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Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Beechwood, winged back, reclining ratchet chair with original iron mounts. Newly
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Ratchets

Materials

Iron

Antique Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
H 52 in W 29.25 in D 31 in
17th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and remarkable example of 17th-century French Baroque design, this ratchet chair is both
Category

17th Century French Baroque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Iron

Antique 17th Century French Ratchet Chair
17th Century French Ratchet Chair
H 51 in W 29 in D 34 in
American Pierced Brass and Wrought Iron Ratcheting Trivet, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and wrought iron ratcheting trivet with pierced gallery, spit hook, connecting iron
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1770s American American Colonial Antique Ratchets

Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
, the backrest fitted with gilt iron ratchets for multiple levels of recline, the generous seat resting
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1710s Italian Louis XIV Antique Ratchets

Materials

Walnut

French 17th Century Walnut and Leather Covered Reclining or Ratchet Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Reclining or "Ratchet" Chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ratchets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlewo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlework Upholstery
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Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of ratchet adjustable hand carved wood floor lamps with glass shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of ratchet adjustable hand carved wood floor lamps with glass shades
Category

19th Century Antique Ratchets

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk
Located in Bozeman, MT
ratchet top and three drawers where one is a hidden drawer. Architect desks, were built for artists
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
scroll patterns held by rings hinged together. The hook is a large ratchet. Length: 19.5 cm, width : 3.9
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Three Row Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
, is ratcheted and has two caps which give the start of the pearls. Diameter of the pearls
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Single-leaf door in orange lacquered wood with painted squares, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
wall, but still with original iron ratchet. Original from the 19th century, originating in Italy. This
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Poplar

19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
ratchets.The arms carved with acanthus leaves and scrolls that also extend! Reupholstered in antique linen.
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ratchets

Materials

Linen, Wood

19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Small William and Mary walnut tripod writing table
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
ratcheted divided top enclosing a velvet lined interior; above a frieze drawer, enclosing a 'secret drawer
Category

1680s English William and Mary Antique Ratchets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
, bramah locks, ratchetted writing slope and mahogany lined drawers Provenance: from Seend House, Wiltshire
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
George Walton. An Arts and Crafts oak dressing table mirror
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
mirror on a ratchet mechanism set within it's frame, with a pierced heart to the base centred with a
Category

Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Ratchets

Materials

Oak

A George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table
Located in London, GB
With adjustable ratcheting writing slope, three front drawers and brass handles, on straight
Category

Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
ratchet mechanism. In the right hand drawer there is a secret button to allow for the pop up section to
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Walnut

1950s Necklace pink gold
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
jewelry from the Tank period, circa 1950. Gold clasp, invisible ratchet with safety chain.
Category

1850s French Art Deco Antique Ratchets

Materials

Gold

1950s Necklace pink gold
1950s Necklace pink gold
W 0.79 in L 18.9 in
19th Century Natural Pearl Floral Pattern 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
shape, it is opening and closing with a hinge, a ratchet, a safety 8 and a safety chain. On the top, a
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 19th Century Enamelled Clasp 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
of 4 thin chains said Roman arch, attached to a clasp with ratchet of rectangular shape with engraved
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Regency Mahogany 19th Century Rising Top Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
good quality, well figured mahogany, with an unusual and useful ratcheted rising top which is perfect
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table With adjustable ratcheting writing slope
Category

18th Century George III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
drawer opens to a writing slide, which is adjustable with a ratchet, a pen tray and pair of ink pots
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Italian Gold And Cameo Corallium Rubrum Bracelet Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
profiles of men and women in antique-style dress, all in chased closed setting, ratchet clasp. Length: 15
Category

1890s Italian Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Silver and Vermeil Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
gilt hinges. The clasp is with ratchet with safety chain. Inner circumference : 17 cm approximately
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Silver, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk
Located in Allerum, SE
ratchet top and three drawers where one is a hidden drawer. Architect desks, were built for artists
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Wood

French 20th Century 18 Karat White Gold Fine Pearl Seed Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
gold ratchet clasp, hallmarked eagle head. Diameter of the pearl : 5/5,5 mm approximately. Length
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4" Patent Lever Salmon Fly Fishing Reel By Farlow
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
single horn handle, alloy foot and fitted with ratchet check. The back plate engraved 'Patent Lever No
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Early 20th Century British Antique Ratchets

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
. The clasp is ratchet. Length : 18.3 cm, width : 1.6 cm. Total weight of the jewel : approximately 25.4
Category

19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French 20th Century Bright and Amati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
bracelet has a curb chain whose center is smooth gold and the edges in amati gold. The clasp is ratchet
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Platinum white gold Diamond French Art Deco Mechanical Wristwatch, 1925
Located in Poitiers, FR
ratchet and adjustment. The dial is light gray. Mechanical watch with manual winding. Numbered on the back
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ratchets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique necklace is ratchet with safety chain in 18 karat yellow gold. The latter is set with a cameo on
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Restoration 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
hinge, the clasp is ratchet. The diamond pattern is trembling. Width : 2.6 cm at the widest, 14.6 mm at
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Early 19th Century French Reconstruction Era Antique Ratchets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Georgian mahogany artist's or architect's desk
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
below, one fitted. The chest is adjustable for height with ratchet and springs and the stand has castors
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18th Century English George II Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian mahogany artist's or architect's desk
Georgian mahogany artist's or architect's desk
H 38.98 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Ceylonese Ebony & Satinwood Etagère Table Stand
Located in Norwich, GB
articulated top has a ratchet for adjustments. Possibly used for music, although there is no rest to the front
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19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood

French 19th Century Fine Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbon Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
the bracelet and be repositioned in several places. The clasp is ratchet with safety chain. Diameter
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
gold, ratchet with large safety chain. The antique clasp, real masterpiece of the bracelet, is
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Rosecut Diamonds Matte Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
articulated on two sides. The clasp is ratchet. Total weight of diamonds: approximately 1 carat. Inner
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Late 19th Century American Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Early 19th Century Regency Revolving Drum Library Centre Table
Located in Dublin, IE
and features an unusual ratcheted rise and fall sloping book reading screen. Raised over a
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

20th Century Natural Coral Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace made up of a fall of pearls of coral slightly flattened, the clasp is with ratchet in 18
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French, 19th Century, 18 Karat Rose Gold Pansy Clasp Chain Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
bracelet is formed of 10 jaseron mesh chains retained by a broad clasp with ratchet, decorated on the top
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

French Napoleon 3 Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds and a fine pearl at the centre. The bracelet is fastened with a ratchet with the possible addition
Category

1850s French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Faceted Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
large ratchet with safety chain. Width : 2,5 cm approximately, thickness : 4 mm approximately, inner
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
steel ratchets. The arms carved with acanthus leaves and scrolls that also extend. Reupholstered in
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ratchets

Materials

Linen, Wood

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
French 20th Century Opal Diamond 18 Karat yellow Gold Antique Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
surround of rose-cut diamonds. The clasp is ratchet with safety chain. Weight of the opal : 3.60 carats
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Enamel Clasp 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jaseron Mesh Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
features a jaseron chain, held at each end by a rectangular ratchet clasp. One side of the clasp is adorned
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Napoleon III Turquoise Black Enamel Fine Pearls 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
rose-cut diamonds is fixed on the top. The opening system is ratchet with safety chain. Height of the
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold

French 1925s 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Art Deco Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
white gold alternated with yellow gold. The ratchet clasp with safety "8" is hidden in the pattern
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Ratchets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk
Located in Conwy, GB
drawer has a ratcheted writing slope and is flanked by three graduated drawers to each pedestal, all
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Ratchets

Materials

Amboyna

A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk
A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk
H 61 in W 42.5 in D 25.1 in
French 19th Century Citrine Pearl Enamel Silver Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
claw and fleurdelys motif on the top of the set. The ratchet clasp repeats the same motifs and is
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Snooker billiards pool scoring marking board carved oak and decorative detail
Located in Radstock, GB
, the base with flowing foliage. Two revolving scoring ratchets for billiards or snooker and sliding
Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Oak

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cultured Pearl Double Row Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
-shaped, ratcheted with security and set on its top with antique-cut diamonds. Threaded necklace on new
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Rare Mahogany and Brass Duet Music Stand
Located in Dublin, IE
with central finial and the pair of lecterns feature double lyre ratcheted sheet music holders with
Category

19th Century English Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Architect’s Partner’s Desk, Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A Late 18th Century Architect’s Partner’s Desk, of Exceptional Scale With ratchetted rectangular
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Ratchets

Materials

Abalone

Fine Regency Rosewood and Bronze Mounted Writing / Games Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with bronze gallery and ratcheted writing surface over a frieze containing drawers and
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Metamorphic Gout Stool
Located in London, GB
dates from around the 1880’s period. It has a clever ratchet design, enabling it to raise up and be
Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Regency Mahogany Collectors / Folio Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
A finely crafted piece with a rectangular top with leather inset and ratcheting book stand over a
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Architects Table
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century well figured mahogany architects table having lift up ratchet top with sprung
Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany partner's reading table with a ratcheted leather top, flanking triangular
Category

Early 1800s English Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

1900s Maison Auger 22 Carat Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
articulated of old cut diamonds. The clasp is in the form of a ratchet with a safety 8 feature. Total diamond
Category

Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Ratchets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Antique Ratchets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique ratchets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all antique ratchets available were constructed with great care. Antique ratchets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Regency and Louis XVI antique ratchets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique ratchets over the years, but those made by Jean Joseph Chapuis, Morant & Co. and Aubert & Klaftenberger are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Ratchets?

Prices for antique ratchets start at $225 and top out at $206,353 with the average selling for $6,297.