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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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pencil

Copernican Delamarche Planetary With Hand Mechanism
By Félix Delamarche
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Copernican-type planetary globe i...
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1810s French Louis XVI Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Musical clock with music box mechanism with Bells
By Baptiste-Antoine Brémond 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
timeless craftsmanship. Masterful Musical Mechanism: At its heart lies a BA Bremond musical movement that
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Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

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
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble, Brass

Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 5 GS Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism With Brass Stud
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Late 19th Century British Industrial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron, Brass

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

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
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

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
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1770s Antique Mechanism

Materials

Paper

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

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
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18th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

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
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

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
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
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
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

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
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

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...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Mechanism

Materials

Silver Plate

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
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Antique Folding Chairs with Oak Finish
Located in Freehold, NJ
wood seats, two board seat backs and folding mechanism. Dimensions: 16.25w 17d 35.5h Condition
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Mechanism

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mahogany Coaching or Campaign Table
Located in London, GB
folding mechanism.
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Coaching or Campaign Table
19th Century Mahogany Coaching or Campaign Table
H 27.17 in W 34.26 in D 16.93 in
Mechanical countertop cigar cutter, Philadelphia, USA 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Mechanical cigar cutter for tobacconist counter with spring mechanism to clip 5 cent cigars at the
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Enamel

English Georgian Period Oak and Elmwood Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
a turned elmwood pedestal and tripod base. Original iron latch mechanism intact.
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Mechanism

Materials

Elm, Oak

Nicole Freres Forte Piano music box
By Nicole Frères
Located in Zonhoven, BE
sophisticated mechanism plays six melodies on two combs, in a wonderful "Forte-Piano" setting. The cylinder
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Late 19th Century Swiss Other Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Nicole Freres Forte Piano music box
Nicole Freres Forte Piano music box
H 3.94 in W 20.08 in D 6.89 in
Napoleon III Chimney Clock, (19th Century)
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Napolean III period mantel chimney clock with a mark on the letterhead of the mechanism
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Pewter

Napoleon III Chimney Clock, (19th Century)
Napoleon III Chimney Clock, (19th Century)
H 17.13 in W 10.83 in D 8.27 in
French Portico Barley Twist Clock Napoleon III
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
classic French antique and decorator's piece to suit many places throughout the home. The mechanism is
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Enamel

Antique European Wall Clock
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
internal mechanism and allows you to see the metal pendulum at the bottom. The upper frame has a curved
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Modern Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

Antique European  Wall Clock
Antique European  Wall Clock
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
Equestrian Reverse Crystal Cufflinks
Located in Bradenton, FL
is slightly different. They are mounted in 14K yellow gold bezels with flip mechanisms. These are
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Mechanism

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Early 20th Century Italian Foldable Garden Table
Located in Milan, IT
unusual adjustable rotating mechanism for the top.
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Early 1900s Italian French Provincial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Cassaforte, Italy 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
the striking front. The safe is opened via an intricate mechanism that utilizes three keys, concealed
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17th Century Italian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Cassaforte, Italy 17th Century
Cassaforte, Italy 17th Century
H 52.37 in W 38.98 in D 22.84 in
Pendulum clock, floor clock with lacquered and painted wooden case, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
with floral decorations. It has an embossed brass mechanism and a dial signed "Pierre Bosc". Period
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19th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Polished Repousse Urn-Shaped Table Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
flame regulator mechanism including the off and on turning key at the pediment. (The flame regulator
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mechanism

Materials

Spelter

Victorian Piano Stool Carved Walnut Adjustable Height 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
mechanism when rotated Viewings available by appointment Offered in great shape ready for home use right
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1860s Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Symphonion Eroica Music Box.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
true masterpiece, famously known as the “Symphonion Eroica”. Its unique mechanism plays three discs
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Late 19th Century German Other Antique Mechanism

Materials

Other

Symphonion Eroica Music Box.
Symphonion Eroica Music Box.
H 74.02 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original wood. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock
H 72.8 in W 22 in D 6.5 in
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 44cm / 17.3" Depth: 17cm / 6.7
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1840s Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock
H 78 in W 17.3 in D 6.7 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Adjustable Height Piano Bench.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
seat reads, “SPOFFORD Manuf. & Co Boston Mass”. Adjustable height mechanism, in working condition
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French Folk Art Fairground Pierrot Shooting Target Game by Saussine
Located in London, GB
levered / sliding mechanisms to change the scenes and characters. The sliding mechanism’s still work, but
Category

1920s French Folk Art Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:60cm / 23.6" Depth: 19cm / 7.5
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock
H 81.1 in W 23.6 in D 7.5 in
Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Balance Scale, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
mechanism. The piece is solidly built and works properly. Stamp of the French manufacturer "Catenot
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
face with Arabic numerals for a timeless aesthetic. Mechanism: Precision movement with thread
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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mechanism

Materials

Maple

Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
H 16.74 in W 10.83 in D 5.12 in
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 55cm / 21.7" Depth
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock
H 78.7 in W 21.7 in D 8.7 in
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:48cm / 18.9" Depth
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock
H 74.8 in W 18.9 in D 9.8 in
Vintage Carriage Striking Repeating Clock 10768 Enamel White Roman Numeral Dial
Located in London, GB
mechanism, featuring an enamel white dial with bold black Roman numerals. This elegant timepiece showcases
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19th Century Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original
Located in Lewes, England
clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Süe & Mare Rare Table / Mantle Clock 1920
By Sue et Mare
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
glass front door. Very good condition. Original Paris mechanism recently revised that works perfectly.
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Glass, Palmwood

Süe & Mare Rare Table / Mantle Clock 1920
Süe & Mare Rare Table / Mantle Clock 1920
H 11.03 in W 23.31 in D 4.34 in
Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl
Located in Münster, DE
marquetry, 3-tier chest of drawers, cylinder lock with automatic pull-out mechanism, original fittings
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1780s German Empire Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood, Nutwood

19th Century Continental Walnut and Kingwood Case Cylinder Music Box, #3130
Located in Germantown, MD
been handrub refinished inside and out. The lever wound two spring mechanism features a 17-1/2" L
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Mid-19th Century Swiss American Empire Antique Mechanism

Materials

Walnut, Kingwood, Satinwood, Ebony

ATO French Art Deco Wall Clock, 1920
By Léon Hatot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
France" (see photos). Original mechanism that works perfectly with a standard battery.
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

ATO French Art Deco Wall Clock, 1920
ATO French Art Deco Wall Clock, 1920
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 2.96 in
English Burl Walnut Brass Mounted Book Safe with 2 Tree Calf Leather Bindings
Located in San Francisco, CA
lovely. Retains its original key. Spring mechanism works well. Loss to bottom tab of 1 volume as shown in
Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Piano Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
threaded, adjustable height mechanism and a leather cushion, this stool highlights the Vienna Workshop's
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1910s Austrian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Leather

Piano Stool
Piano Stool
H 18.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Mantel Clock with Apollo, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
wreath. The clock mechanism is housed in a rectangular case adorned with additional festoons and torch
Category

Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mechanism

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock with Apollo, Early 19th Century
Mantel Clock with Apollo, Early 19th Century
H 26.38 in W 18.12 in D 6.7 in
18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table
Located in Ljungby, SE
red hue. The original drop-leaf mechanism is attached underneath. Height when unfolded: 74 cm Height
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Marble

18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table
18th Century Baroque Marbled Drop-leaf Table
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
hand painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock
H 76.8 in W 18.9 in D 9.8 in
Victorian Dining Table Extending Mahogany 10 Seater 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Telescopic Wind Out Mechanism to Accept up to 2 Extra Leaves The Table will Seat 10 People when Fully
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1860s Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

Tiffany & Co Champlevé and Bronze Clock Set with Candelabras
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co , New York.  Stamped Tiffany & co on the internal clock mechanism  Date: Circa 1880's
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Mechanism

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Large Japanese Papier-Mâché Tray with Geisha Scene Meiji Period
Located in Tampa, FL
hanging mechanism remains on the reverse as found and thoughtfully left intact.
Category

Early 1900s Japanese Antique Mechanism

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Georgian Mahogany Cabinet Or Bedside Table - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
mechanism on the drawer which is unusual and gives it a lot of charm. In very good condition and
Category

18th Century British Georgian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Mahogany

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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.