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Bactrian Alabaster Aniconic Idol
Bactrian Alabaster Aniconic Idol

Bactrian Alabaster Aniconic Idol

Located in Vosselaar, BE

they are merely counterweights due to their shapes and holes. These would hold a strap to lift them for

Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Counterweights

Materials

Alabaster

German Biedermeier Secretary, Cherrywood, Beautiful Patina, Circa 1835
German Biedermeier Secretary, Cherrywood, Beautiful Patina, Circa 1835

German Biedermeier Secretary, Cherrywood, Beautiful Patina, Circa 1835

Located in Greven, DE

. Above this is the writing flap which folds forward and is held by wrought iron fittings. Counterweights

Category

1830s German Biedermeier Antique Counterweights

Materials

Cherry

Antique Walnut Marquetry Mirror Screen / Cheval Mirror, 19th Century
Antique Walnut Marquetry Mirror Screen / Cheval Mirror, 19th Century

Antique Walnut Marquetry Mirror Screen / Cheval Mirror, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1830s Dutch Antique Counterweights

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Cheval Mirror
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Cheval Mirror

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Cheval Mirror

Located in London, GB

the swivel screws supporting it, and its height could be adjusted by means of lead counterweights and

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Counterweights

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Cheval Mirror Shield, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Cheval Mirror Shield, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Cheval Mirror Shield, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Counterweights

18th Century Pair of Italian Papier Mâché Chinese Figures, circa 1780
18th Century Pair of Italian Papier Mâché Chinese Figures, circa 1780

18th Century Pair of Italian Papier Mâché Chinese Figures, circa 1780

Located in Milano, IT

dictates, have heads which bob up and down and are supported by lead counterweights. The sculptures, made

Category

1780s Italian Chinoiserie Antique Counterweights

Materials

Other

Longcase Clock, Moonphases, Date and Seconds, John Clifton Liverpool, circa 1785
Longcase Clock, Moonphases, Date and Seconds, John Clifton Liverpool, circa 1785

Longcase Clock, Moonphases, Date and Seconds, John Clifton Liverpool, circa 1785

By John Clifton

Located in Greven, DE

golden date hand and a straight seconds hand with a counterweight. Both the central seconds and the type

Category

1780s English Louis XVI Antique Counterweights

Materials

Mahogany

French 18th Century Stone Counterweight
French 18th Century Stone Counterweight

French 18th Century Stone Counterweight

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century stone counterweight from the South of France. A wonderful accent piece

Category

18th Century French Antique Counterweights

Materials

Stone

French 18th Century Stone Counterweight
French 18th Century Stone Counterweight

French 18th Century Stone Counterweight

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century stone counterweight from the South of France. A wonderful accent piece

Category

18th Century French Antique Counterweights

Materials

Stone

French 18th Century Stone Counterweight
French 18th Century Stone Counterweight

French 18th Century Stone Counterweight

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century stone counterweight from the South of France. A wonderful accent piece

Category

18th Century French Antique Counterweights

Materials

Stone

French 18th Century Stone Counterweight
French 18th Century Stone Counterweight

French 18th Century Stone Counterweight

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century stone counterweight with hefty hand forged iron hook and chain from

Category

18th Century French Antique Counterweights

Materials

Stone

Carl Deffner Pair of Counterweight Candlesticks 1920s
Carl Deffner Pair of Counterweight Candlesticks 1920s

Carl Deffner Pair of Counterweight Candlesticks 1920s

By Carl Deffner

Located in Tilburg, NL

Carl Deffner Pair of Counterweight Candlesticks, Germany, 1920s. Wonderful and fun pair of

Category

Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Counterweights

Materials

Brass, Copper

Counterweight Desk Lamp by Hadrill & Horstmann Attributed, 1930s
Counterweight Desk Lamp by Hadrill & Horstmann Attributed, 1930s

Counterweight Desk Lamp by Hadrill & Horstmann Attributed, 1930s

By Hadrill & Horstman

Located in Rotterdam, NL

has a heavy base and a polished counterweight which gives the lamp an amazing reach and allows it to

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Counterweights

Materials

Metal

Set of Four 17th Century Bell Tower Clock Counterweights
Set of Four 17th Century Bell Tower Clock Counterweights

Set of Four 17th Century Bell Tower Clock Counterweights

Located in Round Top, TX

A terrific set of four various sized Spanish 17th century bell tower clock counterweights in stone

Category

17th Century Spanish Antique Counterweights

Materials

Stone, Iron

1960s Huge Reggiani Counterweight Floor Lamp Model 633, Italy
1960s Huge Reggiani Counterweight Floor Lamp Model 633, Italy

1960s Huge Reggiani Counterweight Floor Lamp Model 633, Italy

By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Rare massive cantilever / counterweight floor lamp, model 633 from Reggiani. Well made sturdy

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Counterweights

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Austrian Vintage Large Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp Loos Hoffmann
Austrian Vintage Large Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp Loos Hoffmann

Austrian Vintage Large Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp Loos Hoffmann

By Adolf Loos, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Large brass and silk adjustable counterweight pendant by Adolf Loos and Josef Hoffmann (Design

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Counterweights

Materials

Brass

Pair of elegant Art Nouveau candlesticks by Carl Deffner, Germany 1900s
Pair of elegant Art Nouveau candlesticks by Carl Deffner, Germany 1900s

Pair of elegant Art Nouveau candlesticks by Carl Deffner, Germany 1900s

By Carl Deffner

Located in München, BY

. Massive and heavy counterweight candlesticks. The candle holder and counterweight ball are screwed to the

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Counterweights

Materials

Brass, Copper

Metronome System Paquet 1815 and Johan Maelzel, 1846
Metronome System Paquet 1815 and Johan Maelzel, 1846

Metronome System Paquet 1815 and Johan Maelzel, 1846

Located in Milan, IT

counterweight that works with a clockwork mechanism with toothed wheels moved by a spring. The rod placed on the

Category

1850s French Antique Counterweights

Materials

Metal

Metronome Made in the Late 19th Century
Metronome Made in the Late 19th Century

Metronome Made in the Late 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

pendulum with a counterweight that works with a clockwork mechanism with toothed wheels moved by a spring

Category

1880s Austrian Antique Counterweights

Materials

Brass

Metronome System Johan Maelzel of the Late 19th Century
Metronome System Johan Maelzel of the Late 19th Century

Metronome System Johan Maelzel of the Late 19th Century

By Johann Nepomunk Maelzel

Located in Milan, IT

consists of a pendulum with counterweight that works with a clockwork mechanism with toothed wheels moved

Category

1870s Austrian Antique Counterweights

Materials

Brass

Metronome System Paquet 1815 and Johan Maelzel 1846
Metronome System Paquet 1815 and Johan Maelzel 1846

Metronome System Paquet 1815 and Johan Maelzel 1846

Located in Milan, IT

sound indicates the exact speed of execution. The instrument consists of a pendulum with a counterweight

Category

1850s French Antique Counterweights

Materials

Metal

French Letter or Postage Desk Scale
French Letter or Postage Desk Scale

French Letter or Postage Desk Scale

Located in Guaynabo, PR

counterweight on a wood base. There is a screw in the right side of the base that is used to level the scale

Category

Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Antique Counterweights

Materials

Brass

19th Century Iron Clock Dial with Hands circa 1825-1850
19th Century Iron Clock Dial with Hands circa 1825-1850

19th Century Iron Clock Dial with Hands circa 1825-1850

Located in Milford, NH

well as the original counterweight. Probably American in origin, from a tower or building pediment

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Counterweights

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Chinese Opium Weight on Mount
Late 19th Century Chinese Opium Weight on Mount

Late 19th Century Chinese Opium Weight on Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

been suspended from its tiny hole as a counterweight for a steelyard balance. Carved from stone in the

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Counterweights

Materials

Stone, Steel

Late 19th Century Chinese Opium Weight on Mount
Late 19th Century Chinese Opium Weight on Mount

Late 19th Century Chinese Opium Weight on Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

suspended from its tiny hole as a counterweight for a steelyard balance. Carved from stone in the Qing

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Counterweights

Materials

Stone

Pair of Bactrian marble Colomns
Pair of Bactrian marble Colomns

Pair of Bactrian marble Colomns

Located in Vosselaar, BE

whereas others think they are counterweights. Undeniably they have an intrinsic abstract beauty which

Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Counterweights

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Chinese Bone Toggle Charm
Early 20th Century Chinese Bone Toggle Charm

Early 20th Century Chinese Bone Toggle Charm

Located in Chicago, IL

counterweights, and occasionally were elaborately carved as fashionable accessories. Toggles made of rare organic

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Counterweights

Materials

Bone

Heavy Indian Tamil Nadu Chettiar Gold Marriage Necklace
Heavy Indian Tamil Nadu Chettiar Gold Marriage Necklace

Heavy Indian Tamil Nadu Chettiar Gold Marriage Necklace

Located in Austin, TX

top. This large pendant would originally have been the counterweight for the necklace, and would

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Counterweights

Materials

22k Gold

Tiffany Studios "Counter Balance" Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios "Counter Balance" Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios "Counter Balance" Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

. The lamp base's counterweight is decorated with a band of Tiffany's famous "Turtleback" iridescent

Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Counterweights

Materials

Bronze

Bactrian Bronze Age Stone Column Idol
Bactrian Bronze Age Stone Column Idol

Bactrian Bronze Age Stone Column Idol

Located in Vosselaar, BE

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

Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Archaistic Antique Counterweights

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Style Bronze Billiard Corner Pocket Ball Catcher with Hand
French Louis XV Style Bronze Billiard Corner Pocket Ball Catcher with Hand

French Louis XV Style Bronze Billiard Corner Pocket Ball Catcher with Hand

Located in Barntrup, DE

counterweight. Richly decorated with Louis XV style or Rococo style ornaments like rocailles and scrolling

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Counterweights

Materials

Bronze, Lead

Large Bactrian Marble Column Idol
Large Bactrian Marble Column Idol

Large Bactrian Marble Column Idol

Located in Vosselaar, BE

religious objects whereas others think they are counterweights. Undeniably they have an intrinsic abstract

Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Archaistic Antique Counterweights

Materials

Marble

Bactrian Alabaster Disc Idol, 2nd Millennium B.C.
Bactrian Alabaster Disc Idol, 2nd Millennium B.C.

Bactrian Alabaster Disc Idol, 2nd Millennium B.C.

Located in Vosselaar, BE

and Tsung. Others (perhaps less romantic) researchers think they are merely counterweights due to the

Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Counterweights

Materials

Marble

Art Nouveau, Brass Vessel and Opaline Shade Oil Lamp or Adjustable Chandelier
Art Nouveau, Brass Vessel and Opaline Shade Oil Lamp or Adjustable Chandelier

Art Nouveau, Brass Vessel and Opaline Shade Oil Lamp or Adjustable Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

close up photos, both the counterweight and the iron chains that make this lamp height adjustable, come

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Counterweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Bronze Oil Lamp with Six-Light Candle Chandelier & Rare Majolica Shade
Antique Bronze Oil Lamp with Six-Light Candle Chandelier & Rare Majolica Shade

Antique Bronze Oil Lamp with Six-Light Candle Chandelier & Rare Majolica Shade

Located in Lisse, NL

condition and ready for you to use and enjoy. If you look at the figural counterweight (that makes this lamp

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Counterweights

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Oil Lamp with Six-Light Candle Chandelier & Rare Majolica Shade
Antique Bronze Oil Lamp with Six-Light Candle Chandelier & Rare Majolica Shade

Antique Bronze Oil Lamp with Six-Light Candle Chandelier & Rare Majolica Shade

Located in Lisse, NL

excellent condition and ready for you to use and enjoy. If you look at the figural counterweight (it makes

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Counterweights

Materials

Bronze

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Netsuke Carved Shell In Ivory With Snails
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Netsuke Carved Shell In Ivory With Snails

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Netsuke Carved Shell In Ivory With Snails

Located in Miami, FL

collectable. Netsuke served as anchors or counterweights for inrô and sagemono. A single cord was threaded

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Counterweights

Materials

Ivory

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Cheval Mirror, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Cheval Mirror, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Cheval Mirror, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Counterweights

Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Edo
Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Edo

Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Edo

Located in Norton, MA

end of those cords, men fastened small, ornamental objects as counterweights; those objects evolved

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Counterweights

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon by Yamada Hojitsu法實, Edo Period
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon by Yamada Hojitsu法實, Edo Period

Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon by Yamada Hojitsu法實, Edo Period

Located in Norton, MA

, ornamental objects as counterweights; those objects evolved into netsuke. The netsuke’s origins are still

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Counterweights

Materials

Ivory, Paint

JAPAN 1890 Meiji Sculptural Polychromate Netsuke Of a Yamabushi
JAPAN 1890 Meiji Sculptural Polychromate Netsuke Of a Yamabushi

JAPAN 1890 Meiji Sculptural Polychromate Netsuke Of a Yamabushi

Located in Miami, FL

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

Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Counterweights

Materials

Bone

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group"Floating on sea" Signed , Meiji
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group"Floating on sea" Signed , Meiji

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group"Floating on sea" Signed , Meiji

Located in Norton, MA

counterweights; those objects evolved into netsuke. The netsuke’s origins are still ‘theoretical’, Goodall says

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Counterweights

Materials

Ivory, Paint

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Antique Counterweights For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique counterweights available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and iron, all antique counterweights available were constructed with great care. Antique counterweights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique counterweights are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique counterweights over the years, but those made by Josef Hoffmann and Adolf Loos are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Counterweights?

Prices for antique counterweights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique counterweights begin at $280 and can go as high as $34,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,379.