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Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superb mechanical desk by famed French ebeniste Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley is both an
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19th Century French Antique Mechanical Desk

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Other

Antique Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

$148,500
H 29.75 in W 49.75 in D 24.5 in
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mechanical desk fan with rotating
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1910s Unknown Antique Mechanical Desk

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant

$1,168
H 0.71 in W 0.48 in D 0.4 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Bath, GB
Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the
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1910s European Antique Mechanical Desk

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Sterling Silver, Iron

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

$3,954 Sale Price
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H 2 in W 5.38 in D 3 in
EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian perpetual desk calendar. This is a very unusual and beautiful mechanical desk
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Silver Plate, Steel

Antique EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene
EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene

EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene

$985
H 4.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.35 in
Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine desk made during the Regency period in England is of great design and exceptional
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Mechanical Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk
Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk

$28,750
H 32 in W 61 in D 31.5 in
Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows
Located in London, GB
A Georgian brass and mahogany mechanical fire bellows with unusual brass wavy spoked turning wheel
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Brass

Antique Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows
Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows

Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows

$3,017
H 11.03 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form with a
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1820s English George IV Antique Mechanical Desk

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Brass

Antique A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

$11,961
H 50.5 in W 43 in D 22.5 in
Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of antique Industrial elements made in brass on thick Lucite base. The brass details are beautifully intricate.
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1920s American Antique Mechanical Desk

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Brass

Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends
Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends

Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends

$990 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 3.75 in
A.W. Faber-Castell gold or gold-plated mechanical pencil, presented in its origi
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Exquisite and one of a kind antique extendable mechanical pencil or push-pull pencil by A.W. Faber
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Early 1900s French Antique Mechanical Desk

Antique A.W. Faber-Castell gold or gold-plated mechanical pencil, presented in its origi
A.W. Faber-Castell gold or gold-plated mechanical pencil, presented in its origi

A.W. Faber-Castell gold or gold-plated mechanical pencil, presented in its origi

$635
H 2.76 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 2.76 in
1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
mechanical movement. Molded signature. Perfect condition. 8-day movement in working order. dimensions: 11
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

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Glass

Antique 1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical
1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical

1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical

$5,695
H 4.34 in Dm 4.34 in
Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875
By Paul Sormani
Located in Portland, OR
A fine late 19th century antique French painted & gilded mechanical Cylinder desk, by Paul Sormani
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Mechanical Desk

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Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875
Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875

Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875

$3,795
H 35 in W 27 in D 15.5 in
Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century
Located in Benalmadena, ES
interiors, or collectors of mechanical and desk curiosities.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Antique Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century
Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century

Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century

$959
H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 8.27 in

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Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare antique American Industrial mechanical desk. By pulling central drawer whole desk will open
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Mechanical Desk

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Wood

Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk
Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk

Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk

H 52.5 in W 42 in D 24.5 in
Davenport Desk
Located in Litchfield, CT
: Excellent condition, some wear to leather writing surface. These fully developed mechanical desks became
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1820s English Regency Antique Mechanical Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Davenport Desk
Davenport Desk

Davenport Desk

H 36 in W 20.25 in D 24 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

H 2.25 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

H 3.75 in W 7 in L 3.75 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
. The bell is mechanical and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill when
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

H 2.25 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Located in Bath, GB
. The bell is mechanical and and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

H 2.25 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare example of a novelty German mechanical bell made from a silver coloured metal
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

H 2 in W 6 in D 3 in
Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
. The bell is mechanical and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill when
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Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900
Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

H 2.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 in
Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in brass or polished bronze in the form of a
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Brass

Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig
Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig

Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig

H 3.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and most unusual desk or counter bell made from the winning combination of solid English
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Silver Plate

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890
Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890

H 7.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Unusual Georgian Revival harlequin mechanical desk, in the form of a games table with top opening
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Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Wood

Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk
Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk

Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk

H 27 in W 34 in D 16.5 in
George III Mahogany Campaign Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding George III mahogany mechanical desk is equipped with a leather writing surface and
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1790s British Antique Mechanical Desk

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Campaign Desk
George III Mahogany Campaign Desk

George III Mahogany Campaign Desk

H 34 in W 40 in D 21 in
18th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Mechanical Table, "Secrétaire à Culbute"
Located in Berlin, DE
mechanical desk with an extraordinary mechanism, a wonderful conversation piece. A comparable piece may be
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Mechanical Desk

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Mechanical Table, "Secrétaire à Culbute"
18th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Mechanical Table, "Secrétaire à Culbute"

18th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Mechanical Table, "Secrétaire à Culbute"

H 71 in W 61 in D 45 in
Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine burled walnut. Satinwood interior. Desk opens to 42.50 inches.
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19th Century British Antique Mechanical Desk

Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk
Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk

Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk

H 35.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Museum Quality Antique Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Circa 1870-1880
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19th Century Antique Mechanical Desk

Museum Quality Antique Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk
Museum Quality Antique Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk

Museum Quality Antique Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk

H 37.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique English Burl Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burl walnut mechanical davenport desk, circa 1870.   
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19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burl Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Antique English Burl Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870

Antique English Burl Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870

H 36.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk, Circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1860
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1860

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1860

H 36.5 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful Antique English Burled walnut Mechanical Davenport desk, Circa 1870. Open (inches
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Late 19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

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Wood, Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1870
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1870

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1870

H 45.5 in W 24 in D 29 in
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk. EWD048.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk

H 39 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional antique burled walnut "Mechanical" davenport desk, Circa 1885.
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1880s English Antique Mechanical Desk

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Walnut

Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.
Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.

Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.

H 39 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk, circa 1870. EWD050.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870

H 36.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Mechanical Writing Stand by Clowes & Gates
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable folding stand with beautiful hand carved legs.
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19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

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Wood

Mechanical Writing Stand by Clowes & Gates
Mechanical Writing Stand by Clowes & Gates

Mechanical Writing Stand by Clowes & Gates

H 36 in W 32.5 in D 24 in
Louis XV Mechanical Table, in the Manner of L.Boudin '1735-1804'
By Leonard Boudin
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XV marquetry mechanical table or ‘table liseuse’, in the manner of Le´onard Boudin (1735-1804
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Mechanical Desk

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Bronze

Louis XV Mechanical Table, in the Manner of L.Boudin '1735-1804'
Louis XV Mechanical Table, in the Manner of L.Boudin '1735-1804'

Louis XV Mechanical Table, in the Manner of L.Boudin '1735-1804'

H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 18.51 in
1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Lalique in 1920. Working original mechanical movement signed "Henri Ditisheim". Molded "R.Lalique
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

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Glass

1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows
1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows

1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows

H 5.91 in Dm 5.32 in
1920 René Lalique Marguerites Clock Clear Glass Blue Patina Mechanical Movement
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Marguerites" clock made in 1920 in molded clear glass, working original mechanical
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

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Glass

1920 René Lalique Marguerites Clock Clear Glass Blue Patina Mechanical Movement
1920 René Lalique Marguerites Clock Clear Glass Blue Patina Mechanical Movement

1920 René Lalique Marguerites Clock Clear Glass Blue Patina Mechanical Movement

H 5.91 in Dm 5.12 in
1920 René Lalique Pigeons Clock Grey-Blue Stained Glass Mechanical Movement
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
original mechanical movement. Design of birds. Extremely rare model which was not commercialized
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

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Glass

1920 René Lalique Pigeons Clock Grey-Blue Stained Glass Mechanical Movement
1920 René Lalique Pigeons Clock Grey-Blue Stained Glass Mechanical Movement

1920 René Lalique Pigeons Clock Grey-Blue Stained Glass Mechanical Movement

H 5.91 in Dm 5.32 in L 5.91 in
Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Table Bell, 1895 by George Unite
By George Unite
Located in Bath, GB
A particularly fine late Victorian solid / sterling silver mechanical desk or table bell. A
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Sterling Silver

Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Table Bell, 1895 by George Unite
Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Table Bell, 1895 by George Unite

Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Table Bell, 1895 by George Unite

H 4.25 in Dm 4.63 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
mechanical cylinder lady's desk. Vernis Martin style paint decorated cylinder depicting romantic couple and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Mechanical Desk

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk
Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk

H 14 in W 28 in D 17 in
George III architect's desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III inlaid mahogany mechanical architect's desk, the hinged inlaid adjustable top with
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19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

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Mahogany, Satinwood

George III architect's desk
George III architect's desk

George III architect's desk

H 39 in W 46 in D 33 in
Early Drafting Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
mechanical drafting desk in working order. Would make a great entryway piece or a hostess stand.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanical Desk

Early Drafting Table
Early Drafting Table

Early Drafting Table

H 52 in W 27 in D 27 in
Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
as a small writing or library table In desk form, it can also be considered a mechanical desk
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mechanical Desk

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Brass

Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table
Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table

Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table

H 50.5 in W 64 in D 24 in
English Mechanical Triple-Top Table with Fitted Desk, circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
An English triple top gate leg table with fitted pop up desk.
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1840s European Antique Mechanical Desk

English Mechanical Triple-Top Table with Fitted Desk, circa 1840
English Mechanical Triple-Top Table with Fitted Desk, circa 1840

English Mechanical Triple-Top Table with Fitted Desk, circa 1840

H 29.5 in W 29.75 in D 14.75 in
RONSON 1925 Art & Craft Mechanical Desk Cigarettes Dispenser In Filigree Gilt
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk cigarette dispenser designed by Ronson. This is a beautiful and very rare desk
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

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Brass, Bronze, Gold

RONSON 1925 Art & Craft Mechanical Desk Cigarettes Dispenser In Filigree Gilt
RONSON 1925 Art & Craft Mechanical Desk Cigarettes Dispenser In Filigree Gilt

RONSON 1925 Art & Craft Mechanical Desk Cigarettes Dispenser In Filigree Gilt

H 4.5 in W 5.2 in D 5.05 in
1920s Cartier Sterling Silver and Pink Guilloche Enamel 8-Day Desk Timepiece
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful mechanical desk timepiece by Cartier with an octagonal pink guilloche enamel frame
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

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Sterling Silver

1920s Cartier Sterling Silver and Pink Guilloche Enamel 8-Day Desk Timepiece

1920s Cartier Sterling Silver and Pink Guilloche Enamel 8-Day Desk Timepiece

Writing Desk, Paris, 1825
Located in Milano, IT
Mechanical writing desk with sliding counter and drawer containing a small folding counter covered
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Early 19th Century French Other Antique Mechanical Desk

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Bronze

Writing Desk, Paris, 1825
Writing Desk, Paris, 1825

Writing Desk, Paris, 1825

H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 21.66 in
J Oswald German Art Deco Wooden Rolling Eye Scottie Mechanical Clock
By J. Oswald Company
Located in Den Haag, NL
This rare example of the famous German Black Forest figurative rolling eye Scottie Dog mechanical
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

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Wood

J Oswald German Art Deco Wooden Rolling Eye Scottie Mechanical Clock
J Oswald German Art Deco Wooden Rolling Eye Scottie Mechanical Clock

J Oswald German Art Deco Wooden Rolling Eye Scottie Mechanical Clock

H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Chrome Art Deco New Haven Clock Company Desk Clock
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stylish American Art Deco mechanical swivel desk clock from the New haven clock company and bears a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

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Chrome

Chrome Art Deco New Haven Clock Company Desk Clock
Chrome Art Deco New Haven Clock Company Desk Clock

Chrome Art Deco New Haven Clock Company Desk Clock

H 5 in W 4 in D 2 in
Ingenious & Rare 19th Century Mahogany Mechanical Architect's Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Marvelously designed versatile architect's desk that can be used as an elegant console with
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19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Brass

Ingenious & Rare 19th Century Mahogany Mechanical Architect's Desk
Ingenious & Rare 19th Century Mahogany Mechanical Architect's Desk

Ingenious & Rare 19th Century Mahogany Mechanical Architect's Desk

H 33 in W 32 in D 24 in
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
unit. Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running the small clock
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Early 1900s Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Brass

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900

H 3 in Dm 3 in
Antique French LouisXV Mechanical Tulipwood Dressing Table de Toilette Desk 1800
Located in Portland, OR
, desk circa 1820. This rare heart shaped desk & vanity is lavishly made from tulipwood & amaranth
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1820s French Louis XV Antique Mechanical Desk

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Satinwood, Tulipwood, Purpleheart, Mirror, Leather

Antique French LouisXV Mechanical Tulipwood Dressing Table de Toilette Desk 1800
Antique French LouisXV Mechanical Tulipwood Dressing Table de Toilette Desk 1800

Antique French LouisXV Mechanical Tulipwood Dressing Table de Toilette Desk 1800

H 31.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
A Mahogany George III Mechanical Architect’s Desk
Located in New York, NY
Having a segmented leather and mahogany veneered top with a mechanical center section, over two
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Mechanical Desk

A Mahogany George III Mechanical Architect’s Desk
A Mahogany George III Mechanical Architect’s Desk

A Mahogany George III Mechanical Architect’s Desk

H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 30.5 in
Mechanical Industrital Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
Completely restored, this cast iron drafting table has knobs and wheels which tilt, raise and lower the top. New acrylic top. Original wooden top available at no additional charge. ...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Industrital Drafting Table

Mechanical Industrital Drafting Table

Writing Desk in Mahogany Carlo X with Raised and Mechanical Opening, France 1830
Located in Bari, IT
lower part. It is equipped with a mechanical opening, in fact turning the key to the left opens the desk
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Writing Desk in Mahogany Carlo X with Raised and Mechanical Opening, France 1830
Writing Desk in Mahogany Carlo X with Raised and Mechanical Opening, France 1830

Writing Desk in Mahogany Carlo X with Raised and Mechanical Opening, France 1830

H 48.82 in W 30.32 in D 21.26 in
French Napoleon III Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1852-1870 charming jewel of a French Napoleon III Mahogany mechanical cylinder writing desk
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Mahogany Writing Desk
French Napoleon III Mahogany Writing Desk

French Napoleon III Mahogany Writing Desk

H 40.5 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
Georgian Revival Transforming Desk and Games Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georgian revival harlequin mechanical transforming desk that, when closed, is in the form of
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Early 20th Century European Georgian Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Suede, Wood

Georgian Revival Transforming Desk and Games Table
Georgian Revival Transforming Desk and Games Table

Georgian Revival Transforming Desk and Games Table

H 30 in W 34 in D 16.5 in
18th Century Chinese Chippendale English Carved Mahogany Mechanical Writing Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
corner brackets and marlborough legs. The pull out desk is lined in baize with a pocket drawer. English
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1760s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chinese Chippendale English Carved Mahogany Mechanical Writing Desk
18th Century Chinese Chippendale English Carved Mahogany Mechanical Writing Desk

18th Century Chinese Chippendale English Carved Mahogany Mechanical Writing Desk

H 28 in W 38 in D 21 in
French Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Sarasota, FL
A French Louis XVI style mahogany mechanical cylinder writing desk with grey marble top, brass
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Marble

French Mahogany Cylinder Desk
French Mahogany Cylinder Desk

French Mahogany Cylinder Desk

H 44.5 in W 35 in D 22 in
Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
desk. The finish is burl walnut. The piece is 32.5" wide when opened.
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Brass

Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box
Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box

Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box

H 15.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 in
German Art Deco Chrome Cigar Desk Ashtray with Mechanical Clock
Located in Port Hope, ON
-faced 2.13 in diameter mechanical clock mounted to the center. This piece displays beautifully with the
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

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Chrome

German Art Deco Chrome Cigar Desk Ashtray with Mechanical Clock
German Art Deco Chrome Cigar Desk Ashtray with Mechanical Clock

German Art Deco Chrome Cigar Desk Ashtray with Mechanical Clock

H 3 in Dm 6.5 in
Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Hand painted French mechanical desk. Fine example of a petite mechanical desk with bronze mounts
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19th Century French Antique Mechanical Desk

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Bronze, Brass

Ladies Writing Desk
Ladies Writing Desk

Ladies Writing Desk

H 34.5 in W 26 in D 15 in

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Antique Mechanical Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique mechanical desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique mechanical desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and mahogany. There are many kinds of the antique mechanical desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique mechanical desk, designed in the Victorian, Louis XV or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique mechanical desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Grey & Co, Birmingham and Samuel Walton Smith & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Mechanical Desk?

An antique mechanical desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $148,500.
Questions About Antique Mechanical Desk
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

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