Rat Catcher
'The Rat Catcher' original etching from 'tramps and beggars' series
By Jan Gillisz van Vliet
Located in Milwaukee, WI
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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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French Bronze Vintage Pied Piper of Hamelin by Eugène Barillot, circa 1890
By Eugène Barillot
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By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin, R.B.A.
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Metal and Leather Catcher's Mask, c.1920
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Distressed Metal and Leather Catcher's Mask, c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Vintage Steel and Green Leather Catcher's Mask, c.1920
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Early 20th C. Steel and Leather Catcher's Mask c.1940
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Rat Catcher For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the rat catcher you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for a rat catcher from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a rat catcher to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of beige, gray and more. There have been many interesting rat catcher examples over the years, but those made by Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin, R.B.A. and Jan Gillisz van Vliet are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in chalk, etching and paper — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Rat Catcher?
The price for a rat catcher in our collection starts at $95 and tops out at $18,485 with the average selling for $140.
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