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Silver 800 Historicism Glass Decanter Wine Carafe, Austria Made circa 1880-1890
Silver 800 Historicism Glass Decanter Wine Carafe, Austria Made circa 1880-1890

Silver 800 Historicism Glass Decanter Wine Carafe, Austria Made circa 1880-1890

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

towing gear attached to lid so that it opens automatically when user seizes the decanter's handle

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Gears

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton
Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Early 20th Century Musical Bird Automaton

Located in Middleburg, VA

engineering marvels that mimicked bird sounds and movements, often featuring complex mechanisms of gears

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Gears

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Hunting Lodge Coat Rack, Scottish, Six Branch Hall Shield, Edwardian
Antique Hunting Lodge Coat Rack, Scottish, Six Branch Hall Shield, Edwardian

Antique Hunting Lodge Coat Rack, Scottish, Six Branch Hall Shield, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

patina Six generously sized hooks offer practical storage for heavy coats, hats or field gear Designed

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Hand-Made Working 100 Year Old Victorian Style Submarine Model
Hand-Made Working 100 Year Old Victorian Style Submarine Model

Hand-Made Working 100 Year Old Victorian Style Submarine Model

Located in Peekskill, NY

model is heavy and well built with complex gearing. The 2 probs on the front and back can be angled for

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860
Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860

Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860

Located in Milan, IT

branches in all major ports. In supplying shipping needs the company developed an expertise in lifting gear

Category

1860s British Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin
Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin

Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin

By Robert Houdin

Located in New Orleans, LA

gears running up through one of the supports. Houdin's clocks are featured and discussed in numerous

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Gears

Materials

Bronze

Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Antique Persian Kerman Rug

By Kerman

Located in New York, NY

Persian weaving. When Persian rug production moved into high gear in the later nineteenth century, Kerman

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Gears

Materials

Wool

Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian
Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian

Rare 1800s Andrews’ Lunar Tellurian

Located in Peekskill, NY

a terrestrial globe and a moon at the end of a nickel-plated cast iron arm, operated by a gear work

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Gears

Materials

Iron

Antique Millefleurs Design Kerman
Antique Millefleurs Design Kerman

Antique Millefleurs Design Kerman

Located in New York, NY

into high gear in the later 19th century, Kerman once again emerged as a producer of the finest carpets

Category

19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Gears

Materials

Wool

Fabulous, Large 19th Century European Train Station Clock Housing
Fabulous, Large 19th Century European Train Station Clock Housing

Fabulous, Large 19th Century European Train Station Clock Housing

Located in Dallas, TX

agricultural and train motifs. There is a large carved gear covered with a sheaf of wheat, rake and pick. Just

Category

19th Century Belgian Antique Gears

Materials

Oak

French Charles X Alabaster Antique Portico Mantel Clock, circa 1830
French Charles X Alabaster Antique Portico Mantel Clock, circa 1830

French Charles X Alabaster Antique Portico Mantel Clock, circa 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

", "BD" in a shield over a gear, stamped 1828, 6 9 and impressed "LEGER" on the pierced movement door

Category

Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Gears

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Tree of Life Design Kerman Rug
Tree of Life Design Kerman Rug

Tree of Life Design Kerman Rug

By Kerman

Located in New York, NY

weaving. When Persian rug production moved into high gear in the later nineteenth century, Kerman once

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Gears

Materials

Wool

1800's Art Nouveau Articulated Dental Wall Table
1800's Art Nouveau Articulated Dental Wall Table

1800's Art Nouveau Articulated Dental Wall Table

Located in Peekskill, NY

level. There is also a geared locking mechanism. The metal parts have a wonderful aged patina. If you

Category

19th Century American Antique Gears

Materials

Steel

Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table, circa 1900
Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table, circa 1900

Cast Iron Adjustable Drafting Table, circa 1900

Located in Carmine, TX

elegant while also extremely practical. The base raises and lowers the top via a system of gears

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Gears

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe on Iron Base by J. Forest, Paris
Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe on Iron Base by J. Forest, Paris

Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe on Iron Base by J. Forest, Paris

By J. Forest

Located in Dallas, TX

, including terrestrial globes on geared turntable stands, and cigarette lighters incorporating globes. In the

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Gears

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet

Located in New York, NY

high gear in the later nineteenth century, Kerman once again emerged as a producer of the finest

Category

19th Century Persian Antique Gears

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Carpet
Antique Kerman Carpet

Antique Kerman Carpet

Located in New York, NY

moved into high gear in the later nineteenth century, Kerman once again emerged as a producer of the

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Gears

Materials

Wool

Small Art Deco etched glass vase by Legras
Small Art Deco etched glass vase by Legras

Small Art Deco etched glass vase by Legras

By Auguste Legras

Located in Los Angeles, CA

early ones before Rene Lalique was fully geared up to produce them. Like most French Glass makers, the

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Gears

Materials

Glass

French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock
French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock

French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock

By Achille Brocot

Located in New Orleans, LA

design of gear ratios for clocks. Additionally, he invented the "Brocot Suspension," refined of his

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gears

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Bronze

American American Painted Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstop
American American Painted Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstop

American American Painted Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstop

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Downingtown, PA

his protective outer gear. Dimensions: 6 3/4 inches high x 2 3/4 inches wide x 2 1/4 inches deep

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Gears

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Longcase Clock in Shape of a Lyre, Sweden, circa 1850
Mid 19th Century Longcase Clock in Shape of a Lyre, Sweden, circa 1850

Mid 19th Century Longcase Clock in Shape of a Lyre, Sweden, circa 1850

Located in Greven, DE

with a gear train mounted between iron plates. It strikes every hour on a gong. There is a written

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gears

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brighton Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smiths of Clerkenwell
Brighton Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smiths of Clerkenwell

Brighton Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smiths of Clerkenwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

, calendar system, power train, gear design or other technological innovation. Often a clockmaker's magnum

Category

19th Century English Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Wall Clock in Louis XV Style Farret and Honoré Pons
Wall Clock in Louis XV Style Farret and Honoré Pons

Wall Clock in Louis XV Style Farret and Honoré Pons

By Honoré Pons

Located in Paris, FR

clockwork stemmed essentially from the shape of the gear casings, which were round and not rectangular. The

Category

1710s French Louis XV Antique Gears

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Decorative 1800's Articulated Dental Wall Table
Decorative 1800's Articulated Dental Wall Table

Decorative 1800's Articulated Dental Wall Table

Located in Peekskill, NY

, lowered, slide away from the wall and always keep it level. There is also a geared locking mechanism. The

Category

19th Century American Antique Gears

Materials

Iron

1890s Articulating Speed Bag Platform, Super Rare
1890s Articulating Speed Bag Platform, Super Rare

1890s Articulating Speed Bag Platform, Super Rare

Located in Peekskill, NY

standard drum. It has a geared adjusting screw, with a ball thrust bearing, having a range of 18 inches

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Gears

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstops or Bookends, Hubley
American Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstops or Bookends, Hubley

American Cast Iron "Old Salt" Maine Fisherman Doorstops or Bookends, Hubley

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Downingtown, PA

protective outer gear. Dimensions: Height: 6 1/2 inches high x 2 3/4 inches wide x 2 1/4 inches deep

Category

1920s North American Folk Art Antique Gears

Materials

Iron

Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris
Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris

Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris

By Zacharie Raingo

Located in New Orleans, LA

, serving as an ideal instrument for scientific instruction. The sun and the gears are crafted from gilt

Category

19th Century French Antique Gears

Materials

Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Rare Biedermeier Saw Wall Clock, Denmark, dated 1829
Rare Biedermeier Saw Wall Clock, Denmark, dated 1829

Rare Biedermeier Saw Wall Clock, Denmark, dated 1829

Located in Greven, DE

-called saw engages in the clock's gear train and provides the necessary drive energy through the clock's

Category

1820s Danish Biedermeier Antique Gears

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Mahogany and Brass Eight Day Single Fusee Timepiece Dial Clock
Antique Mahogany and Brass Eight Day Single Fusee Timepiece Dial Clock

Antique Mahogany and Brass Eight Day Single Fusee Timepiece Dial Clock

By Hammer

Located in London, GB

winding of the mainspring. The clock features a single fusee mechanism, a type of gearing system that

Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Gears

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

1926 Elgin Chicago 340 Pocket Watch Converted to Vortic Wristwatch
1926 Elgin Chicago 340 Pocket Watch Converted to Vortic Wristwatch

1926 Elgin Chicago 340 Pocket Watch Converted to Vortic Wristwatch

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

jeweled gear train (17 jewels). This watch's movement is serial number 29012125 from the Elgin Watch

Category

1920s American Antique Gears

Materials

Metal

Antique Swiss Army MO-05 Bicycle, circa 1930-1940-Decorative or Parts Only
Antique Swiss Army MO-05 Bicycle, circa 1930-1940-Decorative or Parts Only

Antique Swiss Army MO-05 Bicycle, circa 1930-1940-Decorative or Parts Only

Located in San Francisco, CA

only. The bell works well. Tires are original and hold air well. No gears, kick stand. CREATOR Swiss

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Industrial Antique Gears

Materials

Steel

French Silvered and Gilt Eight Day Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock
French Silvered and Gilt Eight Day Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock

French Silvered and Gilt Eight Day Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

long carriage journeys. The movement is finely crafted, with precision gears and mechanisms that ensure

Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Gears

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Antique Mahogany and Brass Single Fusee Timepiece Dial Clock
Antique Mahogany and Brass Single Fusee Timepiece Dial Clock

Antique Mahogany and Brass Single Fusee Timepiece Dial Clock

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

. The clock features a single fusee mechanism, which is a type of gearing system that helps regulate the

Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Gears

Materials

Brass

Planet Model, so called Tellurium, Stockholm circa 1900
Planet Model, so called Tellurium, Stockholm circa 1900

Planet Model, so called Tellurium, Stockholm circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

. Condition: The mechanism has been completely dismantled. All wheels and gears have been cleaned and

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Gears

Materials

Metal

Arturo Orselli, The Flirtatious Huntsman
Arturo Orselli, The Flirtatious Huntsman

Arturo Orselli, The Flirtatious Huntsman

By Arturo Orselli

Located in Cheltenham, GB

wearing riding gear conversing somewhat flirtatiously with two ladies. Attired in outfits befitting the

Category

1890s Antique Gears

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Extremely Rare Henry Clay Campaign Parade Flag With Portrait
Extremely Rare Henry Clay Campaign Parade Flag With Portrait

Extremely Rare Henry Clay Campaign Parade Flag With Portrait

Located in York County, PA

EXTREMELY RARE HENRY CLAY CAMPAIGN PARADE FLAG WITH PORTRAIT IN OAK LEAF & GEAR COG MEDALLION, 26

Category

19th Century American Antique Gears

Ben Hur Screen-Used Mechanical Ship Movie Prop
Ben Hur Screen-Used Mechanical Ship Movie Prop

Ben Hur Screen-Used Mechanical Ship Movie Prop

By MGM Studios

Located in Peekskill, NY

chain-drive geared mechanism that allows all 66 wooden oars to realistically row. There are even some

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Gears

Psyche, the Greek Goddess of the Soul, Entering a Bath by Adolphe Lalyre
Psyche, the Greek Goddess of the Soul, Entering a Bath by Adolphe Lalyre

Psyche, the Greek Goddess of the Soul, Entering a Bath by Adolphe Lalyre

By Adolphe Lalyre

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

the Art world, Lalyre shifted stylistic gears again and while continuing to paint female nudes, the

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Gears

Materials

Canvas

Austrian Bronze of Native American Indian Chief by, Carl Kauba
Austrian Bronze of Native American Indian Chief by, Carl Kauba

Austrian Bronze of Native American Indian Chief by, Carl Kauba

By Carl Kauba

Located in Englewood, NJ

collection of costume material. A few critics cite certain inaccuracies of weapons and equestrian gear

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Gears

Materials

Bronze

Westminster Abbey Three Train Skeleton Clock by Evans
Westminster Abbey Three Train Skeleton Clock by Evans

Westminster Abbey Three Train Skeleton Clock by Evans

By William F. Evans of Handsworth

Located in New Orleans, LA

. Its chain-driven fusée gear trains, or winding mechanisms, control the time, as well as the steel gong

Category

19th Century English Other Antique Gears

Materials

Bronze

Antique Kerman Carpet Woven By - Master Aboul Ghasem Kermani

Antique Kerman Carpet Woven By - Master Aboul Ghasem Kermani

Located in New York, NY

the greatest masterpieces of Persian weaving. When Persian rug production moved into high gear in the

Category

19th Century Persian Antique Gears

Materials

Wool

On the Clyde
On the Clyde

On the Clyde

By Robert Salmon

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

the foreground, four men tend to stowing gear aboard a small fishing smack after a day on the water

Category

1810s Other Art Style Antique Gears

Materials

Oil, Panel

Native American Indian Eyes  behind a large Rock.
Native American Indian Eyes  behind a large Rock.

Native American Indian Eyes behind a large Rock.

By Carl Kauba

Located in Pasadena, CA

certain inaccuracies of weapons and equestrian gear. Without a doubt though, his work is most worthy of

Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Gears

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique Persian Kerman Tree of Life Design Carpet
Fine Antique Persian Kerman Tree of Life Design Carpet

Fine Antique Persian Kerman Tree of Life Design Carpet

Located in New York, NY

masterpieces of Persian weaving. When Persian rug production moved into high gear in the later nineteenth

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Gears

Materials

Wool

Large Blue Antique Kerman Rug
Large Blue Antique Kerman Rug

Large Blue Antique Kerman Rug

Located in New York, NY

Persian weaving. When Persian rug production moved into high gear in the later nineteenth century, Kerman

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Gears

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Fine Rare Gold Background Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Beautiful Fine Rare Gold Background Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Beautiful Fine Rare Gold Background Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Located in New York, NY

Persian weaving. When Persian rug production moved into high gear in the later 19th century, Kerman once

Category

Early 1900s Persian Kirman Antique Gears

Materials

Wool

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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.