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Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Bronze Fireplace Tool Set Danny Alessandro
By Danny Alessandro, Stone Manufacturing Company
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern 5 piece polished bronze / brass fireplace tool set in the manner of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Cast Stone Foo Dogs, Firedogs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful pair of cast stone fire dogs, Foo Dog style. Great for use in a fireplace - the pair is
Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Cast Stone

Cape Cod Firelighter Irving Harper George Nelson Fire Starter Cast Iron Tool McM
By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented to you in original patina, a cast iron pot, and coil-handled shaft with firing stone. A
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Iron

Traditional Spanish Stone Mortar, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage stone mortar. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1930. In original
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1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Traditional Spanish Stone Mortar, circa 1930
Traditional Spanish Stone Mortar, circa 1930
No Reserve
H 3.94 in Dm 9.85 in
Cloth Making Tool (Sepia Toned Still Life of Tools from Tonga)
By David Halliday
Located in Hudson, NY
square kilometres (193,000 square miles) across the Pacific. Stone tools imported during the last 1,000
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Archival Pigment

Shoe Form (Sepia Toned Still Life of an Antique Shoemaker's Tool from Tonga)
By David Halliday
Located in Hudson, NY
Sepia Toned Still Life of an Antique Shoemaker's Tool from Tonga 17 x 17, edition 9 of 25 Silver
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Archival Paper

Irving Harper Fire Starter by George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller
By Irving Harper, George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
footed cast iron pot features a coiled-handle and white firing stone that shows minimal use. Bottom is
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Wrought Iron Fleur De Lys Chenets with Cross Bar
Located in Dallas, TX
used for centuries. Originally made from wood or stone, iron chenets retain heat better than other
Category

20th Century French Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ceremonial Canes (Sepia Toned Still Life of 5 Canes from Tonga)
By David Halliday
Located in Hudson, NY
500,000 square kilometres (193,000 square miles) across the Pacific. Stone tools imported during the last
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Archival Paper, Silver Gelatin

Ceremony Canes (Sepia Toned Still Life of 6 Canes from Tonga)
By David Halliday
Located in Hudson, NY
500,000 square kilometres (193,000 square miles) across the Pacific. Stone tools imported during the last
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Archival Paper

Bailers (Sepia Toned Still Life of Hand Carved Bailers from Ancient Tonga)
By David Halliday
Located in Hudson, NY
Pacific. Stone tools imported during the last 1,000 years from Fiji, Samoa, and the Society Islands
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Archival Paper

Headrest (Sepia Toned Still Life of Wooden Antique from Tonga)
By David Halliday
Located in Hudson, NY
(193,000 square miles) across the Pacific. Stone tools imported during the last 1,000 years from Fiji
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Archival Paper, Silver Gelatin

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone, Steel

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
H 14.5 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial
Category

20th Century Chinese Folk Art Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone, Steel

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
H 12.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Hand Tooled Jewel Studded Brass Lamp
Located in Malibu, CA
Custom made lamp with jewel tone cabochon vase / inlaid stones. 1 Stone is missing. Sits on a heavy
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Brass

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Green Stone Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit
Category

20th Century Chinese Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone, Other

Japanese Old Stone "Elderly Priest" / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone

“Stone Wall”
Located in Southampton, NY
village houses by the American artist, Gary Shepard. The stone wall with its signature climbing flowers
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1990s Post-Impressionist Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

“Stone Wall”
“Stone Wall”
H 22.5 in W 33 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Buddhist 'Nine Peaches' Stone Carving, Unsigned, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Buddhist 'nine peaches' hard stone carving - symbolizing immortality and long life
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone

Pair, Italian Tooled Leather & Pietra Dura "Cigar" Motif Tobacco Boxes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, early to mid 20th century. A pair of leather boxes, each having tooled gilt leather to
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20th Century Italian Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble

Tools, Symbolism and Abstract by American Female Modernist Peter Miller
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Tools" is a 25 x 30 inches, oil on canvas painting by American modernist and surrealist, female
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1960s American Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1940s Traditional Spanish Mortar, Authentic Vintage Stone & Wood Kitchenware
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, circa 1940. Manufactured in Spain, this charming mortar is crafted from stone and wood, showcasing the
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone

Vintage Italian Ashtray Pair Made in Santafiora Stone
Located in Prato, Tuscany
pair of round ashtrays; each was obtained from a single block of Santafiora stone; the craftsman drew
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone

"Magnolia Bloom Still Life" by Howard Hughes Tool General Manager Vice President
By F. W. Ayers
Located in San Antonio, TX
President of Hughes International Tool Houston Texas Biography F. W. Ayers (Fred) (1884-1966) Background
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1940s Realist Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Oil

Chinese Round Green Cloud Bands Jade Bi Disc with Beautiful Translucent Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
Jades were handmade and hand abraided and hand polished using tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Jade

"Still Life with Flowers and Fruit Bowl Howard Hughes VP Huges internation Tool
By F. W. Ayers
Located in San Antonio, TX
. (Fred) Ayers. Vice President of Hughes International Tool Houston Texas Biography F. W. Ayers (Fred
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1930s Realist Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Oil

"Still Life with Oriental Statues" Artist Howard Hughes Senior VP of Huges Tool
By F. W. Ayers
Located in San Antonio, TX
Asian Figurines, 1938 " F.W. (Fred) Ayers. Vice President of Hughes International Tool Houston Texas
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1930s Realist Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Oil

Chinese Rare Large Earthy Green And Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
polished using tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust . Notice the considerable
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Jade

Chinese Rare Black Jade Bi Disc with Ancient Earthy Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
abraided and hand polished using special polishing tools with stone, water. Notice the beautiful colors and
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Jade

John Taylor Arms, Study in Stone, Cathedral of Ourense
By John Taylor Arms
Located in New York, NY
John Taylor Arms was known for making such finely drawn etchings that commercial tools were not
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Etching

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Blue Glass Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit. This
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone, Other

Owl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Latcholassie Akesuk (1919 - 2000) Owl, 1976 Stone sculpture Cape Dorset This is a classic example
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1970s Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone

Owl
Owl
H 11 in W 6 in D 9 in
Nike, 14"x10"x4" Carved Limestone sculpture
By Mark Leichliter
Located in Loveland, CO
independent study program. I grew up surrounded by construction tools and forms as my father, uncle, and
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Early to Mid 20th Century Modernist Style Figurative Abstract Carved Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
has changed the stone from a rough block into the general shape of the finished statue. Tools called
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone

Russian Fabergé Style Silver Gilt Table Thermometer
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
with easel backing with spurious hallmarks and fitted tooled leather case with velvet interior. The
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20th Century Russian Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

French Louis XVI Style Guéridon Bouillotte Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
with small brass pulls. The slides are 6-?” in length and feature inset green leather with gold tooled
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20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Marble, Stone, Brass, Metal

Egyptian Revival Royal Purple Amethyst Bead Necklace, 14k Gold Bamboo Clasp
Located in New York, NY
, attractive blooms and their medicinal use. Bamboo is thought to have been used as a stone-raising tool used
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20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for specifications. The shell of the figural turtle brooch is studded with round turquoise stones and
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1950s Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
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W 0.94 in L 1.57 in
22 Karat Gold Nava Ratna Pendant on Hand-Rolled Gold Chain, India
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely 22K gold Nava Ratna pendant comprised of precious and semi-precious stones. Fine tooling
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Late 20th Century Indian Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Bvlgari Bulgari Multicenter Mother Of Pearl Onyx Yellow Gold Cufflinks Kit Set
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
onyx stone discs 10mm each Tool size: 30.5mm x 6.5mm Details: Measurements: Front Width: 16mm Length
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1990s Italian Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Brutalist Umbrella Stand in Iron & Art Glass Attributed to Poliarte, Italy 1960s
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Rome, IT
Brutalist Midcentury umbrella stand or vessel for fireplace tools in wrought iron and art glass
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Turkish Wood, Metal, and Enamel Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
featuring ambitious decorations of tooled jewelry like metal work, a deep step down top under glass with
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20th Century Turkish Moorish Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Metal

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
with over 1ct of fine stones. This watch comes with a complimentary spring bar tool to adjust the
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
: 0.64 ctw. Total weight of all stones: ca. 2.34ctw. Mabe Pearls Ø 10mm. Used in fine condition. A
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1970s European Retro Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Italian Sink in White Carrara Marble 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
stone, carried out by the stonemason using a tool called a beam. Measures: height 14cm width 50cm
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Carrara Marble

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace and Earring Set by Violet Nez
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
57 matched Sleeping Beauty turquoise stones is on a 26” sterling necklace with 12 squash blossoms
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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Style Sterling Silver and Agate Handled Presentation Trowel
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
border embellished with bands of tooled decoration. The ornamentation to the blade incorporates the
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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Egyptian Lavender Jeweled Gem Colored Necklace 24K Electroplated
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
tooling, beads, pear-shaped lavender, and pink-colored stones. The pendant is adjustable for length at 16
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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

24k Gold, Brass

Sterling Turquoise Bolo Tie by Teddy Goodluck
Located in Toledo, OH
Sterling Turquoise bolo tie by Teddy Goodluck. Extra large Sterling Bolo. Beautiful stone that
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Late 20th Century Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unique Coffee Table in Tiger eyes by Jean Claude Dresse.
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Brussels, BE
inlay from scratch. All Dresse's pieces are handmade: ''The only tools used are shears to cut the
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

Coffee Table in mosaic brass and stainless steel by Jean Claude Dresse
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Brussels, BE
mosaic metal, brass and stainless steel . All Dresse's pieces are handmade: ''The only tools used are
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Egyptian Red Dangle, Jeweled Gem Necklace 24 Karat Yellow Gold Overlay
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
tooling, beads, pear-shaped red, and orange-colored stones. The pendant is adjustable for length at 16
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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

24k Gold, Brass

Egyptian Ruby Lavalier Dangle 24K Electroplated Necklace
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
tooling, beads, oval-shaped red, and white-colored stones. The pendant is adjustable for length at 17" and
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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

22k Gold, Brass

Bohemien Filigrana Vintage Silver Long Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
bohemian and vintage allure. Adorned with glass stones in vibrant shades of bright red, light pink, and
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1970s Unknown Artisan Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Silver

Brutalist Jade Statue Midcentury Figural Attrib. Mary Polon
Located in Southbury, CT
achieve this gorgeous finish. Tool marks, deep scrapes, cut marks -all evidence of the more primitive
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Jade

Buccellati Suite Created by Mario Buccellati Himself, $450k Official Evaluation
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Southbury, CT
over a year to create. He used Rennesance-era tools to create his works and invented several unique
Category

1950s Renaissance Revival Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Three polished natural blue turquoise stones bezel set in hand tooled sterling silver are featured
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1960s North American Native American Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Bi Disc Sculpture - Brown Jade - Orange - Period: Early 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
precious stone, and is also the stone of immortality (a material of unalterable hardness) to which the five
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20th Century Chinese Other Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

Jade

Egyptian Mesh, Jeweled Gem Colored Necklace 24K Electroplated
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
night for a glamorous finish every time. Mesh Egyptian, jeweled necklace ornate in handmade tooling and
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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Stone Tools

Materials

22k Gold, Brass

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Vintage Stone Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage stone tools for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage stone tools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and cast stone. Vintage stone tools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage stone tools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Louis XV hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage stone tools over the years, but those made by Alessandro Albrizzi, Irving Harper and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Stone Tools?

Prices for vintage stone tools start at $68 and top out at $4,000 with the average selling for $950.