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Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock
Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock

Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock

$6,250

H 10.375 in W 6.125 in D 3.75 in

Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock

By Jean-Baptiste Albert Baillon III

Located in Palm Beach, FL

base with well articulated architects tools, including a lead ball globe, drafting ruler, compass and

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Architect Tools

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870
English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ADJUSTABLE ARCHITECT’S STAND WITH GILT-TOOLED LEATHER TOP, CONVERTING TO A WRITING TABLE English

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine

Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler

Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a quality antique drawing instrument set. A German, architect's or cartographer's tool case

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Early 20th Century German Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Nickel

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890
Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

$144Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.34 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

Located in Langweer, NL

served as reference tools for architects, artists, and decorators in Europe during the 19th century

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Late 19th Century French Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Paper

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18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F
18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F

18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

cm x 1.5 cm (16.34 inches x 1.18 inches x 0.59 inches) Historical Use: A precision tool used by

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Masonic Order Plaques Shaped like Classical Columns English circa 1910
Pair of Masonic Order Plaques Shaped like Classical Columns English circa 1910

Pair of Masonic Order Plaques Shaped like Classical Columns English circa 1910

Located in Houston, TX

features a compass spread to its full width laid over an inverted square rule. These tools from the

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, celluloid and brass drawing tools, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Delightfully presented

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Early 20th Century British Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Nickel

Athena and the Arts, Bronze, Marble, Signed 'Claudel' and Dated '1888'
Athena and the Arts, Bronze, Marble, Signed 'Claudel' and Dated '1888'

Athena and the Arts, Bronze, Marble, Signed 'Claudel' and Dated '1888'

Located in Madrid, ES

, books, sculptor and architect's tools, spyglass, Ionic capital, musical instrument, etc.) , and an orb

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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Freemason Civil War Era Pennant Flag, Hand-Cut and Sewn, 1859-1865
Freemason Civil War Era Pennant Flag, Hand-Cut and Sewn, 1859-1865

Freemason Civil War Era Pennant Flag, Hand-Cut and Sewn, 1859-1865

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

the architect’s tools joined together with a “G” at the center. The 1866 Duncan's Masonic Ritual and

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1860s American Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Fabric

Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman, AG Thornton, circa 1920
Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman, AG Thornton, circa 1920

Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman, AG Thornton, circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cartographer's set. An English, silver nickel architect's or draughtsman's case

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Early 20th Century British Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Nickel

19th Century English Mahogany and Leather Top Architect's Style Desk
19th Century English Mahogany and Leather Top Architect's Style Desk

19th Century English Mahogany and Leather Top Architect's Style Desk

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century English mahogany and leather top architect's style desk with inset tooled leather

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19th Century English Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman Tool Case, Edwardian
Antique Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman Tool Case, Edwardian

Antique Cartographer's Set, English, Architect, Draughtsman Tool Case, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a superb antique cartographer's set with a comprehensive selection of tools for the architect

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Early 20th Century British Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Nickel

19th Century French Plaster Sculpture Chateau Castle Model
19th Century French Plaster Sculpture Chateau Castle Model

19th Century French Plaster Sculpture Chateau Castle Model

By French House & Garden

Located in Valladolid, ES

communication and study tool, since the architect, as well as the owner-promoters, can thus get a true idea of

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1890s French Baroque Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Plaster

Antique Edwardian White Diamond Masonic Gold Medallion
Antique Edwardian White Diamond Masonic Gold Medallion

Antique Edwardian White Diamond Masonic Gold Medallion

Located in Sale, Cheshire

architect's tools and are used in Masonic ritual as emblems to teach symbolic lessons. Some Lodges and rituals

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Architect Tools

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large Antique Diamond Masonic Gold Compass Incredibly Hand-Engraved
Large Antique Diamond Masonic Gold Compass Incredibly Hand-Engraved

Large Antique Diamond Masonic Gold Compass Incredibly Hand-Engraved

Located in Palm Beach, FL

11 5/8 inch wide. The Masonic compass is one of the architect's tools and is used in Masonic ritual

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1920s Art Deco Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950
Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950

Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950

$1,095Sale Price|38% Off

H 32 in W 41.25 in D 31 in

Vintage A. Lietz Co. Drafting Table c.1940-1950

By A. Lietz Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid wood top and cast iron hardware and knobs. Original maker's tag. The table can be used as a tall dining table, desk or ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Iron

Mid-19thC Austrian School Portrait Of A Lady In Spanish Attire, Oil Painting
Mid-19thC Austrian School Portrait Of A Lady In Spanish Attire, Oil Painting

Mid-19thC Austrian School Portrait Of A Lady In Spanish Attire, Oil Painting

Located in Cheltenham, GB

US buyers pay no import tariffs on this item. This exquisite mid-19th-century bust-length Austrian portrait depicts a young lady wearing a red gown together with a black lace veil, ...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas
Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas

Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady British School, early 1900's Circle of Samuel Luke Fildes (1843-1927) British. Bust Portrait of a Lady, Oil on canvas, 24" x 20" (61 x 50.8cm) plus gilt swept f...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Brass

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

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1970s Italian Space Age Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Fiberglass

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Located in Danville, CA

For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8 day movement and keeps very good time!! This water wheel industrial clock has a big ...

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Late 20th Century Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French pair of Louis XVI style marquise bergère armchairs, gilt wood, 19th century. In the clean and classic Louis XVI style, the name Marquise is attributed due to their exceptiona...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Architect Tools

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Velvet, Wood

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands

By H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Delft, NL

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Fabric, Palmwood

Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.

Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.

$33,950Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in

Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...

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Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Adjustable Top Oak Drafting Table
Vintage Adjustable Top Oak Drafting Table

Vintage Adjustable Top Oak Drafting Table

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.5 in W 60 in D 37 in

Vintage Adjustable Top Oak Drafting Table

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a vintage drafting table from the early 20th century. It's made of solid oak and has through tenons. The top can be replaced with new matting and the top adjust by the contro...

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Felt, Oak

Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin

Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin

$15,218 / item

H 35.44 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Louis XVI Marquise Chairs, Scrolling Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1920
Pair of French Louis XVI Marquise Chairs, Scrolling Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1920

Pair of French Louis XVI Marquise Chairs, Scrolling Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood marquise chairs from circa 1920 with scrolling arms, fluted legs, carved rosettes and new custom upholstery. This elegant pair of French...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Architect Tools

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall

Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period lacquer chest (mid to late 19th century) with two characters on the front reading Nuno an...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Where Architects Sleep
Where Architects Sleep

Where Architects Sleep

$30 / item

H 8 in W 5.375 in D 2 in

Where Architects Sleep

Located in New York, NY

In the tradition of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat: the definitive global hotel guide by the real experts who know - architects No one appreciates a building quite like an archit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Paper

Where Architects Sleep, The Most Stylish Hotels in the World
Where Architects Sleep, The Most Stylish Hotels in the World

Where Architects Sleep, The Most Stylish Hotels in the World

Located in New York, NY

In the tradition of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat: the definitive global hotel guide by the real experts who know - architects No one appreciates a building quite like an architect...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Architect Tools

Materials

Paper

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Antique Architect Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique architect tools for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique architect tools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Antique architect tools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique architect tools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique architect tools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Antoine-Louis Barye, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Maison Forest are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Architect Tools?

Prices for antique architect tools start at $150 and top out at $54,500 with the average selling for $3,804.