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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
Category
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
Antique Renaissance Revival French Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
locking mechanisms are never guaranteed. Left side bottom door is a little sticky. Multiple photos are
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Mechanism
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century Bisque Doll on Stick with Musical Box Jester Marotte
Located in Munich, DE
hides the metal mechanism of the musical automat. The stick made of pine wood rotates. The rotation sets
Category
1880s Antique Mechanism
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Antique Sterling Silver Gold Detailing White Guilloché Enamel Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
ornamentation. The reverse is stamped “STERLING” and fitted with a double prong and bar mechanism.
Originally
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique William IV Mahogany Dining Table 19th Century
20 Balloon Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
suit the occasion by a special winding mechanism.
It stands on six elegantly carved and fluted lobed
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
Antique William IV Mahogany Dining Table Circa 1830
18 Swag Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
suit the occasion by a special winding mechanism.
It stands on six elegantly carved and fluted lobed
Category
1830s William IV Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
Antique German Württemberg Mantel Clock, c.1890
Located in Worcester, GB
hands.
The movement is a one-day mechanism striking the hours on a coiled gong. The pendulum and
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Mechanism
Materials
Pine
Antique 8ft Victorian Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the occasion by a special winding mechanism.
It has a moulded edge top and frieze and is raised on
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
Antique Wooden Wall Intercom Telephone Switchboard by L.M. Ericsson Type HA 100
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Sweden, SE
interiors of European homes and offices. Thanks to its self-dialing mechanism, this model eliminated the
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Two Pairs of 18th-Century French Walnut Communication Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
variation. Retaining their original forged iron hardware and locking mechanisms, these doors embody both
Category
18th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Engraved and Engine Turned Propelling Pencil
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, scrolling design and a geometric, engine turned design. The finger grip (which allows the mechanism of the
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$822 Sale Price
20% Off
19th c. Round Birch Table on Turned Legs
Located in Nantucket, MA
tigering. Possibly had a draw mechanism and leaf at one time. Nova Scotia.
Category
Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Birch
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Floral Engraving Band Ring, 1860–1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
, the ring features a hinged mechanism that allows it to open completely around the band, revealing a
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
CARTIER 1920 Art Deco Platinum Enameled Pendant-Lorgnette With Diamonds
Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
pendant is fitted with concealed mechanisms, such; security double push-lock folding spring, a triple
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
$66,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Antique Mahogany
Leather Spindle-Back Revolving Desk Chair
By Hillcrest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Finished With Brass Studs.
On A Cast Iron Mechanism Finished With Original Brass Castors
A stunning
Category
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron, Brass
Pair of Victorian Reclining Chairs, Upholstered in Pierre Frey Broderie La Roche
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
-back mechanism that allows the backrest to recline with quiet grace.
The Pierre Frey textile
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
and opening mechanism works with 2 beautiful keys with shaped hollow shafts. This tricky mechanism and
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Iron Safe / Side Table / Nightstand
Located in Viterbo, VT
the keyhole to open the safe. Although the internal locking mechanisms is still intact and original
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
finish and strong traditional lines. The iconic gateleg mechanism allows the round tabletop to expand
Category
Early 20th Century American Space Age Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Long-Case Clock from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
mechanism has been fully cleaned and checked, and remains in excellent working condition with its two
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Mechanism
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Located in Dallas, TX
four sides and has an all-original, working mechanism. The front door is further decorated with two
Category
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Calibre Emerald and Old European-Cut Diamond Strap Bracelet in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
; with hinged safety mechanism on the clasp.
* Free shipping
* Includes letter of authenticity for
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany 10 Seater Extending Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
with a moulded edge and 2 original extra leaves, pull out extending mechanism standing on 4 shaped
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Japanese Merchant
s Money Box Original Marks
Located in Somis, CA
mechanism for security. In completely original condition, with the merchant's name and markings still etched
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
$255 Sale Price
66% Off
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
By Cooper Brothers
Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarked cover.
This fully functional lockable catch retains the original mechanism and two keys
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Gilt Bronze Empire Neoclassical Statue Clock by Rabiat Paris 1810
Located in Portland, OR
bronze bun feet.
The clock having an eight day time and strike mechanism, striking the hours on a mellow
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Mechanism
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Eary 1800s English Oak Wood Drop Leaf Table
Located in Leesburg, VA
defining utility lies in the ingenuity of its mechanism: each expansive leaf is securely supported by two
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Napoleon III Parquetry Game Table
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
wallet-style fold-over opening with a sliding mechanism that reveals a green felt playing surface
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism
Materials
Fruitwood
Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
aloft, it playfully supports a large circular barometer, still retaining its original working mechanism
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Mechanism
Materials
Glass, Wood
$4,935 / item
19th Century, French Provincial, Vigneron Round Tilt-Top Table in Oak
Located in Odense, DK
a tilting mechanism that allows the top to fold vertically for compact storage. A secure locking
Category
Mid-19th Century French Primitive Antique Mechanism
Materials
Oak
Heavy Antique Book Press, English Cast Iron, Bronze, Industrial Binder, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
dual-lobed handles, offering visual warmth and tactile appeal
Operates via a rotary screw mechanism
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique14ft Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table 19th C
14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
that can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion by a pull-out extending mechanism with
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 14ft Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table 19th C
14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
removed as required to suit the occasion by a pull-out extending mechanism with brass clips that lock the
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Double-Wide Mission Mahogany Barrister Case
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
square wooden knobs by pulling up and sliding back using a patented lift and recess closure mechanism
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mechanism
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Antique Oak Bankers Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
curved back, contoured seat, swivel / leaning mechanism and wheels for ease of moving.
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood, Oak
French 19th century Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu and marble tilt top side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fut. The fut is topped by the tilting mechanism displaying all original hardware and original hinge
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Goldsmith’s Strong Box, English, Heavy Cast Iron Locking Safe, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
robust, articulated handle for confident operation
Features a working lock mechanism, protected by a
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Vitrines Retail Display Cabinets in the Industrial Style
Located in Buxton, GB
been oxidised and a hinge door mechanism, these display cabinets are not only functional but also
Category
19th Century British Industrial Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
Rare Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Dining Table 125"
Located in Dayton, OH
dining use. Extension mechanism extends much further, and additional leaves and center support could be
Category
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut
$40,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Unger Brothers Art Nouveau Silver Vermeil Lorgnette Glasses
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
-loaded mechanism reveals a pair of folding spectacles with fine gilt frames, designed for both function
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Mechanism
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Porticus Clock - Napoleon III - 19th Century
Located in Porto, PT
. While the mechanism is missing, the clock retains its architectural form and ornamental charm, making it
Category
19th Century Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$300 Sale Price
50% Off
Collectible Antique Gilded Bronze Cash Register with Relief Carving
Located in Madrid, ES
. The internal mechanism appears intact and responsive, though the piece is offered as a decorative
Category
19th Century American Other Antique Mechanism
Materials
Bronze
Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal Music Box Swiss Thorens Movement Circa 1930 Number 29
By Fred Zimbalist
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
plated finish. A superb piece for enthusiasts of vintage music boxes, Thorens Swiss mechanisms, and Fred
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Anglo Raj Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
Portrait of a Gentleman in a Red Coat and Periwig, c.1715-1725; Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
offers a valuable insight into the mechanisms of artistic production, social aspiration, and visual
Category
18th Century Old Masters Antique Mechanism
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
. The mentioned drawers on the sides can be locked with a mechanism by moving bolts on the inner side
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
Period William IV Dining Table Mahogany Extending 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
pullout telescopic mechanism to accept up to 2 extra leaves
The table will seat 10 - 12 people when fully
Category
19th Century William IV Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Leather Reclining Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
nail head borders and thick padding. Functioning reclining mechanisms with thick ebonized metal
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
wind up mechanism
FUNCTION: time with half hour and hour striking
SIZE: 28"H x 11-1/2"W
ORIGIN
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Arts and Crafts Walnut Desk or Office Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
mechanism and is in excellent condition
The back of the chair is 42” from the ground, the seat height is 17
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Walnut
Napoleon III Reclining Chaise Lounge with Swing-Out Arm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circular mechanism integrated into the carved wooden base. The swing-out armrest allows for graceful entry
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism
Materials
Upholstery
Antique 10K and 14K Yellow Gold Engine Turned Propelling Pencil
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
(which allows the mechanism of the pencil to be expanded and retracted) is engraved similarly. The tip of
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Agate, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$822 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Propelling Pencil and Dip Pen
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
grips (which allow the mechanism of the pencil and pen are to be expanded and retracted) are shaped as
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$756 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Propelling Pencil, with Agate Terminal
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
grip (which allows the mechanism of the pencil to be expanded and retracted) is complete with a chased
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$690 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Wooden Yarn Swift / Wool Winder on Stand, c.1850
Located in Worcester, GB
small marks consistent with age and use. The ribbons are likely later replacements but the mechanism
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Mechanism
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Tulip Wood and Painted Four-Song Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
and a hand painted floral motif in the center. The lever-cranked, glass-enclosed brass mechanism plays
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Tulipwood
Mid-19th Century French Porcelain Rococo Revival Mantel Clock
Located in Worcester, GB
hinged cover opens to reveal the mechanism. The movement runs and strikes when handled, though it has not
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Porcelain
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