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Japan – Samurai - Hand-colored Meiji Period photograph

Japan – Samurai - Hand-colored Meiji Period photograph

Located in Middletown, NY

samurai with his sword and traditional gear. Condition: Near fine

Category

Late 19th Century Realist Antique Gears

Materials

Watercolor, Photographic Paper

Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina
Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina

Early 20th Century Wooden Casting Pattern Object with Original Patina

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

of an inverted blunted cone with strips on the sides and a disc with a wooden gear wheel and an iron

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Gears

Materials

Iron

“Dutch Herring Fleet” Dockside Barbizon Painting by Robert Weir Allan R.S.A
“Dutch Herring Fleet” Dockside Barbizon Painting by Robert Weir Allan R.S.A

“Dutch Herring Fleet” Dockside Barbizon Painting by Robert Weir Allan R.S.A

Located in Shippensburg, PA

nets and gear, small craft nudging the pier—while choppy, green-grey water reflects the strain of an

Category

19th Century English Barbizon School Antique Gears

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

A Pair of statues named Avant Le Combat and Apres Le Combat, signed by Dumaige
A Pair of statues named Avant Le Combat and Apres Le Combat, signed by Dumaige

A Pair of statues named Avant Le Combat and Apres Le Combat, signed by Dumaige

By Etienne-Henri Dumaige

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

soldier with his gear bag behind him on the ground while he is smoking a pipe and relaxing on his musket

Category

19th Century French Antique Gears

Materials

Bronze

Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800
Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800

Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800

Located in Norwell, MA

, Soho, London". Fitted with a spotting scope and geared focal tube. Mounted to a pillared tripod. Clear

Category

Early 1800s European Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Cast Iron Frieze of Napoleon
Vintage Boho Cast Iron Frieze of Napoleon

Vintage Boho Cast Iron Frieze of Napoleon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Boho cast iron medallion. A chic profile frieze of Napoleon in full gear

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Antique Gears

Materials

Cast Stone

Brass Yachting Binoculars on Wood Base
Brass Yachting Binoculars on Wood Base

Brass Yachting Binoculars on Wood Base

Located in Norwell, MA

Vintage library or yachting binoculars circa 1910. Polished and lacquered. With smooth focal gear

Category

1910s European Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Charpentier Bronze - Achille Brocot Table or Wall Incomplete Clock
Charpentier Bronze - Achille Brocot Table or Wall Incomplete Clock

Charpentier Bronze - Achille Brocot Table or Wall Incomplete Clock

By Charpentier et Cie

Located in Soquel, CA

of approximation is an important part of the design of gear ratios for clocks. The Bronze clock body

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gears

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture "Science Guiding Industry" By Emile Picault (1833-1915)
Bronze Sculpture "Science Guiding Industry" By Emile Picault (1833-1915)

Bronze Sculpture "Science Guiding Industry" By Emile Picault (1833-1915)

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in Ixelles, BE

arranged tools and symbols of progress and work, such as gears, an oil lamp (symbolizing knowledge or

Category

19th Century French Industrial Antique Gears

Materials

Bronze

Early Eye Glass Trade Stimulator - Test Your Own Eyes Optometer
Early Eye Glass Trade Stimulator - Test Your Own Eyes Optometer

Early Eye Glass Trade Stimulator - Test Your Own Eyes Optometer

Located in Peekskill, NY

on the right of the device. Turn the dial and there is a double geared carousel with a dozen

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Gears

Materials

Steel

Antique Lithograph View of Puerto de Huanchaco, Peru c.1865
Antique Lithograph View of Puerto de Huanchaco, Peru c.1865

Antique Lithograph View of Puerto de Huanchaco, Peru c.1865

Located in Langweer, NL

and gather along the sandy waterfront. To the left, boats and fishing gear lie along the shore, and on

Category

1860s French Antique Gears

Materials

Paper

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Enamel 18K Gold Platinum Race Horse Antique Charm
Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Enamel 18K Gold Platinum Race Horse Antique Charm

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Enamel 18K Gold Platinum Race Horse Antique Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a jockey in riding gear atop a racehorse pavé set with diamonds Rose and single cut

Category

1920s Edwardian Antique Gears

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Jas Shoolbred. An Aesthetic Movement adjustable height piano stool
Jas Shoolbred. An Aesthetic Movement adjustable height piano stool

Jas Shoolbred. An Aesthetic Movement adjustable height piano stool

By Jas Shoolbred & Co.

Located in London, GB

bike company mechanical height adjusting mechanism with gear cogs, motor bike chain which is quite

Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Gears

Materials

Walnut

Ships Wheel on Pedestal by American Engineering Company
Ships Wheel on Pedestal by American Engineering Company

Ships Wheel on Pedestal by American Engineering Company

Located in Norwell, MA

Gear, American Engineering Company, Philadelphia U.S.A. with rudder indicator arrow and degrees on head

Category

1920s North American Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563
Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563

Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563

Located in Doha, QA

the original iron cranequin (mechanical spanning device), complete with its gear box, winding handle

Category

16th Century German Gothic Antique Gears

Materials

Iron

Technical Illustration of Car Mechanics
Technical Illustration of Car Mechanics

Technical Illustration of Car Mechanics

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

views, focusing on the dynamo driven by helical gearing from the end of the driving cross shaft. The

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gears

Materials

Pencil

Polished Brass Yacht Capstan by Hereshoff
Polished Brass Yacht Capstan by Hereshoff

Polished Brass Yacht Capstan by Hereshoff

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding early twentieth century yacht capstan by Herreshoff. With working gears, crank handle

Category

1920s North American Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co

Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co

Located in New Orleans, LA

the large foot treadle, a complicated set of gears provides the power behind the machine. As the lathe

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Gears

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Iron 19th Century Ships Anchor Capstan
Large Iron 19th Century Ships Anchor Capstan

Large Iron 19th Century Ships Anchor Capstan

Located in Norwell, MA

Large and heavy 19th century iron ships capstan with geared base. Overall dimensions: 29" H x 26" W.

Category

1890s Antique Gears

Materials

Iron

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope
J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century scope with geared focal knob and heavy brass tripod stand. Weight is 24 pounds

Category

1880s French Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Bronze Boat Steering Wheel
Late 19th Century Bronze Boat Steering Wheel

Late 19th Century Bronze Boat Steering Wheel

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare late 19th century Launch steering wheel with gear lever. Six spoke with wood handles. Highly

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Gears

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Studio Portrait Camera
Large Studio Portrait Camera

Large Studio Portrait Camera

Located in Peekskill, NY

and geared stand. I'll try to answer any questions but don't get too technical.

Category

Early 19th Century Industrial Antique Gears

Materials

Wood

Rare 17/18th Century Dutch Silvered Bronze Candelabra
Rare 17/18th Century Dutch Silvered Bronze Candelabra

Rare 17/18th Century Dutch Silvered Bronze Candelabra

Located in Montreal, QC

"punched " surface decorations . Gear gauge and quality , large scale .

Category

Early 1700s Dutch Antique Gears

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock
Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock

Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock

Located in Danville, CA

is the gilt-brass going movement with finely engraved, turned and spoked gear work, turned brass

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Unique Yacht Windlass Capstan
Unique Yacht Windlass Capstan

Unique Yacht Windlass Capstan

Located in Norwell, MA

much polishing over the years. This relic is fitted with a ratchet pole to crank the gears. Very

Category

1920s American Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Large Mid 1800s Zinc Automaton Elephant
Large Mid 1800s Zinc Automaton Elephant

Large Mid 1800s Zinc Automaton Elephant

Located in Peekskill, NY

can now be plugged in and runs on dry land using a motor, cables and gears. The head moves up and down

Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Gears

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century German Beer Stein
Late 19th Century German Beer Stein

Late 19th Century German Beer Stein

Located in Vienna, AT

painting on transfer, base with lithophane, pewter gear with relief decoration, 0.5 liters.

Category

1890s German Antique Gears

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera
Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera

Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera

Located in Peekskill, NY

shoot your 2nd shot on the same plate. There is a crank on the side that must have gearing. The crank is

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Gears

Materials

Aluminum

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

Located in Greven, DE

facts: In the 18th century, there was an enthusiasm for furniture that concealed mechanisms and gear

Category

Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Gears

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Model of an Electric Powered Road Vehicle
Late 19th Century Model of an Electric Powered Road Vehicle

Late 19th Century Model of an Electric Powered Road Vehicle

Located in London, GB

gear drive from electric motor, front 4 inch wheels with rail flange and steering.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Pommel Horse from USA
Pommel Horse from USA

Pommel Horse from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A gymnastics pommel horse or buck on a cast-iron base with locking / movable handle and geared

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Gears

Materials

Iron

Norman Rockwell "Family Tree" Lithograph
Norman Rockwell "Family Tree" Lithograph

Norman Rockwell "Family Tree" Lithograph

By Norman Rockwell

Located in New York, NY

his 8/13/27 cover of the "old-timey" cowboy with his nostalgic gear. The 4/23/38 cover was a

Category

1920s American Modern Antique Gears

Materials

Lithograph

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Antique Gears For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique gears for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique gears — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. Antique gears have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique gears to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Empire and Folk Art antique gears are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Gears?

Antique gears can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.