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Large American Coin Silver '.900' Cake Saw/Knife
By Wood & Hughes
Located in New York, NY
Large, American, coin silver (.900) cake saw/knife, New York, circa 1870, wood and Hughes - makers
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Antique 1870s American Colonial Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Coin 1768 Antique Folding Pocket Knife In .916 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket knife with a Spanish Coin. Beautiful antique pocket knife, created in Spain, back in the
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Antique 1760s Spanish Art Deco Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Antique Albert Coles Coin Silver Fork Spoon Knife Set with Box
By Albert Coles
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique coin silver knife, fork and spoon set by Albert Coles. Engraved "Fanny" Beautiful
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Tableware

Materials

Silver

1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare early tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife, c. 1900, containing a multitude of blades and
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Metal

American Coin Silver Fish Servers, circa 1830, by Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
American coin silver fish servers, circa 1830, by Miles Gorham. Fiddle, thread & shell design
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of Art Deco style Tudor pattern silver cutlery for 12
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
fish servers 1 carving knife & fork 1 sharpening steel 1 butter knife 1 runcible spoon 3 assorted
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Judaical Historical Collection 16th Century to Early 20th Century
Located in Doha, QA
-approximately 16th century, believed to be a two slot Coin Tax or Charity Box. It has signs of original paint
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Antique 16th Century Unknown Renaissance Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Silver

American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880's
Located in Incline Village, NV
to remove coins was to smash the bank open, albeit, with this particular example, perhaps a knife was
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Pottery

19th C Walking Stick With Silver Plate Handle Top Above Hand Carved Cane
Located in Incline Village, NV
). I have no idea how to get inside to find out what it is----whether or not it is a knife, valuable
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Artesania Tabuisa Mugs Set of 3 with Tumi Peruvian God Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, the tumi form, in metal, was used as a type of coin.Pre-columbian Tumis were usually made of metal or
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Eighteen Ten 1810 by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 55 Pc Heavy
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
An American classic, 1810 is a faithful adaptation of a coin silver pattern. Simple lines, generous
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a pick or little knife and a purse. They are depicted mid-thigh and stand on a sheath ornate with
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco Bakelite "Fish Themed" Still Bank, American, circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
scarce is the fact that, other than the old "knife in the slot" there was no way to remove the coins once
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Bakelite

Eighteen Ten 1810 by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 37 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter knife, 7", one pie server with stainless blade, 10" Includes bonus brand new storage chest
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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S.T. Dupont Briquet De Poche LD Plaque Gas Cigarette Lighter With Original Box
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S.T. Dupont Briquet De Poche LD Plaque Gas Cigarette Lighter With Original Box and Papers Stamped 100NL95 No 2294 Made in Paris, France Purchase receipt shoes 4/2/1995 Goldsmith...
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20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Gold Plate, Steel

19th Century Pair of Mary Gregory Vases with Hunting Scenes
By Mary Gregory
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century handblown amethyst glass vases with central designs on the front surrounded by a floral border and hand-painted scenes depicting children hunting with dogs and d...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vases

Materials

Enamel

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

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Pair of American Mahogany Urn Cutlery Boxes with Fluted Medallion Gallery C 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American mahogany flanking Urn telescopic cutlery boxes with acorn finials, fluted medallion gallery, original interior cutlery slots, and resting on turned ringed circular s...
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century brass surveyor's level with telescope, compass and spirit level. With original brass mounted pine case. Telescope length: 18 1/4 inches. - 46.5 cm. Fitting f...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Model of Borghese Gladiator
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Grand Tour classical bronze model of the Borghese Gladiator, circa 1880 in date. The well patinated bronze on a rectangular bronze base inscribed ...
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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter, 1899
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare figural sterling silver cigar cutter; the terminal beautifully cast as a Boar's head retaining two original red stone / glass eyes; the detail is stunning. ...
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter, 1899
Rare Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter, 1899
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H 1.5 in W 5.75 in D 1.25 in
Native American Parfleche Box, Sioux, 19th Century Painted Hide Plains
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Antique Sioux (Native American/Plains Indian) Parfleche in a box form constructed of rawhide and intricately painted in an abstract design with hourglass and geometric motifs with na...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

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Antique English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Telescope, London, circa 1850
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb large antique English mahogany and brass nautical maritime telescope or spyglass, London, circa 1850. Inscribed "G. Bracher, London, Day or Night". It's a handsome display p...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Mechanical Countertop Cigar Cutter, USA 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Mechanical countertop cigar cutter, metal chrome and enamel. Allen R. Cressmans Sons. U.S.A. 1890 ca.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful pair of polychromed Kutani porcelain Japanese vases, circa early 20th century, Meiji period, Japan. Vases are hand painted and designed with two different sides; one...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

George II Cross Banded Mahogany Cutlery Box, circa 1760
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A George II cross-banded Mahogany cutlery box, circa 1760. Bow front box with original brass hardware and red velvet-covered interior. Measures: H 12 3/4 in. x W 9 3/8 in. x...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Rostfrei Solingen: Set of 6 Danish Modern Serving Knives, Rosewood Holder, Germa
By Rostfrei Solinger
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare set of serving knives by the renowned German knife makers Rostfrei Solingen. Featuring handles and a holder carved from solid Brazilian rosewood with out-of-this-w...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Steel

Rare Antique Novelty German silver antler and silver cigar cutter, 1890-1900
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Very attractive German silver mounted on an antler, cigar cutter This cigar cutter is designed as oak leaves falling on the antler and in the middle There is a game bird of some kin...
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Antique 1890s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Steel

Sheep In A Landscape, 19th Century, Follower Of Eugene Verboeckhoven
Located in York, GB
A fine painting of sheep in a landscape setting follower of the talented Belgium painter of animals Eugene Verboeckhoven. Housed in a 19th century gilt frame. The size overall being ...
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19th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden strong box is heavily reinforced with iron banding and can be secured with an exterior lock. The walls and top of the lockbox are made from teak. Teak was a preferred...
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Early 20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Teak

C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina
C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina
H 24.5 in W 31.75 in D 18.75 in

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LARGE SET FOR COLLECTOR Coles Coin Silver Kenilworth Medallion 1864 SEE LIST
By Albert Coles
Located in New York, NY
A fine circa 1864 coin silver flatware set by Albert Coles of New York, in the Kenilworth pattern
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Antique 19th Century American Serving Pieces

Orchies French Majolica Pottery Cat Head Figural Penny Bank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
nipping to the money slot, often seen on these pieces, a result of fishing the coins out with a butter
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Earthenware

After Horace Vernet, Engraving Entitled “La Halte”, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
engraved leaves, two of them seated to the right, counting coins, another giving a whispering sign to the
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Stucco

Kirk Cheese Knife, Rare Coin Silver, circa 1830
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in valatie, NY
Kirk cheese knife, rare Kirk coin silver, circa 1830. Appears to be a Mayflower type pattern. The
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Japanese Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Book
Located in South Burlington, VT
ancient knife money, spade shaped money, hundreds of cash coins- nearly thirty (30) fine woodblock prints
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Scarce Japan Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Complete Book
Located in South Burlington, VT
ancient knife money, spade shaped money, hundreds of cash coins- over thirty (30) woodblock prints of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Edward V Half Crown Sterling silver letter opener 1910 by Albert Barker Ltd
By Albert Barker
Located in London, GB
paper knife, and to the handle is fixed a 1910 Half Crown, on one side the head of Edward V with a crown
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Elf" Ceramic Still Bank, circa 1900-1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
proverbial "knife in the slot" methodology of removing the coins). I would suspect that this bank is of
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

1810 by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set of 37 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
An American classic, 1810 is a faithful adaptation of a coin silver pattern. Simple lines, generous
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Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eighteen Ten 1810 by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 49 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 6 1/8", eight flat handle butter spreaders, 6", one flat handle master butter knife, 6 7/8
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

"1810" by International Silver Sterling Flatware Dinner Set for 12
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
An American classic, 1810 is a faithful adaptation of a coin silver pattern. Simple lines, generous
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wood & Hughes COIN SILVER ENGRAVED BREAD/CAKE KNIFE 1860
Located in New York, NY
Fine circa 1860 coin silver bread or cake knife by Wood & Hughes of New York, in a pattern called
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Antique 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Southern Coin Silver Cake Knife, New Orleans, circa 1850
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A good example of a New Orleans, Louisiana cake knife marked "Hyde & Goodrich". There are plenty
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

George Lindner Philadelphia Coin Silver Cake Saw Bread Knife
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a fine circa 1855 coin silver cake saw - bread saw by George Lindner, of
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Antique 19th Century American Serving Pieces

Early Coin Silver R&W Wilson Serving Knife King / Kings
By R. & W. Wilson
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Early coin silver serving knife by R&W Wilson of Philadelphia circa 1825-1846, weighs 1.47 troy ozs
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Antique Early 19th Century Sterling Silver

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Coin Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic coin knife available at 1stDibs. Each coin knife for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are many kinds of the coin knife you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A coin knife is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and folk art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one coin knife that is appealing in its simplicity, but International Silver, Albert Coles and Wood & Hughes produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Coin Knife?

Prices for a coin knife start at $145 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $737.