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Vintage Hand Cranked Wooden Toy w Pull String
Vintage Hand Cranked Wooden Toy w Pull String

Vintage Hand Cranked Wooden Toy w Pull String

Located in Pasadena, TX

Made from polished hardwood, the toy includes a smooth, rounded spindle and an ergonomically curved crank handle. When the string is pulled and the handle turned, the spindle spins r...

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Late 20th Century Toys

Materials

Wood

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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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Red's Roxy
Red's Roxy

Red's Roxy

By Red Grooms

Located in New York, NY

Complete with moving film strip (operated by crank handle and viewable through the tiny theatre windows), Red’s Roxy is one of the most fun and clever of the artist’s three-dimension...

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Late 20th Century Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.H. Ayres
A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.H. Ayres

A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.H. Ayres

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

One of the posts fitted with a crank handle to tighten the net this mechanism is all in brass and works very smoothly The cast iron bases read 'F.H.

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Wagon Wheel Check in Wrought Iron and Oak
Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Wagon Wheel Check in Wrought Iron and Oak

Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Wagon Wheel Check in Wrought Iron and Oak

Located in Doha, QA

The piece features a height-adjustable mechanism with its original crank handle, allowing the support to be raised or lowered as needed.

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Antique 18th Century Austrian Baroque Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Iron Decanter, Pourer, Bottle Holder, 19th Century
Antique Iron Decanter, Pourer, Bottle Holder, 19th Century

Antique Iron Decanter, Pourer, Bottle Holder, 19th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Antique Iron Wine Bottle Pourer / Cradle, decanter 19th Century A finely crafted antique mechanical wine pourer in wrought iron, complete with aged patina and original crank handle....

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Antique 19th Century French Other Barware

Materials

Iron

1940s Coney Island Amusement Park Kiddie Car Fire Engine in Original Condition
1940s Coney Island Amusement Park Kiddie Car Fire Engine in Original Condition

1940s Coney Island Amusement Park Kiddie Car Fire Engine in Original Condition

By Pinto Brothers Mfg.

Located in Savannah, GA

Running boards, dual reflectors, diamond plate, crank handles, and pretend gauges, upholstered seats, curved railings, a bell to ring on the front, and so much more; they were outfit...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Wine Decanter Stand - France - Bronze - Vine Motif
Late 19th Century Wine Decanter Stand - France - Bronze - Vine Motif

Late 19th Century Wine Decanter Stand - France - Bronze - Vine Motif

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

The stand retains its original mechanical system, complete with crank handle, allowing the decanter to be tilted and poured with ease.

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th C. American Phonograph in Cabinet by the Kimberley Phonograph Company
Early 20th C. American Phonograph in Cabinet by the Kimberley Phonograph Company

Early 20th C. American Phonograph in Cabinet by the Kimberley Phonograph Company

Located in Morristown, NJ

Dimensions: 49.5"h x 22.25"w (plus 4.75"w for crank handle) x 23"d Condition: Good/Fair. Was working but appears to have been overwound.

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Winsor & Newton Oak Studio Easel
Winsor & Newton Oak Studio Easel

Winsor & Newton Oak Studio Easel

Located in Cheshire, GB

The substantial central easel frame is fully adjustable in both height and angle, operated by the original geared winding mechanism with cast brass crank handle stamped “Improved Stu...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Easels

Materials

Oak

Vintage Tonka Cement Mixer Truck Toy, Orange Pressed Steel, Circa 1961 - 2Y609
Vintage Tonka Cement Mixer Truck Toy, Orange Pressed Steel, Circa 1961 - 2Y609

Vintage Tonka Cement Mixer Truck Toy, Orange Pressed Steel, Circa 1961 - 2Y609

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Importantly, the mixer's crank handle works, but the drum does not turn correctly (La manivelle de la toupie fonctionne mais ne tourne pas correctement).

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Vintage 1960s French Antiquities

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Invalid's Mechanical Chair
19th Century French Invalid's Mechanical Chair

19th Century French Invalid's Mechanical Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

Designed to be a marvel of engineering this chair was a costly and stylish device used by only the most elevated person, the chair is self-propelled and directed with crank handles t...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Antique National Cash Register Company Art Nouveau Mechanical Cash Register
Antique National Cash Register Company Art Nouveau Mechanical Cash Register

Antique National Cash Register Company Art Nouveau Mechanical Cash Register

By National Cash Register Co.

Located in Milano, IT

The registration of the selected values is operated by the side crank handle located on the right side of the register.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Cast Iron

1880s Burr Walnut Musical Box Table  5 Cylinders, 40 Tunes & 6 Bells
1880s Burr Walnut Musical Box Table  5 Cylinders, 40 Tunes & 6 Bells

1880s Burr Walnut Musical Box Table 5 Cylinders, 40 Tunes & 6 Bells

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

Operated by a heavy brass crank-handle on the left, the mechanism plays flawlessly.

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Antique 1880s English Napoleon III Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

French Cast Iron and Wood Coffee Grinder with Crank and Drawer, Dated 1901
French Cast Iron and Wood Coffee Grinder with Crank and Drawer, Dated 1901

French Cast Iron and Wood Coffee Grinder with Crank and Drawer, Dated 1901

Located in Dallas, TX

The piece features a deep cast iron hopper over a stepped wooden base with a single drawer, used for collecting freshly ground coffee. A turned wooden handle operates the crank mecha...

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Early 20th Century French Country Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Victorian "Ascot" Horse Racing Trade Stimulator Game
Victorian "Ascot" Horse Racing Trade Stimulator Game

Victorian "Ascot" Horse Racing Trade Stimulator Game

Located in Dekalb, IL

Produced by Jaques & Son of London-well known for quality games and sporting apparatus-the piece embodies late Victorian amusement design, combining visual appeal with a simple, ...

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Games

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Pedestal Century Studio Camera Stand
Adjustable Pedestal Century Studio Camera Stand

Adjustable Pedestal Century Studio Camera Stand

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large cast iron wheel with turned wood handle crank smoothly lowers and raises the top platform.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Pedestals

Materials

Iron

19th Century Clemens Muller Sewing Machine
19th Century Clemens Muller Sewing Machine

19th Century Clemens Muller Sewing Machine

Located in Guaynabo, PR

The sewing machine is attached to a rectangular wood base that is also decorated with some rectangular blocks inlaid. The hand crank has a white lucite handle. A gold metal plaque wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Machine Age Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Carpenter’s Workbench
French 19th Century Carpenter’s Workbench

French 19th Century Carpenter’s Workbench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A large vise grip projects from the left leg, opening by a wood-handled crank to unscrew the bolt–a potentially useful feature should one want to repurpose this piece as a console ta...

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Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH BRASS MECHANiCAL WINE POURER ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS!
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH BRASS MECHANiCAL WINE POURER ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS!

ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH BRASS MECHANiCAL WINE POURER ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS!

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Exactly as described, you place a bottle of wine in the stand, crank the handle and it pours the wine for you, what a wonderful way to add a touch of class and elegance to serving yo...

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Antique 1880s French High Victorian Barware

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FRENCH PEWTER MECHANICAL WINE POURER ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS!
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FRENCH PEWTER MECHANICAL WINE POURER ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS!

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FRENCH PEWTER MECHANICAL WINE POURER ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS!

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Exactly as described, you place a bottle of wine in the stand, crank the handle and it pours the wine for you, what a wonderful way to add a touch of class and elegance to serving yo...

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Antique 1880s French High Victorian Barware

Materials

Pewter

French Cast Iron Coffee Grinder, Late 19th Century
French Cast Iron Coffee Grinder, Late 19th Century

French Cast Iron Coffee Grinder, Late 19th Century

Located in Delft, NL

This type of coffee grinder was used in shops in the past and has a crank with a wooden handle and a wooden container for the coffee.

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Antique Late 19th Century French More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wrought Iron

Collector's Item Historic 19th Century English Knife Cleaner
Collector's Item Historic 19th Century English Knife Cleaner

Collector's Item Historic 19th Century English Knife Cleaner

Located in Hopewell, NJ

In order to use the machine, a person would insert knives into slots on the top of the wooden drum, pour Kent's Emery powder into the drum's chute, and crank the winch handle to star...

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Antique 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins
19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins

19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins

By Samuel Hawkins

Located in New Orleans, LA

Displaying exceptional ingenuity, Hawkins’ wind-out screw mechanism allowed one to extend the table’s base to accommodate concentric leaves with the simple crank of a handle. It is b...

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Antique 19th Century English Other Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920
Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920

Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920

Located in HÉRIC, FR

Waxed finish on a hard base. Crank handle missing; may require servicing. Delivery available - Quote available upon request by contacting the seller.

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Early 20th Century American Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Circular Extending Dining Table
Edwardian Mahogany Circular Extending Dining Table

Edwardian Mahogany Circular Extending Dining Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 96 in D 54 in

Edwardian Mahogany Circular Extending Dining Table

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

It winds out using the patent winding mechanism with a crank handle illustrated in the images. Standing with a finely turned fluted leg to each corner all with their original porcel...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Williamson Colonial Type 4 35mm Cinema Camera C. 1914 As Sculpture. TAKE 20% OFF
Williamson Colonial Type 4 35mm Cinema Camera C. 1914 As Sculpture. TAKE 20% OFF

Williamson Colonial Type 4 35mm Cinema Camera C. 1914 As Sculpture. TAKE 20% OFF

Located in Dallas, TX

Later additions to this camera that are not 1914 correct: crank handle model, front lens mount board, lens.

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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique French Manual Coffee Grinder, Peugeot Freres
Antique French Manual Coffee Grinder, Peugeot Freres

Antique French Manual Coffee Grinder, Peugeot Freres

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in

Antique French Manual Coffee Grinder, Peugeot Freres

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

With a robust structure, it has a classic design, standing out for its rounded metal dome and rectangular base with embossed inscription. The long crank, with a turned wooden handle,...

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Early 20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Grafonola the Dulceola with Wooden Case
Grafonola the Dulceola with Wooden Case

Grafonola the Dulceola with Wooden Case

Unavailable

H 13 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in

Grafonola the Dulceola with Wooden Case

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

On the right side, there is a metal crank with a wooden handle, used to wind the gramophone mechanism.

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique French Manual Coffee Grinder
Antique French Manual Coffee Grinder

Antique French Manual Coffee Grinder

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H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in

Antique French Manual Coffee Grinder

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

The piece features a long metal crank, with a rounded wooden handle, providing comfortable handling during use.

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Early 20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Early 1800s French Walnut Camera Stand
Early 1800s French Walnut Camera Stand

Early 1800s French Walnut Camera Stand

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H 35.5 in W 25 in D 32.5 in

Early 1800s French Walnut Camera Stand

Located in Burton, TX

The piece features three curved legs which support a wood handled iron crank system to adjust the height of the stand.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Easels

Materials

Iron

Bolex Underwater Cinema Camera Housing with Tripod, Vintage, Classic, Sculpture
Bolex Underwater Cinema Camera Housing with Tripod, Vintage, Classic, Sculpture

Bolex Underwater Cinema Camera Housing with Tripod, Vintage, Classic, Sculpture

By Bolex

Located in Dallas, TX

The camera housing has been re sprayed at one point in the past and has the original lens viewing port and hand wind crank and handles in place. An odd and wonderful artifact of the ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Custom Industrial Cafe Table
Custom Industrial Cafe Table

Custom Industrial Cafe Table

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H 28.5 in Dm 33 in

Custom Industrial Cafe Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Custom creamy marble-top over a vintage iron Industrial element used as a base. Wood crank handle.

Category

20th Century Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

English Wood and Iron Bingo Wheel
English Wood and Iron Bingo Wheel

English Wood and Iron Bingo Wheel

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H 20 in W 20 in D 12.75 in

English Wood and Iron Bingo Wheel

Located in Essex, MA

Made to house numbered balls for selection possibly a lottery. Iron and brass with crank handle and wood base.

Category

Early 20th Century English Games

Materials

Metal

19th Century Oak Easel
19th Century Oak Easel

19th Century Oak Easel

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H 94.49 in W 28.75 in D 34.65 in

19th Century Oak Easel

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Height adjusts with a crank handle. Pulley system on back. Made by Parisian firm Hardy-Alan.

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Antique 19th Century French Easels

Antique English Solid Mahogany Extending Dining Table, 19th Century
Antique English Solid Mahogany Extending Dining Table, 19th Century

Antique English Solid Mahogany Extending Dining Table, 19th Century

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Antique English solid mahogany extending dining table with two leafs. Brass crank-handle used to extend and contract the piece, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fantastic 19th Century Original Painted Shaker Style Bin/Churn/Signed
Fantastic 19th Century Original Painted Shaker Style Bin/Churn/Signed

Fantastic 19th Century Original Painted Shaker Style Bin/Churn/Signed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The left side of the churn is a removable wooden stopper for where the crank handle shaft would go. The crank handle is missing from the piece.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Vintage Mangle, 1920s
Vintage Mangle, 1920s

Vintage Mangle, 1920s

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H 49.61 in W 37.8 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Mangle, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A large iron framed manual machine with two cylinders for rolling and pressing washed clothes, connected by cogs and manually operated by turning a side wheel with a large crank hand...

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Early 20th Century British Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Authentic Ship's Fog Horn
Authentic Ship's Fog Horn

Authentic Ship's Fog Horn

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H 15 in W 21 in D 9 in

Authentic Ship's Fog Horn

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's fog Horn by BALCO. Crank handle, leather carry strap, and painted red.

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Gallery Display Easel
Gallery Display Easel

Gallery Display Easel

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H 71.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Gallery Display Easel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Height adjusted by original crank handle. Easel can be extended to 8 feet tall and will hold a painting up to 5 feet tall.

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Antique 19th Century Easels

Materials

Oak

Adjustable Sculpture Stand, France, circa 1910
Adjustable Sculpture Stand, France, circa 1910

Adjustable Sculpture Stand, France, circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

France Circa 1910 Amazing wooden sculpture stand with crank handle that extends surface up to 50 inches tall Measures: 13.5”diameter x 29” - 50.25”height 22”length x 20”diamete...

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20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Metal

French Oak and Iron Artist’s Easel, Early 20th Century, Working Condition
French Oak and Iron Artist’s Easel, Early 20th Century, Working Condition

French Oak and Iron Artist’s Easel, Early 20th Century, Working Condition

Located in Atlanta, GA

Height listed as shown in photographs but the easel is adjustable both up and down, having a tray to secure the canvas, original wooden crank handle, and casters at base, lacking one...

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Antique Early 1900s French Easels

Materials

Oak

19th Century Terrestrial Telescope
19th Century Terrestrial Telescope

19th Century Terrestrial Telescope

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H 61 in W 2 in D 52 in

19th Century Terrestrial Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Tripod mount binocular with sturdy pedestal fitted with a geared elevation mechanism. Crank handle raises and lowers the scope on a brass pillar.

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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

French 1940's Ferris Wheel Toy
French 1940's Ferris Wheel Toy

French 1940's Ferris Wheel Toy

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H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in

French 1940's Ferris Wheel Toy

Located in Doylestown, PA

An unusual large-size French 1940's Ferris wheel toy in tin with a crank handle and a pulley (to motorize?) on each side.

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Vintage 1940s French Toys

Materials

Tin

Fish Mosaic Coffee Table with Adjustable Leg Height
Fish Mosaic Coffee Table with Adjustable Leg Height

Fish Mosaic Coffee Table with Adjustable Leg Height

By Berthold Muller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Height can be adjusted with side crank handle, adds up to 4" to height. In working order and original condition with some visible signs of wear consistent with age and use.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

1950 Anco Bilt American Made Industrial Easel
1950 Anco Bilt American Made Industrial Easel

1950 Anco Bilt American Made Industrial Easel

By Anco Bilt

Located in Surrey, BC

This example is fully functional has original crank handle and working casters. At this stage we have not cleaned it or refinished in anyway.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Machine Age Easels

Materials

Wood

1930s Adjustable Height Industrial Wood and Metal Table
1930s Adjustable Height Industrial Wood and Metal Table

1930s Adjustable Height Industrial Wood and Metal Table

Located in Surrey, BC

A circa 1930s industrial wood and metal table that adjusts (via a brass crank handle) to between 20 and 28 inches high. Solid fir wood top and metal-wrapped wood trestle base with ac...

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Fir

Early 19thc  Large Original Painted Coffee Grinder W/iron Top
Early 19thc  Large Original Painted Coffee Grinder W/iron Top

Early 19thc Large Original Painted Coffee Grinder W/iron Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC ORIGINAL SALMON PAINTED CAST IRON TOP W/CRANK HANDLE PAINTED LIGHT PINK SALMON AND BITTESWEET EXTERIOR.AROUN THE TOP OF THE GRINDER ARE EMBSED STARS WITH THE NAME " LOGAN &...

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Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Pine

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wishing Well Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wishing Well Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wishing Well Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

This 3D articulated charm features a wishing well with crank handle that turns. Size: 12 mm x 9 mm (actual charm) Weight: 0.9 dwt. / 1.4 g.

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fantastic & Early 19thc Handmade Butter Churn On Stand
Fantastic & Early 19thc Handmade Butter Churn On Stand

Fantastic & Early 19thc Handmade Butter Churn On Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THE BANDS ARE HAND MADE CUT TIN AND THE TOP OPENING OF THE CHURN IS HAND CUT TIN.THE CRANK HANDLE IS FORGED IRON AND WOOD HANDLE COMBINATION.

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Antique 19th Century American More Folk Art

Materials

Tin

Late 19th Century English Dairy Churn with Stand
Late 19th Century English Dairy Churn with Stand

Late 19th Century English Dairy Churn with Stand

Located in Evergreen, CO

On offer is an exceptional, large, example of an end over end, vertical, barrel churn of the type that were popular in England in the 19th century. This churn has a crank handle, win...

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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Antique French Toy Crane, c.1930
Antique French Toy Crane, c.1930

Antique French Toy Crane, c.1930

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H 16 in W 15 in D 9 in

Antique French Toy Crane, c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique French toy crane with two crank handles and brakes on each side and metal wheels.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

1940s Decorative Russian Calculator
1940s Decorative Russian Calculator

1940s Decorative Russian Calculator

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H 6.3 in W 7.49 in D 10.24 in

1940s Decorative Russian Calculator

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Superb original Russian manual calculator. Please note the crank handle has some damage and this is sold purely as a decorative object.

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Vintage 1940s Russian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Fully Adjustable Oak Artist’s Easel
Fully Adjustable Oak Artist’s Easel

Fully Adjustable Oak Artist’s Easel

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H 74 in W 21.5 in D 22 in

Fully Adjustable Oak Artist’s Easel

Located in Cheshire, GB

Made from solid oak with a rich patina, this easel is fully adjustable, with a rack-and-pinion mechanism operated by a crank handle to raise or lower the central support for canvases...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Easels

Materials

Oak

Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig
Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig

Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig

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H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in

Folk Art Grinder Man Whirligig

Located in Peekskill, NY

One hand is sharpening a tool or applying oil to the stone while the other is on the crank handle. The weathered patina and wear say 100 plus years and can't be duplicated.

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Early 20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Tin, Lead

Bausch and Lomb White Vitrolite and Iron Optometrist's Table
Bausch and Lomb White Vitrolite and Iron Optometrist's Table

Bausch and Lomb White Vitrolite and Iron Optometrist's Table

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in New Windsor, NY

The set screws and the crank handle all work smoothly and quietly. Approximately 14.75" deep x 25.25" wide x 28.5" high.

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Bausch and Lomb Laminate and Iron Optometrist's Table
Bausch and Lomb Laminate and Iron Optometrist's Table

Bausch and Lomb Laminate and Iron Optometrist's Table

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in New Windsor, NY

The set screws and the crank handle all work smoothly and quietly. Approximately 14.75" deep x 25.25" wide x 28.5" high.

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Mahogany Architect's Table, in the Manner of Canabas
Late 18th Century Mahogany Architect's Table, in the Manner of Canabas

Late 18th Century Mahogany Architect's Table, in the Manner of Canabas

Located in Berlin, DE

An elegant mechanical and transformation mahogany veneered table with a crank handle to lift the top. The top writing surface still with its original gilt-tooled green leather lined ...

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Industrial and Work Tables

1940s Coney Island Amusement Park Kiddie Car Fire Engine in Original Condition
1940s Coney Island Amusement Park Kiddie Car Fire Engine in Original Condition

1940s Coney Island Amusement Park Kiddie Car Fire Engine in Original Condition

By Pinto Brothers Mfg.

Located in Savannah, GA

Running boards, dual reflectors, diamond plate, crank handles, and pretend gauges, upholstered seats, curved railings, a bell to ring on the front, and so much more; they were outfit...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Extending Dining Table, English, Walnut, Seats 4-6, Victorian, 1890
Antique Extending Dining Table, English, Walnut, Seats 4-6, Victorian, 1890

Antique Extending Dining Table, English, Walnut, Seats 4-6, Victorian, 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Appealing antique dining table Displays a desirable aged patina Walnut shows fine grain interest Rich, light caramel hues to the wax polish finish Tiered table edge with a cont...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Oak Studio Easel
Oak Studio Easel

Oak Studio Easel

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H 68.12 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in

Oak Studio Easel

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The height of a picture can be adjusted with the removable crank handle, raising the bottom edge of a picture from 9 ½ inches at its lowest point to its full height of 43 ½ inches.

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Vintage 1920s English Easels

Vintage Manual Coffee Grinder, Continental, Fruitwood, Rotary Mill, Circa 1940
Vintage Manual Coffee Grinder, Continental, Fruitwood, Rotary Mill, Circa 1940

Vintage Manual Coffee Grinder, Continental, Fruitwood, Rotary Mill, Circa 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Wonderfully mechanical, ideal for decorative display Presenting a desirable aged patina throughout Fruitwood displays rich caramel hues and weathering commensurate with age Brass ...

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Mid-20th Century More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Fruitwood

20th Century Vintage Danish Tall Standing Coffee Grinder
20th Century Vintage Danish Tall Standing Coffee Grinder

20th Century Vintage Danish Tall Standing Coffee Grinder

Located in Round Top, TX

Vintage Danish coffee grinder standing just under 5' tall, featuring a large iron gear mechanism and hand-crank handle. The grinder includes a metal receptacle for feeding coffee bea...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Iron

Primitive Anitque Cast Iron Hand Crank Farm Spigot Well Water Pump
Primitive Anitque Cast Iron Hand Crank Farm Spigot Well Water Pump

Primitive Anitque Cast Iron Hand Crank Farm Spigot Well Water Pump

Located in Dayton, OH

Primitive antique cast iron hand crank farm spigot well water pump 66" Antique cast iron hand crank water pump.

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Vintage 1910s Primitive Fountains

Materials

Iron

Brass Multiplier Fishing Winch
Brass Multiplier Fishing Winch

Brass Multiplier Fishing Winch

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H 0.04 in Dm 1.78 in

Brass Multiplier Fishing Winch

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A fine little reel with brass crank and bone handle.

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Antique 1870s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

An iron adjustable industrial Scissor Table
An iron adjustable industrial Scissor Table

An iron adjustable industrial Scissor Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iron industrial lifting table on wheels with crank mechanism and transport handle. Serves as a side table, stand, occasional table or serving table.

Category

20th Century German Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

1920s Cast Iron Engine Hoist Hanging Egg Chair
1920s Cast Iron Engine Hoist Hanging Egg Chair

1920s Cast Iron Engine Hoist Hanging Egg Chair

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H 90.5 in W 42.75 in D 62 in

1920s Cast Iron Engine Hoist Hanging Egg Chair

Located in Oakville, CT

Seat height is adjustable by engaging the crank mechanism handle. Rear casters remain locked until handle is lowered and then hoist can be moved by one person.

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Vintage 1920s North American Industrial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

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Mikky Phone Miniature Portable Gramophone

Mikky Phone Miniature Portable Gramophone

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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Mikky Phone Miniature Portable Gramophone

Located in Hamburg, DE

Inside are the record player and sound box with handle, horn and crank to assemble. The player is from the 1930's and is a real rarity and collector's item.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Bauhaus Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Large French Painter's Display Easel
Large French Painter's Display Easel

Large French Painter's Display Easel

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Large French Painter's Display Easel

Located in Winter Park, FL

A French painter's easel made of solid oak with large turned wood vice and cast iron gear mechanism with wood handled crank. Grand in scale, this easel is perfect for the display of ...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Easels

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Double Artist Easel
19th Century French Double Artist Easel

19th Century French Double Artist Easel

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H 109.85 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in

19th Century French Double Artist Easel

Located in Ongar, GB

The height can be adjusted from 174 - 270cm by a crank system using the handle on the front. Wheels on the base are in good working condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Easels

Materials

Oak

French Wine Bottle Cleaner, circa 1920
French Wine Bottle Cleaner, circa 1920

French Wine Bottle Cleaner, circa 1920

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H 26 in W 6 in D 12.5 in

French Wine Bottle Cleaner, circa 1920

Located in Dallas, TX

It was a way of cleaning out wine bottles by cranking the handle which rotates a geared mechanism, which in turn rotates many thin wire brushes.

Category

Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Iron

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1950s Detailed Driving School Model

1950s Detailed Driving School Model

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H 19 in W 52 in D 19 in

1950s Detailed Driving School Model

By HOHM Modelle Company 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

Its the likable cartoon style look of this cars front end that makes this example so popular. Just crank the handle and all the parts are set in motion.  

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Models and Miniatures

1950s Detailed Driving School Model
1950s Detailed Driving School Model

1950s Detailed Driving School Model

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H 19 in W 52 in D 19 in

1950s Detailed Driving School Model

By HOHM Modelle Company 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

It’s the likable cartoon style look of this cars front end that makes this example so popular. Just crank the handle and all the parts are set in motion.    

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

1950s Detailed Driving School Model
1950s Detailed Driving School Model

1950s Detailed Driving School Model

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H 19 in W 52 in D 19 in

1950s Detailed Driving School Model

By HOHM Modelle Company 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

Its the likable cartoon style look of this cars front end that makes this example so popular. Just crank the handle and all the parts are set in motion. .

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Models and Miniatures

Italian mid-century modern wood and metal gramophone by C. Bruno, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern wood and metal gramophone by C. Bruno, 1940s

Italian mid-century modern wood and metal gramophone by C. Bruno, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

On the side, there is a metal crank with a wooden handle that winds the gramophone.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique School Masters Desk, English, Georgian, Mahogany, circa 1800
Antique School Masters Desk, English, Georgian, Mahogany, circa 1800

Antique School Masters Desk, English, Georgian, Mahogany, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Presented in good antique condition Of quality craftsmanship with attractive proportions Attractive mahogany showing quality grain and fine color Offering Classic English Georgian...

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Crank Steamship Foghorn
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Hand Crank Steamship Foghorn

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H 16 in W 22 in D 11 in

Hand Crank Steamship Foghorn

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships foghorn with mahogany box with brass crank handle. Leather carry handle. Circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Large French Oak Easel Original Casters Supply Box & Working Crank, 19th Century
Large French Oak Easel Original Casters Supply Box & Working Crank, 19th Century

Large French Oak Easel Original Casters Supply Box & Working Crank, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Able to accommodate a very large painting, mirror, or television this massive easel is constructed entirely of oak with iron bolts and casters, the later crank handle operates in per...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Easels

Materials

Oak

Oak H-Frame Double Artist's Easel
Oak H-Frame Double Artist's Easel

Oak H-Frame Double Artist's Easel

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H 82 in W 23 in D 31 in

Oak H-Frame Double Artist's Easel

Located in London, GB

Rise and fall mechanism with cranking handle. Measure: Lowest height 82 inches - 208 cm.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Easels

Materials

Oak

Ship's Foghorn from the U.S.S. Virginian, 1898
Ship's Foghorn from the U.S.S. Virginian, 1898

Ship's Foghorn from the U.S.S. Virginian, 1898

Located in Norwell, MA

Crank handle bellows foghorn in a wood box with leather carry handle and copper trumpet.

Category

Antique 1890s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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By Windsor & Newton

Located in Cheshire, GB

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