Antique Ratchets

This relic is fitted with a ratchet pole to crank the gears. Very interesting piece watching it work.

Features a rectangular sliding top with a pair of ratcheted reading slopes to one side, over an adjustable octagonal stem above a shaped quadripartite base over flared bun feet with ...

Splendid antique feeling jewel, this bracelet is formed of 10 jaseron mesh chains retained by a broad clasp with ratchet, decorated on the top of a pansy and its delicately engraved ...

An early Victorian rosewood reading table, the shaped top hinged to form an adjustable reading slope with a ratcheted support and detachable rest, raised upon turned and flanged end ...

The mahogany top features a sophisticated double ratchet tilting mechanism with two book rests, perfect for reading, drawing, or architectural work.

A mid-18th century well figured mahogany architects table having lift up ratchet top with sprung book-rest, above fitted drawer supported on square chamfered legs.

English Regency mahogany satinwood and ebony inlaid one drawer reading table with a ratcheted leather top, cross banded tulip wood, flanking candle slides with original brasses, comp...

It opens on one side with a hinge, the clasp is ratchet. The diamond pattern is trembling. Width : 2.6 cm at the widest, 14.6 mm at the base.

There is a straight lever that turns and clicks clockwise (internal spring and ratchet) to indicate the score. Always keen to satisfy the Victorian Sportsman, Gun implement manufactu...

This table comes with an exceptionally well fitted interior with the carved bone knobs; original ratchet adjustable mirror: [Some age -appropriate, minor structural flaws, veneer re...

The opening system is ratchet with safety chain. Height of the pattern : 3.9 cm approximately, thickness : 16 mm approximately, width of the bracelet : 22.2 mm approximately, inner c...

These patterns can be moved on the bracelet and be repositioned in several places. The clasp is ratchet with safety chain. Diameter of pearls : 3 / 3.5 mm.

It is tonneau-shaped, ratcheted with security and set on its top with antique-cut diamonds.

An oval citrine is set in a claw and fleurdelys motif on the top of the set. The ratchet clasp repeats the same motifs and is adorned with a half-pearl.

Yellow lacquered door with panels carved with typical cobweb tile, hand-built in the 19th century, from Genoa (Italy), in excellent condition, finished back but in a different color,...

With central finial and double lyre ratcheted sheet music holders and a single attached brass candle arm, raised on a turned reeded support, shaped triangular base and bun feet.

The antique black tooled leather work surface opens in the centre to an original ratcheted adjustable stand. Elegant turned tapering legs are decorated with upper knee flutes in the ...

Two platinum spacers with openwork floral designs are set with rose-cut and antique brilliant-cut diamonds, all in millegrain setting. The clasp, ratchet with safety "8", is in 18 ka...

The mirror can then be ratcheted up and slid back for different angles.

The kingwood moulded border frame around central panels of book-matched satinwood veneers, above three graduated serpentine drawers.The top drawer revealing a leather lined brushing ...

A very good quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany cylinder desk having well figured roll top, enclosing baize sliding writing surface with ratcheted slope and interior drawers,...

American mahogany Federal two drawer hinged work table with a ratcheted white pine writing surface, fitted interior for ink wells, original brass sandwich glass knobs, lower connecti...

In one piece, with rectangular top with inset red leather top with ratcheted additional writing surface, over three short drawers over two banks of three drawers , the reverse with f...

The clasp is in the form of a ratchet with a safety 8 feature. Total diamond weight: about 22 carats.

An exceptional quality early 19th century mahogany folio stand the two leaves adjustable for angle by pulling on the two decorative cords to disengage the ratcheted mechanism. The ce...

Rectangular top with tambour roll top opening to expose a pull out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted cream colored fine wool felt slant lid, otherwise interior fitted with cu...

A lovely quality small Regency draftsman's table in mahogany with Greek key ebony inlay; handsomely finished with three false drawers and one real, fitted drawer, the framed top with...

Fine Regency Cocuswood, kingwood and holy wood sofa table, the vividly grained top with bookmatched veneers over two real and two false drawers, one working drawer fitted with ratche...

The straight apron is below a central drawer and at each side is a pull out forest green leather surface. Above the hinged ratcheted rising top has a fitted tooled green leather and ...

Victorian walnut adjustable reading stand This is a very beautiful and versatile piece, the table has an easily adjustable angle, by means of a ratchet on the side it has a small...

Outstanding quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany reading table having a quality lift up ratchet top with charming satinwood inlaid urns, bows and swags above three frieze drawer...

A very fine George II mahogany counting table, the rectangular folding top opening to a ratcheted writing/drawing tablet with crossbanded edging on a conforming case with applied bul...

An elegant and attractive early 19th century Empire mahogany architects table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864). The double ratcheted hinged rectangular top lined with dark green oi...

Eight day jewelled movement with ratchet tooth lever escapement. The backplate also signed as above. circa 1850.

A fine and unusual piece with gilt bronze mounts, when in table position rectangular with a ratcheted adjustable slant lid , a winding key raised and lowers the reading, working sect...

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

Victorian walnut & Mahogany cockfighting chair Circa 1875, atrributed to Wright and Mansfield The Chair frame & legs made of walnut, its backrest with a ratchetting Mahogan...

The lower section writing desk with in-curved front corners, with pull out writing drawer fitted with ratcheted reading slide, pen and crystal ink wells.

An articulated bangle bracelet chiselled on the borders of the pattern in portico, the clasp is a ladder ratchet. On the top comes to hang, a cameo similar to that of the brooch, rem...

The grogger consists of a main body and a handle for spinning. A ratchet-like mechanism at the top spins a wooden clapper against the grogger’s body, creating a distinctive, rhythmic...

Victorian walnut-stained beech campaign style day bed with caned seat designed to be folded up it's ratcheted on all three sections to adjust to numerous positions including flat, se...

Each arm having a metal ratcheted catch and a hinged back allowing this armchair to recline to various positions of comfort.

The inset leather top has a fantastic colour and tooled edges, the central section lifts up to be a writing slope and is supported by a ratchet mechanism. There is plenty of storage ...

The triple-fold shaped hinged and eared top opening to a green baize-lined playing surface with money wells and candlestands first and a decorated writing surface second, the writing...

Where the hand rests, it may be converted into a couch, & any required inclination given to the back & arms; & by drawing out a sliding stool beneath, the length may be increased,...

The backrest can extend almost one-hundred-eight degrees from an upright position, facilitated by a graceful manual mechanism similar to the ratcheting recline features found in mode...

An unusual early 19th century brass-mounted pollard oak writing table, attributed to Gillows, the hinged rectangular leather-inset writing top with an adjustable writing slope on a r...

The retractable mirror lifts up with a ring latch and a ratchet mechanism that is height adjustable and the mirror itself is also adjustable and fits in a notched frame.

Exquisite craftsmanship with superb colour and figuring Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order Burr walnut stocks present striking grain interest Rich caramel hues d...

This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well as storage compartments.

The desk features a hinged crossbanded lift-up architect's top with ratchet adjustment above three short frieze drawers.

Superb storage, ideal for the prolific artist or collector Displaying a desirable aged patina and in very good order throughout Select stocks show fine grain interest and rich cara...

Typical form, the superstructure fitted with four banks of two small drawers flanked by curved cupboard doors, each having hand painted full bodied opposing ladies and fitted with a ...

This particular machine uses a fusee shaped barrel, a winder and a ratchet release. The sciossor lift is on rollers.

With a lift-up top featuring a fully fitted interior with a central ratcheted writing slope, lidded compartments, wells and letter racks, the writing slope lifts to reveal a mirror w...

With later embellishments, the rectangular ratcheted and adjustable raisable top with book stop and lacquered top depicting vessels and plants, the ratchet with fold-out book stop, a...

Truly exceptional craftsmanship, with ample storage for numerous works Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order throughout Select stocks show fine grain interest and...

19th Century late Regency pollard oak sarcophagus form cellarette stamped Wilkinsons & Sons, 14 Ludgate Hill, the hinged lid enclosing a six division lined interior with brass ratche...

Gillows produced many variations of this desk style, including those with ratcheting tops for standing use, enclosed kneehole designs, various types of pulls, and subtle dimensional ...

Late Georgian inlay satinwood and mahogany "Beau Brummel" or gentleman's dressing table, an unusual piece is of typical form, with a two-part hinged top opening to an arrangement of ...