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Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century
Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century

Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century

$7,200

Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century

By Edward Wormley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Beginning of Mid Century Modern era Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

$148,500

Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in New Orleans, LA

This superb mechanical desk by famed French ebeniste Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley is both an artistic and engineering achievement.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Other

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant

$1,180

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mechanical desk fan with rotating blades and safety grid.

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Jaeger Mechanical Desk/Travel Alarm Clock – Art Deco Brass & Bakelite
Vintage Jaeger Mechanical Desk/Travel Alarm Clock – Art Deco Brass & Bakelite

Vintage Jaeger Mechanical Desk/Travel Alarm Clock – Art Deco Brass & Bakelite

$694

Vintage Jaeger Mechanical Desk/Travel Alarm Clock – Art Deco Brass & Bakelite

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

Vintage Jaeger Mechanical Desk/Travel Alarm Clock – Art Deco Brass & Bakelite – Original Box – French Made (1930s–50s) A beautiful and rare find, this Jaeger mechanical alarm clock ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Louis XVI Mahogany Table d'Architecte / Mechanical Desk, France 1780
Louis XVI Mahogany Table d'Architecte / Mechanical Desk, France 1780

Louis XVI Mahogany Table d'Architecte / Mechanical Desk, France 1780

$6,240

Louis XVI Mahogany Table d'Architecte / Mechanical Desk, France 1780

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

This Louis XVI mechanical mahogany architect table is a rare museum-quality masterpiece crafted in France circa 1780 during the late Enlightenment period.

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

$4,992

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in Bath, GB

Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the "shell" of the tortoise is what is made from sterling silver, the bell beneath itself is...

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Vintage 1910s European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Iron

Rare Antique 18th Century Italian Olivewood Mechanical Writing Desk
Rare Antique 18th Century Italian Olivewood Mechanical Writing Desk

Rare Antique 18th Century Italian Olivewood Mechanical Writing Desk

$6,480

Rare Antique 18th Century Italian Olivewood Mechanical Writing Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

However, it is the extraordinary interior that transforms this piece from a handsome period writing desk into an exceptional example of mechanical furniture.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene
EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene

EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene

$985

EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene

Located in Miami, FL

An Edwardian perpetual desk calendar. This is a very unusual and beautiful mechanical desk perpetual calendar.

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk
Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk

$28,750

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

This very fine desk made during the Regency period in England is of great design and exceptional quality. Constructed of Mahogany solids and veneers with fine figure and color. The d...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

70s- early 80s Missoni 3-Piece Desk Set Pen, Mechanical Pencil, Letter Opener
70s- early 80s Missoni 3-Piece Desk Set Pen, Mechanical Pencil, Letter Opener

70s- early 80s Missoni 3-Piece Desk Set Pen, Mechanical Pencil, Letter Opener

$161Sale Price|20% Off

70s- early 80s Missoni 3-Piece Desk Set Pen, Mechanical Pencil, Letter Opener

By Missoni, Angela Missoni

Located in London, GB

A rare and collectible piece of Italian design history, this complete Missoni-branded three-piece desk set dates from the late 1970s to early 1980s. 

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1970s Italian For The Desk

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk, Circa 1810, Unique Mechanical Slide
Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk, Circa 1810, Unique Mechanical Slide

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk, Circa 1810, Unique Mechanical Slide

$12,219

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk, Circa 1810, Unique Mechanical Slide

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional Quality And Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regency Period Burr Elm Davenport Having Hinged Swivel Top With Inset Leather, Retaining Elegant Original Ormolu Gallery ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Elm

Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows
Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows

Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows

$3,054

Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows

Located in London, GB

A Georgian brass and mahogany mechanical fire bellows with unusual brass wavy spoked turning wheel and studded brass nose.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Studio Crafted Mechanical Pencil 1970s
Studio Crafted Mechanical Pencil 1970s

Studio Crafted Mechanical Pencil 1970s

$150

Studio Crafted Mechanical Pencil 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

Includes a desk stand. 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Rosewood, Wenge

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch
Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

By Bucherer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare 1930's Bucherer pencil watch. It was made by Bucherer for a few different firms including Rolex. This version is in a gold filed case I assume as it is not hallmarked. The wat...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

$12,080

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

GG34, illustrates a similar secretaire writing desk. The first published version of this design appeared in Ackermann’s Directory in January1810 and it was also illustrated in the ...

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Antique 1820s English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends
Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends

Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends

$990 / set

Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair of antique Industrial elements made in brass on thick Lucite base. The brass details are beautifully intricate.

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Vintage 1920s American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Retro mechanical alarm clock PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Retro mechanical alarm clock PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.

Retro mechanical alarm clock PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.

$285

Retro mechanical alarm clock PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.

Located in Praha, CZ

Mechanical alarm clock PRIM B70 in Brussels style, typical of the 1970s. It is made of plastic, has a red dial with luminescent numbers and hands. The alarm clock works on a mechani...

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece
Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece

Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece

$436

Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece Discover a true gem of mid-20th-century design with this authentic Olivetti Divisumma 14 calculator fr...

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Vintage 1940s Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Lady Schaeffer Fountain Pen With 14k Nib & Mechanical Pencil Boxed Set
Lady Schaeffer Fountain Pen With 14k Nib & Mechanical Pencil Boxed Set

Lady Schaeffer Fountain Pen With 14k Nib & Mechanical Pencil Boxed Set

$744Sale Price / set|35% Off

Lady Schaeffer Fountain Pen With 14k Nib & Mechanical Pencil Boxed Set

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Lady Schaeffer Fountain Pen 14k Nib & Mechanical Pencil Pens Set With Supplied With An Original Plastic Schaeffer Presentation Box Mid-20th Century, Made in USA

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Jaeger-LeCoultre - Mémovox mechanical travel watch from the 1970s
Jaeger-LeCoultre - Mémovox mechanical travel watch from the 1970s

Jaeger-LeCoultre - Mémovox mechanical travel watch from the 1970s

$1,800

Jaeger-LeCoultre - Mémovox mechanical travel watch from the 1970s

By Jaeger & Co.

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

This watch is a vintage classic from the renowned Jaeger-LeCoultre brand, specifically the Mémovox model, an iconic mechanical travel watch from the 1970s. The watch has a square or ...

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20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical
1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical

1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical

$5,658

1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Clock "Inséparables" (Parrots) made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1926. Original working mechanical movement. Molded signature. Perfect condition. 8-day movement in working...

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni
Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni

Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni

$14,910

Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Table clock in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamel on guilloché and fine hand engravings. The clock has a base of cm. 4 x 10 and is rectangular cm. 8 x...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860
Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860

$6,500

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp in Sterling Silver, circa 1860 An exceptionally rare and enchanting antique mechanical music box, crafted in the form of a harp and dating to circa ...

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Antique 1860s Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Glamourous Mechanical 8 Day Mirror Clock, English, c1930s
Art Deco Glamourous Mechanical 8 Day Mirror Clock, English, c1930s

Art Deco Glamourous Mechanical 8 Day Mirror Clock, English, c1930s

$826

Art Deco Glamourous Mechanical 8 Day Mirror Clock, English, c1930s

Located in Devon, England

This is a very attractive English Art Deco clock, made circa 1930. It has a eight day wind up movement. The base is brass, the bezel is also brass with gold tone finish. The backing ...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Table Box Clock Swiss mechanical skeletal movement on the lid Salimbeni
Table Box Clock Swiss mechanical skeletal movement on the lid Salimbeni

Table Box Clock Swiss mechanical skeletal movement on the lid Salimbeni

$41,995

Table Box Clock Swiss mechanical skeletal movement on the lid Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large hexagonal table box with clock on the lid, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted fire enamel like lapis lazuli stone, with engravings and decorations hand-e...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Paillard-Bolex L8 Mechanical Wind-Up 8mm Camera With Yvar 12.5mm F2.8 Fixed Lens
Paillard-Bolex L8 Mechanical Wind-Up 8mm Camera With Yvar 12.5mm F2.8 Fixed Lens

Paillard-Bolex L8 Mechanical Wind-Up 8mm Camera With Yvar 12.5mm F2.8 Fixed Lens

$569

Paillard-Bolex L8 Mechanical Wind-Up 8mm Camera With Yvar 12.5mm F2.8 Fixed Lens

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Paillard-Bolex L8 Mechanical Wind-Up 8mm Camera With Yvar 12.5mm F2.8 Fixed Lens 1940's 16 frames a second No 144780 Lens Serial no on base No 103 963 Made in Switzerland OVERALL ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Very beautiful small 1960s mechanical brass alarm clock table clock from Europa
Very beautiful small 1960s mechanical brass alarm clock table clock from Europa

Very beautiful small 1960s mechanical brass alarm clock table clock from Europa

$571

Very beautiful small 1960s mechanical brass alarm clock table clock from Europa

By Europa Clocks

Located in München, DE

Rare, beautiful, small, original 1960s mechanical brass table clock by Europa. It features a built-in 7-day mechanical movement with an alarm function. The clock runs very accurately...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Swiss made, small, and rare original mechanical Swiza 8 table clock in brass
Swiss made, small, and rare original mechanical Swiza 8 table clock in brass

Swiss made, small, and rare original mechanical Swiza 8 table clock in brass

$696

Swiss made, small, and rare original mechanical Swiza 8 table clock in brass

Located in München, DE

A beautiful, rare, and authentic small SWIZA 8 mechanical brass table clock. Features a fantastic minimalist design. Manufactured in the 1960s. Made in Switzerland. High-quality, hea...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Table Lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s
Adjustable Table Lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s

Adjustable Table Lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s

$3,502

Adjustable Table Lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s

By Valinte Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A distinctive and functional mid-century Finnish table lamp by Valinte Oy, combining clean Scandinavian design with a rare integrated mechanical desk calendar. The lamp features a co...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Regulator clock in gilded brass w/ a cut-out shape, mechanical & 36-hour winding
Regulator clock in gilded brass w/ a cut-out shape, mechanical & 36-hour winding

Regulator clock in gilded brass w/ a cut-out shape, mechanical & 36-hour winding

$86Sale Price|65% Off

Regulator clock in gilded brass w/ a cut-out shape, mechanical & 36-hour winding

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Gilded brass regulator clock with a cut-out shape, mechanical and 36-hour winding. Metal: Brass. Origin: German. Brand: Mercedes. Weight: 983.19 grams. Dimensions: 21cmx...

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20th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Art Deco 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Wahl Eversharp Mechanical Pencil
Art Deco 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Wahl Eversharp Mechanical Pencil

Art Deco 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Wahl Eversharp Mechanical Pencil

$2,970

Art Deco 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Wahl Eversharp Mechanical Pencil

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Art Deco 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Wahl Eversharp Mechanical Pencil. 18k yellow gold signed Wahl Eversharp. Engraving reads “C. H. M. Jr.” 0.50mm lead. Vintage box included. Cir...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Set of Four Bridge Mechanical Pencils, .800 Silver, Mid 20th C
Vintage Set of Four Bridge Mechanical Pencils, .800 Silver, Mid 20th C

Vintage Set of Four Bridge Mechanical Pencils, .800 Silver, Mid 20th C

$395 / set

Vintage Set of Four Bridge Mechanical Pencils, .800 Silver, Mid 20th C

Located in valatie, NY

Vintage Set of Four Bridge Mechanical Pencils, .800 Silver, Mid 20th C. Each pencil has a suit engraved into the body with color matched enamel and colored top. These are screw-based...

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Mid-20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Set Of Two Montblanc Noblesse Black GT Rollerball And Mechanical Pencil In Box
Set Of Two Montblanc Noblesse Black GT Rollerball And Mechanical Pencil In Box

Set Of Two Montblanc Noblesse Black GT Rollerball And Mechanical Pencil In Box

$499

Set Of Two Montblanc Noblesse Black GT Rollerball And Mechanical Pencil In Box

By Mont Blanc

Located in Toronto, CA

Details: What Included: Montblanc Noblesse Black GT Rollerball Loaded With Montblanc Black Cartridge Montblanc Noblesse BlackMechanical Pencil - Orginal Box Outer box Manual Extra M...

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Early 2000s German Desk Accessories

Rare Set Of Two Montblanc Noblesse Oblige Red GT Fountain Pen And Mechanical Pen
Rare Set Of Two Montblanc Noblesse Oblige Red GT Fountain Pen And Mechanical Pen

Rare Set Of Two Montblanc Noblesse Oblige Red GT Fountain Pen And Mechanical Pen

$500

Rare Set Of Two Montblanc Noblesse Oblige Red GT Fountain Pen And Mechanical Pen

By Mont Blanc

Located in Toronto, CA

Rare Set Of Two Montblanc Noblesse Oblige Red GT Fountain Pen And Mechanical Pen Details: Condition : Like New Mint Condition With Barly Any Wear And/ Or marks Please Intact Engra...

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1990s German Desk Accessories

Helicopter Table Lighter, 1970s Japan
Helicopter Table Lighter, 1970s Japan

Helicopter Table Lighter, 1970s Japan

$475

Helicopter Table Lighter, 1970s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mounted on skid landing gear, with the lighter mechanism (flint wheel and fuel adjustment screw) built into the underside between the skids. A fun mechanical desk piece and collectib...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Iron Rack-and-Pinion Mechanical Work Desk Architects Drafting Table
Antique Cast Iron Rack-and-Pinion Mechanical Work Desk Architects Drafting Table

Antique Cast Iron Rack-and-Pinion Mechanical Work Desk Architects Drafting Table

$2,650

Antique Cast Iron Rack-and-Pinion Mechanical Work Desk Architects Drafting Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Displaying a beautifully preserved workshop patina with minor paint chipping and friction wear around its mechanical joints, this versatile, structurally pristine centerpiece functio...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Cast Iron

Mid Century Industrial Mechanical Adjustable Tension Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1980's
Mid Century Industrial Mechanical Adjustable Tension Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1980's

Mid Century Industrial Mechanical Adjustable Tension Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1980's

$650

Mid Century Industrial Mechanical Adjustable Tension Desk Lamp by Tensor, 1980's

By Tensor

Located in Deland, FL

About: Introducing a Tensor adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1970's Industrial styling that is small in size but great for tight space for its small footprint. Enameled bas...

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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Wire

Sunrise, Original Painting
Sunrise, Original Painting

Dwight SmithSunrise, Original Painting, 2025

$475

Sunrise, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsA vintage mechanical desk light with a bright green shade symbolizes the sun in this modern landscape watercolor.

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

$3,985

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. An extremely rare and very decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box

RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box

$2,900

RONSON 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box

By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. A beautiful, exceedingly rare and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, N...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

AMERICANA Folk-Art 1930 Unusual Geometric Desk Wood Puzzle Mount In Steel Stand
AMERICANA Folk-Art 1930 Unusual Geometric Desk Wood Puzzle Mount In Steel Stand

AMERICANA Folk-Art 1930 Unusual Geometric Desk Wood Puzzle Mount In Steel Stand

$1,598 / set

AMERICANA Folk-Art 1930 Unusual Geometric Desk Wood Puzzle Mount In Steel Stand

Located in Miami, FL

This architectural desk mechanical puzzle was masterfully hand-carved in fine cedar wood and displayed in a black steel stand.

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Vintage 1930s American Aesthetic Movement Games

Materials

Steel

Fabulous 1940's Art Deco Post War German Touch Tip Desk Lighter, Red & Black
Fabulous 1940's Art Deco Post War German Touch Tip Desk Lighter, Red & Black

Fabulous 1940's Art Deco Post War German Touch Tip Desk Lighter, Red & Black

$500

Fabulous 1940's Art Deco Post War German Touch Tip Desk Lighter, Red & Black

Located in Red Lion, PA

This fabulous 1940s post-war German Art Deco touch-tip desk lighter is a striking example of late Art Deco industrial design from West Germany, combining architectural form, mechanic...

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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Feliciano Béjar Magnifier Shape Bronze And Polished Glass Magiscope Sculpture
Feliciano Béjar Magnifier Shape Bronze And Polished Glass Magiscope Sculpture

Feliciano Béjar Magnifier Shape Bronze And Polished Glass Magiscope Sculpture

$850

Feliciano Béjar Magnifier Shape Bronze And Polished Glass Magiscope Sculpture

By Feliciano Béjar

Located in Mexico City, MX

From the big, monumental mounted glasses on cogwheels and mechanical stands from smaller sized, desk-size pieces.

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Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930
German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930

German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930

$500

German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930

Located in Madrid, ES

Its sculptural form and inventive design make it not only a useful desk object but also a conversation piece, ideal for collectors of tobacciana, mechanical curiosities, or Art Deco ...

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Vintage 1930s Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930
German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930

German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930

$500

German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930

Located in Madrid, ES

Its sculptural form and inventive design make it not only a useful desk object but also a conversation piece, ideal for collectors of tobacciana, mechanical curiosities, or Art Deco ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775
French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

$18,000

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

By Joseph Gegenbach

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Works by Canabas are preserved in major museum collections, including writing desks, mechanical tables, rafraîchissoirs, and lecterns, attesting to both the originality and durabilit...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

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Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk
Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk

Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk

Unavailable

H 52.5 in W 42 in D 24.5 in

Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare antique American Industrial mechanical desk. By pulling central drawer whole desk will open.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

German Art Deco Chrome Asymmetrical 8-Day Mechanical Desk Clock
German Art Deco Chrome Asymmetrical 8-Day Mechanical Desk Clock

German Art Deco Chrome Asymmetrical 8-Day Mechanical Desk Clock

Unavailable

H 5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

German Art Deco Chrome Asymmetrical 8-Day Mechanical Desk Clock

Located in Port Hope, ON

This stylish German Art Deco asymmetrical, 8-day, mechanical desk clock features a circular face with a chrome bezel mounted to a curved chrome strip.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

English Art Deco Solid Tortoiseshell Bakelite & Chrome Mechanical Desk Clock
English Art Deco Solid Tortoiseshell Bakelite & Chrome Mechanical Desk Clock

English Art Deco Solid Tortoiseshell Bakelite & Chrome Mechanical Desk Clock

Unavailable

H 5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in

English Art Deco Solid Tortoiseshell Bakelite & Chrome Mechanical Desk Clock

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Port Hope, ON

This very pretty English Art Deco 8-day mechanical desk clock features a geometric body of solid tortoiseshell with a bezel in polished chrome.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Stunning German Art Deco Chrome with Etched & Beveled Glass Junghans Desk Clock
Stunning German Art Deco Chrome with Etched & Beveled Glass Junghans Desk Clock

Stunning German Art Deco Chrome with Etched & Beveled Glass Junghans Desk Clock

Unavailable

H 7 in W 7.75 in D 3 in

Stunning German Art Deco Chrome with Etched & Beveled Glass Junghans Desk Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Port Hope, ON

This stunning Art Deco beveled glass and chrome mechanical desk clock was made by the German manufacturer, Junghans who during the 20th century were one of the largest clockmakers in...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Davenport Desk
Davenport Desk

Davenport Desk

Unavailable

H 36 in W 20.25 in D 24 in

Davenport Desk

Located in Litchfield, CT

These fully developed mechanical desks became popular during the Regency period.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Portuguese Mechanical Cash Register
Antique Portuguese Mechanical Cash Register

Antique Portuguese Mechanical Cash Register

Unavailable

H 17.33 in W 12.21 in D 13.39 in

Antique Portuguese Mechanical Cash Register

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Mechanical cash register. Widely used to record commercial transactions in stores and commercial establishments. The robust and functional design is composed of a resistant metal bod...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

Eccentric English Art Deco / Baroque Wood, Brass & Porcelain Mechanical Clock
Eccentric English Art Deco / Baroque Wood, Brass & Porcelain Mechanical Clock

Eccentric English Art Deco / Baroque Wood, Brass & Porcelain Mechanical Clock

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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in

Eccentric English Art Deco / Baroque Wood, Brass & Porcelain Mechanical Clock

Located in Port Hope, ON

This eccentrically designed English mechanical table clock is by the celebrated London clockmakers, Davall of Clerkenwell. Its design is a combination of geometric Art Deco with Baro...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

American Art Deco Red Kal-Klock Mechanical Combination Alarm Clock/Calendar
American Art Deco Red Kal-Klock Mechanical Combination Alarm Clock/Calendar

American Art Deco Red Kal-Klock Mechanical Combination Alarm Clock/Calendar

Unavailable

H 6 in Dm 6 in

American Art Deco Red Kal-Klock Mechanical Combination Alarm Clock/Calendar

Located in Port Hope, ON

This American Art Deco Kal-Klock bright red enamelled, mechanical alarm clock with integral manual tape-measure type perpetual calendar was designed and patented (Des 110,489 please ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

English Art Deco Peach Mirror, Chrome, Copper & Vitrolite Mechanical Table Clock
English Art Deco Peach Mirror, Chrome, Copper & Vitrolite Mechanical Table Clock

English Art Deco Peach Mirror, Chrome, Copper & Vitrolite Mechanical Table Clock

Unavailable

H 7.25 in W 6.25 in D 3 in

English Art Deco Peach Mirror, Chrome, Copper & Vitrolite Mechanical Table Clock

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Port Hope, ON

This stunning English Art Deco table clock features a thick glass face covering a silvered peach foiled bezel with reverse-cut dome numerals. The very Art Deco styled brass hands wou...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Teak, Rosewood and Black Metal Veglia Mechanical Alarm Clock
Italian Mid-Century Teak, Rosewood and Black Metal Veglia Mechanical Alarm Clock

Italian Mid-Century Teak, Rosewood and Black Metal Veglia Mechanical Alarm Clock

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H 8.5 in W 12.25 in D 3 in

Italian Mid-Century Teak, Rosewood and Black Metal Veglia Mechanical Alarm Clock

By Veglia

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautifully executed Italian Mid-Century Modern Veglia mechanical alarm clock takes the form of a miniature wall unit and its design plays off the contrasting surfaces of teak a...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

French Art Deco Chrome and Copper Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP
French Art Deco Chrome and Copper Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

French Art Deco Chrome and Copper Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

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H 5 in W 5 in D 1.5 in

French Art Deco Chrome and Copper Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

This lovely little French Art Deco mechanical alarm clock is constructed from a Chrome plated ring with the square clock pinioned between two copper spheres to enable it to be tilted...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome, Copper

Art Deco French Aluminium and Brass Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP
Art Deco French Aluminium and Brass Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

Art Deco French Aluminium and Brass Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

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H 3 in W 6 in D 2 in

Art Deco French Aluminium and Brass Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

This lovely little French Art Deco mechanical tilt alarm clock is in highly polished aluminium with brass accents. We have previously sold a more basic model of this same Dep clock o...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

German Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite O&K Presentation Mechanical Table Clock
German Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite O&K Presentation Mechanical Table Clock

German Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite O&K Presentation Mechanical Table Clock

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H 4 in W 7 in D 1.75 in

German Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite O&K Presentation Mechanical Table Clock

Located in Port Hope, ON

This German Art Deco tilting chrome and bakelite mechanical table clock was a presentation piece from the German heavy goods and engineering company of Orenstein & Koppel and bears t...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Metal

French Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Geometric Base by Dep
French Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Geometric Base by Dep

French Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Geometric Base by Dep

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H 4 in W 8.5 in D 3 in

French Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Geometric Base by Dep

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautiful French Art Deco chrome alarm/desk clock features a very strongly designed and intricate geometric base. The clock is working well, is in excellent vintage condition an...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

English Mid-Century Peach Mirror, Lucite and Enamel Mechanical Clock by Smiths
English Mid-Century Peach Mirror, Lucite and Enamel Mechanical Clock by Smiths

English Mid-Century Peach Mirror, Lucite and Enamel Mechanical Clock by Smiths

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 2.5 in

English Mid-Century Peach Mirror, Lucite and Enamel Mechanical Clock by Smiths

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Port Hope, ON

This stylish English Mid-Century Modern mechanical table or mantel clock is by Smiths and was retailed under the model name Hilary. (The original foil model sticker remains on the un...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Gold Asprey Jaeger Lecoultre 8 Day Travel Clock
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Gold Asprey Jaeger Lecoultre 8 Day Travel Clock

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Gold Asprey Jaeger Lecoultre 8 Day Travel Clock

Unavailable

H 3.125 in W 2 in D 0.75 in

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Gold Asprey Jaeger Lecoultre 8 Day Travel Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and very rare sterling silver and gold-plated mechanical travel clock. This folding desk travel clock was a very popular design for Jaeger LeCoultre, and the company m...

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Vintage 1930s British Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Alarm Clock Slava Vintage Mechanical Slava
Alarm Clock Slava Vintage Mechanical Slava

Alarm Clock Slava Vintage Mechanical Slava

Unavailable

H 3.55 in Dm 3.15 in

Alarm Clock Slava Vintage Mechanical Slava

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Vintage from the 1970s Materials glass, metal.

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Vintage 1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

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H 2.25 in W 7 in D 3.75 in

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Located in Bath, GB

This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill when either th...

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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

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H 3.75 in W 7 in

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Located in Bath, GB

This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill when either th...

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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1932 Art Deco Mechanical Desk Clock Box Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1932 Art Deco Mechanical Desk Clock Box Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1932 Art Deco Mechanical Desk Clock Box Sterling Silver

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H 3.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1932 Art Deco Mechanical Desk Clock Box Sterling Silver

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

This amazing geometric piece is a mechanical desk box, and a clock. It was crafted in the shape of a cube in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Cartier Mechanical Desk Travel Clock
Cartier Mechanical Desk Travel Clock

Cartier Mechanical Desk Travel Clock

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H 3.25 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Cartier Mechanical Desk Travel Clock

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Rare vintage Cartier Paris gold-plated and black enamel folding mechanical travel clock with alarm function. The Art Deco portable desk or table pendulette features: mechanical manua...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Gold, Brass, Enamel

Cartier 1960s Yellow Gold 8 Day Mechanical Desk Clock with Alarm
Cartier 1960s Yellow Gold 8 Day Mechanical Desk Clock with Alarm

Cartier 1960s Yellow Gold 8 Day Mechanical Desk Clock with Alarm

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Cartier 1960s Yellow Gold 8 Day Mechanical Desk Clock with Alarm

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s Cartier Desk Clock, 14K Yellow Gold Textured case measuring 2 3/8 inches in height X 2 1/2 inches. 17 jewel Mechanical, Manual wind 8 Day Geneva movement with Alarm func...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

14k Gold

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

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H 2.25 in W 7 in D 3.75 in

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

Located in Bath, GB

Always sought-after and harder to find these days, this is a genuine antique German novelty counter bell in the from of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished i...

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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

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H 2.25 in W 7 in D 3.75 in

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

Located in Bath, GB

Always sought-after and harder to find these days, this is a genuine antique German novelty counter bell in the form of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished i...

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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

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H 2 in W 6 in D 3 in

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous and rare example of a novelty German mechanical bell made from a silver coloured metal in the form of the most charming tortoise. The bell is would from the underside a...

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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900
Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

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H 2.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 in

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

Always sought-after and harder to find these days, this is a genuine antique German novelty counter bell in the from of a tortoise. This example is unpolished with a good natural ...

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Antique Early 1900s German Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig
Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig

Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig

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H 3.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 in

Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig

Located in Bath, GB

The mechanical bell can be would from the underside and then rung either by the snout or tail (alternately).

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Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890
Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890

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H 7.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and most unusual desk or counter bell made from the winning combination of solid English oak and silver plated fittings.

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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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Mechanical Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mechanical desk you’re looking for. Each mechanical desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and chrome. If you’re shopping for a mechanical desk, we have 165 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mechanical desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mechanical desk, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mechanical desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson and Smiths English Clocks Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mechanical Desk?

A mechanical desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,105, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $1,250,000.

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