Antique Counterweights

through each channel, suggesting the stone was originally used as a counterweight, a boat anchor or a

Art Deco adjustable solid brass pendant light. Germany, 1920s-1930s Lamp sockets: 2x

This lovely Swedish counterweight lamp is a real gem! It's in such great condition for its age. The

A beautiful counterweight pendant lamp from circa 1900. Originating in Austria, in the K and K

distinctly uncommon. Notably, the counterweight is not fixed to the lamp but rests in a separate metal

such as this served as counterweights, and occasionally were elaborately carved as fashionable

lamps as shown. Originally the articulated arm with counterweight form was designed for use on ships or

counterweight for a tabletop balances used by merchants to parcel out spices, opium or other valuable goods

architectural detailing. The height-adjustable central standard rises from a spherical brass counterweight, from

on the other, complete with a brass counterweight. The interplay of blackened iron, warm brass, and

yellow of the magazine cover introduces a compositional counterweight, drawing the eye downward and

calm, horizontal counterweight to the animated cloud mass above. A slender birch in the left foreground

compositional counterweight to the luminous open space at right. Genberg’s painting exemplifies his early

foreground serves as both a compositional counterweight and a symbol of enduring natural presence. In the

as mere ornament, these spandrels act as structural counterweights—reinforcing symmetry and framing

architecture behind it. In the background, the massive pylons of the temple form a horizontal counterweight to

significant impact on her artistic development. Konstnärsförbundet, founded as a counterweight to academic

shaped pediment, with a steel guillotine blade and brass counterweight sliding smoothly within the frame

counterweights for inrô and Sagemono. A single cord was threaded through a cord channel on one side of the

the top drawer. If we open the writing flap, which is secured with counterweights to prevent it from

An elegant counterweight Art Nouveau / Jugendstil candlestick with amazing patina. Model 518 in the

and hands articulated by internal counterweights. The underside is marked with the underglaze blue

wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920. A rare architectural gem from

into the geometric-shaped base is a complete set of graduated brass counterweights, housed in recessed

velocities. 3. A counterweight trebuchet – an iconic war engine capable of launching heavy stones or

to be religious objects whereas others think they are counterweights. Undeniably they have an

counterweights. The original crate is also included in the sale of this piece, which the drill has been housed in

flower-shaped lighter candle holders. Height 17.5 cm. and weight 816.5 gr. Non counterweight. On the

visual counterweight, with each veneered with cross-matched grain patterns for added interest. Topped

counterweights, and often doubled as seals for stamping wax on letters or documents. This particular fob, with

wood. In the perfectly carved niches contains a brass dish, a brass counterweight and a balance stick

of lead counterweights and a horse, or pulley, from which the name was taken. Thomas Sheraton, in

will need counterweights to use it, that will go on the metal tray. Ironstone stoneware tray 14 x 13

, complete with counterweights, levers, and bolts, enabling it to hurl stones or other heavy ammunition with

, often acting as counterweights to help keep pocket watches easily accessible in waistcoat pockets. In

a chain and acted as counterweights, allowing the wearer to easily pull the watch from their

therefore positioned in the recess. Iron counterweights are mounted underneath the base plate to ensure

pocket watches, acting as counterweights to keep the watch easily accessible in a gentleman's waistcoat

hand. The fob acted as a counterweight to the pocket watch, ensuring the watch chain stayed secure and

, China A sinuous silver counterweight worn at the back of an apron, weighing in at 136 grams.     

door has counterweights that allow it to stand still in the open and then to close automatically

carved with flowers and swags. The clock is running and has two weights with two counterweights. The

certainly ready for you to use and enjoy. As you can see in our close up photos, both the counterweight and

pivots easily with a solid ball counterweight. It measures 58 inches to the center pivot point. The arm

the detail of the stone that serves as its counterweight at the top of the sheet. But above all, it's

. Originally worn on a gentleman’s pocket watch chain, fobs like this served as both a practical counterweight

long, twisting coils, that act as counterweights to the lighting mounts. The scales are in alternating

creates a counterweight to the intricate central part of the antique carpet and adds a truly royal touch

time. These columns are believed to be religious objects whereas others think they are counterweights

students of the Brussels Academy and the association was intended as a counterweight to neo impressionism

the open arm and a line from it passed over the pulley and ended in a counterweight. The pointer on

canted form with a low back rest and tiered edge mouldings Large fall-front opens upon a counterweight

Naveta. Silver. Possibly Portugal, 18th century. Base with counterweight. With hallmarks. Naveta

with a bucket at one end and a counterweight at the other. They are still used in parts of Egypt

beautiful flower motifs and thanks to the sleek brass counterweight this fine antique also is height

Height-adjustable kitchen lamp with porcelain weight and cover with castors, shade in white overlay opal glass with amber-colored glass rim. It is extendable 16 - 80 inch. Glass sha...

original counterweight. The chain has a maximum extension of 22 inches and at the top of the piece it is