Antique Counterweights

They bear a pair of candle-mounts which are inscribed with Arabic characters, and consist of snakes with long, twisting coils, that act as counterweights to the lighting mounts. The ...

It is indeed a study, as we can see how Harpignies was interested in this barrier, which must have charmed him, to the point of including the detail of the stone that serves as its c...

These columns are believed to be religious objects whereas others think they are counterweights. Undeniably they have an intrinsic abstract beauty which almost feels modern.

A float resting on the exposed mercury surface in the open arm and a line from it passed over the pulley and ended in a counterweight. The pointer on the shaft of the pulley moves ov...

Possibly Portugal, 18th century. Base with counterweight. With hallmarks. Naveta with oval foot decorated with relief elements and moldings, balustrade foot and body with light boa...

Superior cabinetry with astonishing oak stocks and a delightful bureau form Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order Select oak stocks beam rich golden caramel tones...

The founders were mainly young students of the Brussels Academy and the association was intended as a counterweight to neo impressionism and symbolism , and later also to luminism .

The three highly stylish arms and the opaline glass shade come with beautiful flower motifs and thanks to the sleek brass counterweight this fine antique also is height adjustable.