Antique Magnets

Original back. Later added magnet for door close. A few minor bits of veneer damage Period antique mahogany corner cabinet.

Interior and back wall altered, newly customized. Locks removed and magnet based mechanism installed by previous owner.

Another interesting fact: tourmaline was sometimes called the "Ceylonese [Sri Lankan] Magnet" because it could attract and then repel hot ashes due to its pyroelectric properties.

Movm: square solid brass movement, 1barrel for going train, keywind, solid movement pillars, platform with club tooth lever escapement, screw compensation balance, applied large five...

Built in 1926 along the sands of Santa Monica beach in Southern California, the Club Casa del Mar quickly became a magnet for the newly rising Hollywood elite. The hotel, designed by...

A Natural Iron Sculpture Shaped by Nature The sculptured Meteorite is presented on a polished, black and white flamed marble block and held in place by a strong magnet. The specimen...

Pink and white opaline glass sparkled in the sunshine, creating a cozy atmosphere. Like a magnet, Lily was pulled to the lusters and stared at them in awe for hours.

A hundred years ago, Paris was a magnet. Artists and thinkers traveled to Paris in great numbers, many of them from Hungary.

In the latter half of the 19th century, London became a magnet for young women moving away from rural towns seeking opportunity - some because they had to, others because they wanted...

The city acted as a powerful magnet for patrons and artists from all over Europe, such as the Florentine painter Gherardo Starnina, who journeyed and worked there for a few years.

Hofmann’s Munich-based school was a magnet for foreign students after World War I, ever after Hofmann left Germany in the early Thirties.

Further visits to Tunisia and Algeria followed, in particular to Biskra, which became a magnet for many artists owing to its lush and scenic beauty as well as the welcoming Arab hosp...

Designed as an elongated horseshoe magnet with a milgrain edge Terminating as a bezel set ruby heart, bright red in color Magnet is bead set throughout by single cut diamonds; very...

A large John Smith’s advertising mirror, pub mirror for Magnet Ales This is wonderful pictorial advertising mirror, advertising “The largest Brewery in the North” (Tadcaster) The...

An English Regency mahogany center table with a gilded leaf-carved, pedestal and segmented inlaid top.

With wooden Stand and brass hood, port and starboard magnets, brass arms, wet compass and rear chart tube.

With original brass maker's label: Magnet Perfect for your next Downton Abbey party!

The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially thanks to the knowledge brought by me...

The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially thanks to the knowledge brought by me...

Beneath the basin resides the eight-day movement that operates a magnet. The turtle contains a small piece of metal that is attracted to the hidden magnet, guiding the diminutive aqu...

The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially thanks to the knowledge brought by me...

The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially thanks to the knowledge brought by me...

The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially thanks to the knowledge brought by me...

It is a tool that generates electric current using two magnets which were operated by a crank. It was a home device very popular in the nineteenth century, and the ability to produce...

The locks of the doors are not in working order and magnet closures have been added. Please refer to photos for more details.   

There are signs inside where the old boards were positioned. We have also added magnets, catches and old handles to the four drawers and new blackened solid brass knobs to the doors.

The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially thanks to the knowledge brought by me...

Some of the original hardware is present, including the center lock and strap hinges, with some restorations - the front two panels have been converted to doors, with magnets added. ...

The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially thanks to the knowledge brought by me...

A metal support bar has been added on the back for stability, and some of the hardware has been replaced, including magnets added to the lower doors. Dimensions: 90 in H x 63 in W (a...

Although untested the 2 magnet contraption of a motor looks to be clean and all there.

Although untested the 2 magnet contraption of a motor looks to be clean and all there.

Original hardware with five keys, but the only locks that are in working order are the drawers and bookcase doors. Magnets keep the small cabinet doors closed with the keys used as p...

The earliest historical notes on the use of magnetic power in Europe are dated back to the end of the 12th century or the beginning of XIII century and attribute to the Amalfiers the...

Very good condition, fully functional, complete with original leather case, diameter 5,3 inches 2.1 cm thickness 2 cm, inches 0.80 The earliest historical notes on the use of magnet...

The humidors used are two Credo Precision 70 but your preferred system (Cigar Oasis, Boveda, etc) can be easily used and mounted on the magnet system.

The earliest historical notes on the use of magnetic power in Europe are dated back to the end of the 12th century or the beginning of XIII century and attribute to the Amalfiers the...

The earliest historical notes on the use of magnetic power in Europe are dated back to the end of the 12th century or the beginning of XIII century and attribute to the Amalfiers the...

The firm's "Giant Electro Magnet" was promoted as "the latest development in electromagnetism for the control of dice".

The use of a magnetic needle is described by the Arab scientist Bailak Al Qabajaqi: in 1242 during a travel from Tripoli in Syria to Alexandria the captain of the ship used it, putti...

The firm's "Giant Electro Magnet" was promoted as "the latest development in electromagnetism for the control of dice".

At the outset of WWI Mars and Squire left Paris and settled in Provincetown, MA., a magnet for creative minds. Other artists arrived in Provincetown, among them were Blanche Lazzel...

At the outset of WWI Mars and Squire left Paris and settled in Provincetown, MA., a magnet for creative minds. Other artists who arrived in Provincetown among them were Blanche Laz...

The binnacle has two main purposes: holding the mortar and housing magnets and iron mass to compensate for deviations of the needle.

Influential painter William Morris Hunt, a champion in America of contemporary French painting, advised him to study in Paris rather than in Munich, Germany, traditionally a magnet f...

The armature of the machine, set in motion by a small steam-engine, revolves at 500 times in a minute, at a short distance from the poles of a series of 64 permanent magnets, arrange...

This cloth acts like a magnet on the body of our unfortunate vestal who nevertheless looks away from this unbearable sight.

Bulle clocks have pendulum impulse, which swings over solid three-pole magnet. Compared to other electric clocks of the period (Brillie, ATO), wherein the permanent magnet was mount...

The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially thanks to the knowledge brought by me...

The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially thanks to the knowledge brought by me...

The Italians made improvements with the addition, first, of a container so that the float was not disturbed by the wind; then, towards the middle of the XIV century, they placed the ...

We can put two round knob handles on the doors if prefered and attach inner magnets so doors stay shut unless pulled open.

The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially thanks to the knowledge brought by me...

A 19th century French Louis XVI bibliotheque, or bookcase, made of solid walnut with mahogany as a secondary wood. Nice hand carved decorative panels at the bottom with musical instr...

A pair of late 19th century French walnut bookcases. 2 glazed doors above a drawer and 2-panel doors with ebonized detail.

English 19th Century Sheraton style country pine breakfront bookcase dresser cabinet with lattice center doors and open side shelves. The one piece construction classic country farmh...

A very good quality 19th Century French Provincial bookcase. Circa 1890.

Antique Louis XV style pine buffet au deux corps, 19th century. The upper section with a double serpentine shaped removable pediment above two glass doors with brass escutcheons, the...

Antique French Louis XV walnut and glass vitrine cabinet, Circa 1880.

Elegant sophistication at its finest, an outstanding, very fine quality, monumental sized, early 19th century English Sheraton two piece bookcase cabinet. The exquisitely handcrafted...

Elegant in every way, this late-19th century, Louis XV bookcase is as stunning as it is practical. The beautiful, tight grain of walnut, finished in a medium stain is showcased on th...

A French tall display and storage cabinet from the early 20th century. This antique painted-wood cabinet from France has a shallow break-front design along the front, with a stack mo...

This large oak bookcase or display cabinet has three long glass doors and stands over 7.5' tall and wide. Carved details including rosettes and additional flourishes embellish the lo...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

A Swedish Rococo style tall cabinet from circa 1850 with bonnet top, light gray painted finish, glass doors, four drawers, carved skirt and curving legs. Immerse your home in the ele...