Antique Mechanical

The Art and History of Mechanical Copying 1780-1793, 1999, B. Rhodes and W.

An Austro-Hungarian mechanical vesta tinder case. Beautiful antique fusee vesta tinder case, created in Budapest Hungary around the 1880.

Guinn patented several variations of his original lighter design during the mid 1920, reflecting both mechanical improvements and different design variations targeted for home and co...

Mechanical furniture has become one of our specialties and these large wheel tables are one of my favorites.

He supplied wheels and mechanical parts to other clockmakers and companies such as Japy Freres & Cie, who then completed the works in their shops.

Turner was born in Westport, New York, and after moving to Alexandria, Virginia, took his first job as a mechanical draftsman at the U.S. Patent Office in Washington, D.C.

Fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar with a mechanical security lock. Pearls: Mounted with, 96 round white pearls graduated between 0.5, 0.75 and 1 mm.

The lid is cleverly designed with a mechanical hinge. When one pushes the handle down, the lid lifts open.

Original antique lithograph poster for the French car manufacturer Hautier (1899-1905): Hautier Ebrayage Metallique Progressif Automobiles Canots Moteurs / Hautier Progressive Metal ...

The piece is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar and a mechanical hook to wear as a brooch and a retractable oval ring to wear in a chain as a pendant.

Born Jose Victoriano Gonzalez-Perez in Madrid, Gris trained as an engineer and mechanical draftsman before moving to Paris in 1906, where he immersed himself in the city’s dynamic av...

Realizing that most people would not appreciate the effort made to produce these beautiful illustrations, he stated: "Many of the public are quite unaware how the colouring of these ...

Inside cover with engraving: "To the Queen Le Roy & Fils 57 New Bond Street London Paris Made in France " Mechanical movement, manual winding by Vertex (Revue).

The fine, once blued steel hands have succumbed to many years of rust. Originally a mechanical fusee movement, this was damaged and mostly missing.

The uneven application and blending of the colors in the image indicate that it was likely colored by hand rather than mass-produced through a fully mechanical process.

Initially modeled by Barye in 1846 as a commission by Louis-Phillipe for the Tuilleries Gardens at a cost of 10,000 francs, the life-size sculpture sat near to Barye's Lion au Serpen...

The diamonds in this piece are old mine cuts. This is a mechanical watch. It must be wound whenever you wear it.

A true masterpiece finely woven with wool using mechanical Jaquar manufacturing techniques. Own a piece of history that's as timeless as it is breathtaking." ✨✨✨ "Experience the epi...

At the frieze is a mechanical drawer which is opened by a concealed button.

The lamp is made up of two pieces of porcelain, the upper piece attaches to the ceiling while the counter weight hangs below on a new textile covered cable. The mechanical wheels are...

It has a push button clasp and a figure "8" safety. The is a mechanical watch that must be wound before each use.

As Louis XV's eldest grandson, the Duke of Burgundy, was no longer able to walk after a fall from his horse, Jean-François Oeben, who had been appointed the king's ebenist in 1754, d...

Honda would later cite the experience as one of the most impressive things he"d ever seen which cemented his interest in mechanical objects and motorized vehicles that years later le...

He studied at the University of Munich, earning a double degree in mechanical engineering and architecture. His interests then turned to art, and he attended the Academy of Fine Arts...

Realizing that most people would not appreciate the effort made to produce these beautiful illustrations, he stated: "Many of the public are quite unaware how the colouring of these ...

A taffrail log is a mechanical speed logging device used like a car odometer and was towed from the stern of the ship by a long line.

Created circa 1850, this monumental timepiece exemplifies the perfect synthesis of artistic opulence and mechanical precision, distinguishing itself as one of the most impressive wor...

This Wind up big size car is a mechanical toy sports car, nicely detailed. The original clockwork works, even though a bit slowly.

This Schuco Patent 1001 car is a vintage mechanical toy made by Schuco Patent in Germany in 1940s.

This wind up locomotive Ingap 67001 is a vintage toy representing a red mechanical locomotive. Made in tin by Ingap, model n. 67001.

Condition: Very Good Movement: Mechanical, in good working order Diamonds: G-H, VS1-2, 3.75 TCW full cut and baguette Interior Diameter: 6.25 inches Weight: 49.6 grams Measurements o...

It is fitted at the reverse with a horizontal hinged pin bar with a mechanical lock to wear as a brooch and a ring to wear in a chain as a pendant.

The notebook contains his mechanical pencil. Inside, an agenda created by Le Fuel binder.

A Rare 'Jupe's' Extensible Mechanical Action Circular Dining Table By Johnstone & Jeanes of New Bond Street Together with its original Leaf Cabinet By Johnstone & Jeanes Constructe...

William Cary was an important scientific instrument maker, he trained under Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) he produced numerous scientific instruments including mechanical calculators, me...

Boeckler, a German architect and engineer from Nuremberg was fascinated with water-raising devices, mills and other industrial machinery, fountains and all things mechanical, especia...

Boeckler, a German architect and engineer from Nuremberg was fascinated with water-raising devices, mills and other industrial machinery, fountains and all things mechanical, especia...

Boeckler, a German architect and engineer from Nuremberg was fascinated with water-raising devices, mills and other industrial machinery, fountains and all things mechanical, especia...

This Wind up Circus Performer is an original vintage toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a circus performer. Made in tin by the Italian company Lima.

Dial: Hexagonal silvered, black stick indexes, railroad minute track, blue steel Breguet needles and signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Movement: Mechanical, manual winding, 18 jewels,...

In addition, he attended the school of the "Gesellschaft zur Vervollkommnung der mechanischen Künste" (Society for the Perfection of Mechanical Arts) of the later Polytechnische Zent...

This original print is described as a handcolored heliotype, a technique that was developed in the 19th century as a photo-mechanical process. It involves creating a lithographic pla...

Turn of the century Chinese carved mahogany mantle clock, circa 1900, an Art Nouveau to Art Deco transitional style with a period wind-up mechanical clock, featuring an Immortal figu...

He studied at the University of Munich, earning a double degree in mechanical engineering and architecture. His interests then turned to art, and he attended the Academy of Fine Arts...

This delicate pieces has been crafted in yellow gold of 18 karats and fitted with post for pierced ears and mechanical push backs. Extremely rare pieces with gorgeous craftsmanship w...

The brooch is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar and a mechanical hook and a swivel retractable ring to wear in a chain.

The brooch is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar and a mechanical hook. The enamel craftmanship is exceptional and meticulous, far exceeding the details of the fibers and ve...

George Stephenson 1781– 1848) was a British Civil and Mechanical Engineer during the Industrial Revolution.

Guilloché is a decorative technique in jewelry making when the surface of an object is mechanically engraved with a repetitive pattern. The piece is modeled in 84 or 88 Zolotnik sil...

France; circa 1860s/1870s Over 150 years ago at a vineyard in the rural French countryside, these massive hand-crafted screw elements were a crucial component of a mechanical wine-p...

The crisp outlines and varied motifs suggest a precise mechanical weaving process—an Axminster hallmark—while still capturing the charm of hand-crafted artistry.

The complete case components are a beveled mirror, a powder compartment, a retractable lipstick holder a mechanical pencil and a writing panel. It is fitted with a detachable chain ...

Very beautiful late 19th century french Jaquar tapestry with beautiful « Carmen » design and nice golden colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experienc...

Very beautiful late 19th century French tapestry with nice design of 18th century paintings with pretty details and nice light colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool...

Wonderful antique French tapestry with beautiful design and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing, woven with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craft...

This Wind up Locomotive Wells-Brimtoy 7040 is an originale mechanical toy. Vintage wind up toy representing a locomotive.

These repetitions organize a crowded scene without making its participants appear mechanically uniform. Each person retains an individual posture and character.

And just as they were fascinated with mechanical curiosities and dual-purpose furniture during the Regency, so we are today.

The surface of the chandelier was only gently mechanically cleaned. A new electrification was performed.

Pretty Scandinavian 70’s rug with nice abstract design and beautiful colors, mechanical manufacturing with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury an...