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Copernican Delamarche Planetary With Hand Mechanism
Copernican Delamarche Planetary With Hand Mechanism

Copernican Delamarche Planetary With Hand Mechanism

Located in Firenze, IT

Copernican-type planetary globe in cardboard and engraved paper mounted on a blackened wooden stand. France, circa 1810. H. 54 cm Diam. 36 cm Antique armillary spheres and planetaria...

Category

1810s French Empire Antique Mechanism

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism
Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism

Located in New York, NY

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism Italy, early 19th century This

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

Regency Period Mahogany Davenport Circa 1810 With Mechanism
Regency Period Mahogany Davenport Circa 1810 With Mechanism

Regency Period Mahogany Davenport Circa 1810 With Mechanism

Located in Brussels, Brussels

, especially from the Regency period.. It features a mechanism that allows the upper writing surface to be

Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Smooth silver snuffbox with tilting mechanism on both lids
Smooth silver snuffbox with tilting mechanism on both lids

Smooth silver snuffbox with tilting mechanism on both lids

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Plain silver snuffbox with tilting mechanism on both lids. Metal: Silver. Origin

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19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Silver pierced bell with floral reliefs and internal mechanism
Silver pierced bell with floral reliefs and internal mechanism

Silver pierced bell with floral reliefs and internal mechanism

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver bell, cut and embossed with floral motifs, mechanism inside. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

shaped, pierced and fretted supports The pop up mechanism having fitted drawers To the right hand side of

Category

Early 1800s Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Antique steel lock mechanism mounted on a wooden board.
Antique steel lock mechanism mounted on a wooden board.

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

Italian Wrought Iron Safe With Original Spring Loaded Locking Mechanisms
Italian Wrought Iron Safe With Original Spring Loaded Locking Mechanisms

Italian Wrought Iron Safe With Original Spring Loaded Locking Mechanisms

Located in Viterbo, VT

keyhole to open the safe. The internal locking mechanisms and key must are still original and work

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wrought Iron

Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup
Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup

Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder and internal mechanism
Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder and internal mechanism

Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder and internal mechanism

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder, mechanism inside and harlequin standing

Category

19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Silver bell with pierced floral lid, mechanism and four feet
Silver bell with pierced floral lid, mechanism and four feet

Silver bell with pierced floral lid, mechanism and four feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver bell with cut-out and embossed lid with floral motifs, mechanism inside and

Category

19th Century European Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900
Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Integrated Pump Mechanism Origin: France Material: Brass, porcelain, nickel-plated

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Late 19th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Children's Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
Early 20th Century Children's Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna

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

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Rare 1820s Swedish Mora Clock with Original Paint and Mechanism
Rare 1820s Swedish Mora Clock with Original Paint and Mechanism

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

Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism

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 &

Category

Late 19th Century British Industrial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron, Brass

Early 20th Century Children's Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
Early 20th Century Children's Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna

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

British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls & Lock Mechanism
British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls & Lock Mechanism

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

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1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Teak

18th Century Georgian Oak and Brass Heart Motif Door Lock Mechanism
18th Century Georgian Oak and Brass Heart Motif Door Lock Mechanism

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

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1810s English Georgian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Handsome 19th Century Mahogany Dining Table with Unusual Wind-Out Mechanism
Handsome 19th Century Mahogany Dining Table with Unusual Wind-Out Mechanism

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

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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock with Original Clock Mechanism
Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock with Original Clock Mechanism

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...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Silver Plated Three-Carafe Bar Tantalus with Lock Mechanism
19th Century English Silver Plated Three-Carafe Bar Tantalus with Lock Mechanism

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

19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism
19th C. French Pine Folding Six-Step Ladder with Locking Bar Mechanism

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...

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

Napoleon III Cigar Humidor In Blackened Wood And Brass
Napoleon III Cigar Humidor In Blackened Wood And Brass

Napoleon III Cigar Humidor In Blackened Wood And Brass

Located in Brussels, Brussels

combination. The rotating top opening mechanism, in perfect working order, reveals six compartments, each

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century
Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century

Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Napolean III period mantel chimney clock with a mark on the letterhead of the mechanism

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Pewter

19th Century Spanish Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock
19th Century Spanish Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock

19th Century Spanish Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

understated elegance, enhancing the timeless appeal of the piece. The timekeeping mechanism is in working

Category

1890s Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze

Black Church Clock Face with Gilt Roman Numerals and Hands-19th Century
Black Church Clock Face with Gilt Roman Numerals and Hands-19th Century

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

Decorative Box, Early 19th Century
Decorative Box, Early 19th Century

Decorative Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

key escutcheon and handle. A sliding side mechanism with a removable panel reveals two small lateral

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze

Oval Breakfast Table
Oval Breakfast Table

Oval Breakfast Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

An elegant mahogany breakfast table with an oval top and a tilt latch mechanism, supported on a

Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dutch Brass Adjustable Candlestick
Antique Dutch Brass Adjustable Candlestick

Antique Dutch Brass Adjustable Candlestick

Located in New York, NY

Antique brass chamber candlestick with aged patina and adjustable mechanism and finger ring. Great

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga A
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga A

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga A

Located in Lewes, England

age. The clock is sold 'as is' : as a decorative piece only with the original mechanism and pendulum

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

Swedish Antique Mora Clock  White Paint 1800s 203cm Crowned
Swedish Antique Mora Clock  White Paint 1800s 203cm Crowned

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Paint 1800s 203cm Crowned

Located in Lewes, England

'as is' : as a decorative piece only with the original mechanism and pendulum but not guaranteed to be

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

Antique Art Deco Piano Stool 1930s Design
Antique Art Deco Piano Stool 1930s Design

Antique Art Deco Piano Stool 1930s Design

Located in Linkebeek, BE

from the 1930s, made of beech wood with a fabric seat (likely painted). It has a screw mechanism, but

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

with more curved classical decors. The amazing lock and opening mechanism works with a beautiful key

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Musical Doll Germany on Rod with Porcelain Head
Musical Doll Germany on Rod with Porcelain Head

Musical Doll Germany on Rod with Porcelain Head

Located in NANTES, FR

**“Germany N°190209”** on the back of the neck. The **musical mechanism is located inside the doll’s body

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Porcelain

William IV Dining Table Extending Mahogany 1830 16 Seater
William IV Dining Table Extending Mahogany 1830 16 Seater

William IV Dining Table Extending Mahogany 1830 16 Seater

Located in Potters Bar, GB

and extends by way of a telescopic wind out mechanism (the mechanism has the makers plaque Joseph

Category

1830s William IV Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Mora Clock Antique Pale Blue Early 1800s Slim Body
Swedish Mora Clock Antique Pale Blue Early 1800s Slim Body

Swedish Mora Clock Antique Pale Blue Early 1800s Slim Body

Located in Lewes, England

a decorative piece only with the original mechanism and pendulum but not guaranteed to be in working

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells
19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells

19th Century Carpenter's Workbench, Leg Vise, Tool Wells

Located in Los Angeles, CA

integrated leg vise with wooden screw mechanism, multiple tool wells, and dog holes along the surface for

Category

19th Century Estonian Machine Age Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique Slim Gustavian A
Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique Slim Gustavian A

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique Slim Gustavian A

Located in Lewes, England

clocks of this age. the clock is sold 'as is' : as a decorative piece only with the original mechanism

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique 214cm Gustavian
Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique 214cm Gustavian

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique 214cm Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

. the clock is sold 'as is' : as a decorative piece only with the original mechanism and pendulum but

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

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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.