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Silver Motor Oiler
Silver Motor Oiler

Silver Motor Oiler

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Conical Silver Oiler By Jane Brownett & Alexander Jones. A Victorian silver conical form oiler with a screw top which helps to regulate the flow of the oil with a simple single scrol...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Motors

Materials

Silver

Lucas Ltd No. 38 Motor Oiler
Lucas Ltd No. 38 Motor Oiler

Lucas Ltd No. 38 Motor Oiler

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

motorist's oil can engraved to the front 'JOS' LUCAS Ltd, No 38 Motor Oiler, 'Use Coin To Open' engraved on

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Motors

Materials

Brass

Motor Yacht Builders Block Model
Motor Yacht Builders Block Model

Motor Yacht Builders Block Model

Located in Norwell, MA

Half model of a yacht built in seven lifts. Hull is varnished above the waterline and it is painted gold below. Weight is 10 pounds. 40" L x 6" W x 5" T.

Category

1920s Antique Motors

Materials

Wood

Silver Banjo Motor Oiler, Thumb Squirt.
Silver Banjo Motor Oiler, Thumb Squirt.

Silver Banjo Motor Oiler, Thumb Squirt.

By Jenner and Knewstub

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Jenner & Knewstub Silver Oiler. A wonderful Victorian silver Banjo shape oiler with thumb squirt action. A fantastic piece of vintage motoring ephemera, the perfect gift for the car ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Motors

Materials

Silver

Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk
Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk

Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

In Luxury We Trust is delighted to present an extraordinary opportunity to own an extremely rare trunk, the largest picnic trunk ever crafted by Louis Vuitton, designed to cater to s...

Category

1910s French Antique Motors

Half Model of the Motor Launch Nora
Half Model of the Motor Launch Nora

Half Model of the Motor Launch Nora

Located in Norwell, MA

Varnished half model of a boat that is pine above the waterline and mahogany below, with a plumb bow and rounded reverse stern. Weight: 2 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 4" H x 24" W...

Category

1920s Antique Motors

Materials

Wood

Johnson Motor Oil Double-Sided Porcelain Sign
Johnson Motor Oil Double-Sided Porcelain Sign

Johnson Motor Oil Double-Sided Porcelain Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

This sign advertises Johnson Gasoline (stylistically spelled erroneously) sold with Ethyl anti-knock compound. Johnson was known for not only this brand but others under their banner...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Motors

Materials

Metal

Antique Motor Launch Half Model with Painted Hull
Antique Motor Launch Half Model with Painted Hull

Antique Motor Launch Half Model with Painted Hull

Located in Norwell, MA

Late nineteenth century half model of a motorized launch, circa 1890. The carved hull is painted black above the waterline and gold below. Fitted with a drive shaft and prop. Mounted...

Category

1890s Antique Motors

Materials

Wood

Flat Top Motor Yacht Half Model of a Trumpy
Flat Top Motor Yacht Half Model of a Trumpy

Flat Top Motor Yacht Half Model of a Trumpy

Located in Norwell, MA

Half model of Trumpy style motor yacht "Virginia" with built-up cabins, stack, mast, flagstaff

Category

1920s Modern Antique Motors

Materials

Wood

Long Sleek Builders Half Model of a Motor Yacht
Long Sleek Builders Half Model of a Motor Yacht

Long Sleek Builders Half Model of a Motor Yacht

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique half model of a long, sleek motor yacht. Laminated hull with six lifts. Painted black over

Category

1920s Antique Motors

Materials

Wood

Vintage Double Sided Metal Motor Oil Sign c.1930
Vintage Double Sided Metal Motor Oil Sign c.1930

Vintage Double Sided Metal Motor Oil Sign c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original distressed double sided metal sign "Super Motor Oil" on one side and "Sonoco

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Metal

Antique Half Hull Model of the Motor Launch Flora Jane
Antique Half Hull Model of the Motor Launch Flora Jane

Antique Half Hull Model of the Motor Launch Flora Jane

Located in Norwell, MA

Builders half model from 1908 of the Motor Launch Flora Jane. Varnished half hull model of a motor

Category

Early 1900s Antique Motors

Materials

Wood

Early 20th c. Ireland Perrier Motor Map c.1910
Early 20th c. Ireland Perrier Motor Map c.1910

Early 20th c. Ireland Perrier Motor Map c.1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Large bright vivid color-printed Perrier Motor Map, featuring the motoring roads of Ireland

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Motors

Materials

Linen, Paper

Set of Four 1930's Motor Car Racing Original Drawings
Set of Four 1930's Motor Car Racing Original Drawings

Set of Four 1930's Motor Car Racing Original Drawings

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Wonderful set of four original pencil drawings depicting vintage motor cars from the 1930's. They

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Acrylic

Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model
Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model

Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a large delicate tin model made around the same time the real Tin Goose was flying. The wingspan is an impressive 40 inches. The wheels are rubber and the 4 part windshield i...

Category

Early 20th Century Streamlined Moderne Antique Motors

Materials

Tin

Antique Danish SNTS Morse Telegraph Register Wheatstone transmitter w motor
Antique Danish SNTS Morse Telegraph Register Wheatstone transmitter w motor

Antique Danish SNTS Morse Telegraph Register Wheatstone transmitter w motor

Located in Sweden, SE

The telegraph apparatus made in early 20th century and equipped with electric motor (Københavns

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Functional Engine Motor Desk Model
STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Functional Engine Motor Desk Model

STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Functional Engine Motor Desk Model

Located in Miami, FL

Scale model of motor engine designed by Stuart Turner Limited. This is a model of a mill engine

Category

Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Copper, Steel, Iron

Early 20th c. England and Wales Perrier Motor Map c.1910
Early 20th c. England and Wales Perrier Motor Map c.1910

Early 20th c. England and Wales Perrier Motor Map c.1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Large bright vivid color-printed Perrier Motor Map, featuring the motoring roads of England

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Motors

Materials

Paper, Linen

1914 Blueprint Plan of a 175-Foot Motor Yacht by Gielow and Orr
1914 Blueprint Plan of a 175-Foot Motor Yacht by Gielow and Orr

1914 Blueprint Plan of a 175-Foot Motor Yacht by Gielow and Orr

Located in Norwell, MA

Early twentieth-century project No. 488, plan of a motor yacht. Length: 175 feet, beam: 24 feet

Category

1910s North American Antique Motors

Materials

Paper

Betel Motor Brass Model Car, Art Deco Box, Collectible Paint Set, 1930s
Betel Motor Brass Model Car, Art Deco Box, Collectible Paint Set, 1930s

Betel Motor Brass Model Car, Art Deco Box, Collectible Paint Set, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

Lovely Art Deco model car fully made in brass. This charming model car box with many purposes was made in the US during the 1930s. Patent 75086 - This elegant and rare brass model c...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s

Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in multicolored golden tin in classic brass. Almost new with all the original parts. Wonderful...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Oversize Antique Industrial Electric Service Hand-Painted Wooden Sign
Oversize Antique Industrial Electric Service Hand-Painted Wooden Sign

Oversize Antique Industrial Electric Service Hand-Painted Wooden Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

illustrated depiction of an early electric motor, though the exact model is unknown. Surrounding this motor on

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Wood

Varnished Half Model of a Yacht
Varnished Half Model of a Yacht

Varnished Half Model of a Yacht

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique carved half-hull model of a motor yacht with backboard. Note on back reads: “Motor Launch

Category

Early 1900s Antique Motors

Materials

Wood

Hand Made Motorized Wooden Ship Model c.1940
Hand Made Motorized Wooden Ship Model c.1940

Hand Made Motorized Wooden Ship Model c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

plexiglass windows, bronze propeller and bronze rudder. The top is removable and reveals two motors and

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Brass "Bird Wing" Ceiling Fixture with Retractable Blades
Antique Brass "Bird Wing" Ceiling Fixture with Retractable Blades

Antique Brass "Bird Wing" Ceiling Fixture with Retractable Blades

Located in Dekalb, IL

of the rotation causes the blades to splay outward from their stationary position once the motor hits

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Motors

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Side Chairs by Carlo Bugatti
Rare Pair of Side Chairs by Carlo Bugatti

Rare Pair of Side Chairs by Carlo Bugatti

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Montreal, QC

sought after . Ettore Bugatti, his other son founded the Bugatti Motor Car Company.

Category

Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Motors

Materials

Walnut

Antique Commandair 16 Inch Oscillating Fan c.1934
Antique Commandair 16 Inch Oscillating Fan c.1934

Antique Commandair 16 Inch Oscillating Fan c.1934

Located in San Francisco, CA

TECHNIQUES Cast Iron, Steel, Brass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Motor cord was

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Motors

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Advertising Paper Mache Figure for Chi-Namel, C1900
Advertising Paper Mache Figure for Chi-Namel, C1900

Advertising Paper Mache Figure for Chi-Namel, C1900

Located in Sarasota, FL

the home - walls, floors, furniture - as well as exterior surfaces including motor boats, automobiles

Category

Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Motors

Materials

Paper

Aviation Motoring Goggles In Original Case. Triplex "A3"
Aviation Motoring Goggles In Original Case. Triplex "A3"

Aviation Motoring Goggles In Original Case. Triplex "A3"

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Rare Triplex "A3" Aero - Motor Goggles In Original Case. An excellent and scarce pair of early

Category

1920s British Antique Motors

Materials

Glass

Early 20th century French refurbished oversized station clock
Early 20th century French refurbished oversized station clock

Early 20th century French refurbished oversized station clock

Located in London, GB

French wall mounted station clock has recently been fitting with a new 240v motor mains power source

Category

1920s French Late Victorian Antique Motors

Materials

Metal

Antique Golf Painting Of Rye Harbour
Antique Golf Painting Of Rye Harbour

Antique Golf Painting Of Rye Harbour

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

to the club before the days of the popular motor car was solved by the opening of the Rye and Camber

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Motors

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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Antique Motors For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique motors for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique motors available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique motors available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique motors to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts antique motors are of considerable interest. Antique motors have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton, Darracq Motor Engineering Co. and William Roberts are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Motors?

Antique motors can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,995, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $54,444.