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Oversized Gavel, 1970s USA
Oversized Gavel, 1970s USA

Oversized Gavel, 1970s USA

$2,200

H 18.87 in W 43 in D 7.4 in

Oversized Gavel, 1970s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Call your next witness and play both the judge and juror with this oversized gavel. Super unique historical piece of art that is perfect for anyone who adores a fun spin on a typical...

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1970s American Vintage Gavels

Materials

Wood

Pharmaceutical Presentation Gavel Dated 1941 1942
Pharmaceutical Presentation Gavel Dated 1941 1942

Pharmaceutical Presentation Gavel Dated 1941 1942

$450

H 8.63 in W 5.18 in D 1.38 in

Pharmaceutical Presentation Gavel Dated 1941 1942

Located in Fulton, CA

Unusual ceremonial / presentation gavel presented to Angelo Carlo Bosso, president of the California Pharmaceutical Association 1941-1942.

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Gavels

Materials

Wood

Modernist teak gavel with silver-plated details, Sweden, 1960s
Modernist teak gavel with silver-plated details, Sweden, 1960s

Modernist teak gavel with silver-plated details, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Forserum, SE

A sculptural Scandinavian gavel crafted from solid teak by an unidentified Swedish craftsman in the 1960s.

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gavels

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver and Wooden Presentation Judge's Gavel, circa 1960s
Antique Silver and Wooden Presentation Judge's Gavel, circa 1960s

Antique Silver and Wooden Presentation Judge's Gavel, circa 1960s

$322Sale Price|56% Off

H 10.75 in W 3.1 in D 1.75 in

Antique Silver and Wooden Presentation Judge's Gavel, circa 1960s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique sterling silver and wood gavel or auction hammer. The gavel is engraved with Judge's name and is a commemorative hammer or gavel for the years of service of the judge.

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Vintage Gavels

Materials

Silver

Silver Plate Double Spirit Measure in the Form of a Gavel by Napier Co.
Silver Plate Double Spirit Measure in the Form of a Gavel by Napier Co.

Silver Plate Double Spirit Measure in the Form of a Gavel by Napier Co.

By Napier Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Silver plate and wood double spirit measure / jigger marked "Napier" in the form of a gavel. The silver plate head of cylindrical form and open on each side with gadrooned edges, one...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Gavels

Materials

Silver Plate

Retro Era 14K Gold Bangle. Diamond Accent Marriage Motif Bangle Bracelet 1940
Retro Era 14K Gold Bangle. Diamond Accent Marriage Motif Bangle Bracelet 1940

Retro Era 14K Gold Bangle. Diamond Accent Marriage Motif Bangle Bracelet 1940

Located in New York, NY

From left to right, the charms tell a unique story: the letters "N G E" set diagonally, followed by a judge’s gavel, a finely detailed carriage with emerald-accented wheels and milgr...

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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Gavels

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

1975 American Modern Tabletop Mirror Sculpture by Robert Whitley 'Signed'
1975 American Modern Tabletop Mirror Sculpture by Robert Whitley 'Signed'

1975 American Modern Tabletop Mirror Sculpture by Robert Whitley 'Signed'

By Robert Whitley

Located in North Miami, FL

Measures: Mirror: 28.3 H x 9.9 W x 9 D (in) Gavel: 3 H x 12 W x 5 D (in).    

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20th Century American Vintage Gavels

Materials

Wood, Maple, Walnut

Vintage Modern Salt & Pepper BBQ Length Shakers.
Vintage Modern Salt & Pepper BBQ Length Shakers.

Vintage Modern Salt & Pepper BBQ Length Shakers.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

They are frequently styled to resemble gavels or hammers, featuring cylindrical wooden heads attached to long metal shafts and matching wood handles.

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

Materials

Stainless Steel

Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement
Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement

Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement

Located in New York, NY

The brooch is 3/4 inch (20 mm) in diameter. The gavel pin is 10mm long. The brooches weigh 3.25 grams.

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Gavels

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Yellow Gold Bracelet. Diamond Accent Marriage Motif Bangle 14k Gold 1940
Vintage Yellow Gold Bracelet. Diamond Accent Marriage Motif Bangle 14k Gold 1940

Vintage Yellow Gold Bracelet. Diamond Accent Marriage Motif Bangle 14k Gold 1940

Located in New York, NY

From left to right, the charms tell a unique story: the letters "N G E" set diagonally, followed by a judge’s gavel, a finely detailed carriage with emerald-accented wheels and milgr...

Category

1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Gavels

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Exclusive Chairman or Auctioneer Gavel
Exclusive Chairman or Auctioneer Gavel

Exclusive Chairman or Auctioneer Gavel

Unavailable

H 3.55 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in

Exclusive Chairman or Auctioneer Gavel

Located in Alvesta, SE

Elegant and exclusive chairman/ judge/ auctioneer gavel, circa 1960s. Black painted wood and silver plate.

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Gentleman's Gold Dress Set
Tiffany & Co. Gentleman's Gold Dress Set

Tiffany & Co. Gentleman's Gold Dress Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An 18 karat yellow gold gentleman's gavel motif dress set by Tiffany & Co. The set is comprised of two cufflinks and four shirt studs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Gavels

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Supreme Court Gold Tool
Supreme Court Gold Tool

Supreme Court Gold Tool

Unavailable

L 1.5 in

Supreme Court Gold Tool

Located in New York, NY

Large 14K yellow gold "gavel" charm. 1 1/2" long. Perfect for a judge, lawyer, corporate officer or chairperson.

Category

1940s American Vintage Gavels

Materials

14k Gold

Brass 'Gavel' Door Knocker
Brass 'Gavel' Door Knocker

Brass 'Gavel' Door Knocker

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H 1.75 in W 5 in D 1.75 in

Brass 'Gavel' Door Knocker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass 'Gavel' door knocker - a smallish door knocker in the shape of a Hammer or gavel.

Category

20th Century Vintage Gavels

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Gavel
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Gavel

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Gavel

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H 2 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Gavel

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Astoria, NY

A sterling silver gavel by Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century American Vintage Gavels

Materials

Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm

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W 0.44 in L 1.23 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm Order in the court! This lovely 3D charm features a miniature gavel meticulously detailed in 14K yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Vintage Gavels

Materials

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Gavel Hammer Charm Pendant
Yellow Gold Gavel Hammer Charm Pendant

Yellow Gold Gavel Hammer Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A 14 karat yellow gold charm pendant designed as an auctioneer's or lawyer's gavel (hammer). Marked 14K F.J.G. and numbered 967.

Category

20th Century American Vintage Gavels

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Judge's Gavel
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Judge's Gavel

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Judge's Gavel

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Judge's Gavel This authentic Tiffany & Co. judge's gavel is approximate 9" in length and 3.25" wide Stamped Tiffany & Co.

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1950s Vintage Gavels

Materials

Sterling Silver

14K Yellow and White Gold 1928 Crown Scepter and Gavel Diamond Pendant Charm
14K Yellow and White Gold 1928 Crown Scepter and Gavel Diamond Pendant Charm

14K Yellow and White Gold 1928 Crown Scepter and Gavel Diamond Pendant Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

The crown has a scepter running diagonally through it as well as a gavel hanging below. The back is engraved Lillian W.

Category

20th Century Vintage Gavels

Materials

Gold

MCM Napier Silver Plate and Turned  Wood Double Sided Spirit Measure / Jigger
MCM Napier Silver Plate and Turned  Wood Double Sided Spirit Measure / Jigger

MCM Napier Silver Plate and Turned Wood Double Sided Spirit Measure / Jigger

By Napier Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage double sided spirit measure or jigger in silver plate and turned wood made in the form of a gavel with the head divided into two halves, one calibrated for 1, 2 & 3 ounces, t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

Materials

Silver Plate

Aquamarine Ring in White Gold
Aquamarine Ring in White Gold

Aquamarine Ring in White Gold

Located in Northampton, MA

The rear of the shank doesn't taper to a paper-thin line as in so many solitaire bands; it's thick in the back and that's a very good thing because it's the rear of the band that mak...

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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Gavels

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Judge's Gavel Charm
14K Yellow Gold Judge's Gavel Charm

14K Yellow Gold Judge's Gavel Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Judge's Gavel Charm 3D gavel charm is meticulously crafted in 14k yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Gavels

Materials

Yellow Gold

9 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm
9 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm

9 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm

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W 0.24 in L 0.87 in

9 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm Order in the court! This lovely 3D charm features a miniature gavel meticulously detailed in 9K yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Vintage Gavels

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm

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W 0.16 in L 0.63 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm- This unique 3D charm features a miniature judge's gavel meticulously detailed in 14K yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Vintage Gavels

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Company Sterling Gavel With Original Box
Tiffany and Company Sterling Gavel With Original Box

Tiffany and Company Sterling Gavel With Original Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tiffany and Company Sterling Gavel With Original Box Engraved "For the President of the Iowa Bankers Association" 1970's 9.25 x 3.25 x with gavel head 2"

Category

1970s Vintage Gavels

Materials

Silver

Table Lamp with Leather Books and Judge Gavel
Table Lamp with Leather Books and Judge Gavel

Table Lamp with Leather Books and Judge Gavel

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H 16.75 in W 10.35 in D 7.75 in

Table Lamp with Leather Books and Judge Gavel

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This charming lamp features leather books in a realistic form with a gavel on the top. The classic leather books are in warm tones with embossed details.

Category

20th Century European Chesterfield Vintage Gavels

Materials

Metal

Modernist Sterling Silver Gavel & Sound Block, Boxed, Padgett & Putland, 1989
Modernist Sterling Silver Gavel & Sound Block, Boxed, Padgett & Putland, 1989

Modernist Sterling Silver Gavel & Sound Block, Boxed, Padgett & Putland, 1989

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1989 by Padgett & Putland, this handsome, Sterling Silver Gavel & Sound Block, is presented in its original box.

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1980s English Modern Vintage Gavels

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Solid Silver Mounted Auctioneers Gavel, London c.1989
20th Century Solid Silver Mounted Auctioneers Gavel, London c.1989

20th Century Solid Silver Mounted Auctioneers Gavel, London c.1989

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th Century solid silver mounted on mahogany auctioneers gavel and stand, comes in the original retail case.

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1980s English Other Vintage Gavels

Materials

Silver

925 Sterling Silver Curb Link Vintage Charm Bracelet with 24 Charms. 59.3gr.
925 Sterling Silver Curb Link Vintage Charm Bracelet with 24 Charms. 59.3gr.

925 Sterling Silver Curb Link Vintage Charm Bracelet with 24 Charms. 59.3gr.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This Magnificent Charm Bracelet is crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Featuring 24 charms (all performed in 925 Silver): Horse & carriage, Double storey bus, Palm tree & hut Hedgehog,...

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1960s Australian Vintage Gavels

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gateleg Dining Table Danish Mid-Century Modern Design
Gateleg Dining Table Danish Mid-Century Modern Design

Gateleg Dining Table Danish Mid-Century Modern Design

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H 28.75 in W 58.67 in D 34.65 in

Gateleg Dining Table Danish Mid-Century Modern Design

Located in Berlin, DE

Its construction and materials are simply wonderful. The gaveled function is achieved by simply moving each leg inward.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

He Hanged Them High
He Hanged Them High

Richard CardiffHe Hanged Them High, 1952

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H 23.75 in W 18 in D 1 in

He Hanged Them High

Located in Minneapolis, MN

He leans his knuckles onto the top of the wood, a gavel gripped in one hand. An ink well and feather pen sits before a piece of paper he has been writing on.

Category

1940s American Realist Vintage Gavels

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

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Located in San Diego, CA

Judge's walnut gavel / mallet with brass appreciation plate signed by Newt Gingrich. The gavel is 10.25"W x 3"D x 1.75"H and appears to be a gift from Gingrich to a supporter. Qualit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Gavels

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Gavels For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage gavels is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all vintage gavels available were constructed with great care. Vintage gavels have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Modern vintage gavels are consistently popular styles. Vintage gavels have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Currier & Roby and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Gavels?

Vintage gavels can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $473, while the lowest priced sells for $109 and the highest can go for as much as $1,725.