American Country Style Oak Gavel
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style oak judges gavel.
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Gavel
Materials
Oak
Antique Gavel
Rosewood Hardwood Carved Judge Auctioneer Gavel
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an elegant looking gavel made of rosewood with the wonderful color, grain and super hardness of the wood.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Gavel
Materials
Rosewood
American Country Style Wood and Brass Gavel
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style wood and brass judges gavel.
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Gavel
Materials
Brass
Antique Trade Sign Gavel or Presentation Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gavel is in great condition and was a presentation piece.
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Gavel
Materials
Wood
Maritime-Engraved Masonic Ceremonial Gavel - Carved Organic Material, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely turned ceremonial gavel fashioned from polished organic material, comprising a substantial double-faced head joined to a long, tapering handle terminating in a spherical fin...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Gavel
Materials
Organic Material
American Odd Fellows Lodge Wood Red Counter Folk Art Grain Painted Gavel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gavel counter dimensions: 41" wide x 13.75" deep x 32.75" tall.
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Gavel
Materials
Wood
Antique Rare Bronze Gavel in the Form of a Fist Dated 1603, England
Located in Doha, QA
This extraordinary bronze gavel, dated 1603 and weights 1,3 kg. It is a rare and evocative example of early ceremonial instruments.
Category
Early 17th Century English Antique Gavel
Materials
Bronze
A Wooden Gavel Presented to Chebra Rofei Cholim Krakauer Society, New York, 1884
Located in New York, NY
A Unique Wooden Gavel, Presented to Chebra Rofei Cholim Krakauer Society in New York, 1884.
Category
1880s Antique Gavel
Materials
Wood
Art Deco 14K White Gold Order of the Eastern Star Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The symbol of the gavel is used to represent a person with a high position or leadership role, so the gavel on this ring indicates that the ring once belonged to someone important wi...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gavel
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
19th Century ceremonial launching mallet and chisel
Located in Martlesham, GB
The purpose of the chisel was used to symbolically cut the final rope or "shore" holding the ship, while the mallet (or gavel) was used to strike it. Circa 1880.
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Gavel
Materials
Boxwood
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1900's Giant Wooden Judge Gavel
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's hand made wooden judge gavel.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Gavel
Materials
Wood
Elegant Ivory Gavel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely turned ivory gavel, the beautifully grained head connected to a well-turned handle.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gavel
Materials
Ivory
19th Century Hand Carved Masonic Gavel
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand Carved Masonic Gavel A rare example of a 19th Century hand carved masonic gavel.
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1870s British Folk Art Antique Gavel
Materials
Wood
Victorian Ceremonial Wood Gavel, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The gavel head with blind carved chain at center. The gavel with Flower on one end and plain surface on the other and a twisted rope like handle.
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Gavel
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Hand Carved Odd Fellows Gavel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Beautifully carved and painted gavel from a International Order of Odd Fellows lodge in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Gavel
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Mallet Gavel Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized mallet gavel accented by an old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.05 carat and graver set as a starburst motif Completed by a jump ring bale Tes...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Gavel
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ODD FELLOWS CEREMONIAL GAVEL, MADE FOR A PHYSICIAN IN TEXAS
Located in York County, PA
ODD FELLOWS CEREMONIAL GAVEL, MADE FOR A PHYSICIAN IN TEXAS, PRESENTED TO A TEXAS LODGE IN 1888: This beautifully carved and finished presentation gavel is covered in symbols of t...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Gavel
Materials
Wood
Victorian Mahogany Games Compendium, Cards and Board Games, circa 1890
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H 7.09 in W 13 in D 8.67 in
Victorian Mahogany Games Compendium, Cards and Board Games, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Victorian mahogany cased games compendium, the interior comprising a boxwood and ebony chess set, Draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, lea...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Gavel
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Royal Crown “Order of the Amaranth” Platinum & Diamond Brooch
Located in Tampa, FL
A diamond-set scepter rests at the apex, while a fine chain attaches a separate small platinum and diamond gavel pin. Period: Art Deco, circa 1920s Design Motif: Royal Crown, Septer...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Gavel
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique American Aesthetic Movement Painted Knights of Pythias Masonic Pedestal
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H 33.5 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
Antique American Aesthetic Movement Painted Knights of Pythias Masonic Pedestal
Located in Portland, OR
The painted decoration in the Aesthetic taste is in good condition, there is a spot of charming wear to the top where the gavel was sounded during meetings. Bloomsbury Fine Art & An...
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1860s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Gavel
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Fully Fitted Games Compendium Chess Draughts Etc 19th Century
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H 7.09 in W 13 in D 8.27 in
Antique Victorian Fully Fitted Games Compendium Chess Draughts Etc 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The hinged lid reveals fitted compartments, the interior with a lift-out tray fitted with boxwood and ebony draft pieces, a cribbage board, bone dominoes, playing cards, gilt counter...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Gavel
Materials
Mahogany
Masonic 18 Karat Gold All Seeing Eye Enamel Heliotrope Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It depicts the symbols of Freemasonry: square, compasses, gavel, trowel and the all seeing eye. The piece features oval heliotrope (also known as bloodstone) - one edge has a minor d...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gavel
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Japanese Antique Stone Buddha / 1750-1850 /Japanese God Figurine Made in the Edo
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H 9.06 in W 7.68 in D 4.73 in
Japanese Antique Stone Buddha / 1750-1850 /Japanese God Figurine Made in the Edo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
He carries a large bag, has a hammered gavel, and wears a hood. What is Ebisu? Ebisu is a god that originated in Japan.
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Late 18th Century Antique Gavel
Materials
Other
Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644
Located in Dallas, TX
Similarly, military policemen of the Republic of China wear badges bearing the xiezhi, and it is engraved on the gavels in the law courts of the People's Republic of China.
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Gavel
Materials
Bronze
1940s Brass and Wooden Gavel
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s brass and wooden gavel.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Gavel
Materials
Brass
Plaster Hand Holding a Gavel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Plaster hand holding a gavel. Dimensions: 15" long 5" wide 5" deep CW3522.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gavel
Materials
Plaster
Swedish Silver-Plated Salt & Pepper Shaker in the Shape of a Gavel, 1920s–30s
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H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 2.37 in
Swedish Silver-Plated Salt & Pepper Shaker in the Shape of a Gavel, 1920s–30s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Silver-Plated Salt & Pepper Shaker in the Shape of a Gavel, 1920s–30s A rare and playful table accessory from Sweden, dating to the 1920s–30s.
Category
1920s Swedish Antique Gavel
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century German Masonic Walking Stick
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century German masons cane or walking stick made of wood, silver and bone. The handle is a gavel which detaches from the rest of the cane.
Category
19th Century German Antique Gavel
Materials
Silver
Antique Wooden Sculpture of Japanese God / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
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H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Antique Wooden Sculpture of Japanese God / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
He carries a large bag, has a hammered gavel, and wears a hood. The overall quality of the carving is high.
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Gavel
Materials
Cypress
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daikokuten / Folk Art Sculpture / Buddha Statue
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H 10.91 in W 3.86 in D 2.96 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daikokuten / Folk Art Sculpture / Buddha Statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
He carries a large bag, has a hammered gavel, and wears a hood. It is believed that this was produced around 1868-1926 during the Meiji-Taisho period.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gavel
Materials
Cypress
Masonic 18 Karat Gold All Seeing Eye Enamel Heliotrope Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It depicts the symbols of Freemasonry: square, compasses, gavel, trowel and the all seeing eye. The piece features oval heliotrope (also known as bloodstone) - one edge has a minor d...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gavel
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Wooden Sculptures of Japanese Gods / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
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H 8.67 in W 5.44 in D 4.97 in
Antique Wooden Sculptures of Japanese Gods / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
He carries a large bag, has a hammered gavel, and wears a hood. What is Ebisu? Ebisu is a god that originated in Japan.
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Gavel
Materials
Cypress
19th Century Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium Chess Drafts
Located in London, GB
The hinged lid reveals fitted compartments, the interior with two lift-out trays fitted with boxwood and ebony draft pieces, a cribbage board, bone dominoes, playing cards, counters,...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Gavel
Materials
Leather, Wood, Boxwood, Ebony
Mystery & Virtue: Rare Masonic Knights Templar Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
Used by a lodge master and wardens the gavel is another symbol, although sometimes the ax is used as well.
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Gavel
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-975 Japanese antique sculptures mallet.
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Double Bronze/Brass Apothecary Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a gilt bronze/brass double apothecary scale. It depicts an upside down bronze Corinthian column that holds two different set of balance brass beams and pans. The middle ones ...
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Thomas Jefferson Crannock Carved Cane
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unique carved cane that chronicles the life and achievements of Thomas Jefferson. Among the carved words are "Thos. Jefferson of Va Born Apr 2,1743 Was President USA 1801 to 1809" an...
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19th Century American Country Antique Gavel
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Wood
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Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and unusual hammer used to pulverize gold into leaf,having a warmly toned oak handle attached to a patinated steel head.
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Gavel
Materials
Steel
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Vintage Stanley No. 61 Wooden Marking Gauge Decorative Industrial Decor
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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1960s American Industrial Antique Gavel
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American Monumental Pine Hand-Carved Mortise and Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Period American pine mortise and pestle hand-carved from single log. All original, Early 19th century. Pestle is 28" long and 3.75" diameter.
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Gavel
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Pine
1900s Antique Hand Carved Wooden Cane
Located in Plainview, NY
An early 20th century hand carved wood men's cane. The cane features beautiful hand carving of flowers painted in multiple colors. The name of what it seems to be the original owner ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Gavel
Materials
Wood
Victorian Burl Wood Cane with Brass Ball Top, Late 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian burl wood cane with large brass ball top and fluted sleeve.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gavel
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Brass Herbalist Scale with Central Column and Lyre Motif
$3,650
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 13.75 in
English 19th Century Brass Herbalist Scale with Central Column and Lyre Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass herbalist scale from the 19th century, with column and lyre details, mounted on a wooden base. Used to measure herbs, this exquisite scale features a brass structure...
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19th Century English Antique Gavel
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Brass
Late 20th Century Dominican Carved Varnished Wooden Hand Sculpture/Cigar Holder
$1,100
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Late 20th Century Dominican Carved Varnished Wooden Hand Sculpture/Cigar Holder
Located in North Miami, FL
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Late 20th Century Dominican Post-Modern Antique Gavel
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Modernist teak gavel with silver-plated details, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural Scandinavian gavel crafted from solid teak by an unidentified Swedish craftsman in the 1960s. The design is both sturdy and slender, highlighting the warm tone and natur...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Gavel
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Antique Silver and Wooden Presentation Judge's Gavel, circa 1960s
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Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique sterling silver and wood gavel or auction hammer. The gavel is engraved with Judge's name and is a commemorative hammer or gavel for the years of service of the judge. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Antique Gavel
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Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Gavel
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19th Century English Victorian Briarwood Cane with Brass Top
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style simple briarwood cane with small brass top and leather cord.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gavel
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Brass
19th Century French Shoe Cobbler's Mallet on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Gavel
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Judge's Walnut Gavel / Mallet with Brass Appreciation Plate from Newt Gingrich
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Judge's Walnut Gavel / Mallet with Brass Appreciation Plate from Newt Gingrich
Located in San Diego, CA
Judge's walnut gavel / mallet with brass appreciation plate signed by Newt Gingrich. The gavel is 10.25"W x 3"D x 1.75"H and appears to be a gift from Gingrich to a supporter. Qualit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Gavel
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Brass
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