Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
An essential tool in the creation and finishing of furniture, this 19th-century English ornamental lathe is an object of beauty in and of itself.
Brass, Iron
Solid Oak Factory Tool Box c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A solid Oak machinist's factory tool box used to store cutting tools for a lathe.
Felt, Oak
19th Century French Cast Iron Profile of Jacques de Vaucanson, Diam. 9 inches
Located in Dallas, TX
Vaucanson’s most important invention was the first all-metal lathe, which was paramount to the Industrial Revolution, as his lathe was the first machine tool to beget other machine t...
Metal, Iron, Cast Iron
Antique Tekhi Wooden Pot from Nepal, Hand-Carved Hardwood, 1900s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
handcrafted from local hardwood, using a very basic lathe and other hand tools. This antique vessel is hand turned from hard wood and shows a lustrous wax patina with a lovely woode...
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 54.5 in W 35 in D 26.75 in
Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
Technological innovations were also introduced, including table saws, band saws, drills, lathes and fine carving tools. Certain locales became known for highly stylized furniture.
Cedar
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H 29 in W 63.375 in D 42.125 in
Impressive French Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Bluestone Top, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Turned wood is produced by rotating wood on a lathe, allowing the wood to be carved. As the lathe rotates, a cutting tool (such as a chisel) is applied to the wood, allowing a menuis...
Stone
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H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
Vintage Wooden Pots Set of Three from the West Nepal Himal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
These pots come from the mountains of West Nepal, where they were fashioned by hand from local hardwood, using a very basic lathe and other hand tools. They made up an essential item...
Hardwood
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H 1.19 in W 9.85 in D 4.93 in
Antique Desktop Watchmaker's Lathe, Swiss, Brass, Jacot, Craftsman's Tool, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop watchmaker's lathe. A Swiss, brass and steel jacot craftsman's tool, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Brass, Steel
Walnut Machinist's Factory Tool Box c.1940-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A Walnut machinist's tool box used to store cutting tools for a lathe.
Felt, Wood
1900s Cast Iron Machinist's Straight Edge
By Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Brown & Sharpe was one of the most influential firms in the development of machine tools and machining technology. Cast iron machinist straigh...
Iron
Rare Jewelers Rolltop Workbench
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful and rare rolltop workbench designed to safely lock the jewelers lathe and tools. This way the tools did not need to be removed from the bench every evening.
Pair of Italian Marble Urns
Located in Woodbury, CT
The socles are separate. Inside are lathe and hand tool marks. The inside dimensions are 12" diameter and 5" deep.
Marble
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H 2.37 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.97 in
22ct Gold Pair-Cased Repousse Pocket Watch, John Wyke, Watchmaker, 1753
Located in London, GB
John Wyke's company made watches, hand tools, lathes, gear cutting machines, etc, for the clock and watch making industry.
22k Gold
$12,000
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Charleston, SC
Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five ball feet. Shade is etched LCT on r...
Bronze, Wire
$40,943 / set
H 1.1 in W 6.1 in D 1 in
Antique George II Britannia Standard Silver Salvers by Paul de Lamerie
By Paul de Lamerie
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English Britannia silver salvers made by Paul de Lamerie; an addition to our tray and salver collection. These excepti...
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in Dm 24 in
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915
By Unique Art Glass Company, Tiffany Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company (New York, active 1889-1917), circa 1915. This truly magnificent leaded glass table lamp which was produced during the time period after Louis Comfo...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. Art nouveau classic wit Art Deco design. Attractive orange peel texture with light gilding and red...
Bronze
$11,061
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
We are delighted to offer this stunning Art Nouveau style salon lamp, a faithful reinterpretation of the "Hanging Head Dragonfly Shade and Mosaic and Turtleback Base" model created b...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$4,900 / set
H 9.13 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 in
Winston CHURCHILL. The World Crisis - 6 vols. - ALL FIRST EDITIONS 1923-1931
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston. TITLE: The World Crisis. 1911-1918 / The Aftermath / The Eastern Front. PUBLISHER: London: Thornton Butterworth, Ltd., 1923-1931. DESCRIPTION: ALL FIR...
Leather
Gallé Polar Bear Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cameo Glass Polar Bear Vase Émile Gallé Circa 1927 This towering Art Nouveau vase stands as one of the finest achievements of Émile Gallé’s iconic glassmaking firm. The Polar Bear v...
Glass
$153,110Sale Price|20% Off
H 64 in W 62 in D 2 in
Manor House with Cottages - British 18thC Old Master art oil painting VG prov.
By George Lambert
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning British Old Master landscape oil painting, with excellent provenance, is by George Lambert. Lambert was a pioneer of British landscape in art for its own sake. Painted ...
Oil
$25,000
H 9 in W 6 in D 1.5 in
Lewis Carroll - through the Looking-Glass. 1872 First Edition Presentation Copy
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge: (Lewis Carroll). TITLE: Through The Looking-Glass And What Alice Found There. PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1872. DESCRIPTION: PRE-...
Leather
$79,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 252 Pc Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
The incredible multi-motif Olympian pattern, which was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in 1878, is the most elaborate and complex of all Tiffany flatware designs. Each piece of Olympian ...
Sterling Silver
$73,479
H 54.73 in W 60.63 in D 31.11 in
Renaissance Style, Gebruder Knake Upright Piano Carved Oak High Relief
Located in Leeds, GB
Renaissance style, Gebruder Knake upright piano with an ornately carved, oak case. Entire cabinet carved with arabesque style, flowers and foliage in high relief. The central fro...
Brass
$49,800
H 91 in W 85 in D 20 in
Giant 7.6 Ft Golden Citrine Geode Wings – Museum-Grade Pair, Natural Masterpiece
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Bookmatched Giant Citrine Geodes Set as Wings with High-Grade Golden Orange Druzy – Considered the Best X-Large Citrine Wings Worldwide ▫️ Description Giant in size, fabulous in be...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Squirrel Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique silver sugar box modelled in the form of a squirrel; part of our collection of rare silverware. This magnificent, fine and impressiv...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
This early 19th century Swiss gold vinaigrette has the charming addition of a musical mechanism. The entire box is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold enveloped in delicate engine-turned...
Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Silver, Mother of Pearl and Glass Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver, mother of pearl and glass walking stick French, c. 1900 Height 87.5cm, diameter 3cm This walking stick was crafted at the height of the Art Nouveau movement ...
Silver
Wedding Ring Pattern Cut Glass Rose Bowl By J. Hoare & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredibly rare footed rose bowl by J. Hoare & Co. is hand-crafted in the highly sought-after Wedding Ring pattern. This coveted American Brilliant Period cut glass pattern ...
Cut Glass