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Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair

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

17th Century French Ratchet Chair
17th Century French Ratchet Chair

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

Mid 19th Century Ratchet-Adjustable Gout Stool
Mid 19th Century Ratchet-Adjustable Gout Stool

Mid 19th Century Ratchet-Adjustable Gout Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

A fascinating and handsome ratchet-adjustable gout stool. Made with mahogany and a rich aged tan

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Ratchets

Materials

Leather, Wood

French 17th Century Walnut and Leather Covered Reclining or Ratchet Chair
French 17th Century Walnut and Leather Covered Reclining or Ratchet Chair

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

Category

Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Ratchets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Portfolio or Art Folio Stand of Turned Walnut on Pedestal Base
English Portfolio or Art Folio Stand of Turned Walnut on Pedestal Base

English Portfolio or Art Folio Stand of Turned Walnut on Pedestal Base

Located in Austin, TX

pulling on the cord to disengage the brass ratcheted mechanism. Opening to a horizontal level bed which

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Ratchets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair Of Regency Satinwood Urn Form Knife Boxes
Pair Of Regency Satinwood Urn Form Knife Boxes

Pair Of Regency Satinwood Urn Form Knife Boxes

Located in Essex, MA

Elegant urn form with ratcheted lift locking cover exposing fittings for cutlery. In fine satinwood

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Satinwood

French Painter's Easel or Chevalet
French Painter's Easel or Chevalet

French Painter's Easel or Chevalet

Located in Winter Park, FL

ratchets to raise and lower each side. Each side has a ledge to hold the canvas and an adjustable bracket

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Ratchets

Materials

Metal

Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen
Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen

Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen

By Morant & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. It retains the original iron ratchets so the wings can be lowered to different heights. It is newly

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Huntington, NY

with oval panels, with a gilt tooled Brown leather writing surface & a Ratcheted / tilting Writing

Category

18th Century George III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Exceptional George III Mahogany Architects Table
Exceptional George III Mahogany Architects Table

Exceptional George III Mahogany Architects Table

Located in Essex, MA

figured mahogany and ratchet to adjust the top for height and angle. The frieze with pull out desk with

Category

Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

French Painter's Easel or Chevalet
French Painter's Easel or Chevalet

French Painter's Easel or Chevalet

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 20th century French painter's easel made of solid beech wood metal center ratchet to raise

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Ratchets

Materials

Metal

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870
English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ratchet higher or lower. The trestle-form base is joined by turned stretchers and raised on small casters

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine

A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish
A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish

A Satinwood Reading and Writing Table with Campaign Features, Possibly Irish

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

rectangular top, veneered in satinwood of the finest quality, operating on a ratchet and concealing a further

Category

19th Century Irish Campaign Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co

Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

to the curved sides, all surmounted by a gimballed compass and set upon a rotating, ratchetted

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor
Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor

Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor

By D. McGregor & Co. 1

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

compensated balance and helical spring. The chronometer is wound by a special key with a ratchet to prevent

Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Music Stand
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Music Stand

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Music Stand

Located in London, GB

for its age, with just some minor wear here and there. The ratchet mechanisms that hold the tilt in

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Silver Cuff Bracelet
19th Century Silver Cuff Bracelet

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

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones
A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones

A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones

By Henry Jones

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

the hours fully on a bell. The backplate shows the pre-setting ratchet wheels with typical clicks and

Category

17th Century English Charles II Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass

1880s Victorian Solid 14K Gold ~5-Foot Diamond Sautoir Slide Necklace / Lariat
1880s Victorian Solid 14K Gold ~5-Foot Diamond Sautoir Slide Necklace / Lariat

1880s Victorian Solid 14K Gold ~5-Foot Diamond Sautoir Slide Necklace / Lariat

Located in Galveston, TX

modification (springs, ratchets, or whathaveyou). Receipt must be provided to the seller (to us) by the buyer

Category

19th Century Italian High Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Three Row Cultured Pearl Necklace
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Three Row Cultured Pearl Necklace

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

19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair

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

Pair of Fine Regency Rosewood and Bronze Mounted Writing / Games Table
Pair of Fine Regency Rosewood and Bronze Mounted Writing / Games Table

Pair of Fine Regency Rosewood and Bronze Mounted Writing / Games Table

Located in Essex, MA

gallery and ratcheted writing surface over a frieze containing drawers and a game board, raised on a

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Victorian bracelet in 18K yellow gold with rose-cut diamonds
Antique French Victorian bracelet in 18K yellow gold with rose-cut diamonds

Antique French Victorian bracelet in 18K yellow gold with rose-cut diamonds

Located in PARIS, FR

-cut diamonds in a silver setting. The clasp is a ratchet box hidden within the mesh. Bracelet, circa

Category

1870s French Late Victorian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Single-leaf door in orange lacquered wood with painted squares, Italy
Single-leaf door in orange lacquered wood with painted squares, Italy

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

George Walton. An Arts and Crafts oak dressing table mirror
George Walton. An Arts and Crafts oak dressing table mirror

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

1950s Necklace pink gold
1950s Necklace pink gold

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

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

, bramah locks, ratchetted writing slope and graduated mahogany-lined drawers; with cupboards at the back

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Architect's Table by Gillows, England, circa 1815
Regency Mahogany Architect's Table by Gillows, England, circa 1815

Regency Mahogany Architect's Table by Gillows, England, circa 1815

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

features a sophisticated double ratchet tilting mechanism with two book rests, perfect for reading, drawing

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany 19th Century Rising Top Whatnot
Regency Mahogany 19th Century Rising Top Whatnot

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

Vintage Anco Bilt Freestanding Easel
Vintage Anco Bilt Freestanding Easel

Vintage Anco Bilt Freestanding Easel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

casters allow for easy movement. A ratchet system easily raises and lowers the bottom canvas support and

Category

19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Ratchets

Materials

Oak

Antique Italian Gold And Cameo Corallium Rubrum Bracelet Late 19th Century
Antique Italian Gold And Cameo Corallium Rubrum Bracelet Late 19th Century

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

Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide
Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide

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

French 19th Century Silver and Vermeil Bracelet
French 19th Century Silver and Vermeil Bracelet

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

French Napoleon 3 Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Bangle Bracelet
French Napoleon 3 Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Bangle Bracelet

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

19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bracelet
19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bracelet

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 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jaseron Mesh 3 Rows Choker Necklace
French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jaseron Mesh 3 Rows Choker Necklace

French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jaseron Mesh 3 Rows Choker Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

jaseron chains held by a rose gold ratchet clasp. The clasp is delicately chased. Length : 33 cm

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Necklace
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Necklace

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

20th Century Natural Coral Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
20th Century Natural Coral Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

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

Game Counter By G & JW Hawksley
Game Counter By G & JW Hawksley

Game Counter By G & JW Hawksley

By Hawksley London

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

and clicks clockwise (internal spring and ratchet) to indicate the score. Always keen to satisfy the

Category

Late 19th Century English Sporting Art Antique Ratchets

Materials

Brass, Nickel

French 20th Century Opal Diamond 18 Karat yellow Gold Antique Curb Bracelet
French 20th Century Opal Diamond 18 Karat yellow Gold Antique Curb Bracelet

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 Bright and Amati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet
French 20th Century Bright and Amati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet

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

19th Century Rosecut Diamonds Matte Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
19th Century Rosecut Diamonds Matte Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

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

Category

Late 19th Century American Napoleon III Antique Ratchets

Materials

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

20th Century Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
20th Century Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet

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

4" Patent Lever Salmon Fly Fishing Reel By Farlow
4" Patent Lever Salmon Fly Fishing Reel By Farlow

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Ratchets

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

French, 19th Century, 18 Karat Rose Gold Pansy Clasp Chain Bracelet
French, 19th Century, 18 Karat Rose Gold Pansy Clasp Chain Bracelet

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

Georgian mahogany artist's or architect's desk
Georgian mahogany artist's or architect's desk

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

Category

18th Century English George II Antique Ratchets

Materials

Mahogany

French Napoleon III Turquoise Black Enamel Fine Pearls 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
French Napoleon III Turquoise Black Enamel Fine Pearls 18K Rose Gold Bracelet

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

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

French Restoration 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
French Restoration 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet

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

Category

Early 19th Century French Reconstruction Era Antique Ratchets

Materials

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

19th Century Ceylonese Ebony & Satinwood Etagère Table Stand
19th Century Ceylonese Ebony & Satinwood Etagère Table Stand

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

Category

19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Ratchets

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood

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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.