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Industrial Tripod, Signal Corps Us Army, Hanging Plant Holder Base, Pedestal
Located in Antwerp, BE
place a spot on top. When placed lower you could place a decorative object on, a lamp , flowers etc
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Sculptors Modelling Stand Tripod Base Adjustable Rotating Tiranti Vintage, 1950
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
aesthetic as a display stand for sculpture, object or lamp. - It has been used for decades and accumulated
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Object by Dongwook Choi
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Object by Dongwook Choi Crest and Trough series Dimensions: 42 x 40 x 45 cm Materials
Category

2010s South Korean Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Object by Dongwook Choi
Sculptural Object by Dongwook Choi
H 17.72 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Musti Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen
Located in Geneve, CH
Musti Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 41 x W 41 x H 41 cm
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Musti Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen
Musti Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen
H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Asparagus Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen
Located in Geneve, CH
Asparagus Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 19 x H 33 cm
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Other

Bud Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bud Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 21 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Bud Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen
Bud Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen
H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Emanuele Pantanella Wooden Picture Frame, Italy 1980s
By Creators of Objects
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern-day Objects of Vertu, an extreme luxury combined with pared-down simplicity inspired by
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Wood

Timo Sarpaneva Glass Art Object `Claritas`
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
This beautiful Art Object is from the Claritas series that Timo started in 1984. They are from
Category

Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Timo Sarpaneva Glass Art Object `Claritas`
Timo Sarpaneva Glass Art Object `Claritas`
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H 7.49 in Dm 4.73 in
Arc De Triomphe Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen
Located in Geneve, CH
Arc De Triomphe Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 41 x W 41 x H 41 cm
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Big Pale Asparagus Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Pale Asparagus Decorative Object by Laura Pehkonen Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 19 x H 53
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Other

Found and Salvaged Industrial Steel Object Sculpture Arrangement
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from found industrial objects, this face takes on different looks at every angle. A wedge
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Found and Salvaged Industrial Steel Object Sculpture Arrangement
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from found industrial objects, this face takes on different looks at every angle. A wedge
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Found and Salvaged Industrial Steel Object Sculpture Arrangement
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from found industrial objects, this face takes on different looks at every angle. A wedge
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

When Bad Things Happen, A Terracotta Rabbit Sculpture by Darla Jackson, 2014
By Darla Jackson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Her work is held both in private collections and
Category

2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Midnight Matinee, Ceramic and Found Object Assemblage Sculpture
By Philip Capuano
Located in Chicago, IL
baseball. I grew up on a farm and had to work hard, but I always made time for baseball. I played everyday
Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Star Glaze, Ceramic and Found Object Assemblage Sculpture
By Philip Capuano
Located in Chicago, IL
baseball. I grew up on a farm and had to work hard, but I always made time for baseball. I played everyday
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Age and Experience, Ceramic and Found Object Assemblage
By Philip Capuano
Located in Chicago, IL
baseball. I grew up on a farm and had to work hard, but I always made time for baseball. I played everyday
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An early 20th century tortoiseshell and silver piqué work Letter Box. The sloping front is inset
Category

Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Found and Salvaged Industrial Objects, Metal Sculpture on Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
. The rust patinated objects are mounted to a steel plate, the sculpture sits upon a black wooden base
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Metal

Found and Salvaged Steel Industrial Objects on Wooden Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
simplicity of these repurposed items. Jim Rose Objects No. 04 Found and Collected Objects 6.50h x 6w x
Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Found and Salvaged Industrial Steel Object Sculpture Figure with Face
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from found industrial objects, this face takes on different looks at every angle. A wedge
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning camel bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Jim Rose - Construct No. 05, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Objects 5.50h x 3.25w x 6.25d in + Base 13.97h x 8.26w x 15.88d cm JR0306 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio
Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jim Rose - Construct No. 02, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
for unique, interesting items. Here he has welded together various washers and cylindrical objects to
Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jim Rose - Construct No. 03, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Construct No. 3 Steel & Aluminum Found Objects 6h x 3w x 7.25d in 15.24h x 7.62w x 18.41d cm JR0304 Jim
Category

2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Object Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Object Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of
Category

2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for her later work
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Christina Muff, Danish Ceramicist, Monumental Work in Stoneware Clay
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist (b. 1971). Monumental work in stoneware clay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Flying Mercury in green marble copied from the famous work of Giambologna
Located in Prato, IT
no collector who did not aspire to own a work by Giambologna, especially those of small format. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

When white plays
By Aimée Farnet Siegel
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Connections and the space between are themes in my work. The tension that is created when object are close yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic

BUT WHEN
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"BUT WHEN" is an original acrylic on panel work by Jim Houser measuring 12in x 12in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

When Fur Flies
By General Idea
Located in Toronto, Ontario
long before it became de rigueur. Together, they worked across photography, sculpture, painting, mail
Category

1980s Conceptual More Art

Materials

Textile

When grey glows
By Aimée Farnet Siegel
Located in New Orleans, LA
themes in my work. The tension that is created when object are close yet do not touch intrigues me. As I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

The Key to When
By Arlette Stella
Located in Palm Desert, CA
questioning time, the impact and control it might have on existence and just where it is? It is not an object
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Not If But When
By Alex Gingrow
Located in New York, NY
-deprecating and revealing. The delivery systems for the narratives are easily recognizable objects such as
Category

2010s Conceptual Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gesso, Ink, Graphite

'BOX KING" Assemblage, found objects, painting
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "BOX KING" is an original artwork by Jim Houser and is made of assembled objects
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Found Objects

Appearance Stripped Bare, Desire and the Object in the Work of Marcel Duchamp
Located in New York City, NY
consider art and what it means to be an artist. Many of his ideas return, transformed, in the work of Jeff
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Objects nº1
Located in New Rochelle, NY
. The great Renaissance masters have had significant influence in his work and life. In 2010 he painted
Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Objects nº1
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
Objects nº2
Located in New Rochelle, NY
. The great Renaissance masters have had significant influence in his work and life. In 2010 he painted
Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Objects nº2
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
When I Was A Kid
By Robin Antar
Located in Wiscasett, ME
culture. I capture everyday objects in carved stone, using a technique I invented more than 20 years ago
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stone

When I Was A Kid
When I Was A Kid
H 27 in W 23 in D 6 in
"NNNAPES!" Abstract, wall hanging sculpture, found objects
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "NNNAPES!" is an original artwork by Jim Houser and is made of assembled objects
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Found Objects

"RECLAIMERS" Abstract assemblage, found objects, acrylic paint
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and assembled objects. This piece measures approximately 10”h x 10”w x 3.5”d and was originally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Found Objects

"NOCTURNE" Assemblage, Acrylic paint and found object
By Jim Houser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
assembled foud objects. This piece measures approx. 12.5”h x 9.5”w x 7”d and is free standing. This piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic

When Hearts Like Ours Meet
By Heidi Spector
Located in Montreal, Quebec
objects of desire and joy, however, also place Spector’s work alongside contemporary pop artists embracing
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Birch, Panel

Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
decorated to the outside with inlaid brass and red tortoiseshell boulle work. The exterior is finished with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large French Table Box Made Of Colored Epoxy Resin
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Original and distinctive
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Table Box in Malachite with Hinged Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
-precious stone that has always been it is combined with silver or gold allowing the creation of objects of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

Table Box in Malachite with Hinged Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Table Box in Malachite with Hinged Sterling Silver Salimbeni
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H 1.97 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in
Anna Petrus Firma Svenskt Tenn Pewter Box Womens Face
By Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
. After her death, Anna Petrus' work was almost forgotten, but in recent years, it been rediscovered. And
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter, Brass

Anna Petrus Svenskt Tenn Cigarr Box Model 462
By Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
sculptor and designer at the beginning of the 20th Century. After her death, Anna Petrus' work was almost
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter, Brass

Daam Dah 9, a Unique Black Glass Lidded Box with Gold Detail by Choi Keeryong
By Choi Keeryong
Located in London, GB
in Scotland, Keeryong’s work is informed by his investigations into the similarities and cultural
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Birdseye Maple Box by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in Hudson, NY
to explore other creative paths, like architecture. His body of work includes boxes, furniture and
Category

Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple

Daam Dah 1-3, a black cast glass lidded box with 3.5 carat gold by Choi Keeryong
By Choi Keeryong
Located in London, GB
based in Scotland, Keeryong’s work is informed by his investigations into the similarities and cultural
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Daam Dah 8-1, a Unique White Glass Lidded Box with Gold Detail by Choi Keeryong
By Choi Keeryong
Located in London, GB
Scotland, Keeryong’s work is informed by his investigations into the similarities and cultural differences
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Daam Dah 7-1, a Unique Black Glass Lidded Box with Gold Detail by Choi Keeryong
By Choi Keeryong
Located in London, GB
Scotland, Keeryong’s work is informed by his investigations into the similarities and cultural differences
Category

2010s European Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Embriachi workshop marquetry casket - Northern Italy, 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
objects. The method of fabrication of those objects was based on two concepts that underlay pre
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Arts and Crafts William Morris style copper repousse hand decorated box C 1900
Located in Central England, GB
the sides apart from the addition of fine hand made rope twist ring handles with hand worked leaf back
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

An antique early 20th century silver and niello box, Siam circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
made from solid high grade silver (tested) and is beautifully decorated with niello work which is a
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Gianfranco Frattini and Pierluigi Ghianda for Progetti, 2 boxes or containers
By Pierluigi Ghianda, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in London, GB
segments and silvered rim, the amazing quality is typical of Ghianda's work. a set of 2 boxes including a
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
H 7.38 in W 14.5 in D 10.88 in
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    A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.
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    A samovar is a large metal urn that is used to heat and boil water, typically for tea. Traditional samovars have a vertical tube in the center that heats up the water using charcoal, kerosene or electricity. A valve at the base of the device dispenses the water. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic samovars from some of the world’s top dealers.
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    If properly cared for, yes, humidors do indeed work. You must remember to have the humidity set correctly. If the climate in the humidor is too moist, your cigar will get moldy, and if it’s too dry, your cigar will crack. On 1stDibs, you can find authentic humidors from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    Most Rolex watches work thanks to a perpetual rotor found inside. Every time you move your wrist, this rotor glides back and forth, creating kinetic energy. That energy moves into the mainspring of the watch to power the timepiece, eliminating the need for winding as long as the watch is being worn. You’ll find a large selection of Rolex on 1stDibs.
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    How a ship's telegraph works involves two components: one in the bridge and one in the engine room. The captain turns the dial to a desired command on the bridge side. This causes a bell to ring in the engine room and the dial to move to the corresponding position to share the captain's orders. On 1stDibs, shop a range of ship's telegraphs.
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    An Anglepoise lamp works on springs that are integrated in the joints, helping it to balance and hold its shape. These balanced-arm lamps are known to be energy-saving and among the first to use 25-watt bulbs.
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    Humidor boxes maintain humidity and temperature while storing cigars, cigarettes, cannabis or pipe tobacco. Most will be made from cedar, which can both absorb and release moisture to create an even humidity and keep tobacco products from drying out. Find a wide range of antique and modern humidors on 1stDibs.
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    A soda siphon works by increasing the pressure level within the bottle through a pump. When gas bubbling is heard within the bottle, you can shake it and leave it to rest, before releasing the trigger to release the seltzer.
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    Carriage clocks are spring-driven clocks; the spring has to be rewound every eight days for accuracy. The distinguishing feature of a carriage clock is platform escapement. It uses balance and spring for timekeeping.
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    A banjo barometer works because of a small capsule or box made of beryllium and copper called an aneroid. In most designs, the aneroid box or capsule was on the back. Fluctuations in air pressure would cause the shape of the box or capsule to change, and this, in turn, moved the needle on the barometer dial. Shop a range of banjo barometers on 1stDibs.
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    A longcase clock works with the help of a pendulum, which is usually hidden away in the body of the clock. As the pendulum swings, it creates kinetic energy that then turns the gears to move the hands on the face. You'll find a variety of longcase clocks on 1stDibs.
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    Folding doors are also known as bi-fold doors and are constructed with two or more panels that a user can fold or unfold to open or close. These doors are fitted into runners on which they slide and fold when opened or closed. They look like the musical instrument concertina and are also sometimes called by this name in an informal setting.
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    A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
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    The Congreve clock is a stroke of genius. A brass ball zig-zags down a platform in a time span of 15 seconds. Once the ball reaches the end, it hits a lever and a spring pushes the platform up, which tilts the brass ball back down the zig-zag path. The hands of the clock also advance by 15 seconds. You can shop a selection of Congreve clocks on 1stDibs.
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    You have to manually wind the crown to generate power for the watch every 2 days.
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    A manual watch works as the user winds it on a regular basis. This timepiece has an inner movement driven by a mainspring that requires regular winding. Most manual watches last up to 40 hours with a single wind. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
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    Butler bells, or servant bells, were stationed outside the kitchen, labeled for the room it belonged to. Upon hearing the bell, the servant would head to the appropriate room for service. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic servant bells from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    The Tizio lamp works due to the conductivity of metal arms. Electricity supplied at the base travels them and then reaches the halogen bulb, powering its glow. This design eliminates the need for wires. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tizio lamps.
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    A typewriter desk works due to its unique design. Although pieces vary, most have a special storage area that sits at a comfortable level for typing. On many desks, a sliding door covers this compartment to keep the typewriter hidden from sight and free of dust. Shop a range of typewriter desks on 1stDibs.
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    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.
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    Door knockers work because of their hinged design. After you mount the back plate onto a door, the striker portion hangs from the frame on the hinge, allowing you to raise it up and strike it against the backing. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage door knockers.