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Technical Pencil Diagrams of Car Mechanisms
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
pencil drawing showcases technical diagrams focusing on car mechanisms. The piece includes multiple
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Pencil
Antique Victorian Calamander Jewellery Box Rare Mechanism
Located in Northampton, GB
spring loaded mechanism and pulls out towards the user. This is an unusual characteristic to the
Category
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
English Tripod Table With Mechanism Circa 1800
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant English pedestal table called tripod table in solid mahogany with a mechanism circa 1800
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
Antique steel lock mechanism mounted on a wooden board.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
central locking mechanism with radiating arms that extend to engage multiple locking points. This type of
Category
19th Century Antique Mechanism
Materials
Steel
Gagneau of Paris Antique Table Lamp – Rise and Fall Mechanism
By Gagneau Paris
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exquisite Antique Gagneau of Paris Table Lamp with Rise and Fall Mechanism
This exceptional antique
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Gueridon Table with Rotating Mechanism, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
expertly crafted with a rotating mechanism which works in combination with four petal-shaped hinged storage
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mechanism
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rare 1820s Swedish Mora Clock with Original Paint and Mechanism
Located in Atlanta, GA
authenticity and understated grace.
The piece retains its original mechanism, pendulum, and weights, making it
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century Children's Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Münster, DE
Thonet children's chair
Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wicker, Bentwood
$1,436
H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Secretaire With Hidden Compartements And Rare Mechanism, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier secretary with rare mechanism
Middle German
Cherry
Biedermeier circa 1815
Category
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Mechanism
Materials
Cherry
$33,507
H 70.48 in W 50.4 in D 24.81 in
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism With Brass Stud Detailing & Light
Category
Late 19th Century British Industrial Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron, Brass
$1,634 Sale Price
37% Off
H 32.49 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
French Renaissance Revival Silver Pepper Mill with Peugeot Mechanism, circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Renaissance Revival Silver Pepper Mill with Peugeot Mechanism, circa 1900
A fine French
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
$950
H 5 in Dm 2.5 in
Early 20th Century Children's Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Münster, DE
Thonet children's chair
Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wicker, Bentwood
$1,436
H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Height Swivel Office Chair, Industrial Mechanisms
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak adjustable height swivel office chair, with Industrial style mechanisms that
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Mechanism
Materials
Oak
$1,167
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
19th Century English Silver Plated Three Carafe Tantalus with Lock Mechanism
Located in Greer, SC
mechanism holds the bottles in place for easy transport.
Each carafe is 3 1/4"x9".
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Mechanism
Materials
Silver Plate
$950
H 12.25 in W 13 in D 5 in
18th-Century Artillery Engraving of the Spanish Captain's Carriage and Mechanism
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 18th-Century Artillery Engraving of the Spanish Captain's Carriage and Mechanisms
Category
1770s Antique Mechanism
Materials
Paper
$406 / set
H 15.67 in W 20.48 in D 0.01 in
19th Century Clock with Hand Carved Oak Case with Original Mechanism
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Clock with Hand Carved Oak Case with Original Mechanism
Category
19th Century English Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
$9,573
H 85.83 in W 23.23 in D 11.42 in
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment.
Beautiful
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Maple, Oak, Burl
$4,600
H 35 in W 22 in D 22 in
18th Century French Decorative Long Case Clock with Newly Refurbished Mechanisms
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century French decorative long case clock with newly refurbished mechanisms.
Please
Category
18th Century French Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
$3,500
H 92 in W 22 in D 8.5 in
British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls & Lock Mechanism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in
Category
1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Teak
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 66 in W 42 in D 21 in
18th Century Georgian Oak and Brass Heart Motif Door Lock Mechanism
Located in Savannah, GA
Decorative heart motif rim lock mechanism made of solid oak and brass. All original with key.
See
Category
1810s English Georgian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
$788 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 1.25 in
Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock with Original Clock Mechanism
Located in Kramfors, SE
Long case clock with red original paint from the mid 1800s. The clock is made in painted pine and dated with the year 1847. Originates from Hälsingland, Sweden. The glass in the ring...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Mechanism
Materials
Pine
$2,991
H 78.75 in W 21.66 in D 7.09 in
Handsome 19th Century Mahogany Dining Table with Unusual Wind-Out Mechanism
Located in London, GB
extending mechanism bearing maker’s label: “T. H. Filmer’s cabinet, upholstery, bedding and carpet
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France in the late 19th century, this charming six-step folding ladder offers both utility and timeworn character. Built from solid pine with visible pegged joinery and ir...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Mechanism
Materials
Pine
$1,200
H 54.25 in W 20 in D 7 in
Game table, card play table, folding mechanism, mahogany, 1920 Art Deco, England
Located in Wien, AT
Very rare gaming table, with a fascinatingly executed folding mechanism. This object was made in
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
$2,560 Sale Price
26% Off
H 30.51 in W 29.72 in D 25.59 in
19th Century English Silver Plated Three-Carafe Bar Tantalus with Lock Mechanism
Located in Dallas, TX
Entertain in style with this beautifully crafted, antique Tantalus from England. Crafted, circa 1860, the bar accessory features three cut-glass carafes with decorative round stopper...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Mechanism
Materials
Silver Plate
$975
H 15 in W 13 in D 5 in
1920s Art Deco Pendulum Wall Clock in Lacquered Wood Case Mechanism Fex Zurich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s Art Deco pendulum wall clock, in lacquered wood case mechanism Fex ZURICH, silent and fully
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
$4,547
H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
American Regency Mahogany Tilt Top Scalloped Candle Stand w/ Splay Legs, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
brass banjo locking mechanism, central urn ringed support column, and resting on splayed spur legs with
Category
1810s American Regency Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
$9,500
H 29 in W 19 in D 24.5 in
Antique glass and sterling silver jam pot by Hukin & Heath in 1922
By Hukin & Heath
Located in London, London
& Glass Jam Pot, is plain in design, with a patented opening mechanism. The jam pot measures 6"(15.5cm
Category
1920s English Antique Mechanism
Materials
Sterling Silver
Iron 'Wedding Band' Candlesticks
Located in Greenwich, CT
mechanism. Decorative features include a flared bobeche, 'wedding band' rings to top and middle of shaft
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cartel
Located in BARSAC, FR
condition, with its key and pendulum, functional mechanism.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Wagon Wheel Check in Wrought Iron and Oak
Located in Doha, QA
mechanism with its original crank handle, allowing the support to be raised or lowered as needed. Both the
Category
18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wrought Iron
$5,700
H 31.5 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Propelling Pencil, with Amethyst Terminal
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
design. The finger grip (which allows the mechanism of the pencil to be expanded and retracted) is
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Queen Anne Mahogany Revolving Tilt Top Table With Bird Cage 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
style mahogany table from the 19th century features a revolving tilt top with a bird cage mechanism. The
Category
19th Century Queen Anne Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
$1,750
H 30.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Antique French Oval Bleached Walnut Wine Tasting Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Oval sculpted top upon trestle base with triangular harp mechanism. Carved rounded feet and all hand
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanism
Materials
Oak
French Tilt-Top 'Table de Vendange' or Wine Tasting Table
Located in Houston, TX
mechanism. All hand-carved. Naturally semi-bleached mid-brown finish. Tilt-top fully functional and can be
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanism
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Plated Gimbal Ships Desk Table Lamp, c.1910
Located in London, GB
lamp designed for use on boats, with a simple gimbal mechanism to ensure the light remained level at
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
$528
H 11.42 in Dm 3.94 in
Black Church Clock Face with Gilt Roman Numerals and Hands-19th Century
Located in Essex, MA
condition. No mechanism.
circa 1870
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and
Category
19th Century American Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
$2,210 Sale Price
35% Off
H 62 in Dm 62 in
Early 20th Century French Country Handwoven Rattan Fiddlehead Plant Stand
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
decorative fiddlehead scrollwork. The piece features a rare swivel mechanism—crafted from rattan—that allows
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Antique Mechanism
Materials
Rattan
$695
H 22 in W 12 in D 12 in
19th Century French Tilt Top Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
and smooth working tilt mechanism
Category
19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Stylish Art Deco Chrome Floor Standard Lamp
Located in High Peak, GB
adjustable mechanism, four decorative supports and four downswept legs with paw feet. This antique lamp comes
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Mechanism
Materials
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Picture Clock, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier picture clock with fountain mechanism
Austria
Oil on iron sheet
circa 1830
Dimensions
Category
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
English Art Folio Stand by Bunyard of London from the Edwardian Era
By Bunyard Patent London
Located in Austin, TX
Patent" mechanism.
Further art display is provided by a small easel that slides up from the back.
Note
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass, Metal
$2,895 / item
H 38 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
Antique 6 Rare 16th–17th Century Renaissance and Baroque Wrought Iron Door Locks
Located in Doha, QA
engineered internal mechanisms.
Each lock is unique in form and decoration, representing a range of stylistic
Category
16th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wrought Iron
$17,900
H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Tilt Top Table 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chippendale craftsmanship. The tilt-top mechanism allows for easy storage and display, making it both a
Category
19th Century Chippendale Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Folk Art 200cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
only with the original mechanism and pendulum but not guaranteed to be in working order - If you want
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
$4,050
H 78.75 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Exceptional Cigar Humidor – Tribute to Prince Imperial Napoleon IV (1873-1879)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
hand. Their opening mechanism is controlled by a pivoting hand mechanism.
Dimensions: Edicule - 66.5 x
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood, Elm
$18,668
H 26.38 in W 14.57 in D 10.04 in
Rare Antique Northern Swedish Secretary Cabinet in Rococo with a Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
distress and patina. Healthy and solid frame. The mechanism to the clockwork has been serviced and was
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Mechanism
Materials
Pine
$8,975
H 89.38 in W 48.82 in D 21.26 in
18th Century Fruitwood Italian Commode with Walnut Inlay
Located in Houston, TX
surface of the commode has a rich patina. This piece has a function key and lock mechanism and there are
Category
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Mechanism
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
elements, Normandy, France, 18th century.
Crafted by hand, featuring the traditional spiral stem mechanism
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Early Xxth Century Solid Oak Office Chair Desk Chair
Located in High Peak, GB
, downswept legs. This antique chair is in home ready condition with original revolving mechanism with some
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Oak
$1,125 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 18 in D 21 in
Swedish Empire Tilt Top Table in Birch Burl
Located in Kastrup, DK
finely turned central column, resting on a gracefully shaped tripod.
The tilting mechanism allows the
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Mechanism
Materials
Birch
Fine French Victorian Hardstone Cameo Pendant Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Boston, MA
.
Brooch mechanism, and pendant mechanism are both designed to be removable to the pendant can be worn
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks
Located in Somis, CA
mechanism for security. In completely original condition, with the merchant's name and markings still etched
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Mechanism
Materials
Iron
J. Forest Paris 19th Century Library Globe
Located in Brussels, Brussels
ingenious mechanism, allows the Globe to be tilted in the direction you want.
The Globe is in French and in
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism
Materials
Wood
Victorian Mahogany Tilt-Top Table, c.1880
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
base with ball feet. The original brass catch mechanism allows the top to tilt upright for space-saving
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 1910 HV Bright Brass Ballpark Stadium Turnstile Counter Cap 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
, opens to reveal a five digit counting mechanism. H.V. Bright, Maker, Cleveland, O, USA - No. 3929
Category
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Mechanism
Materials
Brass
$248 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.75 in W 5.75 in D 6 in
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany 10 Seater Extending Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
with a moulded edge and 2 original extra leaves, pull out extending mechanism standing on 4 shaped
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Mahogany
$5,059
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 83.86 in
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Engraved and Engine Turned Propelling Pencil
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, scrolling design and a geometric, engine turned design. The finger grip (which allows the mechanism of the
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Mechanism
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Mechanism For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique mechanism for your home. Each antique mechanism for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique mechanism — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique mechanism is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique mechanism that is appealing in its simplicity, but Asprey International Limited, Charles Frederick Hancock and Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Mechanism?
An antique mechanism can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,334, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $125,340.
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