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Double Sided Zinc Station Clock by Brillie, Circa 1920s
By Brillie
Located in Gloucester, GB
faces - New AA battery powered quartz motors - Comes with chain - Made by Brillie - French ~ 1920s
Category

1920s French Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Zinc

1930s Beardsley Barber Pole
Located in Peekskill, NY
clockwork motor... The hand crank is also included. It has been rewired and takes 2-light bulbs for the pole
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Iron

Carved Wood Seal with Cast Iron Spinning Ball, , Folk Art, Anomatron, 1920s
Located in Buffalo, NY
seal to a motor, ball spins slowly. In perfect working order.
Category

1920s American Folk Art Antique Motors

Materials

Iron

Gamy-Montaut, Zeppelin Night Scene with Battleships, coloured pochoir print
By GAMY Ernest Montaut
Located in London, GB
historical events in the early history of transportation, including Power Boat Racing, Motorcycle and Motor
Category

1910s Art Nouveau Antique Motors

Materials

Lithograph

French "Marital Strife" Mechanical Carnival Toy
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
believe that at one time it was turned by a hand crank and was later adapted to an electric motor. Comes
Category

19th Century French Antique Motors

Large Antique GE General Electric Oscillating Industrial Desk Fan Works 21"
By General Electric
Located in Dayton, OH
. Alternating Current Fan Motor / No. 1092974 / Cat. 75425 / Type A0 / Form R5 / Volts 110 / Cycles 60 / General
Category

1910s Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Brass, Steel

Dunhill England 1927 Art Deco Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter .925 Sterling Siver
By Alfred Dunhill, Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred
Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1930s Floor Standing Airplane Fan
Located in Peekskill, NY
that is inside that glows through the windows. The original fan works well and the motor is strong
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Aluminum

Rare "Mosque" Chair by Carlo Bugatti
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
valuable and very rare since he died at 32. Ettore Bugatti, his other son founded the Bugatti Motor Car
Category

Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Motors

Zephyr Clockwork Fan and Desk Clock Antique Vintage Technology, France, 1910
By Zephyr Co.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
-duration spring motor! A fascinating collector's item and exhibition piece! Made by the 'Zephyr Co
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Motors

Materials

Brass

Large Antique F M Cast Iron Fan, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use. The motor appears to have been repainted. Dimensions: H
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

GE Refrigerator Advertising Promo Clock
By General Electric
Located in Peekskill, NY
electric clocks and considering the age most motors have simply worn out. Clocks were made for GE between
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Emerson Silver Swan Industrial Oscillating Bullet Nose Fan
By Emerson Electric
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
motor and a very machine aged constructed case that houses a five blade stainless or aluminum propeller
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Carlo Bugatti Walnut Settee
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Dronten, NL
founded the Bugatti Motor Car Company. Manufactured in Turin, Italy circa 1900. We offer museum quality
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Motors

Materials

Pewter, Brass

Antique Art Deco Rolls Royce Automobile Car Advertising Ashtray or Vide Poche
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the Rolls Royce Motor Cars Company in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The tray is
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Metal

The Rural Road, Countryside Landscape Antique Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
pushing their cart and walking the dog. The road is wide and rough, used in a time before motor cars were
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Motors

Materials

Oil

Rare Early Original Antique Car Racing Poster (Possibly the Minneapolis Races)
Located in London, GB
watching a motor race from the inside of a track as the racing drivers drive by at speed creating billows
Category

1910s American Antique Motors

Materials

Paper

Brass Electric Telescopic Pedestal Fan by Mirelli, Industrial Antique
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
looks to be in good condition, the motor responds when connected to the electric supply but as it dates
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Motors

Alfred Dunhill 1929 London Art Deco Box .925 Sterling 18Kt Gold And Ancient Jade
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include
Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Jade, Gold, Sterling Silver

Black Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk, Louis Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton motor trunk in black canvas, features stamped LV solid brass locks and
Category

1920s French Antique Motors

Materials

Brass

Britishers Enlist Today WWI propaganda poster Guy Lipscomb 1917 lithograph
By Guy Lipscomb
Located in Paonia, CO
), headed the art department of the British weekly car magazine The Motor creating over 40 covers. He also
Category

1910s Antique Motors

Materials

Lithograph

Sea Captain, Elks Magazine Cover, 1927
By Edgar Franklin Wittmack
Located in Fort Washington, PA
for Nation’s Business as well as Motor Magazine and Cities Service trade publications. Between these
Category

1920s Other Art Style Antique Motors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Louis Kuppenheim 1928 for Dunhill Peacock Enameled Compact Box .935 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim, Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Writings of Bret Harte in 18 Volumes, Early 20th Century
By Bret Harte
Located in valatie, NY
–1923) who was one of the first Vice President's of General Motors Corporation. Each book measures 1.25
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Motors

Materials

Paper, Leather

1920s Antique Reeves Mfg Air E Go Round Tin Litho Windup Flying Airplane Toy
Located in Dayton, OH
, “suction sweepers.” They also made padlocks, spring motors, clockwork drives and were involved in sheet
Category

1920s Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Tin

Black Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk, 70 cm Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice little Louis Vuitton motor trunk in black canvas, features stamped Louis Vuitton
Category

1920s French Antique Motors

Materials

Brass

Naval Blueprint from Steam Yacht Hi-Esmaro
Located in Norwell, MA
Original blueprint for a motor launch built for the famous steam yacht Hi-Esmaro. Originally
Category

1920s Antique Motors

Materials

Paper

DUNHILL 1929 Ball Petrol Desk Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver Guilloche
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
". Alfred Dunhill He inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car
Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

DUNHILL 1929 Ball Petrol Desk Lighter Solid .925 Sterling Silver With Guilloche
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the
Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Alfred Dunhill 1928 Art Deco Pocket-Desk Tripled Fold Box In 925 Sterling Silver
By Louis Kuppenheim, Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories
Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Watch Maker Store Sign, Antique Parisian Metal Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
motor and a ten feet power cord. Fully working. Wear consistent with age and use. Late 19th century
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Motors

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Antique Art Deco Noyer H. Neuer Glass Co Scalloped Gilt Wood Vanity Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
window glass per month ,are delivered to the Company'splant by motor carrier.The Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood

ALFRED DUNHILL 1921-28 Art Deco Pocket Box In Gold .925 Sterling Silver
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include
Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Theater Chandelier and Matching Ceiling Fans
Located in Peekskill, NY
glass crowns to cover the motors. All bright metal parts are aluminum and have been restored to a bright
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Motors

An Extraordinary Sunset by French/ Swedish Artist John Charles Robert Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
solo show at Continental Motor in Malmö in 1949 and participated in various group exhibitions in
Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Antique Motors

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Brass Log Signed Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log, 1920 circa
Located in Milan, IT
Brass log signed walker’s excelsior IV patent log , For Yacht, Motor Launches and Fishing Craft
Category

1920s British Antique Motors

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Crystal Silver Plate Punch Bowl/ Trophy with Etched Geometric Designs
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite punch bowl was realized in cut crystal and silver plate for the Daimler Motor
Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

1908 Edison Triumph Model D, Rare Oak Horn
By Edison
Located in Peekskill, NY
, total height when assembled, 39 in. The hand crank is included and the motor runs strong. 1908 was
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Oak

British Union Jack Antique Military Recruitment Poster, 1906
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. Guy Lipscombe (1881-1952) worked as head of the art department of the British car magazine The Motor
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Motors

Materials

Paper

Monumental Modern Sculpture Assembled From Ancient Wooden Wheels and Pulleys
Located in Chicago, IL
electric motors replaced the water wheels and belts (and wooden pulleys) in textile factories. These
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Motors

Materials

Wood

Antique Suffragette Car Badge "Join the Drive, Votes for Women", circa 1905-1914
Located in York County, PA
in an online exhibition of the National Motor Museum Trust and can be seen on their website. A
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Motors

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1000 Miglia Enamel Plate with Leather Belt Belonged to Franco Mazzotti
Located in Braintree, GB
Chiari, the son of Lodovico and the Contessa Lucrezia Faglia, he had been a motor racing enthusiast since
Category

1920s Italian Antique Motors

Materials

Enamel

Antique Victorian Silverplate Centrepiece Benetfink Co., 19th Century
By Benetfink Co.
Located in London, GB
accessories such as headlights, jacks and motor watches. They were taken over by the A.W. Gamage department
Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Motors

Materials

Silver Plate

Daniel Sherrin Original Victorian oil painting of a beach landscape
By Daniel Sherrin
Located in Harkstead, GB
cattle by a loch, featured in Thomas D. Murphy's *British Highways and Byways from a Motor Car* (1908
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Motors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Nautical Self Taught Folk Art Scratch Built the Sultan Ship
Located in London, GB
photos don’t show all the hidden detail underneath the ship’s hull. There are also 2 working motor
Category

1920s British Folk Art Antique Motors

Materials

Wood

Recording Dial Clock by the International Time Recording Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
. Hight on the table is 71". When plugged in the interior light comes on and the clock motor hums. Note
Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Oak

English Oil painting Landscape Original Frame Stunning Color Composition 1900
By Daniel Sherrin
Located in Buffalo, NY
by a loch, can be seen in a book titled British Highways and Byways from a Motor Car, by Thomas D
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Motors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nicely Framed French 1913 Hand-Colored Print by Gamy-Montaut
By Gamy
Located in Peekskill, NY
. Having observed the rapidly growing interest in cars and racing during the early years of motor cars
Category

Early 20th Century French Machine Age Antique Motors

Moonlit River Landscape - Early 20th Century English Antique Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
as a result of injuries received when knocked down by a motor cattle wagon on the Preston to
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Motors

Materials

Oil, Board

1917 Original British Recruitment Rail Office Poster by Guy Lipscombe
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
London. Lipscombe headed the art department of the British weekly car magazine The Motor beginning in
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Motors

“Siamese Cat in Tree” Stark Davis (American, 1885-1950) circa 1920 s
Located in SANTA FE, NM
framing the scene. During the 1920’s, the Lincoln Motor Company, under the direction of Edsel Ford, not
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Antique English Nautical Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log with Stand
Located in Forney, TX
“Walker’s “Excelsior” IV Patent Log, Outrigger Pattern (For Yachts, Motor Launches and small Fishing Craft
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Brass

1870 s Railroad Velocipede
By Sheffield Velocipede Car Company Inc.
Located in Peekskill, NY
railroad motor cars, of which a handful still exist. I am told that this could be a BUDA
Category

19th Century American Antique Motors

Materials

Iron

"Spielen" Mashie Niblick Special 2 Hand Forged Fbt W.T. Lane of Penzance GC
Located in Dallas, TX
golf. The Great Western Region motor bus service to St Just passed within a few minutes' walk of the
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Motors

Materials

Steel

Antique Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Summer Loch Landscape with Mountains
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
bicycle. By the end of his career, he was selling door to door in his Bentley motor car. In order to
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Motors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Antique Scottish Framed Highlands Oil Painting Moody Misty Loch Scene
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bentley motor car. In order to increase his output, Jamieson would often paint the same scene and subject
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Motors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Very Large Antique Scottish Highlands Extensive Loch Scene Oil Painting
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bentley motor car. In order to increase his output, Jamieson would often paint the same scene and subject
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Motors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Antique Motors For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique motors for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique motors available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique motors available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique motors to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts antique motors are of considerable interest. Antique motors have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton, Darracq Motor Engineering Co. and William Roberts are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Motors?

Antique motors can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,995, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $54,444.