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Model of a Baling Machine by Roberts Liverpool, England
Located in London, GB
barrel, a winder and a ratchet release. The sciossor lift is on rollers. Engraved "Roberts Patent Press
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Tulipwood and Lacquer Mechanical Table
By Jacques Dautriche
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With later embellishments, the rectangular ratcheted and adjustable raisable top with book stop and
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ratchets

Materials

Tulipwood

19th century Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
, compartments and a mirror on a ratcheted support, one single faux drawer, one single working drawer, a slide
Category

1820s English Georgian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
and fitted with hinged footrests with ratchet mechanisms, on turned, tapered reeded legs and brass
Category

1830s English William IV Antique Ratchets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
surface to the central ratchet action flap, the underside with remains a paper label which reads "of
Category

Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Glasgow, GB
drawer fronts below forming a deep secretaire drawer containing a writing slide with a hinged, ratcheted
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Tin Penny Toy Bi-Plane Horn, Germany, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
a loud noise, created by the ratchet construction (see image). The horn still works, to further the
Category

1910s German Folk Art Antique Ratchets

Materials

Tin

French Napoleon III Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Belt Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Each ribbon ends with 4 chiseled ends and is set with a half pearl. The clasp is ratchet with a safety
Category

1850s French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

English Ratchet Chair
Located in New York, NY
An English Mahagony Ratchet Chair with Drop In Seat and Deep Aprons. George II Period
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Ratchets

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XVI Ratchet Reclinable Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century, French Louis XVI reclining armchair with adjustable brass ratchet supports on carved
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ratchets

Materials

Upholstery, Wool

Handsome Sculptural Silhouette in this Iron Ratchet Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great details in craftsmanship of adjustable iron floor lamp, wired to accommodate shade of choice. Shade sold separately.
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Ratchets

Materials

Iron

Polyphon 71G disc music box with bells
Located in Zonhoven, BE
a ratchet wind mechanism and is started via a pull knob on the front. The integrated bells add a
Category

Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid 19th Century Adjustable Mahogany and Brass Deckchair
Located in South Croydon, GB
A mid 19th century adjustable deck chair. In mahogany with brass mounted ratchets to alter the
Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work surface opens in the centre to an original ratcheted adjustable stand. Elegant turned tapering
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Sculptors Bust Stand
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pine sculptures bust stand. Off elegant form and with a intriguing timber ratchet mechanism
Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Pine

A Continental Oak and Metal Mechanincal Sculpture Stand
Located in New York, NY
Of typical form with a ratchet mechanism, ending in casters.
Category

19th Century Antique Ratchets

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century French Mahogany Adjustable Side Lamp Table
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
above a fluted stem with adjustable ratchet mechanism, measures: 15" diameter x 31" height min, 42
Category

1880s French Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Victorian French silver paste necklace in silver
Located in PARIS, FR
stones on foils, of white or slightly yellow color. The necklace closes with a ratchet box with a leaf
Category

1880s French Late Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Silver

Curb Bracelet 1900 in 18 Karat Pink Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
stamped gold. The links are hollow. The clasp is box ratchet. It has a safety chain. Early 20th century
Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Knole Sofa
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A red velvet Knole sofa. Steel ratchets to both drop arms, all original upholstery and fringing
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Victorian Mahogany Roll Top Bureau
Located in Edinburgh, GB
/ pull-out slide with tooled leather writing slope (ratchet adjustable) flanked by similar leather insert
Category

19th Century Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Late Regency Folio Stand or Print Rack
Located in Alexandria, VA
Late Regency or early William IV print stand in mahogany having two ratcheted adjustable leaves
Category

Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Pedestal Desk Chippendale Period Brass Swan Neck Handles
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
ratchet reading rests above a finely carved frieze. Each pedestal with carrying handles and three
Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Tripod Architects Table
Located in Edinburgh, GB
George II mahogany tripod architects table, circa 1750. It has a rectangular ratchet adjusted slope
Category

1750s George II Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Althorp Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
tooled leather writing surface with a ratcheted lift up reading slope. The three frieze drawers and three
Category

Mid-18th Century Vietnamese Antique Ratchets

Enamel Victorian Silver Bracelet, Cloisonné Enamel, Gilted Silver
Located in PARIS, FR
black cloisonné enamel on gilted silver. The clasp ratchet box is subtly hidden under a link. Antique
Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Georgian Agate Drapery Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
two moss agates in pendeloque (sloppy necklace effect). The clasp is a ratchet box, which is
Category

1810s European George III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine English Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1780
Located in Woodbury, CT
A mahogany two drawer writing table with ratchet drawing tablet. The rectangular case with
Category

1780s English Georgian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Georgian Citrine Paste Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
decorated with small pearls. The clasp is a ratchet box, it is hidden in a faceted glass link. Antique
Category

1810s European George III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold

English Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1790, Fine 18th Century Period Piece
Located in Woodbury, CT
A mahogany two drawer writing table with a ratchet supported writing tablet. The rectangular case
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Rare French Lapis Lazuli Corniche Carriage Clock, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-driven movement with ratchet tooth platform anchor escapement of 8-day duration, rack half hour striking
Category

19th Century French Antique Ratchets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Antique necklace cameo pendant in 18k gold, victorian agate cameo locket pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
with a ratchet box concealed in the body of the necklace. The medallion pendant was made by Lucien or
Category

1870s French Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Gentleman s Dressing Chest George III
Located in Houston, TX
Top is a hinged lid over a fitted interior - compartments with lids on some, mirror with ratchet
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Tambour Top Desk
Located in Folkestone, Kent
to reveal a leather lined, ratcheted writing surface and sunken tray for pens and ink, and a second
Category

Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Rosewood and Penwork Occasional Table
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
background, surrounded by a brass moulded edge. The tilting top having unusual brass ratchet action on a
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Rosewood

English Inlaid Ladies Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
with gold and blind tool writing surface, which has a ratcheting system to adjust the angle of the
Category

1870s English Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Small French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock by Henry Lepaute
By Henry Lepaute
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-driven movement with platform ratchet tooth anchor escapement of eight day duration, rack half hour
Category

19th Century French Antique Ratchets

Drocourt, a French grande sonnerie travel clock, Russian retailer, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, NL
ratchet tooth platform lever escapement, rack grande sonnerie striking on two gongs with repeating on
Category

19th Century French Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Rare Georgian Hepplewhite Period Inlaid Mahogany Antique Tambour Estate Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Antrim, GB
secretaire slide is lined with blue sheepskin sliver tooled leather with ratcheted writing surface so it will
Category

1790s British Hepplewhite Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Coral Cross Gold Necklace, Victorian Christian Necklace 18k Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
decorated with a millegrain pattern and with a coral pearls at the ends. The clasp is a thin ratchet box
Category

Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Good French Sevres Mounted Engraved Carriage Clock, Drocourt, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and numbered 11104, ratchet tooth anchor platform escapement and rack half hour striking on a gong
Category

19th Century French Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Adjustable Armchair in Connolly Leather
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
slides out and ratchets to whichever level and angle is best suited to your comfort. Once finished the
Category

1860s English Antique Ratchets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Regency Duo Angle Adjustable Bookrest Reading Table
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
English carved rosewood duo angle adjustable bookrest reading table in the Regency style on ratchet
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Rosewood

George III Sheraton Period Mahogany Serpentine Dressing Commode
Located in Knutsford, GB
supported at various angles on a ratchet system. The commode is of excellent quality throughout, a
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Sedan Clock, circa 1850
By Aubert Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Street, London’. Eight day jewelled movement with ratchet tooth lever escapement. The backplate also
Category

1850s German Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Robinsons of Ilkey Folding Campaign Daybed
By T. Robinson Sons Makers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mahogany portable Campaign daybed with three caned sections that adjust their angle on a ratchet
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

19th Century Fiddleback Mahogany Library Desk Stamped Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
two small leather pads, with a full length brass and steel mechanised pull-out reading folio ratchet
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut, fruit wood and bone metamorphic writing table
Located in New York, NY
top slides back to reveal a retractable hinged writing slide incorporating a ratchet book stand
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood, Bone

18th Century Veneered Walnut Writing desk or escritoire
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
feature of being both silvered and gilded lacquer. The fall itself contains a rising ratcheted writing
Category

Early 18th Century British George I Antique Ratchets

Materials

Walnut

George III Satinwood Secretaire Cabinet Attributed to Thomas Sheraton
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Knutsford, GB
integral slide and a adjustable ratchet writing surface and brass ring handles, below a central inlaid and
Category

18th Century English Sheraton Antique Ratchets

Materials

Satinwood

Oval French carriage clock signed Drocourt, No. 9790.
Located in Kent, GB
12 jewel, ratchet-tooth lever balance escapement, the fine quality of which is evident in such
Category

1880s French Antique Ratchets

The Corvette USS Washington of the Mediterranean Squadron circa 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
a corvette (taking twenty cannons, counting the ports), with three poles, bowsprit, ratchet and
Category

Early 1800s Realist Antique Ratchets

Materials

Watercolor

17th Century French Walnut Ratchet Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 17th century French walnut ratchet chair is a magnificent embodiment of historical design
Category

17th Century French Antique Ratchets

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Pair of Walnut Ratchet Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Reclining or "Ratchet" chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Ratchets

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Dutch Two Tier Brass 12-Light Chandelier with Ratchet
Located in Milford, NH
adjustable ratchet hook with bird decoration. Dates to the 19th century and is in very good overall condition
Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

French Walnut and Upholstered Louis XIV Period Ratchet Fauteuil, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
adjustable using an iron ratchet mechanism, having interesting legs and feet and joined by a shaped H-form
Category

1720s Italian Louis XIV Antique Ratchets

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

An English Arts Crafts Mahogany Ratchet/Recliner Chair with Adjustable Back
Located in San Francisco, CA
A richly patinated English arts & crafts mahogany ratchet/recliner chair with adjustable back; the
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Ratchets

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Antique Ratchets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique ratchets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all antique ratchets available were constructed with great care. Antique ratchets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Regency and Louis XVI antique ratchets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique ratchets over the years, but those made by Jean Joseph Chapuis, Morant Co. and Aubert Klaftenberger are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Ratchets?

Prices for antique ratchets start at $225 and top out at $206,353 with the average selling for $6,297.