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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

Biedermeier Desk with Special Mechanism, Cherry, Vienna, circa 1825
Biedermeier Desk with Special Mechanism, Cherry, Vienna, circa 1825

Biedermeier Desk with Special Mechanism, Cherry, Vienna, circa 1825

Located in Greven, DE

compartment is raised with the aid of an ingenious crank mechanism with a worm drive. It consists of eight

Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mechanism

Materials

Cherry

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

Category

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

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 pierced bell with spiral floral motifs and interior mechanism
Silver pierced bell with spiral floral motifs and interior mechanism

Silver pierced bell with spiral floral motifs and interior mechanism

Located in Porto, PT

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

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

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

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

Circa 1770 George III Tilt-Top Pedestal Birdcage Mechanism Tea Table
Circa 1770 George III Tilt-Top Pedestal Birdcage Mechanism Tea Table

Circa 1770 George III Tilt-Top Pedestal Birdcage Mechanism Tea Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

George III Tilt-top Pedestal Birdcage Mechanism Tea Table, circa 1770. Well figured, single board

Category

1770s English George III Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

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

Category

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...

Category

Late 19th Century French Country 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

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

frames. The amazing lock and opening mechanism works with two beautiful museum quality keys. This tricky

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

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

French Vintage Stand with Rotating Top, France, 1920s
French Vintage Stand with Rotating Top, France, 1920s

French Vintage Stand with Rotating Top, France, 1920s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

-iron base. The upper ring structure features a rotating mechanism, adding both functionality and a

Category

1920s French Antique Mechanism

Materials

Metal

Antique Industrial Yale Safe on wheels
Antique Industrial Yale Safe on wheels

Antique Industrial Yale Safe on wheels

Located in Buffalo, NY

.. Retrains its original finish /patina,, smooth mechanism..combination working perfectly. NOT CRAZY HEAVY

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Steel, Iron

Industrial Globe Wernicke Machinist Chair
Industrial Globe Wernicke Machinist Chair

Industrial Globe Wernicke Machinist Chair

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Faversham, GB

iron and oak has an adjustable back rest that can lower the back support and another mechanism that

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Mechanism

Materials

Iron

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A

Located in Lewes, England

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

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

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

Swedish Antique Mora Clock  Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A
Swedish Antique Mora Clock  Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS 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 Gustavian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

Fine Aneroid Barograph By Short & Mason, London
Fine Aneroid Barograph By Short & Mason, London

Fine Aneroid Barograph By Short & Mason, London

Located in Cheshire, GB

A high-quality aneroid barograph, the lacquered brass mechanism mounted on a polished base and

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Mechanism

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Early 1800s Single Hand Grey White 212cm Gustavian
Antique Swedish Mora Clock Early 1800s Single Hand Grey White 212cm Gustavian

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Early 1800s Single Hand Grey White 212cm Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

body and hood as proven by the single handed mechanism common to the early 1800s. This original early

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mora Clock Antique White Svangd Model Early 1800s Antique A
Swedish Mora Clock Antique White Svangd Model Early 1800s Antique A

Swedish Mora Clock Antique White Svangd Model Early 1800s Antique A

Located in Lewes, England

original mechanism and pendulum but not guaranteed to be in working order - If you want it working we can

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

Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Gold Detail, Gustavian Style, Circa 1820-1870
Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Gold Detail, Gustavian Style, Circa 1820-1870

Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Gold Detail, Gustavian Style, Circa 1820-1870

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

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

mechanism, which allows the wearer to reveal a hidden locket compartment on the reverse. Historically, such

Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Other, Gold-filled

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Blue 1815 Carved Detail Birds
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Blue 1815 Carved Detail Birds

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Blue 1815 Carved Detail Birds

Located in Lewes, England

clock is sold 'as is' : as a decorative piece only with the original mechanism and pendulum but not

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Pine

French Art Nouveau Citrine and Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1900
French Art Nouveau Citrine and Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1900

French Art Nouveau Citrine and Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1900

Located in Honolulu, HI

antique condition with light wear consistent with age. • Mechanism: The original pin mechanism is fully

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Mechanism

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian
Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian

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

Victorian Antique Oak Clerks Desk Chair, Curved Railback, 19th Century
Victorian Antique Oak Clerks Desk Chair, Curved Railback, 19th Century

Victorian Antique Oak Clerks Desk Chair, Curved Railback, 19th Century

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Porcelain Castors, Black Leatherette Seat And A Wrought Iron Swivel Mechanism Base. Ideal for use in the

Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Mechanism

Materials

Wrought Iron

George V Sterling Silver and Glass Preserve Jar by Hukin & Heath, 1923
George V Sterling Silver and Glass Preserve Jar by Hukin & Heath, 1923

George V Sterling Silver and Glass Preserve Jar by Hukin & Heath, 1923

By Hukin & Heath

Located in London, London

fitted with a swing handle which operates the hinged, domed lid via a patented lever mechanism. The lid

Category

1920s English Antique Mechanism

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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.

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