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Antique Adze

19th Century Ruatangaeo (Ceremonial Adze)
19th Century Ruatangaeo (Ceremonial Adze)

19th Century Ruatangaeo (Ceremonial Adze)

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century Adzes from Mangaia in the Southern Cook Islands stand out for their exquisitely adorned shafts and detailed lashings, making them distinct from any other Pacific variant...

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19th Century Afghan Antique Adze

Materials

Stone

Monumental Adze Head on Stand
Monumental Adze Head on Stand

Monumental Adze Head on Stand

Located in Ottawa, CA

Absolutely stunning and monumental adze head from Papua New Guinea - a gigantic example standing 15" high.

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Early 19th Century Papua New Guinean Archaistic Antique Adze

Materials

Stone

Early 20th century adzed food vessel
Early 20th century adzed food vessel

Early 20th century adzed food vessel

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century adzed food vessel circa 1900. Here we have a rustic made food vessel, usually made for feeding animals in eastern europe. 

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Adze

Materials

Pine

Neolithic Polished Stone Adze Head, Papua New Guinea
Neolithic Polished Stone Adze Head, Papua New Guinea

Neolithic Polished Stone Adze Head, Papua New Guinea

Located in Ottawa, CA

Stunning Neolithic period polished stone adze head with the most stunning tone to the stone, varying from green to soft yellow and deep brown.

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15th Century and Earlier Papua New Guinean Archaistic Antique Adze

Materials

Stone

Warrior ax, adze from the Fang tribe,  Gabon, 19th century
Warrior ax, adze from the Fang tribe,  Gabon, 19th century

Warrior ax, adze from the Fang tribe, Gabon, 19th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

An warior axe from the Fang tribe (Gabon) with a rich aged using patina from the 19th century Totally uncleaned blade Length wooden handle 49 cm, iron blade 15.5 x 10.5 cm Tribal pat...

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19th Century Gabonese Tribal Antique Adze

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Neolithic Greywacke Toki Blade with Handle on Stand
Monumental Neolithic Greywacke Toki Blade with Handle on Stand

Monumental Neolithic Greywacke Toki Blade with Handle on Stand

Located in Ottawa, CA

Originates from: Rarotonga, Cook Islands Era: 12th - 9th Century BCE Dimensions: 15" H x 7" W x 3" D Intensely beautiful and sculptural Greywacke stone adze with incorporat...

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15th Century and Earlier Cook Islands Archaistic Antique Adze

Materials

Sandstone

Arts and Crafts Coffe Table by Robert Thompson ‘Mouseman’ C.1920's
Arts and Crafts Coffe Table by Robert Thompson ‘Mouseman’ C.1920's

Arts and Crafts Coffe Table by Robert Thompson ‘Mouseman’ C.1920's

By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson

Located in Valby, 84

Table of rectangular form in solid English oak, the top worked with a hand adze to produce the characteristic gently undulating faceted surface, raised on square-section legs united ...

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1920s British Arts and Crafts Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Cabriole Leg Windsor Armchair
Early 19th Cabriole Leg Windsor Armchair

Early 19th Cabriole Leg Windsor Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made from a mix of woods, it showcases a Windsor design with a hoop back, saddle seat, turned front legs, and adzed back legs joined by turned H-stretchers. Its classic form and char...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Adze

Materials

Ash, Elm, Yew

Older Hand-Crafted Utilitarian African Bowl
Older Hand-Crafted Utilitarian African Bowl

Older Hand-Crafted Utilitarian African Bowl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Hand-carved with extensive evidence of the crafting as seen in the innumerable time softened adze marks to the exterior. Once used for holding grain, cereals, food and herbs.

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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

An Early Twentieth Century Folk Art Dog
An Early Twentieth Century Folk Art Dog

An Early Twentieth Century Folk Art Dog

Located in London, England

A charming French folk art carved dog, the fur and tail implied using an adze contrasting the smoothness of the face - captures the spirit of the ….moment perfectly. 

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Early 20th Century Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand-Carved Elm Dough Bowl with Handles
19th Century French Hand-Carved Elm Dough Bowl with Handles

19th Century French Hand-Carved Elm Dough Bowl with Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

The interior retains visible adze and gouge marks from the original hand-hewn process, highlighting the bowl’s handmade construction.

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Adze

Materials

Elm

17th-Century Dutch Baroque Oak Beeldenkast / Cabinet
17th-Century Dutch Baroque Oak Beeldenkast / Cabinet

17th-Century Dutch Baroque Oak Beeldenkast / Cabinet

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

For advanced collectors and institutions, the construction perfectly aligns with the mid-to-late 1600s: The Reverse: The back reveals massive, wide, hand-planed and adzed solid oak ...

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1670s Dutch Baroque Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle
19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

Located in Dallas, TX

The bowl features integral carved handles at each end and retains visible adze and gouge marks from its hand-hewn construction.

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Adze

Materials

Elm

Erotic Indonesian Carved Wood Phallic Handle, Early 20th Century
Erotic Indonesian Carved Wood Phallic Handle, Early 20th Century

Erotic Indonesian Carved Wood Phallic Handle, Early 20th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

The carving is a handle to a iron tool, probably an adze for carving. The serious expression on the mans face is and amusing contrast to his present occupation, his two hands wrapped...

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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle
19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

Located in Dallas, TX

The interior and exterior retain visible adze and gouge marks, highlighting its hand-hewn construction.

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Adze

Materials

Elm

CIRCA 1900-1910 ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BEDSTEAD RARE ORiGINAL STAPLES MATTRESS
CIRCA 1900-1910 ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BEDSTEAD RARE ORiGINAL STAPLES MATTRESS

CIRCA 1900-1910 ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BEDSTEAD RARE ORiGINAL STAPLES MATTRESS

By Robert Thompson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, highly collectable, original Circa 1910 Robert Mouseman Thompson bedstead with early Staples...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Early 20th century large wooden bowl
Early 20th century large wooden bowl

Early 20th century large wooden bowl

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Handmade from a solid piece of wood, using an adzed carving technic. The bowl is water tight, so with further resin treatment it could form an interesting water feature or sink basi...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Adze

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Early English Dugout Armchair
Rare Early English Dugout Armchair

Rare Early English Dugout Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine and very rare early 18th century English oak dugout armchair, the generously sized body rough-hewn from a single oak tree trunk, showing adzed and drawn toolmarks and possessi...

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Early 18th Century English Primitive Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair
Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair

Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

An early 19th century Scottish windsor chair in patinated elm with hoop back, saddle seat, turned front legs and adzed back legs joined by turned H-stretchers. Classic form and charm...

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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Adze

Materials

Ash, Elm

Late 19th Century European Rustic Hand-Hewn Farm Table
Late 19th Century European Rustic Hand-Hewn Farm Table

Late 19th Century European Rustic Hand-Hewn Farm Table

Located in Wainscott, NY

The thick plank top bears visible adze and plane marks, giving the surface a rich tactile texture and warm, natural patina developed over more than a century of use.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Adze

Materials

Hardwood, Elm, Oak

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The reverse shows deep adze work and rich patina from use. It measures 10.5 (26.7 cm) high by 7.5 (19 cm) wide by 4 (10 cm) inches deep.

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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The reverse shows deep adze work and rich patina from use. It measures 11.25 (28.5 cm) high by 8 (20.3 cm) wide by 4.5 (11.5 cm) inches deep.

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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Large Nordic Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, Finland, 19th Century
Large Nordic Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, Finland, 19th Century

Large Nordic Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, Finland, 19th Century

Located in Karis, Nyland

Carved by an unknown rural artisan using traditional tools such as adzes and knives, it reflects a long-standing Nordic tradition of making with intention and necessity.

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Late 19th Century Finnish Folk Art Antique Adze

Materials

Wood, Birch

RARE 1920'S ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BEDSTEAD RARE ORiGINAL STAPLES MATTRESS
RARE 1920'S ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BEDSTEAD RARE ORiGINAL STAPLES MATTRESS

RARE 1920'S ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BEDSTEAD RARE ORiGINAL STAPLES MATTRESS

By Robert Thompson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, highly collectable, original Circa 1920's Robert Mouseman Thompson bedstead with early Stapl...

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1920s English Country Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Pair of Neolithic Basalt Stone Celts, Great Britain
Pair of Neolithic Basalt Stone Celts, Great Britain

Pair of Neolithic Basalt Stone Celts, Great Britain

Located in Stamford, CT

A hone stone was used to sharpen weapons and tools such as an adze, hoe or axe. These beautiful prehistoric objects are compelling as a modern sculpture.

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15th Century and Earlier British Prehistoric Antique Adze

Materials

Stone

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The reverse shows deep adze work and rich patina from use. It measures 11 (28 cm) high by 6.5 (16.5 cm) wide by 3.5 (9 cm) inches deep.

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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The reverse shows deep adze work and rich patina from use. It measures 10 (25.4 cm) high by 6.5 (16.5 cm) wide by 4 (10 cm) inches deep.

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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Antique Fritz Jorg Switzerland Made Copper and Steel Ice Climbing Axe
Antique Fritz Jorg Switzerland Made Copper and Steel Ice Climbing Axe

Antique Fritz Jorg Switzerland Made Copper and Steel Ice Climbing Axe

Located in Atlanta, GA

It features its a solid wooden shaft, curved adze and a traditional shaped spike. A wonderful old wooden ice axe from the heart of the Swiss Alps to add that extra decoration touch ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Adze

Materials

Copper, Steel

Antique Māori Pounamu Nephrite Jade Pendant
Antique Māori Pounamu Nephrite Jade Pendant

Antique Māori Pounamu Nephrite Jade Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Styled as a Pounamu, in traditional Toki (Adze) shape which is a symbol for strength, courage, wisdom and ability.

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Early 20th Century New Zealand Antique Adze

Materials

Jade, 9k Gold

Curved Lid Chest
Curved Lid Chest

Curved Lid Chest

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Its oblong shape is topped by a curved lid. The adze cut planks structure is strenghtened with metallic hinges and small flower shaped nails.

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Adze

Materials

Wrought Iron

1801 Engraving of New Caledonian Implements and Attire
1801 Engraving of New Caledonian Implements and Attire

1801 Engraving of New Caledonian Implements and Attire

Located in Langweer, NL

A spear, used for hunting or as a weapon. 7. An adze, a tool for woodworking or carving. Each item had a specific purpose, whether in daily tasks, combat, or cultural practices.

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Early 1800s Antique Adze

Materials

Paper

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

Located in New Orleans, LA

Please see the complete list of exceptional features of this rare suit of armor below. 18th century On base: 97" high x 51 1/2" wide x 40" deep This complete suit includes: Helme...

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18th Century Asian Edo Antique Adze

Materials

Copper, Iron

Large Hardwood Sculpture of Crèche Camel, Neapolitan, 19th Century
Large Hardwood Sculpture of Crèche Camel, Neapolitan, 19th Century

Large Hardwood Sculpture of Crèche Camel, Neapolitan, 19th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

It is particularly nice too see the work of the craftsperson in the adze and chisel marks along the body of the sculpture.

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

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19th Century Whale Tail Adze
19th Century Whale Tail Adze

19th Century Whale Tail Adze

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H 8 in W 10 in D 4 in

19th Century Whale Tail Adze

Located in North Egremont, MA

wonderful, 19th century boatwright's adze in the form of a whale's tail. wrought iron blade made in Sheffield , signed j.b & s, the tail itself is American and carved from chestnut.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adze

Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico

Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico

Located in San Francisco, CA

This hand carved and hand adzed cedar wood 'trastero' was made by traditional WPA craftsman who used traditional tools and techniques to build quality furniture based upon historic c...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Adze

Materials

Cedar

Lovely Early 18th Century Oak Candle Box c. 1730
Lovely Early 18th Century Oak Candle Box c. 1730

Lovely Early 18th Century Oak Candle Box c. 1730

Located in Heathfield, GB

This box is made in oak, hand adzed to all surfaces and with a lovely colour and naturally rich patina.

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18th Century Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Oil painting of a hunter with lady
Oil painting of a hunter with lady

Oil painting of a hunter with lady

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H 20.08 in W 17.33 in D 1.19 in

Oil painting of a hunter with lady

Located in Cheltenham, GB

The painting is executed on an early panel with an adzed back, remaining in its unrestored, authentic condition.

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Adze

Materials

Paint

Charles II Ivory Inlaid Elm Chest on Stand c. 1660
Charles II Ivory Inlaid Elm Chest on Stand c. 1660

Charles II Ivory Inlaid Elm Chest on Stand c. 1660

Located in Heathfield, GB

The back of the coffer is boarded in elm and inside there is the original candle box and clean interior with all of the boards with hand adzed surfaces. Original pegged joints with ...

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17th Century Charles II Antique Adze

Materials

Ivory, Elm

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa, Early 20th Century
Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa, Early 20th Century

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa, Early 20th Century

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Carved from very hard wood with small adze marks creating a vibrant texture. Some insect damage to right foot.

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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Elegant 19th Century Fijian Yaqona Bowl, Ex East Coast USA Private
Elegant 19th Century Fijian Yaqona Bowl, Ex East Coast USA Private

Elegant 19th Century Fijian Yaqona Bowl, Ex East Coast USA Private

Located in Vienna, AT

Definite signs of use, adze carved, deep red brown patina. Used in ceremonies to make Yaqona, Yaqona - made from the roots of the pepper plant, Piper methysticum.

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Late 19th Century Fijian Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Monumental and Unusual 19th Century Teak and Iron Bound Dowry Chest c. 1840
Monumental and Unusual 19th Century Teak and Iron Bound Dowry Chest c. 1840

Monumental and Unusual 19th Century Teak and Iron Bound Dowry Chest c. 1840

Located in Heathfield, GB

The timbers are almost an inch thick throughout and are hand cut with marks to the inner faces from the hand held adze. This would have been made bespoke to keep safe a great treasur...

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1770s Antique Adze

Materials

Iron

A Stunning 18th Century Spanish Colonial Six Panel Arcon
A Stunning 18th Century Spanish Colonial Six Panel Arcon

A Stunning 18th Century Spanish Colonial Six Panel Arcon

Located in San Francisco, CA

The underside of the domed top with deep carving and evidence of hand adzing. Interior candle box over several rows of interior drawers.

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18th Century and Earlier Ecuadorean Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Jacobean Welsh Oak Great Chair c. 1620
Jacobean Welsh Oak Great Chair c. 1620

Jacobean Welsh Oak Great Chair c. 1620

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H 46 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in

Jacobean Welsh Oak Great Chair c. 1620

Located in Heathfield, GB

There are some light ripples from the hand held adze evident on the rear of the back panel, legs, stretchers and beneath the seat board – something that is always good to see.

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17th Century Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

19th Century Primitive, Painted, Carpathian Mountains Bench with Zigzag Back
19th Century Primitive, Painted, Carpathian Mountains Bench with Zigzag Back

19th Century Primitive, Painted, Carpathian Mountains Bench with Zigzag Back

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Though historically re-inforced with metal nails, the bench is primarily put together from slotted-together pieces of adze-carved beech, a method of construction typical amongst the ...

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19th Century Romanian Primitive Antique Adze

Materials

Beech

Late 19th Century Vanuatu Canoe Prow, "Naho"
Late 19th Century Vanuatu Canoe Prow, "Naho"

Late 19th Century Vanuatu Canoe Prow, "Naho"

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H 14.18 in W 20.48 in D 4.34 in

Late 19th Century Vanuatu Canoe Prow, "Naho"

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautifully worn carved "Naho", featuring a stylized bird, adze marks, some encrustation and dark patina expected with wear and age of the piece Carved wooden canoe prows of this ...

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Late 19th Century Vanuatuan Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Tall and Narrow 17th Century Oak Settle Bench, circa 1680
Beautiful Tall and Narrow 17th Century Oak Settle Bench, circa 1680

Beautiful Tall and Narrow 17th Century Oak Settle Bench, circa 1680

Located in East Sussex, GB

Sturdy, comfortable and heavy - adze marks still visible on the reverse panels of the settle.

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1680s British Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Wonderful 18th Century Figured Bow Fronted Mahogany Corner Cabinet, circa 1790
Wonderful 18th Century Figured Bow Fronted Mahogany Corner Cabinet, circa 1790

Wonderful 18th Century Figured Bow Fronted Mahogany Corner Cabinet, circa 1790

Located in East Sussex, GB

The timbers all shaped by hand held tools and the backboards with visible adze marks. Original lacquer finish to the interior.

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1790s Antique Adze

Materials

Mahogany

An Adzed wood bowl
An Adzed wood bowl

An Adzed wood bowl

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H 4 in W 26 in D 11 in

An Adzed wood bowl

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

An Adzed wood bowl

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19th Century Antique Adze

Early 20th Century Adzed Food Vessel
Early 20th Century Adzed Food Vessel

Early 20th Century Adzed Food Vessel

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H 9 in W 44.5 in D 22.75 in

Early 20th Century Adzed Food Vessel

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century adzed food vessel circa 1900. Here we have a rustic made food vessel, usually made for feeding animals in eastern Europe. 

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Early 20th Century Bulgarian Rustic Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century adzed food vessel
Early 20th century adzed food vessel

Early 20th century adzed food vessel

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H 9 in W 44.5 in D 22.75 in

Early 20th century adzed food vessel

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century adzed food vessel circa 1900. Here we have a rustic made food vessel, usually made for feeding animals in eastern europe. 

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

A COLLECTION OF 15 ADZED CARVED RUSTIC WOOD BOWLS
A COLLECTION OF 15 ADZED CARVED RUSTIC WOOD BOWLS

A COLLECTION OF 15 ADZED CARVED RUSTIC WOOD BOWLS

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

HERE WE HAVE A COLLECTION OF 15 ADZED CARVED RUSTIC WOOD BOWLS, IDEAL FOR DECORATIVE PURPOSES OR MAKING A NICE FEATURE PIECE EITHER SINGULAR OR STACKED HAND CARVED.

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19th Century Bulgarian Antique Adze

Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Farmer
Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Farmer

Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Farmer

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H 18.9 in W 0.04 in L 18.9 in

Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Farmer

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze farmer resting on his adze as he pauses to smoke a pipe, signed.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Adze

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs
Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs

Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs

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H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in

Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs

Located in London, London

Three adzed wood chairs cutout heart detail  Primitive and rustic in style Early 20th century Size: Seat height 40cm.

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Early 20th Century European Primitive Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

New Mexican Chest, circa 1840-1860, Spanish Colonial, Wood, Iron, Dovetail Joint
New Mexican Chest, circa 1840-1860, Spanish Colonial, Wood, Iron, Dovetail Joint

New Mexican Chest, circa 1840-1860, Spanish Colonial, Wood, Iron, Dovetail Joint

Located in Denver, CO

19th century Spanish Colonial, New Mexican six board wood chest with till, circa 1840-1860. Hand-adzed with wide dovetail corners and hand forged iron hasp, lock plate and hinges.

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Mid-19th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Adze

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Primitive Stick Back Chair
Early 20th Century Primitive Stick Back Chair

Early 20th Century Primitive Stick Back Chair

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H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 16.15 in

Early 20th Century Primitive Stick Back Chair

By Jack Grimble

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Carved signature to the underside. Adzed finish.

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1920s English Folk Art Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

A Mouseman Stool
A Mouseman Stool

A Mouseman Stool

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H 16 in W 32 in D 13.5 in

A Mouseman Stool

Located in Tetbury, England

A large oak stool by Robert “Mouseman” Thompson. The adzed seat and frame are dry and untouched, early variation of the famous mouse signature.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Wabi Sabi Antique Irish School Bench
Wabi Sabi Antique Irish School Bench

Wabi Sabi Antique Irish School Bench

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H 30.91 in W 39.38 in D 9.85 in

Wabi Sabi Antique Irish School Bench

Located in London, GB

These ornamental benches feature adzed flared legs and assembled without nails.

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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Brutalist Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Stick Back Chair in Mid-Brown Oak
Stick Back Chair in Mid-Brown Oak

Stick Back Chair in Mid-Brown Oak

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H 30 in W 16.5 in D 17 in

Stick Back Chair in Mid-Brown Oak

Located in Chireno, TX

This charming Folk Art chair in adzed oak comes from Norfolk, England, and is signed under its seat: "Jack Grimble, Cromer."

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1920s English Primitive Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mountaineering Ice Axe, Stubai Ice Pick
Vintage Mountaineering Ice Axe, Stubai Ice Pick

Vintage Mountaineering Ice Axe, Stubai Ice Pick

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H 34.06 in W 2.76 in D 11.62 in

Vintage Mountaineering Ice Axe, Stubai Ice Pick

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A good Austrian 'Stubai' ice axe, the handle is made from ash with a good steel pick and with a good adze. This is a fine quality ice pick with the head stamped with the diamond 'STU...

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1910s Austrian Antique Adze

Materials

Steel

Early 20th century hand carved bowl
Early 20th century hand carved bowl

Early 20th century hand carved bowl

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H 6 in W 33.5 in D 13.5 in

Early 20th century hand carved bowl

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Hand cut from a solid piece of wood and finished with an adzed technique. Ideal for use as a table server or for retail display. 

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Adze

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th century hand carved bowl
Early 20th century hand carved bowl

Early 20th century hand carved bowl

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H 6 in W 33 in D 13 in

Early 20th century hand carved bowl

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Hand cut from a solid piece of wood and finished with an adzed technique. Ideal for use as a table server or for retail display.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Vintage Ice Axe, Stubai, Mountaineering Ice Pick, Austria
Vintage Ice Axe, Stubai, Mountaineering Ice Pick, Austria

Vintage Ice Axe, Stubai, Mountaineering Ice Pick, Austria

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A good Austrian 'Stubai' ice axe, the handle is made from ash with a good steel pick (slightly serrated) and with a good adze. This is a fine quality ice pick with the head stamped '...

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1920s Austrian Antique Adze

Materials

Steel

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, Middle Hills, Nepal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, Middle Hills, Nepal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, Middle Hills, Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The reverse shows deep adze work and an old woven cotton tie.      

Category

Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Ice Pick Stubai Aschenbrenner Fuhrerpickel, Ice Axe
Ice Pick Stubai Aschenbrenner Fuhrerpickel, Ice Axe

Ice Pick Stubai Aschenbrenner Fuhrerpickel, Ice Axe

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H 31.89 in W 2.56 in D 10.63 in

Ice Pick Stubai Aschenbrenner Fuhrerpickel, Ice Axe

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A good Austrian 'Stubai' ice axe, the handle is made from ash with a good steel pick (slightly serrated) and with a good adze. This is a fine quality ice pick with the head stamped '...

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1920s Austrian Antique Adze

Materials

Steel

Large Rustic Dugout Hand Carved Bowl
Large Rustic Dugout Hand Carved Bowl

Large Rustic Dugout Hand Carved Bowl

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H 9 in W 35 in D 20.5 in

Large Rustic Dugout Hand Carved Bowl

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Made from a solid tree trunk section and hollowed out using an adzed technique. This bowl is presented in a lacquered finish, making it ideal for a table display or retail purpose...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Adze

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th century large wooden bowl
Early 20th century large wooden bowl

Early 20th century large wooden bowl

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H 10.5 in W 37 in D 27.25 in

Early 20th century large wooden bowl

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Handmade from a solid piece of wood, using an adzed carving technic. The bowl is water tight, so with further resin treatment it could form an interesting water feature or sink basi...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Late 16th Century Sophisticated Italian Walnut Cassone
Late 16th Century Sophisticated Italian Walnut Cassone

Late 16th Century Sophisticated Italian Walnut Cassone

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Crafted from solid walnut hand adzed wide boards throughout with lofted top and deeply arcaded frieze set on four large lion paw feet.

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Adze

Materials

Walnut

Black Wooden Box from the Edo Period '18th-19th Century' in Japan
Black Wooden Box from the Edo Period '18th-19th Century' in Japan

Black Wooden Box from the Edo Period '18th-19th Century' in Japan

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

In other words, in Japan, the surface of wood is scraped using a knife called "cyouna(=adze)". Soot is piled up on the uneven surface and it becomes black.

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Adze

Materials

Cedar

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle
19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

Located in Dallas, TX

The interior and exterior retain visible adze and gouge marks, highlighting its hand-hewn construction, while the surface displays a rich, time-softened patina with darkened areas fr...

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Adze

Materials

Elm

Antique Jacobean 17th Century Oak Settle Bench Shakespeare Ann Hathaway 1610
Antique Jacobean 17th Century Oak Settle Bench Shakespeare Ann Hathaway 1610

Antique Jacobean 17th Century Oak Settle Bench Shakespeare Ann Hathaway 1610

Located in Portland, OR

The bench is of joined & pegged form and has traces (particularly on the back) of the use of an adze (a rudimentary tool for planning wood shaped like an axe).

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1610s English Jacobean Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Antique Settle, Victorian Tavern Bench, circa 1850
Antique Settle, Victorian Tavern Bench, circa 1850

Antique Settle, Victorian Tavern Bench, circa 1850

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H 55.12 in W 42.52 in D 16.15 in

Antique Settle, Victorian Tavern Bench, circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Robust and solid in generous stocks of English oak Attractive waxed finish highlighting good colour and grain interest Victorian 17th century revival piece Raised on bracketed s...

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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mountaineering Ice Axe, Ice Pick, Geb Andenmatten, Ladies Axe. Eis Picke
Vintage Mountaineering Ice Axe, Ice Pick, Geb Andenmatten, Ladies Axe. Eis Picke

Vintage Mountaineering Ice Axe, Ice Pick, Geb Andenmatten, Ladies Axe. Eis Picke

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The handle is made from ash with a slightly serrated steel pick and with a wide adze. This is a fine quality Switzerland ice pick in excellent condition, the head being stamped 'GEB.

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1920s Swiss Sporting Art Antique Adze

Materials

Steel

Japanese Antique Coffee Table / Low Table Exhibition Table / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Antique Coffee Table / Low Table Exhibition Table / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Antique Coffee Table / Low Table Exhibition Table / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

For traditional Japanese wooden architecture, they used adzes to carve posts and beams into precise forms.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Adze

Materials

Hardwood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Low Table / Sofa Table Center Table / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Antique Large Low Table / Sofa Table Center Table / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Antique Large Low Table / Sofa Table Center Table / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Constructed from a single, massive slab of weathered timber with natural live edges, the entire surface showcases the dramatic, hand-hewn texture of "Chouna-hatsuri" (Adze-finished)....

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Adze

Materials

Chestnut

Japanese Antique Large Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Black Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Black Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Black Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Boldly carved from a single solid log, the form radiates a commanding presence despite its simplicity. The beautiful adze marks on the top surface capture both raw strength and delic...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

The movement of the growth rings visible along the sides resembles geological layers or flowing water—patterns drawn entirely by nature. Clear adze marks remain on the top surface, ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Brutalist Side Table 1860s-1900s / Coffee Table Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Brutalist Side Table 1860s-1900s / Coffee Table Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Brutalist Side Table 1860s-1900s / Coffee Table Wabisabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

The tabletop is a magnificent single slab, boldly retaining marks left by hand tools such as an adze or hatchet. The surface texture—born from skilled craftsmanship and a dialogue wi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Brutalist Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

Ceremonial Adze, Mangaia Island
Ceremonial Adze, Mangaia Island

Ceremonial Adze, Mangaia Island

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H 4.34 in W 1.97 in D 39.38 in

Ceremonial Adze, Mangaia Island

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Ceremonial Adze, Mangaia Island. The Cook Islands. Wood, stone, coconut fiber sennit.

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19th Century Cook Islands Tribal Antique Adze

Materials

Stone

Exceptionally Large Adzed Sycamore Bowl
Exceptionally Large Adzed Sycamore Bowl

Exceptionally Large Adzed Sycamore Bowl

Located in London, GB

Exceptionally large adzed sycamore bowl, European, 19th century, with various historic repairs and indecipherable 'signature' to rim.

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Early 19th Century European Other Antique Adze

Materials

Sycamore

Antique Tribal African Dogon Iroko Sculptural Ladder, 19th Century
Antique Tribal African Dogon Iroko Sculptural Ladder, 19th Century

Antique Tribal African Dogon Iroko Sculptural Ladder, 19th Century

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Fabulous sculptural piece carved from one piece of hardwood with wonderful Adze tool marks. Each step has been handcarved from the wood using an Adze tool.

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19th Century Malian Tribal Antique Adze

Materials

Hardwood

Large 19th Century Angle form Antique Wooden Pine Trough Trug
Large 19th Century Angle form Antique Wooden Pine Trough Trug

Large 19th Century Angle form Antique Wooden Pine Trough Trug

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

In good condition, very nicely patinated and great texture with wonderful adze marks to the underside of the piece. Dates from the 19th century.  

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19th Century Scandinavian Rustic Antique Adze

Materials

Pine

17th c. Rustic Oak Low Table
17th c. Rustic Oak Low Table

17th c. Rustic Oak Low Table

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H 20 in W 51 in D 17.5 in

17th c. Rustic Oak Low Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 17th century rustic table in oak having thick had adzed two-board top over hewn legs joined by central stretcher and two end stretchers.

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Late 17th Century English Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Native American Pre-Inuit/ Eskimo Thule Culture Artifacts
Native American Pre-Inuit/ Eskimo Thule Culture Artifacts

Native American Pre-Inuit/ Eskimo Thule Culture Artifacts

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The Collection includes various implements used in daily life by the wide ranging Thule People including Adze Handle Fragments, Awls for sewing, Bow Fragment, Stone Knife Blade, Bird...

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Early 1600s North American Tribal Antique Adze

Materials

Stone

17th-18th Century Hand-Carved Naga Bench / Table Nagaland, India
17th-18th Century Hand-Carved Naga Bench / Table Nagaland, India

17th-18th Century Hand-Carved Naga Bench / Table Nagaland, India

Located in Wainscott, NY

The slightly uneven surface retains adze marks, rounded corners, and a deeply burnished patina built over centuries of use.

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Early 18th Century Indian Antique Adze

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Masonic Armorial Coat of Arms, circa 18th Century
Masonic Armorial Coat of Arms, circa 18th Century

Masonic Armorial Coat of Arms, circa 18th Century

Located in London, GB

We are proud to offer a rare example of a late 18th century hand carved oak masonic armorial coat of arms. Adze carved reverse typical of its age, with a very deep natural patination...

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18th Century German Folk Art Antique Adze

Materials

Oak

Japanese Edo Period '18th-19th Century' Wooden Box Lid
Japanese Edo Period '18th-19th Century' Wooden Box Lid

Japanese Edo Period '18th-19th Century' Wooden Box Lid

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

In other words, in Japan, the surface of wood is scraped using a knife called "cyouna(=adze)". Soot is piled up on the uneven surface and it becomes black.

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Adze

Materials

Cedar

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection
Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection

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H 1 in W 20.25 in D 14.25 in

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Several historic and Prehistoric Inuit and Thule Culture (1200-1600 A.D.) items are predominant in the collection including bag handles, knife handles, 2 carved portraits, a blue sto...

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16th Century Primitive Antique Adze

Materials

Stone

19th Century Grain Barrel
19th Century Grain Barrel

19th Century Grain Barrel

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H 34 in W 23 in D 22 in

19th Century Grain Barrel

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century American grain barrel, hewn from a hollowed-out log with the timeless touch of artisanal craftsmanship, tells a story etched in every adze mark that adorns its surf...

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Adze

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Single-Plank Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher
18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Single-Plank Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Single-Plank Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher

Located in Dallas, TX

The rectangular top is formed from a single thick plank of walnut, hand-hewn with an adze, with visible tool marks that preserve the expressive surface texture and attest to its earl...

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Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Adze

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle
19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

Located in Dallas, TX

The interior and exterior retain visible adze and gouge marks from the original hand-carving, giving the piece a wonderful rustic texture and authentic handmade character.

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Adze

Materials

Elm

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Antique Adze For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique adze you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, stone and cedar, every antique adze was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique adze, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique adze bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Adze?

Prices for an antique adze can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $525 and can go as high as $9,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,960.