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Staffordshire Redware Engine-turned Large Coffee Pot, Signed Myatt
Staffordshire Redware Engine-turned Large Coffee Pot, Signed Myatt

Staffordshire Redware Engine-turned Large Coffee Pot, Signed Myatt

Located in Downingtown, PA

Historical Context: The Myatt Factory: Operating in Staffordshire (specifically the Lane Delph / Fenton area) during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the Myatt pottery was hi...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Ring Jewelry 0.05 Ct
Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Ring Jewelry 0.05 Ct

Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Ring Jewelry 0.05 Ct

Located in Jaipur, IN

Engine turning is done on a rose engine lathe, which cuts precise, repeating patterns into metal surfaces with a consistency and regularity that no hand technique can replicate.

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2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Pill Box Rectangular Sterling Silver Art Nouveau with floral miniature Salimbeni
Pill Box Rectangular Sterling Silver Art Nouveau with floral miniature Salimbeni

Pill Box Rectangular Sterling Silver Art Nouveau with floral miniature Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Guilloché Pattern: A base pattern mechanically engraved into the metal surface using a rose-engine lathe. This pattern (often waves, rays, or mosaics) creates a mesmerizing play of l...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Award Winning Design Pink Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant in Gold & Silver
Award Winning Design Pink Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant in Gold & Silver

Award Winning Design Pink Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant in Gold & Silver

Located in Boulder, CO

The rims of the enamel were 3D-printed and cast in the shape of an F4 rosette (a component of Victorian Rose Engines) then lathe-turned to fit the enamel and finally hand finished.

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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Award Winning Design Cobalt Blue Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant
Award Winning Design Cobalt Blue Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant

Award Winning Design Cobalt Blue Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant

Located in Boulder, CO

The rims of the enamel were 3D-printed and cast in the shape of an F4 rosette (a component of Victorian Rose Engines) then lathe-turned to fit the enamel and finally hand finished.

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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Award Winning Design Turquoise Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant
Award Winning Design Turquoise Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant

Award Winning Design Turquoise Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant

Located in Boulder, CO

The rims of the enamel were 3D-printed and cast in the shape of an F4 rosette (a component of Victorian Rose Engines) then lathe-turned to fit the enamel and finally hand finished.

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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Silver, Enamel

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Hot Milk Jug, Engine-Turned Jasperware. Wedgwood, C1785
Hot Milk Jug, Engine-Turned Jasperware. Wedgwood, C1785

Hot Milk Jug, Engine-Turned Jasperware. Wedgwood, C1785

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

The pottery piece was then mounted on the rose engine lathe and the pattern was engraved into the surface using a cutting tool.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Haute Joaillerie Gold Enamel Pencil with Diamonds and Moonstone, 1880s
Antique Haute Joaillerie Gold Enamel Pencil with Diamonds and Moonstone, 1880s

Antique Haute Joaillerie Gold Enamel Pencil with Diamonds and Moonstone, 1880s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Technique: Guilloché and enameling Enameled Guilloché - Guilloché (or guilloche) is a decorative technique in which a very precise, intricate and repetitive pattern is mechanically e...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box
French Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box

French Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box

Located in Newark, England

It is a decorative technique in which a very precise, intricate and repetitive pattern is mechanically engraved into an underlying material via engine turning. Engine turning machine...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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Located in Cairo, EG

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Antique 1890s Brooches

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Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet

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By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1930s French Artisan Cuff Bracelets

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Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal

6.33 Carat Diamond Butterfly Tiara Headband
6.33 Carat Diamond Butterfly Tiara Headband

6.33 Carat Diamond Butterfly Tiara Headband

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Cast from 18 karat gold & sterling silver, this beautiful headband is hand set with 6.33 carats of shimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection...

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Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace
Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace

Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, featuring a hard to come by Gia certified 25.00 carat yellow diamond pear shape drop diamond. The necklace is set with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold

Located in London, England

A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Edwardian Vanity Items

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co Victoria Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pendant Necklace
Tiffany & Co Victoria Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pendant Necklace

Tiffany & Co Victoria Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pendant Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Victoria Diamond and Aquamarine Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 4 diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .64ct 1 round 7mm aquamarine approximately...

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Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress  Embroidery Corset
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress  Embroidery Corset

Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

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Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...

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MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
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By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...

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1990s Italian Corsages

Antique Art Nouveau Ring Iris Flower Buds 18 K Yellow Gold Oriental Pearl France
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Antique Art Nouveau Ring Iris Flower Buds 18 K Yellow Gold Oriental Pearl France

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This finely modelled and extremely rare French Art Nouveau ring features two entwined irises and two flower buds surrounding a fine white oriental pearl. This elegant and harmoniousl...

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau More Rings

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Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Located in London, GB

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Rare 5.71ct GIA Certified Pink Conch Pearl Flame Diamonds White Gold Necklace
Rare 5.71ct GIA Certified Pink Conch Pearl Flame Diamonds White Gold Necklace

Rare 5.71ct GIA Certified Pink Conch Pearl Flame Diamonds White Gold Necklace

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Presenting an extraordinarily rare and exquisite pink conch pearl necklace. A true "creme de la creme" for connoisseurs of distinctive fine jewelry. Conch pearls, produced naturally ...

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Gianni Versace Gold Metal Mesh Evening Dress with Crystal Barbed Straps, FW 1998
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By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

This rare Gianni Versace dress from the Fall-Winter 1998 collection is constructed from gold-tone metal mesh, showcasing a structured, fitted silhouette with a straight-cut design. T...

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Antique Edwardian Pink Flame Conch Pearl Platinum PT900 Bow Diamond Ring 6.25
Antique Edwardian Pink Flame Conch Pearl Platinum PT900 Bow Diamond Ring 6.25

Antique Edwardian Pink Flame Conch Pearl Platinum PT900 Bow Diamond Ring 6.25

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This exquisite vintage ring, believed to be from the Edwardian era (circa 1910-1930), showcases a unique bow motif crafted in Platinum PT900 and adorned with 38 single-cut diamonds, ...

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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings

A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings

Located in London, GB

A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...

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Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Portrait Locket Necklace 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Portrait Locket Necklace 14 Karat Gold Victorian

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Portrait Locket Necklace 14 Karat Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

This is a Museum Quality Antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Locket Pendant with exquisite Enamel Portrait decoration, set with a Rose Cut Diamond and the word "Memoria." The locket is...

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Rose Engine Lathe For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rose engine lathe for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, enamel and sterling silver. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose engine lathe may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a rose engine lathe has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by American Waltham Watch Co. are consistently popular. A rose engine lathe can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but garnet rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a rose engine lathe, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Rose Engine Lathe?

Prices for a rose engine lathe can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $525 and can go as high as $17,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,900.