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Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

$128,500

H 6 in W 20.5 in D 14 in

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 first widely used devices to successfully produce an exact copy of an original writ...

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18th Century English Other Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Mahogany

The Rotary Neostyle Advertising Sign, 1890s
The Rotary Neostyle Advertising Sign, 1890s

The Rotary Neostyle Advertising Sign, 1890s

$700

H 18 in W 24 in D 0.38 in

The Rotary Neostyle Advertising Sign, 1890s

Located in Savannah, GA

An oak panel advertising board for The Rotary Neostyle mimeograph copy machine. The board made and labeled by the US Decal Co.

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1890s American Other Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Oak

The Hansom Cab & the Pigeons – Eric Ravilious engravings / Golden Cokerell Press
The Hansom Cab & the Pigeons – Eric Ravilious engravings / Golden Cokerell Press

The Hansom Cab & the Pigeons – Eric Ravilious engravings / Golden Cokerell Press

Located in Middletown, NY

and bears the ink signature of the author and the number 115 (out of a limited first edition of 212 on hand-made paper; a further 1000 copies were printed on machine-made paper, unsi...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Large Hand-Painted Cast Iron Letter Copying Machine Book Press by Bailey
Large Hand-Painted Cast Iron Letter Copying Machine Book Press by Bailey

Large Hand-Painted Cast Iron Letter Copying Machine Book Press by Bailey

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Late 19th century, large, cast iron, letter copying machine or book press manufactured by Bailey Mfg.

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Iron

Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Slope by N Middleton c1825
Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Slope by N Middleton c1825

Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Slope by N Middleton c1825

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Label under bottom half of the slope reads: N Middleton, Stationer, Pocket Book & Pencil Maker to the King and Prince of Wales 162 Strand, opposite Newcastle Street, and 145 Strand ...

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1820s British Victorian Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Wood

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Initially working as jewellers, silversmiths and pocket-book manufacturer’s, Wells & Lambe soon expanded their repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable writing desk...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Brass

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Initially working as jewellers, silversmiths and pocket-book manufacturer’s, Wells & Lambe soon expanded their repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable writing desk...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Located in Northampton, GB

The business was advertised to provide an elegant assortment of Copying Machines, Portable Desks, Ladies and gentlemen’s dressing cases, Knife Cases & funeral furnishings.

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Late 18th Century British Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Tapestry in 15th Century Style
19th Century, Tapestry in 15th Century Style

19th Century, Tapestry in 15th Century Style

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H 74.02 in W 94.49 in D 0.79 in

19th Century, Tapestry in 15th Century Style

Located in Malton, GB

The colours and the details are superb and it is hugely decorative. This is a machine made copy of the original Medieval Shepherd tapestry by the workshop of Van Oelst in Brussels.

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19th Century Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Wool, Silk

French Psyche Bronze Delaplanche, Barbedienne & Achille Collas
French Psyche Bronze Delaplanche, Barbedienne & Achille Collas

French Psyche Bronze Delaplanche, Barbedienne & Achille Collas

By Eugène Delaplanche

Located in Newark, England

He was an a celebrated engineer, inventor, writer and engraver who developed a way of mechanically creating engravings and a machine to copy sculptures at a smaller scale, the so-cal...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat Barbedienne
French Bronze Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat Barbedienne

French Bronze Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Newark, England

He was an a celebrated engineer, inventor, writer and engraver who developed a way of mechanically creating engravings and a machine to copy sculptures at a smaller scale, the so-cal...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Company
Rare Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Company

Rare Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Company

By James Watt

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

Bedini, 'Thomas Jefferson and his Copying Machines', (Charlottesville, 1984), 10-11 & 26-27

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Late 18th Century English Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Maidens
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Maidens

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Maidens

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H 13.39 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Maidens

Located in Cambridgeshire, GB

french engineer, writer and engraver who developed a way of mechanically creating engravings of medallions and other reliefs and a machine to copy sculptures at a reduced scale, the ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Copy Machine

Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey
Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey

Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey

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H 7 in W 12 in D 10 in

Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey

Located in New York, NY

Named after the fourth Earl of Orrery, Charles Boyle, 1676-1731, an English statesman for whom an early copy of the machine was made. This patented example with a George Philip and S...

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19th Century English Antique Copy Machine

Cast Iron Copy Press, circa 1900
Cast Iron Copy Press, circa 1900

Cast Iron Copy Press, circa 1900

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H 36.75 in W 22.75 in D 18 in

Cast Iron Copy Press, circa 1900

Located in Evergreen, CO

Before the copy machine, there was the copy press. This copy press is beautifully embossed with The Standard Copying Press Company logo surrounded by a foliated design.

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Early 1900s American Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Iron

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Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...

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2010s Italian Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Walnut

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

$14,950 / item

H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

Located in New York, NY

The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Lotus /// Ellsworth Kelly Minimalism Botanical Flower Contemporary Lithograph
Lotus /// Ellsworth Kelly Minimalism Botanical Flower Contemporary Lithograph

Lotus /// Ellsworth Kelly Minimalism Botanical Flower Contemporary Lithograph

By Ellsworth Kelly

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: "Lotus" Portfolio: Derrière Le Miroir: Hommage à Aimé et Marguerite Maeght (No. 250) *Issued unsigned Year: 1982 Medium: Original...

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1980s Minimalist Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Lithograph

Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant

Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Antique Copy Machine

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Metal

Purple Amethyst “Harp" phantom White calcites Decorative object Sculpture
Purple Amethyst “Harp" phantom White calcites Decorative object Sculpture

Purple Amethyst “Harp" phantom White calcites Decorative object Sculpture

Located in London, GB

This museum-quality Amethyst “harp” from Artigas, Uruguay, is a natural sculpture of exceptional beauty and rarity. The piece features a harmonious arrangement of high-quality Amethy...

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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Other

19th Century French Bird Cage
19th Century French Bird Cage

19th Century French Bird Cage

$1,479

H 22.05 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in

19th Century French Bird Cage

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century wood wire bird cage in the shape of a house. Circa 1880.

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19th Century French Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Wood

Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca

Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca

$10,621

H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 6.7 in

Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...

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1820s French Charles X Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Gold

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Echt, NL

Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Metal

Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia

Located in New York, NY

Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene region, Namibia Measures: 8.5 cm tall x 7 cm wide Dioptase, once believed to be emerald when first encountered, is amongst the mos...

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15th Century and Earlier Namibian Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Other

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy
Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

$11,134Sale Price|25% Off

H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

Located in Paris, FR

Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...

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1820s French Restauration Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Bronze

Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited with Compact Disc Player
Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited with Compact Disc Player

Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited with Compact Disc Player

Located in Paris, FR

Wurlitzer juke box, genuine original 1948 model. From 2025 Re-Edition, Audio Equipment for 50 Lazers Discs (CD).

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Aluminum

Multi-Functional Cigar Humidor Cabinet, by Massimo de Munari, Handmade in Italy
Multi-Functional Cigar Humidor Cabinet, by Massimo de Munari, Handmade in Italy

Multi-Functional Cigar Humidor Cabinet, by Massimo de Munari, Handmade in Italy

By DeART

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Multi-functional cigar humidor and bar, Handmade in Italy Designed by Massimo de Munar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Ebony

Shagreen Vanity Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Vanity Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Vanity Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Brass

Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign
Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign

Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign

$35,014

H 89.77 in W 82.68 in D 64.97 in

Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign

Located in Madrid, ES

Important and rare canopy bed. In 19th century tamarind, of the Guangxu reign (1875-1908). Decoration with plant motifs. Dimentions.: 228 x 210 x 165 cm. Complete and in very g...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Wood

René Gaillard (architect), Aimé Octobre (sculptor), Regency-Style Painted
René Gaillard (architect), Aimé Octobre (sculptor), Regency-Style Painted

René Gaillard (architect), Aimé Octobre (sculptor), Regency-Style Painted

By Rene Gaillard

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This extraordinary Régence-style woodwork was designed by René Gaillard and Aimé Octobre, and is dated 1919. It comes from a room that would have measured around 52 m², based on meas...

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1910s French Regency Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Wood

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Antique Copy Machine For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique copy machine for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and fabric, every antique copy machine was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique copy machine — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique copy machine made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Ferdinand Barbedienne, Achille Collas and A. Collas Brevete each produced at least one beautiful antique copy machine that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Copy Machine?

An antique copy machine can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,984, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $155,140.