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

, retaining its original mechanical weighing system and a full set of iron counterweights. The scale is fitted

collection The netsuke functioned as a toggle or counterweight at the opposite end of the cord that secured

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

presence, while the top, broad and calm by comparison, acts as a visual counterweight. There is a clear

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

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

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

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

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

with exacting precision, often incorporating discreet springs or counterweights to ensure secure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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