Antique Mechanism

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...

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism Italy, early 19th century This compact yet substantial antique Italian safe is constructed of heavy iron plate and retai...

Such fine pieces are rarely seen, especially from the Regency period.. It features a mechanism that allows the upper writing surface to be extended.

18th century Scottish walnut linen press featuring a striking hand-turned screw mechanism above a graduated chest of drawers. Originally designed for pressing and storing household l...

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

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

Constructed in metal with finely engineered moving parts, the weapon features a folding blade concealed within the body of the pistol. When the mechanism is cocked, the trigger eleme...

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

Description: Silver bell, cut-out, spiral with floral motifs and mechanism inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese.

Description: Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder, mechanism inside and harlequin standing on a ball.

Description: Silver bell with cut-out and embossed lid with floral motifs, mechanism inside and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver.

Condition: Good working condition with signs of age and use. The mechanism is complete and moves freely.

The internal locking mechanisms and key must are still original and work following a specific sequence of movements, shown in video.

Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism With Brass Stud Detailing & Light Grey Upholstery Finished with Brass Studs Has original iron bounce & tilt...

The piece retains its original mechanism, pendulum, and weights, making it a true collector’s item.

Antique Biedermeier secretary with rare mechanism Middle German Cherry Biedermeier circa 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 180 x 128 x 63 cm Description: Antique cylinder secretary in m...

An Arts & Crafts oak adjustable height swivel office chair, with Industrial style mechanisms that allow one to adjust the height of the seat, they swivel through 360 degrees and also...

Medium: Pencil on paper Size: 10 inches (height) x 8 inches (width) Signed: No Condition: Good condition, with slight wear on the edges Provenance: From the artist's estate Descrip...

Birdcage mechanism at the top of the pedesal allows the top to rotate.

An Elegant Gallery Easel Of architectonic design, the walnut easel with carefully crafted details and restrained carved ornament, the vertical uprights buttressed by curved volutes,...

Scotch, Vodka and Bourbon signs are included with the cut glass decanters. The locking mechanism holds the bottles in place for easy transport.

19th Century Clock with Hand Carved Oak Case with Original Mechanism

The second plate in the compilation expands on the artillery mechanisms by featuring an analysis of the 'Avant-train du Capitaine Espagnol.'

Antique 18th century French decorative long case clock with newly refurbished mechanisms. Please note that this is an old clock face with refurbished and modernized clock mechanisms.

English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful burl wood cabinet.

Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in original patina. Beautifully aged metal pulls.

Decorative heart motif rim lock mechanism made of solid oak and brass. All original with key.

An impressive mid-19th century figured mahogany circular dining table with unusual wind-out extending mechanism bearing maker’s label: “T. H. Filmer’s cabinet, upholstery, bedding an...

Description: Silver bell with floral reliefs, mechanism inside and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver.

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...

Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: “A.Olbrich in Wien” and number 215719157.

Very rare gaming table, with a fascinatingly executed folding mechanism. This object was made in England, around 1920, in the Art Deco period.

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...

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...

Featuring an interesting ‘upside down’ lock mechanism, still in working order.

Seiler is the original founder of this unique mechanism and would go on to patent the unique mechanism.

Mechanism reviewed recently and in working conditons.

It features a classic draw-leaf mechanism, allowing two extension leaves to slide out from beneath the main top, significantly increasing its surface area for entertaining.

The upper arm terminates in a decorative scroll-form bracket supporting a pivoting socket assembly (mechanism seized) with pull-chain switch. The lamp retains a wide frosted glass sh...

The top can be tilted vertically using the mechanism beneath, allowing the table to be displayed or stored more compactly when not in use.

These glasses utilize a folding mechanism where the lenses overlap; operating a small lever on the handle unfolds them into the shape of standard spectacles.

An English mahogany chiffonier with an upper shelf, shaped gallery back, and one drawer with a concealed spring-release mechanism inside the cabinet. The piece has a two-door cabinet...

A practical and unusual piece of Victorian furniture, combining decorative burr walnut with a versatile rising mechanism. Key Features * Victorian period * Burr walnut veneers * Tele...

A collection of three unusual early 20th-century mechanical kitchen utensils, constructed primarily in metal with wooden handles and hand-operated mechanisms. The group includes a r...

Designed around Louis Postawka’s innovative elevating mechanism, this bench exemplifies the fine craftsmanship and inventive engineering of the late 19th century.

All made with from the same dense mahogany, a box caged mechanism and pierced legs.  Tables of similar construction can be found in North Carolina which suggests the maker emigrated...

Italian wooden sideboard, late 1800s Storage unit or sideboard made entirely of wood, with double hinged doors with locks and mechanisms. Inside, the cabinet features two horizontal ...

Nevertheless the mechanisms is still the same, and a specific sequence must be followed to open it.

Early adjustable dress form constructed with a collapsible iron cage skirt mechanism, papier-mâché body, and rolling cast iron stand.

The original iron hinge mechanism functions well and the table is structurally sound.

Portuguese, in wood, with Portuguese silver mountings, from the 19th century, with 'javali II' hallmark, in use from 1887-1938. 'Schuler' mechanism not working. Dimensions: 14.5 x 34...

Shaped case in gilded bronze topped with a musician putto and a tiger, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and black hour markers, long pendulum extending from the top and key-woun...

A traditional French wine tasting table designed with functionality and portability in mind. The tilt-top mechanism allows for easy storage when not in use, reflecting its use in vin...

The top is supported by a turned baluster column fitted with an iron catch tilt-top mechanism. The table sits atop a three-legged tripod base ending on gracefully arched cabriole leg...

The corkscrew measures 8 inches long at its longest point x 6 inches high (at highest point) x 1 1/2 inches diameter across sterling silver mount (widest point). The screw mechanism...

It includes the original key for winding the mechanism. This type of clock was a significant trend during the 19th century due to the fascination with mechanical and scientific engi...

Designed for versatility, they feature posts on a hinged mechanism that allows them to be worn either as traditional pierced earrings or as clip-ons.

The design combines practicality with decorative appeal, with a sturdy base supporting the rotating mechanism. Traditionally used by pianists, these stools offer both comfort and ver...

Above is the tapered triangular fut with a bottom Giltwood reeded trim, and inner and outer Giltwood beaded bands. The tilt mechanism retains its original hardware, while the apron a...

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