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Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

$128,500

H 6 in W 20.5 in D 14 in

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

By James Watt

Located in New Orleans, LA

Considered the first step into the world of modern photocopying, the copying machine was among the

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18th Century English Other Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Mahogany

The Rotary Neostyle Advertising Sign, 1890s
The Rotary Neostyle Advertising Sign, 1890s

The Rotary Neostyle Advertising Sign, 1890s

$700

H 18 in W 24 in D 0.38 in

The Rotary Neostyle Advertising Sign, 1890s

Located in Savannah, GA

An oak panel advertising board for The Rotary Neostyle mimeograph copy machine. The board made and

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1890s American Other Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Oak

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

$3,666Sale Price / set|45% Off

H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

manufacturer’s, Wells & Lambe soon expanded their repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable

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19th Century British Regency Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Brass

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

manufacturer’s, Wells & Lambe soon expanded their repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable

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19th Century British Regency Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Brass

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Large Hand-Painted Cast Iron Letter Copying Machine Book Press by Bailey
Large Hand-Painted Cast Iron Letter Copying Machine Book Press by Bailey

Large Hand-Painted Cast Iron Letter Copying Machine Book Press by Bailey

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Late 19th century, large, cast iron, letter copying machine or book press manufactured by Bailey

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Iron

Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Slope by N Middleton c1825
Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Slope by N Middleton c1825

Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Slope by N Middleton c1825

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

, opposite Newcastle Street, and 145 Strand Opposite Cahterine Street, Copying Machines, Writing & Dressing

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1820s British Victorian Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Wood

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Located in Northampton, GB

was advertised to provide an elegant assortment of Copying Machines, Portable Desks, Ladies and

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Late 18th Century British Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Tapestry in 15th Century Style
19th Century, Tapestry in 15th Century Style

19th Century, Tapestry in 15th Century Style

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H 74.02 in W 94.49 in D 0.79 in

19th Century, Tapestry in 15th Century Style

Located in Malton, GB

details are superb and it is hugely decorative. This is a machine made copy of the original Medieval

Category

19th Century Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Wool, Silk

French Psyche Bronze Delaplanche, Barbedienne & Achille Collas
French Psyche Bronze Delaplanche, Barbedienne & Achille Collas

French Psyche Bronze Delaplanche, Barbedienne & Achille Collas

By Eugène Delaplanche

Located in Newark, England

mechanically creating engravings and a machine to copy sculptures at a smaller scale, the so-called Réduction

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat Barbedienne
French Bronze Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat Barbedienne

French Bronze Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Newark, England

way of mechanically creating engravings and a machine to copy sculptures at a smaller scale, the so

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Cast Iron Copy Press, circa 1900
Cast Iron Copy Press, circa 1900

Cast Iron Copy Press, circa 1900

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H 36.75 in W 22.75 in D 18 in

Cast Iron Copy Press, circa 1900

Located in Evergreen, CO

Before the copy machine, there was the copy press. This copy press is beautifully embossed with The

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Iron

Rare Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Company
Rare Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Company

Rare Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Company

By James Watt

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

full year of business. This portable pressure copying machine was developed by James Watt Jnr. and

Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Copy Machine

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Maidens
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Maidens

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Maidens

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H 13.39 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Maidens

Located in Cambridgeshire, GB

way of mechanically creating engravings of medallions and other reliefs and a machine to copy

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Copy Machine

Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey
Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey

Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey

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H 7 in W 12 in D 10 in

Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey

Located in New York, NY

, Charles Boyle, 1676-1731, an English statesman for whom an early copy of the machine was made. This

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19th Century English Antique Copy Machine

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Located in Lisbon, PT

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Located in Reading, Berkshire

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Located in Reading, Berkshire

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English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk,  Circa 1820

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

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Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

$2,301

H 4 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Copy Machine

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Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

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Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Copy Machine

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Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

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Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Copy Machine

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Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca

Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca

$10,787

H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 6.7 in

Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

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Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia

Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia

Located in New York, NY

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15th Century and Earlier Namibian Antique Copy Machine

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Antique Copy Machine For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique copy machine for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and fabric, every antique copy machine was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique copy machine — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique copy machine made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Ferdinand Barbedienne, Achille Collas and A. Collas Brevete each produced at least one beautiful antique copy machine that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Copy Machine?

An antique copy machine can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,984, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $155,140.