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18th Century Art Tools

An extraordinary George III thief's tool
An extraordinary George III thief's tool

An extraordinary George III thief's tool

Located in Chonburi, TH

The cut steel construction, along with the intricate engravings, highlights the level of craftsmanship and sophistication that existed even in the realm of criminal tools during the ...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Metalwork

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Cut Steel

18th Century Carpenters Hand Plane Tool, Signed and Dated 1791
18th Century Carpenters Hand Plane Tool, Signed and Dated 1791

18th Century Carpenters Hand Plane Tool, Signed and Dated 1791

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Rare Museum-level 18th Century carpenters tool, an antler hand plane, hand-carved to look like a lion. Signed with initials and dated 1791.

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Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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18th and 19th Century French Woodworkers Tools
18th and 19th Century French Woodworkers Tools

18th and 19th Century French Woodworkers Tools

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H 1 in W 1 in D 12 in

18th and 19th Century French Woodworkers Tools

Located in Boston, MA

18th and 19th century French woodworkers tools.

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Antique 18th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

18th Century Dutch Bed Warming Pan
18th Century Dutch Bed Warming Pan

18th Century Dutch Bed Warming Pan

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H 12.6 in W 43.71 in D 3.94 in

18th Century Dutch Bed Warming Pan

Located in Werkendam, NL

In our collection antique "Kitchenalia:" Charming 18th century Dutch bed warming pan with copper pan, florally decorated brass lid and iron handle. As alternative of the hot-wa...

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Antique 1770s Dutch Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F
18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F

18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

A remarkable example of 18th-century craftsmanship. Provenance & Significance: This compass is a testament to the skill and ingenuity of master builders from the 18th century, whose...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Antiquities

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Iron

Late 18th to Early19th Century Primitive Cobbler's Tools
Late 18th to Early19th Century Primitive Cobbler's Tools

Late 18th to Early19th Century Primitive Cobbler's Tools

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of five wooden, hand carved cobbler's tools. Three are stamped with owner's name, "P. Partley". Each tool is completely worn smooth from use.

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Antique Late 18th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Primitive Kitchen Rack With Tools including Oyster Shucker
18th Century Primitive Kitchen Rack With Tools including Oyster Shucker

18th Century Primitive Kitchen Rack With Tools including Oyster Shucker

Located in Atlanta, GA

18Th Century Primitive Kitchen rack w/ tools Oyster Shucker & More!. True 18th century american tools and rack. 14.5” Oyster shucker, 12” spatula and 12.5” prong.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Primitives

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Modernist Wall Display of 18th and 19th Century Baking Tools
Sculptural Modernist Wall Display of 18th and 19th Century Baking Tools

Sculptural Modernist Wall Display of 18th and 19th Century Baking Tools

Located in Peabody, MA

A charming sculptural modernist wall display of various 18th and 19th century tools relating to the art of baking, all mounted upon an antique breadboard.

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Fireplace Candelabra
Early 19th Century Fireplace Candelabra

Early 19th Century Fireplace Candelabra

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H 16.93 in W 18.12 in D 5.91 in

Early 19th Century Fireplace Candelabra

Located in Copenhagen, K

Early 19th century fireplace candelabra

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Antique Early 18th Century French Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Original Hand Painted Flax Tool /Scutching Knife with Yellow and Red Tri
Antique Original Hand Painted Flax Tool /Scutching Knife with Yellow and Red Tri

Antique Original Hand Painted Flax Tool /Scutching Knife with Yellow and Red Tri

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique original green painted Swedish scutching knife with simplistic red and yellow trim accenting the hand painted flowers. This Swedish hand carved farm tool was used during the ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Rare pair of wood sculptures of Ming Dynasty court officials.
Rare pair of wood sculptures of Ming Dynasty court officials.

Rare pair of wood sculptures of Ming Dynasty court officials.

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of painted wooden sculpture from Ming Dynasty showing officials of the imperial court with their court tablets.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Ch...

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Wood

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19th Century Carpenters Pine Tool Chest and Tools  The chest is in pine
19th Century Carpenters Pine Tool Chest and Tools  The chest is in pine

19th Century Carpenters Pine Tool Chest and Tools The chest is in pine

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Carpenters Pine Tool Chest and Tools The chest is in pine with metal banding, it is set on wheels and has layers of trays We have left the contents of the chest with i...

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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments

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Pine

One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu
One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu

One of the most influential maps of America ever made, 17th Century Willem Blaeu

By Willem Blaeu

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A rare and important 17th Century Italian Engraving of Willem Blaeu's Great Wall Map of America, "America quarta pars orbis quam plerunq, nuvum orbem apellitant primo detecta est ann...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Maps

Materials

Paper, Linen

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18th Century Art Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 18th century art tools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, all 18th century art tools available were constructed with great care. Find 50 antique and vintage 18th century art tools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 18th century art tools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 18th century art tools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art, Art Deco and louis xv 18th century art tools are of considerable interest. Many 18th century art tools are appealing in their simplicity, but François Linke, Maitland Smith and Stefaan Eyckmans produced popular 18th century art tools that are worth a look.

How Much are 18th Century Art Tools?

Prices for 18th century art tools start at $125 and top out at $175,000 with the average selling for $5,000.