oak

Antique Victorian Painted and Gilt Louis XV Style Artist’s Easel, Film Prop
Located in King s Lynn, GB
above a classic rise-and-fall mechanism, supported by a shaped lower shelf with a gadrooned edge. The
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
generous seat has a swivel mechanism and a central pierced splat. The seat is supported by undulating
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Plastic, Mahogany

Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
concealed release mechanism extends the functionality of the piece and showcases the meticulous
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Tilt-Top Dining / Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
brass catch mechanism remains intact and functions smoothly allowing the top to tilt upright for easy
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century English Lady s Jewelry Box Dressing Chest Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1909, the peak of Sheraton Revivalism. Mechanism drawer opens as top opens revealing gilded brass
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Biedermeier Extending Dining Table, 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
extension system, including the sliding mechanism, remains entirely original and in excellent working
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Florenza Victorian Revival Mesh Bracelet with Faux Turquoise
Located in Milford, DE
stones Crystal rhinestones Mesh bracelet band Hinged locket mechanism Dimensions Width (center panel
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Mid-19th Century American Retro Antique Mechanism

Materials

Crystal, Gold-filled, Enamel

Regency Metamorphic Mahogany, Ebony-Inlaid Extending Dining Table c1820, 7ft 6in
Located in Leeds, GB
extending mechanism, leaves, legs and castors exactly as made. Its colour and surface have developed
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Cast Iron Wine Corker
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
turned wood handle to operate the mechanism. This unique apparatus has a lot to do with the shaping of
Category

19th Century French Other Antique Mechanism

Materials

Cast Stone, Iron

Victorian 9ct Gold and Silver Bird Brooch with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Braintree, GB
well-matched; diamonds securely set; slight patina to silver; pin mechanism in good working order.
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:54cm / 21.3"" Depth: 26cm
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Early 1800s European Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Antique Pie Crust Table, English, Tilt-Top, Games, Occasional, Georgian, C.1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
detail and refinement Tilting mechanism articulates smoothly through 90°, allowing convenient storage
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1790s British Georgian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Tripod Table, English, Tilt Top, Side, Occasional, Wine, Lamp, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
mechanism articulates through 90°, enabling compact storage when not in use Stout tapering column provides
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique Northern Swedish Secretary Cabinet in Rococo with a Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
distress and patina. Healthy and solid frame. The mechanism to the clockwork has been serviced and was
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

18th-Century French Master’s Lock
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Master’s Lock 18th Century Ingeniously crafted with a hidden mechanism, this 18th-century
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18th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Monumental Fully Adjustable Oak Artist’s Studio Easel
Located in Cheshire, GB
mechanism that raises and lowers the central support effortlessly to accommodate large canvases. Both the
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19th Century British Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

French Baccarat Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Casket with Starburst Lid and Key
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
mechanism is fully functional and comes with its original key, which is small, shaped with a trefoil handle
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

18ct Gold Silver, Circa 1880 White Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch / Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
natural texture of a stamen. Mounted on a gold frame, the piece includes a dual fastening mechanism for
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Snake Brooch in 14kt Gold, Platinum Silver with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
. Light surface wear consistent with age. The pin mechanism is intact and functions securely.
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1910s French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:42cm / 16.5"" Depth
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Country Handwoven Rattan Fiddlehead Plant Stand
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
decorative fiddlehead scrollwork. The piece features a rare swivel mechanism—crafted from rattan—that allows
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Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Antique Mechanism

Materials

Rattan

Heal Son Satinwood Inverted Breakfront Pedestal Desk, c.1890
By Heal s
Located in Leeds, GB
and escutcheons, with a period key adapted to operate the mechanism correctly. The concealed castors
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Satinwood

Antique 1910 HV Bright Brass Ballpark Stadium Turnstile Counter Cap 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
, opens to reveal a five digit counting mechanism. H.V. Bright, Maker, Cleveland, O, USA - No. 3929
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Siegel Paris Brass Wall Vitrine, France 1930s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
fine detailed closing mechanism at the base. A beautiful way to display small and important objects in
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare 19th Century Olive Wood Marquetry Inlaid Flip Top Table
Located in Dublin, IE
circular form with a serpentine edge is fitted with a tilting mechanism that allows its top to be
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19th Century English Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Early 20th Century French Restoration-Style Solid Walnut Extension Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
reflect the timeless craftsmanship of early 20th-century French design. Its extension mechanism functions
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Restoration-Style Solid Walnut Extension Dini
Located in Atlanta, GA
reflect the timeless craftsmanship of early 20th-century French design. Its extension mechanism functions
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Restoration-Style Solid Walnut Extension Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
reflect the timeless craftsmanship of early 20th-century French design. Its extension mechanism functions
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Restoration-Style Solid Walnut Extension Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
reflect the timeless craftsmanship of early 20th-century French design. Its extension mechanism functions
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Antique 6 Rare 16th–17th Century Renaissance and Baroque Wrought Iron Door Locks
Located in Doha, QA
engineered internal mechanisms. Each lock is unique in form and decoration, representing a range of stylistic
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16th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wrought Iron

1906-A MA, Waltham-Middlesex County, Waltham Colonial Series Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
dial is worn and stained. The crystal bears a faint green cast. The mechanism swings out of the case
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Early 1900s Antique Mechanism

Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
rounded corners and rich colour throughout. The tilt-top mechanism allows the top to be securely raised
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19th Century English Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Architect s Table by Gillows, England, circa 1815
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in London, GB
features a sophisticated double ratchet tilting mechanism with two book rests, perfect for reading, drawing
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19th Century English Regency Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

17th-Century Forged Iron Spring Candlestick – Height 24 cm
Located in Bilzen, BE
spring mechanism allows the candle holder to be adjusted in height — an ingenious early design typical of
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

English Early Xxth Century Solid Oak Office Chair Desk Chair
Located in High Peak, GB
, downswept legs. This antique chair is in home ready condition with original revolving mechanism with some
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
elements, Normandy, France, 18th century. Crafted by hand, featuring the traditional spiral stem mechanism
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brass Wall Display Siegel Paris Cabinet, France 1930s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
at the top, and charming detailed closing mechanism at the bottom. Just the thing for displaying
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Tilt Top Table 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chippendale craftsmanship. The tilt-top mechanism allows for easy storage and display, making it both a
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19th Century Chippendale Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
spandrels and silvered chapter ring. The movement is an eight-day striking mechanism striking the hours on
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup Mirror Compact
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Red Lion, PA
with time, the mechanism remains intact and could be carefully refilled for display or functional use
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Enamel

20th-Century Tiger Oak Fall-Front Secretary Desk on Barley Twist Legs
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
function and visual continuity. Drawer mechanisms were refined for smooth use, and missing carved beading
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Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

Antique American Farmhouse Maple Drop-Leaf Extension Dining Table w/ Turned Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
guests or community gatherings. The drop-leaf mechanism made it easy to adapt to changing needs, from a
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1920s American Other Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Tilt Top Table Swedish Empire in Birch Burl
Located in Kastrup, DK
finely turned central column, resting on a gracefully shaped tripod. The tilting mechanism allows the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Mechanism

Materials

Birch

Antique 14ft Flame Mahogany Telescopic Extending Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
a pull-out extending mechanism with brass clips that lock the leaves in position. The table is round
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century French Wooden Clock Face
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large and heavy 19th Century French wooden clock face. With a mechanism on the box, which could be
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Vigneron Round Tilt-Top Table with Floral Textile Top
Located in Odense, DK
crafted from oak, with a tilting mechanism that allows the top to fold vertically for easy storage. A
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Textile, Oak

Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Necklace Engraved Locket Hallmarked 1882
Located in Brighton, GB
plain, with a hinged mechanism and interior compartments for photographs or keepsakes. The accompanying
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
integrity. A particularly important and characteristic feature of this piece is its tilt-top mechanism, a
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mechanism

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

19th Century Tantalus - Victorian - Silver Plate and Carved Crystal
By Z. Barraclough Sons
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
marks. The silver holder with key mechanism and turning lock makes it a classic example of a lockable
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1890s English Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

A 1920 s Regency Style Ebonised Extending Dining Table
Located in London, GB
. The table’s ingenious mechanism allows it to transform effortlessly from an intimate 148cm round
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1910s French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Roulette wheel with original roulette felt scoring cloth, French circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
, possibly beech. The mechanism is made of brass and rotates smoothly for a long period. It is operated by
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian 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.