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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
Materials
Other
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
Iron, Sterling Silver
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H 2 in W 5.38 in D 3 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
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
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
Mahogany
Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends
Located in East Hampton, NY
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
Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Handle, Over Rare Mechanical Slide And Four Ash Lined Drawers With Bobbin Moulded Decoration, Raised On
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Elm
French 1914 Morgan Triple Calendar Desk Clock In Sterling Gold Platinum & Agate
By J. Morgan & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
French moon phase complication desk clock Morgan by Edouard Clerk.
Very important and rare
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Agate, Gold, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier.
An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Platinum, Silver, Enamel, Gold
H 2.75 in W 1.85 in D 1.57 in
Louis XVI Satinwood Roll Top Desk by Macret - Stamped - 18th Century circa 1780
By Pierre Macret
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
.
Roll top desks were created at the end of Louis XV reign ; they are mechanical pieces of furniture
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Ormolu
H 41.34 in W 44.88 in D 24 in
Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock in Nephrite Jade Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier.
An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel
H 3.07 in W 2.72 in D 1.22 in
Edwardian 1910 Swiss Easel Back Desk Table Clock In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature travel clock.
Very beautiful antique desk-table clock, created in Geneva
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 4.03 in W 3.9 in D 0.73 in
Tiffany & Co. 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver & Enamel with Box
By Tiffany & Co., Concord
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Tiffany & Co.
A beautiful and elegant easel back desk clock, created in
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1920s North American Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 0.65 in
Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock Nephrite Enamel & 18Kt Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier.
An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris France
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 2.72 in D 1.77 in L 3.07 in
Tiffany & Co 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Tiffany & Co.
A beautiful and elegant easel back desk clock, created in
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 3.15 in D 0.65 in L 3.15 in
Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Desk Clock In 18Kt Gold Agate And Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier.
Beautiful square desk clock, created by the house of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Agate, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
W 2.6 in D 0.47 in L 2.6 in
French Provincial Cherry Writing Table or Bedside Table with Drawer, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
and finish with all of the charm and character of its age. The drawer works, the table is mechanically
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Cherry
H 28 in W 35.25 in D 24.25 in
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
century Directoire mahogany architect's table also called as table Tronchin. A mechanical table with a
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1790s French Directoire Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
, based in Cheapside, London. They enjoyed great success using advanced mechanical production methods.
In
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19th Century British Country Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.35 in W 53.55 in D 30.32 in
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
unusual form and extension mechanism. Slightly lift the rectangular top and the slide the mechanical
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Located in Hudson, NY
stretcher is fine and well done. Note please the fine brass casters and sabots and the brass mechanical
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19th Century English Regency Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Brass
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
known for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical computer and is often regarded as the first
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1830s English Gothic Revival Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 60 in D 34 in
Inkwell, After Michelangelo Laurent De Medici, In Bronze And Red Marble
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
three bronze cups with brown patina. Signed F Barbedienne founder, Collas Paris mechanical reduction
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1880s French Renaissance Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 14.18 in W 15.36 in D 11.42 in
Silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Russian writing set
Located in London, GB
mechanical pencil, and a brush, and was made in Moscow around the turn of the twentieth century. A similar
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Germany Pforzheim 1918 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Geometric Clock .935 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco miniature boudoir desk clock.
Extremely beautiful miniature desk clock, made in
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1910s German Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 4.25 in W 2.93 in D 1.65 in
Austria 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock In .950 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock, designed by Richard Silverer.
An exceptional boudoir
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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 2.95 in W 1.9 in D 1.25 in
Automaton Clock And Music Box House
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
herald the passing of time. The charming cottage offers another mechanical marvel, an enclosed Swiss
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Wood
Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
appealing design and mechanical ingenuity, it is their elaborate skeleton clocks that are particularly
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Steel
Edwardian 1905 Neo Classic Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock 925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock.
Beautiful miniature desk clock, made in Switzerland
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Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 3.35 in W 2.16 in D 1.1 in
Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Age of Discovery. Embodying a renewed interest in science, the arts and humanism, the first mechanical
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17th Century German Renaissance Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Silver
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
By Robert Houdin
Located in Danville, CA
total mechanical clock has a very noticeable large square glass dial, with 2 hands pointing to the time
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Late 19th Century Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Bronze
Valme 1920 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box
Located in Miami, FL
blackened iron hands and signed Swiss 8 days.
Movement: Mechanical manual winding with integrated key. 15
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 1.77 in W 1.3 in D 0.79 in
Douglas Clock Silver Travel Table Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
1900)
Movement: mechanical, manual winding.
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Early 1900s British Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
mechanical innovation. Encased in gilt and glass, the delicate clock is shaped akin to an obelisk, an
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1660s Italian Baroque Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
France, circa 1810 -1820 Table Clock with a Handmaid Mercury Gilded Bronze
Located in Milan, IT
, sphinxes, muses, personifications and more.
This watch organises the mechanical case on a
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1810s French Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 23.63 in W 16.15 in D 5.12 in
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in GB
over £150,000 on 1stdibs, which was fully restored and look brand new. They have two mechanical winding
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1890s French Industrial Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 18.71 in D 9.06 in
c.1850 French Multi-Dial Perpetual Calendar Mantle Clock with Rotating Moon
Located in Greenlawn, NY
, fitted with the proper size keys, and guaranteed mechanically for 1 year.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
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
Cartier Art Deco Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco black onyx and cabochon sapphire desk clock. Made in Paris, circa 1925. Mechanical
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
Located in New York, NY
wonder how the complex mechanical mechanisms fit into such a small space. This antique box is truly
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1820s Swiss Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Clock 18kt Gold Platinum & Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier.
An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
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W 1.85 in D 1.57 in L 2.75 in
Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830
Located in Paris, FR
imitates a book and is chiseled with lyres and musical trophies.
The notebook contains his mechanical
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1820s French Empire Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A travel clock designed by Cress Arrow Co.
An incredible travel-desk clock, created in America
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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W 1.77 in D 0.35 in L 2.24 in
Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in metal in the form of a pig with a quality
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Metal
Cartier Enamel Sapphire 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Watch Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Pushers 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Watch Clock. Crafted by the renowned French maison
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1920s Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
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H 1.13 in W 1.88 in D 0.25 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
English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree
By Maple & Co.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
example of a rare mechanical piece of furniture of museum quality. The luxurious polished Mahogany desk is
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 35 in D 22 in
English Satinwood Adams Inlaid Secretary Desk Vitrine Top with Inkwells
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
while. The desk is mechanical and when the drawer is opened the top opens too. The back of the piece is
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Satinwood
H 55.5 in W 29.25 in D 20.5 in
Guinco 1923 Large Table Desk Semi Automatic lighter In Solid Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Desk table lighter designed by Samuel E. Ghinn.
This is a superb and very rare table desk semi
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 8.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Gubelin 1925 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Boudoir Desk Clock In .935 Sterling
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco miniature boudoir desk clock made by Gübelin.
Fabulous miniature desk clock, created in
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 2.09 in W 1.34 in D 2 in
Cartier Paris 1910 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock Gold Platinum Silver Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier.
A very rare and magnificent round desk clock, created
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, E...
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W 0.47 in Dm 2.6 in
Juvenia 1925 Travel Pendant Desk Clock In Sterling Silver With Guilloche Enamel
By Juvenia
Located in Miami, FL
Movement: Juvenia Swiss mechanical hand winding movement
Dial: Rectangular silver dial, golden arabic
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 1.57 in W 1.3 in D 1.93 in
Asprey 1895 London Desk Travel Clock in .925 Sterling Silver with Lapis Lazuli
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Asprey of London.
A gorgeous and imposing antique desk travel clock
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 2.89 in W 2.89 in D 1.69 in
Ronson Art Metal Works 1920 Very Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver Plate Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco desk box designed by Ronson.
An exceptional and very rare desk box, created in New Jersey
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
H 1.75 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique Bearing, Graphite, English, Cast Iron, Ornament, Paperweight, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique engine bearing with graphite finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desk
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Iron
H 8.47 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Functional 19th Century S.Marti Column Clock - 46 Cm - 1G06
Located in Bordeaux, FR
the exceptional craftsmanship and mechanical ingenuity of S.Marti.
Featuring a column design that
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Early 19th Century Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Wood
Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Very rare antique desk or secretary, so-called bureau à transformation "à la Bourgogne" in Louis XV
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Antique Engine Bearing, Polished, English, Cast Iron, Paperweight, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique engine bearing with polished finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desk
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Iron
H 8.47 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
present piece is housed in its original mahogany lap desk, which is in and off itself a remarkable work of
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18th Century English Other Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Vienna, AT
The desk body is made of pine and oak with a Karelian birch veneer and the mirrored base is
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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Mechanical Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 61.42 in W 37.01 in D 18.9 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 are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
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