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Vintage Gavels

Pharmaceutical Presentation Gavel Dated 1941 1942
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual ceremonial / presentation gavel presented to Angelo Carlo Bosso, president of the
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Gavels

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Wood

1930s Oversized Folk Art Wooden Gavel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique and large commemorative gavel given to Fred G. Fraser as Chef de Chemin de Fer in 1938 by
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Gavels

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Brass

Antique Silver and Wooden Presentation Judge's Gavel, circa 1960s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique sterling silver and wood gavel or auction hammer. The gavel is engraved with Judge's name
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Vintage Gavels

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Silver

Vintage Oversized Wooden Judges Gavel Auctioneer Hammer Law Justice 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century oversized judgee / lawyer / attorney gavel. Made of wood with a walnut finish
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Late 20th Century Vintage Gavels

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Hardwood

20th Century Solid Silver Mounted Auctioneers Gavel, London c.1989
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century solid silver mounted on mahogany auctioneers gavel and stand, comes in the original
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1980s English Other Vintage Gavels

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Silver

Vintage Retro Era Charms Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold Bangle & Platinum
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds. Charms include the letters N G E, a judge’s gavel, a detailed carriage with emerald
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Gavels

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement
Located in New York, NY
from the Women's Movement! The larger pin is connected to a small pin in the form of a gavel hammer
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Gavels

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Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Supreme Court Gold Tool
Located in New York, NY
Large 14K yellow gold "gavel" charm. 1 1/2" long. Perfect for a judge, lawyer
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1940s American Vintage Gavels

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14k Gold

Vintage Supreme Court Gold Tool
Supreme Court Gold Tool
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L 1.5 in
Head Tide, Good Housekeeping, Story Illustration
By Mead Schaeffer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Dean rose and pounded with his gavel. 'A moment,' he shouted. 'Mr. Haven has a word to say. Will you
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1930s Vintage Gavels

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Oil, Canvas

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Vintage 6 Florentine Handcrafted Silver and Luxion Crystal Glasses from R.C.R
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Linea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

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Silver

Pair of Wall Plaques Modelled as an Old Couple
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of terra cotta wall plaques modelled in high relief and painted, portraying an old couple looking out the window.
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19th Century Austrian Folk Art Vintage Gavels

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Terracotta

Two Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. I think they are from the early 20th Century probably between 1920s and 1930s. Mea...
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20th Century Austrian Folk Art Vintage Gavels

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Antler, Wood

Large Heavy Duty Cast Iron Gentlemen Wall Sign Plaque, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A large heavy duty cast iron Gentlemen sign. c.1930 In totally original condition with an amazing patina to the green paint. Likely once mounted outside a public restroom or simil...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Vintage Gavels

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Iron

Two Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. I think they are from the 1960s or older. Tallest is approximate 1.5" high, 8" wid...
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1960s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Gavels

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Antler, Wood

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Intriguing cast bronze relief plaque from Benin, showing three guardians. The plaque was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes but was made in the 20th century. The plaque is cast in b...
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1940s Beninese Tribal Vintage Gavels

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Bronze

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
H 8.47 in W 7.68 in D 1.58 in
7 Unknown Craftsman Studio Craft Turned Teak Bowl Set Midcentury Danish Rustic
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Finn Juhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Executed by an unknown craftsman, an amazing set of 7 turned solid teak small bowls. Expertly thin edged, hand done and showing variations to the details in each bowl. No lathe marki...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

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Teak

Italian Wooden Church Candlesticks in the Shape of a Torch Holder
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Peculi...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Medieval Vintage Gavels

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Bronze

Judge's Walnut Gavel / Mallet with Brass Appreciation Plate from Newt Gingrich
Located in San Diego, CA
Judge's walnut gavel / mallet with brass appreciation plate signed by Newt Gingrich. The gavel is 10.25"W x 3"D x 1.75"H and appears to be a gift from Gingrich to a supporter. Qualit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Gavels

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Brass

Italian Vintage Pair of Table Lamps in Polished Brass 'No Lampshades'
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pair ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

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Brass

Large Heavy Duty Cast Iron Gentlemen Wall Sign Plaque, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A large and incredible heavy duty cast iron Gentlemen sign. c.1920 In original condition with an amazing patina. Likely once mounted outside a public restroom.
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Vintage Gavels

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Iron

Vintage French Rose Glazed Earthenware Centerpiece Woven Tableware
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Orig...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Gavels

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Ceramic

Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Turned chairs represent a style of Elizabethan or Jacobean turned furniture that had a vogue in late 16th and early 17th century England, New England and Holland. The technique was c...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

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Wood, Cord

Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
H 30.12 in W 22.05 in D 19.89 in
Antique Trade Sign Gavel or Presentation Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gavel is in great condition and was a presentation piece. Copper plate on gavel reads as follows / Dated 1941 Presented By The Corona 20-30 Club Won By Red Lands #121 -...
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Early 20th Century American Country Vintage Gavels

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Wood

1975 American Modern Tabletop Mirror Sculpture by Robert Whitley 'Signed'
By Robert Whitley
Located in North Miami, FL
1975 American modern tabletop mirror and gavel with stand sculptures made of curly maple and walnut by Robert Whitley (1924). Both pieces are carved and signed by the artist. Meas...
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20th Century American Vintage Gavels

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Wood, Maple, Walnut

Tall Wooden Vase by Maurice Bonami, Attributed to De Coene Frères
By De Coene Frères
Located in London, GB
Tall hand turned wooden specimen vase by master craftsman Maurice Bonami (1929), Belgium. Intricately constructed from many different specimens of wood and turned on a lathe, produce...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

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Wood

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Exclusive Chairman or Auctioneer Gavel
Located in Alvesta, SE
Elegant and exclusive chairman/ judge/ auctioneer gavel, circa 1960s. Black painted wood and
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

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Silver Plate

Vintage Exclusive Chairman or Auctioneer Gavel
Exclusive Chairman or Auctioneer Gavel
H 3.55 in W 10.63 in D 1.97 in
Tiffany & Co. Gentleman's Gold Dress Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18 karat yellow gold gentleman's gavel motif dress set by Tiffany & Co. The set is comprised of
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Gavels

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brass 'Gavel' Door Knocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass 'Gavel' door knocker - a smallish door knocker in the shape of a Hammer or gavel. Ideal for
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20th Century Vintage Gavels

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Brass

Brass 'Gavel' Door Knocker
Brass 'Gavel' Door Knocker
H 1.75 in W 5 in D 1.75 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Gavel
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver gavel by Tiffany & Co.
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20th Century American Vintage Gavels

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Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm Order in the court! This lovely 3D charm features a
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20th Century Vintage Gavels

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm
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W 0.44 in L 1.23 in
Yellow Gold Gavel Hammer Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A 14 karat yellow gold charm pendant designed as an auctioneer's or lawyer's gavel (hammer
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20th Century American Vintage Gavels

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Judge's Gavel
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Judge's Gavel This authentic Tiffany & Co. judge's gavel
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1950s Vintage Gavels

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Sterling Silver

14K Yellow and White Gold 1928 Crown Scepter and Gavel Diamond Pendant Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow and White Gold 1928 Crown, Scepter and Gavel Diamond Pendant Charm O.E.S O.E.S
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20th Century Vintage Gavels

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Gold

MCM Napier Silver Plate and Turned Wood Double Sided Spirit Measure / Jigger
By Napier Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
gavel with the head divided into two halves, one calibrated for 1, 2 & 3 ounces, the other calibrated
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

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Silver Plate

Aquamarine Ring in White Gold
Located in Southbury, CT
, gavels, staircase banisters. The shank on this aquamarine ring will endure for decades. The stone is so
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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Gavels

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Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Gavel
By Currier & Roby
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver gavel mounted on a wooden base, New York, Ca. 1930's-1940's, Currier & Roby
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1930s Vintage Gavels

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gavel
Sterling Silver Gavel
H 5.5 in W 14 in D 4.13 in
9 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm Order in the court! This lovely 3D charm features a
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20th Century Vintage Gavels

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Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm- This unique 3D charm features a miniature judge's gavel
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20th Century Vintage Gavels

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Gavel Charm
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W 0.16 in L 0.63 in
Tiffany and Company Sterling Gavel With Original Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tiffany and Company Sterling Gavel With Original Box Engraved "For the President of the Iowa
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1970s Vintage Gavels

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Silver

Modernist Sterling Silver Gavel & Sound Block, Boxed, Padgett & Putland, 1989
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1989 by Padgett & Putland, this handsome, Sterling Silver Gavel & Sound
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1980s English Modern Vintage Gavels

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Sterling Silver

Gateleg Dining Table Danish Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Berlin, DE
wonderful. The gaveled function is achieved by simply moving each leg inward. When both sides are down, it
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gavels

He Hanged Them High
Located in Minneapolis, MN
severe at his desk. He leans his knuckles onto the top of the wood, a gavel gripped in one hand. An ink
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1940s American Realist Vintage Gavels

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Illustration Board, Oil

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Vintage Gavels For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage gavels is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all vintage gavels available were constructed with great care. Vintage gavels have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Modern vintage gavels are consistently popular styles. Vintage gavels have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Currier & Roby and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Gavels?

Vintage gavels can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $473, while the lowest priced sells for $109 and the highest can go for as much as $1,725.