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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

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

Materials

Other

Vintage 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

$1,166

H 0.71 in W 0.48 in D 0.4 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

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

$3,947Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 5.38 in D 3 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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Iron

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

$788Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.35 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

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1880's.
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1880's.

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1880's.

$10,700

H 37.5 in W 23 in D 22.5 in

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1880's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English burled walnut mechanical Davenport desk, circa 1880's.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows
Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows

Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows

$3,019

H 11.03 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 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

Materials

Brass

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

$11,939

H 50.5 in W 43 in D 22.5 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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

$5,681

H 4.34 in Dm 4.34 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

Materials

Glass

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860
Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860

$6,500

H 8 in Dm 1.9 in

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp in Sterling Silver, circa 1860 An exceptionally rare and

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1860s Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775
French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

$18,000

H 35 in W 22.13 in D 50 in

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

By Joseph Gegenbach

Located in Shippensburg, PA

functional needs, often incorporating mechanical ingenuity or adaptable features. Canabas was among the

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

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

Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk

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H 52.5 in W 42 in D 24.5 in

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

Materials

Wood

Davenport Desk
Davenport Desk

Davenport Desk

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H 36 in W 20.25 in D 24 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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

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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 European Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

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

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H 3.75 in W 7 in L 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

Materials

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

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H 2.25 in W 7 in D 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

Materials

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

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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

Materials

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

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H 2 in W 6 in D 3 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

Materials

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

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H 2.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 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

Materials

Metal

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

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H 3.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 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

Materials

Brass

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

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H 7.5 in Dm 6.5 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

Materials

Silver Plate

Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk
Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk

Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk

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H 27 in W 34 in D 16.5 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

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Campaign Desk
George III Mahogany Campaign Desk

George III Mahogany Campaign Desk

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H 34 in W 40 in D 21 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

Materials

Mahogany

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"

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H 71 in W 61 in D 45 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

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk
Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk

Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk

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H 35.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 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

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

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H 36.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 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

Materials

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

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H 36.5 in W 23 in D 22.5 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

Materials

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

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H 45.5 in W 24 in D 29 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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk

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H 39 in W 24 in D 23.5 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

Materials

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.

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H 39 in W 22 in D 22 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

Materials

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

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H 36.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 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

Materials

Walnut

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

Mechanical Writing Stand by Clowes & Gates

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H 36 in W 32.5 in D 24 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

Materials

Wood

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'

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H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 18.51 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

Materials

Bronze

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

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H 5.91 in Dm 5.32 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

Materials

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

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H 5.91 in Dm 5.12 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

Materials

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

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H 5.91 in Dm 5.32 in L 5.91 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

Materials

Glass

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1930s

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H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

providing high resistance to water and mechanical damage. This makes the desk not only a beautiful

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

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

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H 4.25 in Dm 4.63 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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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H 14 in W 28 in D 17 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

Materials

Ormolu

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

George III architect's desk

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H 39 in W 46 in D 33 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

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Early Drafting Table
Early Drafting Table

Early Drafting Table

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H 52 in W 27 in D 27 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

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

Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table

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H 50.5 in W 64 in D 24 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

Materials

Brass

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

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H 4.5 in W 5.2 in D 5.05 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

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold

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

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

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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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Writing Desk, Paris, 1825

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H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 21.66 in

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

Materials

Bronze

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

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H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 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

Materials

Wood

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

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H 5 in W 4 in D 2 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

Materials

Chrome

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

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H 33 in W 32 in D 24 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

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

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H 3 in Dm 3 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

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

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H 31.5 in W 25 in D 25 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

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Purpleheart, Tulipwood, Satinwood

Ladies Writing Desk
Ladies Writing Desk

Ladies Writing Desk

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H 34.5 in W 26 in D 15 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

Materials

Bronze, Brass

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

A Mahogany George III Mechanical Architect’s Desk

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H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 30.5 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

Mechanical Industrital Drafting Table

Mechanical Industrital Drafting Table

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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

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

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H 48.82 in W 30.32 in D 21.26 in

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

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

French Napoleon III Mahogany Writing Desk

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H 40.5 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 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

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

Georgian Revival Transforming Desk and Games Table

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H 30 in W 34 in D 16.5 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

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

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H 28 in W 38 in D 21 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

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Mahogany

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French Mahogany Cylinder Desk

French Mahogany Cylinder Desk

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H 44.5 in W 35 in D 22 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

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

Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box

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H 15.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 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

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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

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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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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.

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