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Antique Capstan

Unique Yacht Windlass Capstan
Unique Yacht Windlass Capstan

Unique Yacht Windlass Capstan

Located in Norwell, MA

Substantial yacht windlass built from brass and iron. The yacht name has been obscured from too much polishing over the years. This relic is fitted with a ratchet pole to crank the g...

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1920s American Antique Capstan

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Yacht Capstan by Hereshoff
Polished Brass Yacht Capstan by Hereshoff

Polished Brass Yacht Capstan by Hereshoff

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding early twentieth century yacht capstan by Herreshoff. With working gears, crank handle, speed switch, mounted to a thick wood base.

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1920s North American Antique Capstan

Materials

Brass

Large Iron 19th Century Ships Anchor Capstan
Large Iron 19th Century Ships Anchor Capstan

Large Iron 19th Century Ships Anchor Capstan

Located in Norwell, MA

Large and heavy 19th century iron ships capstan with geared base. Overall dimensions: 29" H x 26" W.

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1890s Antique Capstan

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th century pollard oak capstan salts
Pair of 19th century pollard oak capstan salts

Pair of 19th century pollard oak capstan salts

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

Pair of 19th century pollard oak capstan salts A pair of turned capstan salts in well figured pollard oak, with domed plinth bases to broad bowls above.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Capstan

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mahogany Inkwell in the Form of a Capstan Nautical
19th Century Mahogany Inkwell in the Form of a Capstan Nautical

19th Century Mahogany Inkwell in the Form of a Capstan Nautical

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

19th century model of a ship's capstan in mahogany with a hinged lid enclosing an inkwell.

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1880s English Antique Capstan

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of 16th / 17th Century Dwarf Brass Capstan Candlesticks, Netherlands
Rare Pair of 16th / 17th Century Dwarf Brass Capstan Candlesticks, Netherlands

Rare Pair of 16th / 17th Century Dwarf Brass Capstan Candlesticks, Netherlands

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Both of these rare & diminutive 'dwarf' brass capstan candlesticks, aka ‘Rokkandelaars’ (Dutch term meaning 'sconce skirt'), showing cylindrical & belted sockets with twin ej...

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Early 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Capstan

Materials

Brass

Antique Ships Mooring Bitt, Maritime Bollard, English, Capstan, Georgian, C.1800
Antique Ships Mooring Bitt, Maritime Bollard, English, Capstan, Georgian, C.1800

Antique Ships Mooring Bitt, Maritime Bollard, English, Capstan, Georgian, C.1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An extremely heavy (170Kg / 375lb), English, cast iron ship’s capstan dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1800.

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Capstan

Materials

Iron

A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan
A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan

A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan

By Charles Boyton II

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The robust globular shaped & cut glass body is fitted with a sterling silver collar & hinged lid, the interior retains its original removable glass reservoir. The inkwell si...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine & Important British Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Castor by Ramsden & Carr
Fine & Important British Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Castor by Ramsden & Carr

Fine & Important British Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Castor by Ramsden & Carr

By Ramsden & Carr

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The spot-hammered, capstan-shaped body rising to a neck decorated with embossed Tudor Rose motifs, applied wirework elements and an applied wrythen shaped band beneath a dome shaped ...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

Yacht Blueprint of a Sixty-Two Foot Cruising Power Yacht
Yacht Blueprint of a Sixty-Two Foot Cruising Power Yacht

Yacht Blueprint of a Sixty-Two Foot Cruising Power Yacht

Located in Norwell, MA

The deck shows launch, dinghy, vents, capstan, manhole, skylight, gangway, etc. Handsome vessel.

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1920s North American Antique Capstan

Materials

Paper

Anglo-Irish Glass Bowl with Lemon Squeezer Foot c1800
Anglo-Irish Glass Bowl with Lemon Squeezer Foot c1800

Anglo-Irish Glass Bowl with Lemon Squeezer Foot c1800

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Anglo-Irish glass bowl with lemon squeezer foot c1790 Period : George III Origin : Ireland Colour : Clear Bowl : Prismatic split cuts of graduated size on the rim. honeycom...

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Early 1800s British George III Antique Capstan

Materials

Blown Glass

Ship Model of the Bark W.S. Cook
Ship Model of the Bark W.S. Cook

Ship Model of the Bark W.S. Cook

Located in Norwell, MA

Early twentieth century model with built up cabins, winch, capstan, stove pipe, etc. Three masts with standing and running cords.

Category

1920s North American Antique Capstan

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Collection Set 8 Etched Glass Drink Wine Glasses Goblets
Antique Victorian Collection Set 8 Etched Glass Drink Wine Glasses Goblets

Antique Victorian Collection Set 8 Etched Glass Drink Wine Glasses Goblets

Located in Greven, DE

This collection is beautifully proportioned, each glass rising from a classic capstan stem. The bowls are delicately etched with a continuous band of flowers and leaves, echoing the ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Capstan

Materials

Glass

Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co

Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

., in the form of a double steering-wheel, one wheel enclosing a clock and the other a barometer, with two additional Fahrenheit thermometers attached to the curved sides, all surmou...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Capstan

Materials

Brass

Sir Harold Dudley Clayton’s Hydraulic Steam Lifeboat: City of Glasgow, 1894
Sir Harold Dudley Clayton’s Hydraulic Steam Lifeboat: City of Glasgow, 1894

Sir Harold Dudley Clayton’s Hydraulic Steam Lifeboat: City of Glasgow, 1894

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This fine builder’s presentation scale model has a gilt brass funnel, polished brass rudder, capstan, anchor, binnacle and fittings with side grab ropes.

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19th Century English Antique Capstan

Materials

Brass

Brass Case Antique Shops Model "Mercedita" of Boston
Brass Case Antique Shops Model "Mercedita" of Boston

Brass Case Antique Shops Model "Mercedita" of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

Other details include anchors, capstan, tailboards, flags, etc., mounted into a custom glass display case Weight: 45 lbs.

Category

1920s North American Antique Capstan

Materials

Wood

A Victorian shipyard model of a sloop
A Victorian shipyard model of a sloop

A Victorian shipyard model of a sloop

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The deck has two sets of glass sky lights, two covered companionways, belaying pins and two capstans, one for the anchor and the other for the bowsprit.

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19th Century English Antique Capstan

Materials

Boxwood

Silver Cup by Henry Wilkinson, Dated 1874
Silver Cup by Henry Wilkinson, Dated 1874

Silver Cup by Henry Wilkinson, Dated 1874

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A silver cup by Henry Wilkinson, dated 1874, the goblet embossed and chased with seaweed fronds and seashells, applied with twisted and looped ropes around the rim, foot and blank ce...

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1870s English Antique Capstan

Materials

Silver

Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock
Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock

Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

This stylish desk clock made in the last quarter of the 19th century has a french eight day movement with a lever platform escapement. the movement is housed in a drum forming the ce...

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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Capstan

Materials

Griotte Marble, Brass, Enamel, Nickel, Ormolu

Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"
Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"

Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"

Located in Norwell, MA

With carved figurehead, anchors, capstans, etc.. Rigged with a full suit of sails, wrap around railing on stern.

Category

1920s North American Antique Capstan

Materials

Wood

Antique Working English Cast Iron Cheese Press Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury 1880
Antique Working English Cast Iron Cheese Press Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury 1880

Antique Working English Cast Iron Cheese Press Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury 1880

Located in Portland, OR

The press having three circular cast iron platorms to press truckles (cylinrical wheels of cheese) of cheese, two of the platforms move up or down & are operated by a large turning c...

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1880s English Industrial Antique Capstan

Materials

Iron

A gaff-rigged Hastings lugger circa 1880
A gaff-rigged Hastings lugger circa 1880

A gaff-rigged Hastings lugger circa 1880

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The weight of the build was limited by the fact that these open boats were launched and hauled out, over greased skid boards, by capstan. Please see pages 20-21 for a painting of a H...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Capstan

Materials

Glass

A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891
A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891

A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The decks have a coach house and bridge with painted windows, a gilt-top binnacle, steering wheel, capstan and railings. Pencil markings on the deck fittings and guard rail state ‘A...

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1890s Scottish Antique Capstan

Materials

Metal

17th C Stone statue of Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo
17th C Stone statue of Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo

17th C Stone statue of Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo

Located in Leuven , BE

His attribute was the capstan, a winch on which the anchor chains were rolled up.

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17th Century Belgian Antique Capstan

Materials

Stone

Very Rare 19th Century Extending Jupe Table by Maple & Co
Very Rare 19th Century Extending Jupe Table by Maple & Co

Very Rare 19th Century Extending Jupe Table by Maple & Co

By Robert Jupe, Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

A very rare ‘Jupe’s’ extensible mechanical action circular dining table By Maple & Co Constructed in mahogany, rising from four ‘lions paw’ feet, which support four reeded and st...

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19th Century English Antique Capstan

Materials

Mahogany

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Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell
Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell

Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell

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H 3.5 in Dm 8 in

Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell

Located in Vancouver, BC

A large sterling silver capstan inkwell.

Category

1910s British Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian
English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian

English Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell With Pocket Watch - Edwardian

Located in London, GB

Very highly sought-after, this is a lovely example of an inkwell with the pocket watch lid. Made from sterling silver, the inkwell is hallmarked forBirmingham 1906, Edwardian in era....

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Edwardian Silver Mounted Double Watch Capstan Inkwell, London, 1905
Large Edwardian Silver Mounted Double Watch Capstan Inkwell, London, 1905

Large Edwardian Silver Mounted Double Watch Capstan Inkwell, London, 1905

By J. C. Vickery

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A large and unusual very fine quality Edwardian silver mounted glass inkwell, made in the form of a capstan with reeded borders. The hinged lid housing a huge double faced pocket wat...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Capstan

Materials

Silver

Set of three 19th Century Cut-Glass Bucket Rummers
Set of three 19th Century Cut-Glass Bucket Rummers

Set of three 19th Century Cut-Glass Bucket Rummers

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A good trio of bucket rummers which stand on capstan stems and circular feet. The bowls are panel cut with strawberry and fan decoration, circa 1825.

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1820s English Antique Capstan

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of Five William IV/Early Victorian Armorial-Engraved Masonic Ale Glasses
Set of Five William IV/Early Victorian Armorial-Engraved Masonic Ale Glasses

Set of Five William IV/Early Victorian Armorial-Engraved Masonic Ale Glasses

Located in Bristol, GB

The bowls measure 6.3 cm (2.5 inches) in diameter at the rims. The bowls sit on capstan stems with medial angular knops and shallow, conical feet that measure 7 cm (2.8 inches) in di...

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1830s British William IV Antique Capstan

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

George II Rare Sterling Silver Sailor Tapersticks by Peter Werritzer
George II Rare Sterling Silver Sailor Tapersticks by Peter Werritzer

George II Rare Sterling Silver Sailor Tapersticks by Peter Werritzer

By Peter Werritzer

Located in London, GB

Each taperstick has a figure of a Sailor ('Jack Tar'} with raised arms, balancing the socket and drip pan on his head, standing on a small 'capstan' mounted on a conical base with ga...

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1750s English George II Antique Capstan

Materials

Silver

Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock

Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock

By Bennett of London

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The extremely substantial case measuring 62cms (24.5ins) high by 60cms (24ins) wide, surmounted by an Admiralty Pattern anchor with applied ivory thermometer to the shank, the case f...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Capstan

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Carved Ship's Chair
19th Century Carved Ship's Chair

19th Century Carved Ship's Chair

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H 41.25 in W 23 in D 21 in

19th Century Carved Ship's Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The carving to the oval back is of a fouled anchor in front of a capstan. Often such chairs will have the steamship or liner company’s coat of arms or the ship’s name.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Capstan

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Capstan
Antique Capstan

Antique Capstan

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H 54 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Antique Capstan

Located in Rochester, NY

A 19th century capstan once used for either nautical or fruit press.

Category

19th Century American Antique Capstan

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Capstan Candlesticks
Rare Pair of Capstan Candlesticks

Rare Pair of Capstan Candlesticks

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H 10.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in

Rare Pair of Capstan Candlesticks

Located in Westwood, NJ

A rare and large pair of brass capstan candlesticks with mid drips.

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Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Capstan

Materials

Brass

Pair of Low Brass Capstan's Sticks
Pair of Low Brass Capstan's Sticks

Pair of Low Brass Capstan's Sticks

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H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in

Pair of Low Brass Capstan's Sticks

Located in Westwood, NJ

An early pair of brass capstan candlesticks with mid drip.  

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Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Capstan

Materials

Brass

Antique sterling silver capstan inkwell, Large
Antique sterling silver capstan inkwell, Large

Antique sterling silver capstan inkwell, Large

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in NEWARK, GB

An interesting and unusual antique sterling silver capstan inkwell. It is unusually large at the base with a very Art Deco modern feel to it, it is quite a low piece in height but w...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Capstan Inkwell
Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Capstan Inkwell

Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Capstan Inkwell

By George Dresden

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver and enamel capstan inkwell; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.

Category

1910s English Antique Capstan

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Unusual 16th Century-Style Capstan Candlesticks
Pair of Unusual 16th Century-Style Capstan Candlesticks

Pair of Unusual 16th Century-Style Capstan Candlesticks

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of sterling silver, Capstan candlesticks, in the 16th century style, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895.

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1920s English Medieval Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Style Rosewood And Gilded "Jupe" Capstan Dining Table
Regency Style Rosewood And Gilded "Jupe" Capstan Dining Table

Regency Style Rosewood And Gilded "Jupe" Capstan Dining Table

Located in Essex, MA

When fully open its circular with a gilded beaded edge, pie shape wedges when closed and stationary and additional rectangular leaves to expand fully. These tables have the ability t...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Capstan

Materials

Rosewood

Antique, Sterling Silver 'Capstan' Pepper Grinder with Peugeot Mechanism, 1899
Antique, Sterling Silver 'Capstan' Pepper Grinder with Peugeot Mechanism, 1899

Antique, Sterling Silver 'Capstan' Pepper Grinder with Peugeot Mechanism, 1899

By Samuel Walton Smith & Co.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Samuel Walton Smith, this very handsome, 'Capstan' style, antique sterling silver pepper grinder, is plain in style and features a Peugeot mechanism.

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of British Sterling Victorian Capstan Candlesticks in the European Style
Pair of British Sterling Victorian Capstan Candlesticks in the European Style

Pair of British Sterling Victorian Capstan Candlesticks in the European Style

By Charles Stuart Harris

Located in New York, NY

Pair of unusual, British, sterling silver, Victorian, Capstan candlesticks in the European style, London, 1886, Charles Stuart Harris - maker.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

Engraved Victorian Coin Goblet c1840
Engraved Victorian Coin Goblet c1840

Engraved Victorian Coin Goblet c1840

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H 6.42 in Dm 4.38 in

Engraved Victorian Coin Goblet c1840

By Georgian House 1

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Engraved with a flowering rose and thistle, the monograms BM and IC both within cartouches with floral decoration. Stem : Capstan, large hollow knop, capstan. Hollow knop contains an...

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1840s British Victorian Antique Capstan

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver & Glass Pepper Grinder from 1909
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver & Glass Pepper Grinder from 1909

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver & Glass Pepper Grinder from 1909

By Hukin & Heath

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1909 by Marks & Cohen, this handsome, Edwardian, antique sterling silver pepper grinder, is plain in style, and in the Capstan style. The pepper grinder m...

Category

1910s British Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder by Heath & Middleton, 1898
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder by Heath & Middleton, 1898

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder by Heath & Middleton, 1898

By Heath & Middleton

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1898 by Heath & Middleton, this stylish, Victorian, antique sterling silver pepper grinder, is plain in style, with a Classic capstan shape and a Peugeot mech...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, Thistle Top, 1894
Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, Thistle Top, 1894

Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, Thistle Top, 1894

By J. B. Chatterly & Sons, Ltd.

Located in London, London

., this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, is of traditional capstan form, and features a thistle shaped finial.

Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique sterling silver pepper grinder by John Grinsell & Sons made in 1914
Antique sterling silver pepper grinder by John Grinsell & Sons made in 1914

Antique sterling silver pepper grinder by John Grinsell & Sons made in 1914

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1914 by John Grinsell & Sons, this handsome, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, is plain in design, and in the traditional capstan ...

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1910s English Antique Capstan

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Oak Wine Press Drinks Table
French Oak Wine Press Drinks Table

French Oak Wine Press Drinks Table

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H 30.25 in Dm 13 in

French Oak Wine Press Drinks Table

Located in Houston, TX

A French capstan from a wine press repurposed as a lovely drinks table with the addition of the circular 2.75 inch H x 10.75 inch diameter top.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Capstan

Antique Model of a Full Rigged Windjammer
Antique Model of a Full Rigged Windjammer

Antique Model of a Full Rigged Windjammer

Located in Norwell, MA

Details include surrounding railing, cabins, hatches, capstan, anchors, chain, scribed deck, wheel, etc.

Category

1890s North American Antique Capstan

Materials

Wood

Antique Model of the USS Constitution
Antique Model of the USS Constitution

Antique Model of the USS Constitution

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H 54 in W 36 in D 19 in

Antique Model of the USS Constitution

Located in Norwell, MA

The hollowed hull has built up hatches, skylight, double wheel on stand, compass, capstans etc. model has bone blocks and is expertly rigged.

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19th Century Antique Capstan

Pair of Spanish Brass Candlesticks, c1700
Pair of Spanish Brass Candlesticks, c1700

Pair of Spanish Brass Candlesticks, c1700

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Pair of Spanish Brass Candlesticks, c1700 Additional information: Date : c1700 Period : Philip IV Origin : Spain Decoration : Reeded capstan capital with a girdle. The square base ...

Category

17th Century Spanish Antique Capstan

Materials

Brass

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Antique Capstan For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique capstan for your home. An antique capstan — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique capstan — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique capstan, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique capstan over the years, but those crafted by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd, George Dresden and Charles Stuart Harris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Capstan?

An antique capstan can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,703, while the lowest priced sells for $467 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.