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Writing Machine - Vintage Photograph - Early 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Writing Machine is a vintage photograph realized in the early 20th century. Good conditions.
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Writing Machine

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Photographic Paper

Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Carlton House desk or writing table is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Machine

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Brass

Fornasetti Decorated Antique Italian Writing Desk
By Fornasetti
Located in Hudson, NY
pattern of gold and silver-colored skeleton keys. The desk features a drop down leather topped writing
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Writing Machine

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Mahogany

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Considered the first step into the world of modern photocopying, the copying machine was among the
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18th Century English Other Antique Writing Machine

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Mahogany

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Paper

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing / Dressing Table 19th C
Located in London, GB
marquetry card table, writing table and dressing table. The shaped burr walnut top has walnut banding
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1890s Antique Writing Machine

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Walnut

Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Located in High Wycombe, GB
repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today
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19th Century British Regency Antique Writing Machine

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
lower section opening via machined brass arch hinges to reveal a well-appointed secretaire escritoire
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1760s English Georgian Antique Writing Machine

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 77.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
Antique 9 Bell Interchangeable Music Box on Table by Nicole Freres, c. 1870
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
quality of the machine. The bells can be engaged and disengaged at will using the unusual knot at the
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Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Brass, Steel

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
1933-1940; United States Streamline Moderne Machine Age era industrial minimalist styling, having a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Writing Machine

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Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Pair of Art Deco Streamline Moderne Architectural Sculpture Andirons
Located in Forney, TX
andirons. Featuring machine age Modernist styling with nods to Brutalist design, these fabulous vintage
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writing Machine

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Steel

18th Century George II Miniature Campaign Bureau Chest on Later Chest Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
hand crafted piece and certainly NOT machine made. The secondary woods appear to be a combination of
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18th Century English George II Antique Writing Machine

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Brass

Antique Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Spelter Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
a laurel wreath. She holds a sprocket-wheel—a part of a machine—and a long-handled blacksmith’s
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Writing Machine

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Malachite, Spelter

Swedish Grace Art Deco Wool Short Pile Carpet by Martha Gahn
By Märtha Gahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in Sweden to show a section with textiles produced only by machines and it was given a good deal of
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Writing Machine

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Wool

A Renaissance Revival , Copper & Brass Mounted with Malachite Top, Jewelry Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Messrs Elkington have now in constant operation a stupendous machine constructed for the application of
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19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Writing Machine

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Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk, the super structure comprising of four mahogany inlaid drawers at the centre with original ...
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Writing Machine

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Mahogany

The 24K Gold Plated Cart by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Gold Cart' is a fully articulated working shopping cart. It is made of steel and bronze then 24K gold plated. This is an addition of 100+ artist proof. 'Gold Cart' is really fu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Antique Writing Machine

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Other

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Machine

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Marble, Bronze

Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian alligator desk set comprising a blotter, a letter rack, a letter tray, a desk pad, a pen stand, a desk clock with Roman numeral hours, a calendar stand, two magnifying gla...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Writing Machine

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Leather

Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very impressive antique Georgian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period. It is of superb quality and is a great s...
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Writing Machine

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Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 27.96 in
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terracotta lions, circa 1790-1810. The F...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Writing Machine

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Terracotta

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quite unusual antique Edwardian leather top writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around 1890-1900. This is very well made and is a useful size, the...
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Writing Machine

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Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1960. The Classic Scandinavian Modern design has clean, Minimalist lines a...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Writing Machine

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Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Floating Executive Desk
By G-Plan, Peter Løvig Nielsen, Gunni Omann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether in the home, office, or home office- this vintage Scandinavian teak desk is sure to impress! With a stunning floating top, sculptural pedestal legs, generous teak grain, and ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Antique Writing Machine

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Metal

Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. This actually has a brass plaque in the top drawer from when it was pres...
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1890s British Sheraton Antique Writing Machine

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Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 24.81 in
Allegory of Abundance
Located in New York, NY
Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Writing Machine

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Copper

An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine mahogany writing table made in England in the French taste would have been for only the most current and fashionable people of the time. The table has a serpentine top...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Writing Machine

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Ebony, Mahogany

Important Monumental Life-Size Bronze Sculpture of Polo Player William Behrends
Located in New York City, NY
One of the finest living American sculptors, William Behrends created and sculpted this spectacular over life-size bronze polo player. He created portrait work for the White House, ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Antique Writing Machine

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Bronze

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s Profusely inlaid with : swags, shells, urns, bell flowers & foliage decoration, Satinwood,...
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1880s English Sheraton Antique Writing Machine

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Satinwood

Fine Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A black lacquer chinoiserie secretary in two parts. The upper cabinet with two doors that open to reveal 2 shelves, 4 pigeon holes flanked by small drawer with butterfly form hardwar...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Writing Machine

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Wood

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Vintage Cast Iron Machine Base Champion Shoe Manufacturing Co. St. Louis
Located in Newtown, CT
Champion shoe Manufacturing cast iron machine base. 36.5" high x 28" wide and 25" deep. Ready for
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Writing Machine

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Iron

Rare Pair of Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Desks by Waring and Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A rare and splendid pair of kidney shaped writing desks by the renowned cabinet makers Waring and
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Writing Machine

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Mahogany

Classical Carved Mahogany Empire Work Table, NE
Located in Providence, RI
is far from a machine-made knockoff. There are three drawers, the top of which reveals a writing
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Writing Machine

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Mahogany

Classical Carved Mahogany Empire Work Table, NE
Classical Carved Mahogany Empire Work Table, NE
H 30.75 in W 22.25 in D 18.25 in
Large Machine Age Metal Desk/Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Machine Age metal desk/dining table. Space between legs 61.75". Under counter 25.5" on longer
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1920s American Industrial Antique Writing Machine

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Steel

Machine Age Work Table with Iron Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy Industrial style work table with vintage top on an iron base. This table is extra long at almost 7' wide, with a large storage drawer. A very unusual antique table which can no...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Writing Machine

Antique Machine Mount with Limestone Top as Work Desk
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique machine mount with limestone top as work desk. Industrial base made by Guilliet, a family
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Writing Machine

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Stone, Steel

Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Writing Table w/ Leather Top, ca. 1870
Located in Petaluma, CA
your home to be used as a writing desk, or even a side table.
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1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Writing Machine

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Metal

Antique Victorian 6 Drawer Pollard Oak Partners Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
from circa 1850. It features a striking olive green inset leather writing surface that has beautiful
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1850s English Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian 6 Drawer Pollard Oak Partners Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
leather writing surface that has beautiful hand tooled gilt decoration. It is raised on four turned legs
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1850s English Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Oak

Antique Victorian 6 Drawer Pollard Oak Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
from Circa 1860. It features a striking olive green inset leather writing surface that has beautiful
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1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Oak

1920 Watchmaker Jeweller Work Desk
Located in Surrey, BC
A very original. Watchmakers desk from the Birks Jewellery Co, this cabinet was used by repair workers in the trade. A nice authentic piece.
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1920s Canadian Machine Age Antique Writing Machine

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Brass

1920 Watchmaker Jeweller Work Desk
1920 Watchmaker Jeweller Work Desk
H 36 in W 42 in D 20 in
Warren McArthur 1930s Aluminum Reversible Desk
By Warren McArthur
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1930s aluminum desk that can be used with the bank of drawers on either side! Warren McArthur designed a system to construct a large number of designs by using standardized parts to ...
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Writing Machine

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Aluminum

REGENCY MAHOGANY DESK
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century Regency mahogany writing table on turned and tapered legs. A small well
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19th Century English Antique Writing Machine

REGENCY MAHOGANY DESK
REGENCY MAHOGANY DESK
H 32 in W 37.25 in D 20 in
Industrial Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large cast iron and wood architectural desk by B.K. Elliott for Hamilton, machine green, adjustable
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Early 20th Century American Antique Writing Machine

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Iron

Industrial Drafting Table
Industrial Drafting Table
H 33 in W 60 in D 36 in
large cast iron table
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A large cast iron work table with a machined surface and detachable legs. Optional accessories
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19th Century American Antique Writing Machine

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Iron

large cast iron table
large cast iron table
H 33.5 in W 66 in D 41 in
Antique Sewing Machine Base Side Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A sears “Franklin” sewing machine from circa 1910 once sat upon this handsome treadle base. We took
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Early 20th Century American Antique Writing Machine

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Iron

Antique Gillows Style Bird's-Eye Maple Writing Table Desk, 1830
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality bird's-eye maple writing table in Gillows style, having a useful frieze
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1830s English Antique Writing Machine

Antique Victorian Eastlake Aesthetic Maple Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Aesthetic period cylinder roll top secretary writing desk. Made of maplewood
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Writing Machine

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Leather, Maple

Pair of Cotswold Oak and Leather Desk Chairs by William Lethaby
Located in Greenwich, CT
for either side of a partner's desk or a large writing table. These particular chairs
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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Machine

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Oak, Leather

Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
. The central part has a secretire hinged writing surface which opens to reveal pigeonholes, this is
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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Machine

A Hand Colored Engraving Probst View d'optique of the Royal Armory in Berlin
By Georg Balthasar Probst
Located in Alamo, CA
be viewed through an optical device called "optical machines," "optiques," or "Zograscopes", which
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Late 18th Century Other Art Style Antique Writing Machine

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Engraving

A Rare Malachite, Brass & Copper Box on Stand by Elkington & Co
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elkington have now in constant operation a stupendous machine constructed for the application of Magneto
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19th Century English Antique Writing Machine

A Hand Colored Probst Vue d’optique Engraving of the Royal Palace in Berlin
By Georg Balthasar Probst
Located in Alamo, CA
machines," "optiques," or "Zograscopes", which consisted of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced
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Late 18th Century Other Art Style Antique Writing Machine

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Engraving

Antique Six Feet Edwardian Pollard Oak Partners Pedestal Desk, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
. It has the fabulous original gilt tooled faded green leather writing surface and is raised on a
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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Machine

15 Stars and 15 Stripes Flag, A Copy of the Star Spangled Banner
Located in York County, PA
KEY GAZED IN BALTIMORE HARBOR WHILE WRITING THE WORDS TO THE SONG OF THE SAME NAME; THIS EXAMPLE MADE
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1910s American Antique Writing Machine

Saltillo Serape, in the Form of the Mexican National Flag, ca 1885-1910
Located in York County, PA
. Williston had it in his dorm at Harvard where he graduated in 1936 -- It is his.” The writing is
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Late 19th Century American Antique Writing Machine

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Wool

Oil Painting Portrait of Lord Edward Grenfell, 1st Baron St Just (1870-1941)
By Oswald Birley
Located in London, GB
total). One American critic writing in American Art News in March 1924 admired both Huntington portraits
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Oil

Unusual Early XX Century Wooden Drafting Machine Table
Located in Milan, IT
Unusual early XX Century Italian wooden drafting machine trestle table. The board can be liftable
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Early 1900s European Antique Writing Machine

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Oak

Antique French Pollard Oak Writing Table Desk, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
results in a very delicate and brittle veneer. The new machines enabled the Victorian craftsmen to make
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1850s French Antique Writing Machine

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian Oak and Pollard Oak Writing Table Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian oak, Pollard oak and satinwood crossbanded writing desk, circa 1850 in
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1850s English Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Leather, Oak, Satinwood

Oak and Steel Industrial Desk
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Machine shop Metal and Oak Desk with Solid Oak: Top, 4 Drawer faces, paper guard and letter holder
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Writing Machine

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Steel

Oak and Steel Industrial Desk
Oak and Steel Industrial Desk
H 30 in W 42 in D 26 in
Antique J&P Coats Oak Wood 4 Drawer Sewing Spool Cabinet Desk W/ Cast Iron Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cast iron sewing machine base. circa 19th century. Measurements: 41" H x 35.25" H (to surface) x 30
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Machine

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Iron

Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
writing machine.”.  
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Writing Machine

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Enamel, Steel

Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
, New York marketed the Corona III as “the personal writing machine.”
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Writing Machine

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Enamel, Steel

"The Owl Gameboard NO. 1" Patented by Edward Mikkelson ca 1901
Located in York County, PA
John Gabel, the two conspired to make some of the earliest music and slot machines. Gabel had been in
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Early 1900s American Antique Writing Machine

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Wood

19thc American Oak Mercantile Country Store Desktop Clark's Spool Cabinet
Located in Savannah, GA
pencils and an inset place for an inkwell. The lift-up writing slope encloses a storage well for paperwork
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Brass

Hand Colored Vue d'optique of the Hotel des Invalides Dining Room in Paris
Located in Alamo, CA
engravings made to be viewed through an optical device called "optical machines," "optiques," or "Zograscopes
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Mid-18th Century Other Art Style Antique Writing Machine

Materials

Engraving

A Pair of Hand Colored Probst Vue d’optique Engravings of Berlin Architecture
By Georg Balthasar Probst
Located in Alamo, CA
through an optical device called "optical machines," "optiques," or "Zograscopes", which consisted of
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Late 18th Century Other Art Style Antique Writing Machine

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Engraving

19th Century Cast Iron "Cinco" Saloon Gas Cigar Lighter, Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
) even has it's writing and stenciling still present. The flints on each side of the bust are original
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Writing Machine

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Iron

Antique Large Pollard Oak Partners Pedestal Desk, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
tooled faded brown leather writing surface and is raised on a plinth base. With the original working
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1860s English Antique Writing Machine

Pair of Arts and Crafts Lighthouse Form Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
instigated a critique of industrial labor; as modern machines replaced workers, Arts and Crafts proponents
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Machine

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Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Paysage Nature - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil Paintng by Francis Picabia
By Francis Picabia
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Née sans Mère) in Switzerland in 1918 (the title was a metaphor for the machine). His writings
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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Antique Writing Machine

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Panel, Oil

Carters Literary Machine
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rosewood book stand on bronze castors. It can be raised up to a height of 59" from a fully lowered height of 30".
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Early 1900s American Antique Writing Machine

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Bronze

Carters Literary Machine
Carters Literary Machine
H 30 in W 18 in D 20 in
19th Century English Oak Desk or Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a very large desk that would fit into most homes. It is great for a lawyer's office. It would look good in a modern home or one filled with antiques.
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Writing Machine

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Brass

Large Machine Age Metal Desk/Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Machine Age Metal Desk/Dining Table. Space between legs 61.75". Under counter 25.5" on longer
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1920s American Industrial Antique Writing Machine

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Steel

Singer Desk with Reclaimed Plank Top
By Industrial Design
Located in Chester, Flintshire
deep reclaimed timber plank top, this vintage cast iron Singer sewing machine base has been
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1920s English Industrial Antique Writing Machine

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Iron

Singer Desk with Reclaimed Plank Top
Singer Desk with Reclaimed Plank Top
H 29.73 in W 35.24 in D 22.64 in
Arts & Crafts Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Shapland & Petter, circa 1890
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
writing surface, above a central frieze drawer over kneehole with under desk shelf area, two drawers
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19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Machine

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Walnut

Arts & Crafts Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Shapland & Petter, circa 1890
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
writing surface, above a central frieze drawer over kneehole with under desk shelf area, two drawers
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19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Machine

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Walnut

Antique Industrial Drafting Table by R. E. Kidder of Worcester Mass
By R. E. Kidder
Located in Dallas, TX
Industrial machine age look with its cast metal tripod base. The wood top has metal strips on both sides for
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1880s American Industrial Antique Writing Machine

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Iron, Steel

Rare Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Company
By James Watt
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
writing surface with various compartments below, the main section of the machine containing two brass
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Late 18th Century English Antique Writing Machine

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Brass

1920s School Desk Lectern Front Piece
By Kooijmans
Located in Amsterdam, NL
first row also had a writing surface. Wood and black cast-iron, nice patina. Ink wells differ from
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Early 20th Century Dutch Machine Age Antique Writing Machine

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Iron

1920s School Desk Lectern Front Piece
1920s School Desk Lectern Front Piece
H 25.99 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
English Oak Draw-leaf Table Style of James I
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Jacobean (James I) Revival oak draw-leaf center table; suitable as a writing, sofa back, or
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19th Century English Antique Writing Machine

A Burled Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Providence, RI
dovetailed drawers, not machined, and finely turned columns. It is obviously shop-made at the standard of
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19th Century Antique Writing Machine

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Walnut

A Burled Walnut Davenport Desk
A Burled Walnut Davenport Desk
H 34 in W 21.25 in D 22 in
Serpentine Fronted Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Waring and Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Poling, West Sussex
mahogany drawer linings. The serpentine shaped top is fitted with a sumptuous brown leather writing surface
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Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Writing Machine

Materials

Mahogany

Very Rare Morse Double Base Drafting Table
By Morse Machine Company
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Very rare double base drafting table manufactured by The Morse Machine Company of Rochester, NY
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Early 20th Century Antique Writing Machine

Very Rare Morse Double Base Drafting Table
Very Rare Morse Double Base Drafting Table
H 53.4 in W 54.25 in D 36.25 in
Cast Iron Singer Desk with Reclaimed Aluminium Top, circa 1920
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Chester, Flintshire
vintage cast iron singer sewing machine base with its integral casters, working rocking foot pedal and
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1920s English Industrial Antique Writing Machine

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

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