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Antique Swiss Double-Sided Guilloché Enamel Pocket Watch / Pendant Watch.
Antique Swiss Double-Sided Guilloché Enamel Pocket Watch / Pendant Watch.

Antique Swiss Double-Sided Guilloché Enamel Pocket Watch / Pendant Watch.

Located in London, GB

The enamel has light surface scratches to the back noticeable under eyeloop and edges there are some nips. Mechanical State: " untested; sold as a historical decorative artifact/re...

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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Mechanical

Materials

Enamel

Antique Big OpenFace Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W.Co)
Antique Big OpenFace Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W.Co)

Antique Big OpenFace Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W.Co)

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

.”, number 177 Pocket watch is opening to reveal mechanical movement, signed "Am. Watch Co Waltham Mass" & numbered 6580205 Key-wound (comes with key) White porcelain Dial i...

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1890s American Edwardian Antique Mechanical

Materials

Silver

F. Barbedienne, French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, Ed. Minart, c. 1852
F. Barbedienne, French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, Ed. Minart, c. 1852

F. Barbedienne, French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, Ed. Minart, c. 1852

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Evidence of an old soldered repair is visible on the hammer which strikes the bell, indicating a previous mechanical intervention. The movement was found to be operational at the ti...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanical

Materials

Bronze

An Important French Louis XV Period Musical Wall Cartel Clock, circa 1750
An Important French Louis XV Period Musical Wall Cartel Clock, circa 1750

An Important French Louis XV Period Musical Wall Cartel Clock, circa 1750

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

Masterfully crafted circa 1770, this extraordinary Swiss musical cartel clock represents the absolute pinnacle of Swiss mechanical genius from the golden age of luxury watchmaking.

Category

1770s Swiss Louis XIV Antique Mechanical

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Japanese Antique Woodblock Animals Eight Prints Collection Immediately Frameable
Japanese Antique Woodblock Animals Eight Prints Collection Immediately Frameable

Japanese Antique Woodblock Animals Eight Prints Collection Immediately Frameable

Located in South Burlington, VT

The publication of these prints was a very interesting time in Japanese print making, when the old traditional ways of wood block printing were giving way to new western print making...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Mechanical

Materials

Paper

Belmet “Rollador” Smoking Stand – American Art Deco Design of the 1920s
Belmet “Rollador” Smoking Stand – American Art Deco Design of the 1920s

Belmet “Rollador” Smoking Stand – American Art Deco Design of the 1920s

Located in Berlin, DE

The combination of geometric forms, chrome finishes, and mechanical functionality gives the Rollador a distinctive presence that remains remarkably contemporary.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Mechanical

Materials

Steel

Antique 1920s French Art Deco Natural Blond Horn 4-Piece Writing Desk Set
Antique 1920s French Art Deco Natural Blond Horn 4-Piece Writing Desk Set

Antique 1920s French Art Deco Natural Blond Horn 4-Piece Writing Desk Set

Located in Honolulu, HI

This meticulously curated set includes a tapered horn paper folder, a vintage propelling mechanical pencil, a personal wax seal, and a steel-bladed letter opener—all held within thei...

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1920s French Antique Mechanical

Art Deco Mappin & Webb Travel Clock with Folding Case Kienzle Movement
Art Deco Mappin & Webb Travel Clock with Folding Case Kienzle Movement

Art Deco Mappin & Webb Travel Clock with Folding Case Kienzle Movement

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in England, GB

The movement is marked Kienzle, a respected German clockmaker, indicating a quality mechanical movement typical of high-end retailed pieces of the time.

Category

1920s German Antique Mechanical

Materials

Metal

Brass Table Lamp with Leaf Base by Lyfa, Denmark First Half of the 20th Century
Brass Table Lamp with Leaf Base by Lyfa, Denmark First Half of the 20th Century

Brass Table Lamp with Leaf Base by Lyfa, Denmark First Half of the 20th Century

By Lyfa

Located in Utrecht, NL

Its warm tone enriches the light, producing a glow that feels intimate and atmospheric. Small mechanical details at the joint between arm and shade make the lamp adjustable, adding a...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Mechanical

Materials

Brass

18th-Century Wooden Yarn Winder, Wool Skein Reel, from the A&MYART Collections
18th-Century Wooden Yarn Winder, Wool Skein Reel, from the A&MYART Collections

18th-Century Wooden Yarn Winder, Wool Skein Reel, from the A&MYART Collections

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Its articulated geometry, warm patinated wood surface and visible mechanical construction give it a strong architectural presence.

Category

18th Century Italian Primitive Antique Mechanical

Materials

Walnut

Chandler and Price, Printing Press, United States, Early 20th Century
Chandler and Price, Printing Press, United States, Early 20th Century

Chandler and Price, Printing Press, United States, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Founded in 1881 in Cleveland, Ohio, these machines are celebrated for their heavy-duty construction and "clamshell" mechanical design, and are highly prized by traditional artisans a...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanical

Materials

Iron

1920s Art Deco Floor Lamp by Willem H. Gispen with Adjustable Shade
1920s Art Deco Floor Lamp by Willem H. Gispen with Adjustable Shade

1920s Art Deco Floor Lamp by Willem H. Gispen with Adjustable Shade

By Willem H. Gispen, Daalderop KDM Royal Holland

Located in London, GB

Its balanced proportions and mechanical adjustability highlight the experimental spirit of interwar design, where functionality and aesthetics were seamlessly integrated.

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Mechanical

Materials

Nickel

Near Pair of Antique Indian Hand-Carved Architectural Doors
Near Pair of Antique Indian Hand-Carved Architectural Doors

Near Pair of Antique Indian Hand-Carved Architectural Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

The expressive carvings reflect the individuality of regional Indian folk craftsmanship, where decorative elements were executed by hand rather than repeated mechanically, making eve...

Category

19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Mechanical

Materials

Hardwood

19thC or Early 20thC Clay or Terracotta Carved Mongolian Tara
19thC or Early 20thC Clay or Terracotta Carved Mongolian Tara

19thC or Early 20thC Clay or Terracotta Carved Mongolian Tara

Located in Ukiah, CA

Nothing about it feels mechanical. I also like the way she sits. Relaxed, natural, almost conversational rather than ceremonial.

Category

19th Century Mongolian Agra Antique Mechanical

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table
Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table

Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Flanking the main pull-out desk are two built-in side wells with elegant, wave-scrolled inner borders that show authentic circular water spots and finish degradation from decades of ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Mechanical

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Rattan Folding Chairs
Pair of French Rattan Folding Chairs

Pair of French Rattan Folding Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming and functional pair that perfectly captures the romance of French outdoor living and the ingenuity of early mechanical furniture design.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Mechanical

Materials

Iron

Antique Tiffany & Company Solid Gold Carriage Clock
Antique Tiffany & Company Solid Gold Carriage Clock

Antique Tiffany & Company Solid Gold Carriage Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

A solid Gold Dial and a Mechanical, manual wind French movement. The clock was recently disassembled to get the actual Gold content value which by itself comes in at almost $24,000.

Category

1910s American Antique Mechanical

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Rare Kabbalistic Jewish Lapis Lazuli And Gold Pendant Period 1st Century BC
Rare Kabbalistic Jewish Lapis Lazuli And Gold Pendant Period 1st Century BC

Rare Kabbalistic Jewish Lapis Lazuli And Gold Pendant Period 1st Century BC

Located in Firenze, IT

This phenomenon is due to the constant mechanical pressure and thermal expansion exerted over centuries by the thick, hand-beaten peripheral gold bezel, confirming the antiquity and ...

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Mechanical

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Italian Figural Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Marble Base
Antique Italian Figural Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Marble Base

Antique Italian Figural Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Marble Base

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

The rear reveals a traditional mechanical movement with pendulum and bell, reflecting quality craftsmanship.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Mechanical

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Set of Four Antique French Medieval Military Costume Prints, circa 1860
Set of Four Antique French Medieval Military Costume Prints, circa 1860

Set of Four Antique French Medieval Military Costume Prints, circa 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

One figure holds a polearm, while the standing soldier is equipped with a large shield and a mechanical crossbow. The costumes are dated 1400.

Category

1860s French Antique Mechanical

Materials

Paper

Bornholm Longcase Clock “Frøken” with Original Green Paint from 1790
Bornholm Longcase Clock “Frøken” with Original Green Paint from 1790

Bornholm Longcase Clock “Frøken” with Original Green Paint from 1790

Located in Lejre, DK

Bornholm clocks were produced on the island of Bornholm from the late 1700s and are known for their craftsmanship, tall cases and mechanical movements. An early Danish longcase clock...

Category

1790s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Mechanical

Materials

Wood

Antique Likely Brass Figural Dog Puzzle Lock with Keys, Early 20th Century.
Antique Likely Brass Figural Dog Puzzle Lock with Keys, Early 20th Century.

Antique Likely Brass Figural Dog Puzzle Lock with Keys, Early 20th Century.

Located in Seattle, WA

Compact and collectible, this lock is both a decorative object and an example of old-world mechanical ingenuity.A unique find for collectors of antique locks, brass figural objects, ...

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Mechanical

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare Medieval-Renaissance Wrought Iron Triple-Lock Wall Safe Door
Extremely Rare Medieval-Renaissance Wrought Iron Triple-Lock Wall Safe Door

Extremely Rare Medieval-Renaissance Wrought Iron Triple-Lock Wall Safe Door

Located in Doha, QA

The complexity of the locking mechanism reflects a period when sophisticated mechanical security represented the pinnacle of technological achievement.

Category

16th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique Mechanical

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Empire Clock, Japy Frères et Cie Movement
19th Century French Empire Clock, Japy Frères et Cie Movement

19th Century French Empire Clock, Japy Frères et Cie Movement

By Japy Frères

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

While the horological movement is entirely intact and presents beautifully, professional servicing is recommended following transit to ensure optimal mechanical performance. The cloc...

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Mechanical

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Copper

Ready, Aim, Light: VICTORIAN CANNON-FORM CIGAR COMPANION BOX, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Ready, Aim, Light: VICTORIAN CANNON-FORM CIGAR COMPANION BOX, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Ready, Aim, Light: VICTORIAN CANNON-FORM CIGAR COMPANION BOX, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Located in New York, NY

The cannon is detailed with spoked wheels, simulated riveted construction, and silver mounted wheel rims, reflecting the period's fascination with military motifs and mechanical inge...

Category

19th Century French Antique Mechanical

Materials

Silver

George Inness (after), Timthy Cole engraving, Kennedy Galleries, Autumn Oaks
George Inness (after), Timthy Cole engraving, Kennedy Galleries, Autumn Oaks

George Inness (after), Timthy Cole engraving, Kennedy Galleries, Autumn Oaks

By Timothy Cole

Located in Fairlawn, OH

The magazine specifically described the image as having been “translated on the woodblock by Timothy Cole”—a revealing phrase, because Cole’s work is better understood as interpretat...

Category

1910s American Realist Antique Mechanical

Materials

Engraving

Early Continuous Excavator Patent Model
Early Continuous Excavator Patent Model

Early Continuous Excavator Patent Model

Located in Dekalb, IL

Hand-fabricated mechanical patent model constructed of wood with a tin-clad upper housing, illustrating a continuous material handling concept built around a rotary feed system.

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Mechanical

Materials

Tin

Piaget Protocole 9154 - Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial
Piaget Protocole 9154 - Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial

Piaget Protocole 9154 - Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

Gold case and screw down caseback. Caliber 19J mechanical movement. Bark finish on the bezel. The dial and crystal is free from any scratches or marks.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Mechanical

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Complimentary Pair of 1920s Art Deco Enamel Evan's Case Co. Cigarette Cases
Rare Complimentary Pair of 1920s Art Deco Enamel Evan's Case Co. Cigarette Cases

Rare Complimentary Pair of 1920s Art Deco Enamel Evan's Case Co. Cigarette Cases

By Evans Case Company

Located in Red Lion, PA

Their output included compacts, vanity cases, lighters, and cigarette cases, all celebrated for combining modern mechanical innovation with the sleek aesthetics of Art Deco design.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Mechanical

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Exceptional Antique Mid-19th Century "Rose of Sharon" Applique Quilt
Exceptional Antique Mid-19th Century "Rose of Sharon" Applique Quilt

Exceptional Antique Mid-19th Century "Rose of Sharon" Applique Quilt

Located in Amsterdam, NY

Minor thinning is visible along the high-tension ridges and turned edges of select red petals, a result of natural mechanical friction over time. Reverse Side: A contemporary white c...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Mechanical

Materials

Cotton

Late 17th to Early 18th Century French Provincial Lorraine Oak Chair
Late 17th to Early 18th Century French Provincial Lorraine Oak Chair

Late 17th to Early 18th Century French Provincial Lorraine Oak Chair

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

The chairs are closely related but not mechanically identical, which adds to their charm and confirms their handmade provincial character.

Category

Late 17th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanical

Materials

Oak

"The Large Peepshow" Okarakuri Woodcut Print, Edo Style, Early 19th Century
"The Large Peepshow" Okarakuri Woodcut Print, Edo Style, Early 19th Century

"The Large Peepshow" Okarakuri Woodcut Print, Edo Style, Early 19th Century

By Kitagawa Utamaro 1

Located in Austin, TX

The scene centers on an elegant woman, dressed in a subtly patterned kimono, as she supervises two young children who are captivated by an ornate mechanical toy or karakuri. The chil...

Category

Early 19th Century Edo Antique Mechanical

Materials

Woodcut

Antique Oak Vertical File Cabinet with Document Drawers by Library Bureau
Antique Oak Vertical File Cabinet with Document Drawers by Library Bureau

Antique Oak Vertical File Cabinet with Document Drawers by Library Bureau

Located in Dekalb, IL

A notable feature is the use of wooden strain relief plates at the rear of the larger drawers-simple mechanical stops that allow full extension without tipping or compromising the ca...

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Mechanical

Materials

Metal

Extraordinary Rare Gothic Castle Door with Original Forged Ironwork, 15th C.
Extraordinary Rare Gothic Castle Door with Original Forged Ironwork, 15th C.

Extraordinary Rare Gothic Castle Door with Original Forged Ironwork, 15th C.

Located in Doha, QA

Medieval locking mechanisms of this scale and complexity seldom survive complete, making the preservation of this example particularly significant both historically and mechanically....

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Mechanical

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box
Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box

Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box

Located in London, GB

Musical sewing boxes represented the pinnacle of fashionable luxury, combining practical utility with exceptional craftsmanship and ingenious mechanical design. Examples of this dist...

Category

1830s French Antique Mechanical

Materials

Ormolu

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, Marble & Brass, 1925 Sue & Mare
French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, Marble & Brass, 1925 Sue & Mare

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, Marble & Brass, 1925 Sue & Mare

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

The contrasting marble surfaces, brass accents, and glass details create a timeless composition that complements both traditional and contemporary interiors. The original mechanical...

Category

1910s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical

Materials

Marble, Brass

Thirteen Antique Metal Kitchen Graters: Wall Decor from 1930
Thirteen Antique Metal Kitchen Graters: Wall Decor from 1930

Thirteen Antique Metal Kitchen Graters: Wall Decor from 1930

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Thirteen variations on the same fundamental idea become both a compelling decorative installation and a record of ingenuity within the domestic sphere, tracing the gradual transforma...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Mechanical

Materials

Metal

Pair, Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Lamps
Pair, Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Lamps

Pair, Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Although conceived as a pair, the scenes are complementary rather than mechanically repeated, giving each vase an individual pictorial character.

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mechanical

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Stone Sphere 1860s-1900s / Primitive Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Stone Sphere 1860s-1900s / Primitive Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Stone Sphere 1860s-1900s / Primitive Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Although unmistakably round, it lacks the mechanical precision of a modern manufactured object, revealing different expressions from every viewing angle.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Mechanical

Materials

Stone

Spanish Fajalauza Lebrillo Bowl, Granada, Blue & White Majolica
Spanish Fajalauza Lebrillo Bowl, Granada, Blue & White Majolica

Spanish Fajalauza Lebrillo Bowl, Granada, Blue & White Majolica

By Cerámica de Fajalauza

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The decoration reflects the strong Moorish influence characteristic of early Fajalauza pottery, executed freely and without mechanical repetition. The glaze shows natural variations ...

Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Mechanical

Materials

Earthenware

Waltham Solid 14K Multicolor Gold Bird Hunter Case Pocket Watch And Chain
Waltham Solid 14K Multicolor Gold Bird Hunter Case Pocket Watch And Chain

Waltham Solid 14K Multicolor Gold Bird Hunter Case Pocket Watch And Chain

Located in Norwood, NJ

A 15-jewel Waltham movement provides quality mechanical timekeeping, reflecting the company's reputation as one of America's foremost watch manufacturers.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Mechanical

Materials

Gold

Antique English Georgian Quartersawn Oak Baldwin Loughborough Longcase Clock 85"
Antique English Georgian Quartersawn Oak Baldwin Loughborough Longcase Clock 85"

Antique English Georgian Quartersawn Oak Baldwin Loughborough Longcase Clock 85"

Located in Dayton, OH

This exceptional grandfather clock seamlessly merges functional mechanical art with high-quality regional British cabinetmaking, making it a striking statement piece for traditional ...

Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Mechanical

Materials

Oak

Antique Ring Watch 18 Karat Diamonds Circa early 1900's working watch ring
Antique Ring Watch 18 Karat Diamonds Circa early 1900's working watch ring

Antique Ring Watch 18 Karat Diamonds Circa early 1900's working watch ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Working Watch. the movement was replaced for a new and working (swiss movement) mechanical that you Manuel winding(once every 24-26 hours) Face frame size is approx 15mm Weight is ap...

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Early 1900s Antique Mechanical

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890
Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890

Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890

Located in Honolulu, HI

Measuring with a significant visual impact, this brooch is a remarkable fusion of artistic carving and mechanical brilliance. It serves as a versatile treasure for discerning collect...

Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Mechanical

Materials

Other, Gold-filled

Original Vintage Leonetto Cappiello Peugeot Lion Poster 1925

Original Vintage Leonetto Cappiello Peugeot Lion Poster 1925

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The juxtaposition of the wild, untamed lion with the refined mechanical form of the car creates a compelling metaphor—Peugeot harnesses raw power and transforms it into controlled pe...

Category

1920s Antique Mechanical

Materials

Lithograph

Antique 14k White Gold Waltham Grade 1235 Size 12S 17j Open Face Pocket Watch
Antique 14k White Gold Waltham Grade 1235 Size 12S 17j Open Face Pocket Watch

Antique 14k White Gold Waltham Grade 1235 Size 12S 17j Open Face Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

Movement: Waltham - Grade 1235 - Mechanical - Hand Wound - Stem Set - 17 Jewels - Size 12S - American-Made Movement Serial No.: 23743246 Case Maker: Waltham Colonial Case Material: S...

Category

19th Century American Antique Mechanical

Materials

White Gold

Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550
Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550

Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550

Located in Meulebeke, BE

He is also the patron saint of goldsmiths, metalworkers, coin collectors, veterinarians, and the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, a corps of the British Army.

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16th Century French Gothic Antique Mechanical

Materials

Wood

Large French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Les Japy Fils, 1850s
Large French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Les Japy Fils, 1850s

Large French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Les Japy Fils, 1850s

By Japy Frères

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

As with all antique mechanical clocks, future servicing may eventually be required, and long-term accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Category

1850s French Rococo Antique Mechanical

Materials

Bronze

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

The visual balance achieved between mechanical order and lyrical organicism is emblematic of the best of Art Deco design-a sophisticated translation of machine-age aesthetics through...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical

Materials

Wool

1920s Czech Two-Seat Cinema Bench in Beech Wood, Art Deco Style
1920s Czech Two-Seat Cinema Bench in Beech Wood, Art Deco Style

1920s Czech Two-Seat Cinema Bench in Beech Wood, Art Deco Style

Located in Praha, CZ

The design balances early modern functionality with subtle Art Deco aesthetics, offering both visual appeal and mechanical ingenuity. The folding mechanism remains fully functional, ...

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Mechanical

Materials

Other

"A Bit of Stonington" John Marin, American Modernism, Maine Landscape
"A Bit of Stonington" John Marin, American Modernism, Maine Landscape

"A Bit of Stonington" John Marin, American Modernism, Maine Landscape

By John Marin

Located in New York, NY

Marin was born in Rutherford, New Jersey, to a family of European descent. After studying mechanical drawing and mathematics for half a year at the Stevens Institute of Technology in...

Category

1920s American Modern Antique Mechanical

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor

Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Jar in the Form of a Blacksmith’s Anvil
Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Jar in the Form of a Blacksmith’s Anvil

Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Jar in the Form of a Blacksmith’s Anvil

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

This inventive carved object combines functional tobacco storage with mechanical compartments and humorous detailing typical of late Black Forest production.

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Mechanical

Materials

Wood

Antique Bronze Skull Bust Sculpture, Italian Vanitas & Memento Mori
Antique Bronze Skull Bust Sculpture, Italian Vanitas & Memento Mori

Antique Bronze Skull Bust Sculpture, Italian Vanitas & Memento Mori

Located in Nottingham, GB

Combining portraiture, symbolism, and mechanical ingenuity, this exceptional piece is both a fascinating conversation object and a rare example of Central European Memento Mori art.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Mechanical

Materials

Bronze

Longines Art Deco Ladies Platinum & Diamond Bracelet Watch ~3.5ct Circa 1920
Longines Art Deco Ladies Platinum & Diamond Bracelet Watch ~3.5ct Circa 1920

Longines Art Deco Ladies Platinum & Diamond Bracelet Watch ~3.5ct Circa 1920

By Longines

Located in PARIS, FR

Specifications: • Maker: Longines • Period: Circa 1920 • Case: Platinum • Dimensions: 24 x 10 mm • Gem Setting: Approximately 3.5 carats of diamonds • Dial: Original dial with baton...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical

Materials

Platinum

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Parquetry Flip Top Table by Gervais Durand
French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Parquetry Flip Top Table by Gervais Durand

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Parquetry Flip Top Table by Gervais Durand

By Gervais Durand

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Signed examples by Gervais Durand seldom appear on the market, particularly those retaining such beautifully executed parquetry, superb ormolu mounts, and original mechanical functio...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanical

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

The visual balance achieved between mechanical order and lyrical organicism is emblematic of the best of Art Deco design-a sophisticated translation of machine-age aesthetics through...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical

Materials

Wool

Japanese Edo Jizai Okimono Articulated Metal Rock Lobster by Hiroyoshi, c. 1850
Japanese Edo Jizai Okimono Articulated Metal Rock Lobster by Hiroyoshi, c. 1850

Japanese Edo Jizai Okimono Articulated Metal Rock Lobster by Hiroyoshi, c. 1850

Located in New York, NY

Signed Hiroyoshi beneath the body, this remarkable sculpture represents one of the highest achievements of Japanese metalworking, combining extraordinary realism with ingenious mecha...

Category

1850s Japanese Japonisme Antique Mechanical

Materials

Metal

1920's Art Deco Austria Cigarette Case & Lighter Crocodile Design & Original Box
1920's Art Deco Austria Cigarette Case & Lighter Crocodile Design & Original Box

1920's Art Deco Austria Cigarette Case & Lighter Crocodile Design & Original Box

Located in Red Lion, PA

Austrian makers of the 1920s and 1930s were celebrated for their precision engineering and fine enameling, producing cigarette cases and lighters that combined elegance with mechanic...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Mechanical

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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Antique Mechanical For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique mechanical you’re looking for. Each antique mechanical for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. Your living room may not be complete without an antique mechanical — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique mechanical, designed in the Victorian, Folk Art or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Antico Setificio Fiorentino Srl., J. & E. Steven's Company and J. & E. Stevens Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique mechanical that is worth considering.

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