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Mappin Webb Sterling Cigar Box with Clock, 1958
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, GB
with engine-turned panels on each side is surmounted with an 8-day clock, with a gilded face and a red
Category

Vintage 1950s British Other Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
3-cm engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals and engine turned centre, blued Breguet hands and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 14K Gold Rocail Full Hunter Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
inner cover stamped with Swiss quality marks, 14 carat Swiss gold engine turned case with plain central
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Breguet White Gold Classique Day Date Moonphase Wristwatch Ref 7337BB/1E/9V6
By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
-engraved on a rose engine. Chapter ring with Roman numerals off-centered at 6 o'clock, engine-turned in a
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 16220 Men s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16220 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with stainless steel engine turn bezel
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16220 Men s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16220 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with stainless steel engine turn bezel
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16220 Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel engine turn bezel
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Air King Precision 14010 Men s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air-King Precision 14010 Men's Watch. 34mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel engine
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

1960s Vintage Gold Charm Love Token Circle Round Pendant i Love You Lettering
Located in London, GB
within an engine-turned circular surround. Full hallmarks date the piece to 1969 and tell us that is was
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern More Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold

Early 20th Century 9-Carat Gravity Drop Perpetual Calendar Propelling Pencil
By S. Mordan Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
"Gravity Drop" opening mechanism, the engine turned octagonal body with integral swiveling perpetual
Category

Early 20th Century English George V More Desk Accessories

Materials

9k Gold

George III Silver Military Grille Vinaigrette by William Eley, London, 1811
By William Eley II
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare George III silver Vinaigrette of rounded rectangular form with engine turned decoration, the
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Beautiful Swiss Silver Musical Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
engine turned silver housing with slight minimal wear, fine quality of a watch, fully functional and with
Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Art Deco Cigarette Holder Case 14k Solid Gold Box Oval Sapphire Cabochon Clasp
Located in Little Neck, NY
Beautiful antique Art Deco Engine Turned solid 14k yellow gold cigarette case holder box. The case
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

French Brass Cut Crystal Mounted Anglaise Carriage Clock, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, NL
dials lined with paste set cut crystal fitted in an engine turned gilt mask, spring-driven movement with
Category

Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Brass

Enamel and Sterling Compact On A Ring-Green Floral
Located in Boca Raton, FL
compact with mirror; lipstick attached to a silver tone metal lozenge engine turned chain link on a center
Category

1930s Accessories

Van Cleef Arpels Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels eighteen carat gold engine turned cufflinks. These high quality and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Victorian Period Ladies Fob or Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
numerals and blued steel hands, engine turned case, no. 4322, 34.3gm, 37mm; with the original box and a
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 16030 Buckley Dial Men s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16030 Buckley Dial Men's Watch 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel engine
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Large Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box
Located in New York, NY
WILLIAM B. KERR., c. 1910. The box has a subtle engine-turned fine line pattern, and has a slightly
Category

Vintage 1910s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Mantel Clock by David William Morice, London
Located in Stonington, CT
Morice, London. The gilt face with engine turned center matting, matched blued steel hands and resting
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Victorian Silver Gilt Castle Top Vinaigrette Abbotsford House by N Mills, 1838
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
foliate borders and sides, the base with engine turned decoration and a vacant rectangular cartouche, the
Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Screw Back Gold-Plated Pocket Watch Signed Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. USA
By Elgin
Located in Carlisle, GB
the glass. Visible cracks on the dial. The engine turned back case needs a good polish. Please study
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Rolex Datejust 16030 Men s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16030 Men's Watch 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel engine turn bezel
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Antique Enamel Sterling Silver Irish Setter Case
Located in New York, NY
alive. Finely embossed border; reverse side is entirely engine-turned; cabochon sapphire clasp. Lemon
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elegant Edwardian Pendant Watch
Located in New York, NY
form is echoed in the engine-turned ornamentation of the watch face. The ornamental back of the watch
Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Georgian Solid Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box HM, 1836
Located in London, GB
sides are engine turned engraved and to the lid it bears the inscription relating to the post office
Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small 14 Karat Gold Antique Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This 14K Gold & engine turned case small pocket watch is in good working condition and it is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

14 Karat Gold Slim Full Hunter Cased Audemars Freres Geneve Dress Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This very fine antique dress pocket watch features a double full hunter case with elegant engine
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Antique White Metal Hand winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
gilt hands, engine turned and a foliate engraved case with gold inlay, 47mm watch diameter . Condition
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

English Lever Fusee Silver Pocket Watch, circa 1866
Located in Carlisle, GB
an engine turned case with engraved cartouche, case numbered 2827, case maker 'S.F' (probably Samuel
Category

Antique 1860s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Silver Castle-Top Vinaigrette, York Minster by Nathaniel Mills, 1840
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
and sides with engine turned decoration, the cover depicting a view of the south eastern aspect of
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Castle-Top Vinaigrette - Westminster Abbey. By J Willmore 1843
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian silver castle-top Vinaigrette of rectangular form with engine turned base and
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cartier Sterling Double Handmade Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
HAND MADE." Allover engine-turned pattern, with a reserve for a monogram. Overall size is 11" x 7 3
Category

Vintage 1930s Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Small Victorian Silver Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
. 22451, the dial with Roman numerals within an engine turned case, 49mm watch diameter. Condition
Category

Antique 1870s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Vinaigrette "A Present for Mrs Spottiswood Birmingham, 1863
By Frederick Marson
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
and all-over decoration of engine turned panels separated by engraved scrolls and flowers. The cover
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Rolex Stainless Steel and 14 Karat Gold Oyster Perpetual Ref 6085, circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Featuring 34mm diameter case with fine engine turned “milled” bezel and acrylic crystal. With an especially
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex SS/14 karat YG Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005, circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Featuring 34mm diameter case with fine engine turned “milled” bezel and acrylic crystal. With original
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

A French gilt brass carriage clock in unusual case, Brocot, circa 1890.
By Achille Brocot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
in a engine turned gilt brass mask, spring-driven movement with platform lever escapement of 8-day
Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Georgian Turquoise and Gold Locket
Located in Madison area, WI
features a turquoise-studded floral wreath motif. The back panel is engine-turned, a technique used in fine
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Rolex Date4794, Black Dial Certified Authentic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
. CASE SHAPE: Round. CASE HEIGHT (mm): 11. BEZEL TYPE: Engine Turned. CASE MATERIAL: 18KY+SS. CASE WIDTH
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Date 15223, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
. CASE SHAPE: Round. CASE HEIGHT (mm): 11. BEZEL TYPE: Engine Turned. CASE MATERIAL: 18KY+SS. CASE WIDTH
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Victorian Half Pint Silver Tankard, London 1864
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely English Early Victorian half pint silver tankard with engine turned decoration, scroll
Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

English Sterling Cigarette Case with Enameled Hunting Scene
Located in New York, NY
detailed and very well executed. The sterling case has all over engine turned pattern with a scroll work
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Singing bird box by Bruguier in guilded case with enameled lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
, sides and base with engine-turned and scroll ornament. At the end of the song the a small turquoise
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Other

French Empire Cupid Psyche Clock
Located in San Antonio, TX
," after Claude Michallon (French, 1751-1799), engine turned dial with black enamel Roman numeral hour
Category

19th Century Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hand-Engraved Gold Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
is repeated on the sides, the lid which opens up to further carvings inside. Engine-turned bottom
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1920s Silvertone and Aqua Blue Guilloche Vanity Case With Finger Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1920s silver tone metal powder compact/vanity case with an engine turned etched design on the
Category

1920s Wallets and Small Accessories

Circa 1920s Austrian Jeweled and Enameled Powder Compact
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1920s gold tone Austrian powder compact with an engine turned design around the sides and on
Category

1920s Austrian Wallets and Small Accessories

Box Containing 8 Lignum Vitae Wood Lawn Bowling Balls with 2 Kitties Early 1900s
Located in Petaluma, CA
"Bowling Club." ) The box holds eight beautiful Lignum Vitae wood lawn bowling balls with engine turned
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Wood

Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
holding the 5 inch silvered Roman dial with gilt engine turned bezel and centre, over the automata scene
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bracelet by Jacob Bengel, Circa 1930
By Jacob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
slant. This Aztec patterned bracelet is quite weighty and is segmented with engine turned pieces linked
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Mixed Metal, Enamel

Victorian Silver Castle-Top Vinaigrette, Old Balmoral Castle, by N Mills, 1849
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian silver Vinaigrette of shaped rectangular form, the base and sides with engine
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Pair of Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Book Cigar Boxes
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
An unusual and rare pair of sterling silver "Book" cigar and cigarette boxes. Both with engine
Category

Vintage 1940s British Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Chronograph White Gold 47192
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Greenwich, CT
as outer tachymeter scale; two engine-turned subdials for 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Antique Gold Plate Hand Winding Lever Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, within an engine turned case with engraved cartouche, 51mm Condition
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Oyster Precision 5059 Men s Vintage Two-Tone Watch with Patina Dial
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
1950 Stainless Steel Case w/ Gold Engine-Turned Bezel 33 mm in Diameter (36 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Pair of Late 18th Century Blue John Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
engine turned perimeter. The main body of the Blue John leads to a dragooned collar which is mounted
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Adam Style Candlesticks

Materials

Bluestone, Marble

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Engine Turn For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic engine turn available at 1stDibs. Each engine turn for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. If you’re shopping for an engine turn, we have 100 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect engine turn — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each engine turn bearing Art Deco, Folk Art or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made engine turn has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mappin Webb, Hermès and P.H. Vogel Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Engine Turn?

An engine turn can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,185, while the lowest priced sells for $118 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.