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Antique Chinese Knife

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese Export silver dinner knife. Overall motif on the handle of dragons with clouds.

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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Imperial Gold and Enamel Ceremonial Knife and Sheath
Imperial Gold and Enamel Ceremonial Knife and Sheath

Imperial Gold and Enamel Ceremonial Knife and Sheath

Located in New York, NY

Imperial Gold and Enamel Ceremonial Knife and Sheath Finely crafted ceremonial knife and sheath, decorated with basse-taille blue enamel floral sprays within white ribbon borders an...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Print of Chinese Natives by Valentijn, 1726
Antique Print of Chinese Natives by Valentijn, 1726

Antique Print of Chinese Natives by Valentijn, 1726

$177

H 13.19 in W 8.08 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of Chinese Natives by Valentijn, 1726

By F. Valentijn

Located in Langweer, NL

Untitled print of the Dutch arriving and pointing their guns at Chinese natives, armed with rocks, knifes and spears.

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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Paper

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Rare Chinese Export knife box
Rare Chinese Export knife box

Rare Chinese Export knife box

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H 13.5 in W 11.75 in D 14 in

Rare Chinese Export knife box

Located in New York, NY

Rare Chinese Export knife box, circa 1800. With sloping cover and serpentine-shaped front, the sides with original handles; the fitted interior with apertures for knives.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Knife

Chinese Elegant Silver Mounted Traveling Knife and Chopstick Set
Chinese Elegant Silver Mounted Traveling Knife and Chopstick Set

Chinese Elegant Silver Mounted Traveling Knife and Chopstick Set

Located in Chicago, IL

Suitably transportable yet elegantly crafted, this silver-accented traveling set of a knife and chopsticks would likely have accompanied a member of the literati on his forays into n...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Silver, Steel

Chinese Primitive Asian Antique Knife Cleaver Distressed Wood
Chinese Primitive Asian Antique Knife Cleaver Distressed Wood

Chinese Primitive Asian Antique Knife Cleaver Distressed Wood

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Chinese Primitive Asian antique knife cleaver distressed braided woven wood handle Chinese-Asian Museum quality knife with patina and oxidation present.

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Early 20th Century Asian Primitive Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Chinese Eastern Zhou Archaic Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Weapon
Very Rare Chinese Eastern Zhou Archaic Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Weapon

Very Rare Chinese Eastern Zhou Archaic Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Weapon

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Very rare Chinese Eastern Zhou archaic bronze sword. Age: China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 771 - 221 B.C. Size of sword: Length 55.2 C.M. / Width 4.4 C.M. Size including stand: Heig...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Antique Chinese Eastern Zhou Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger with Stand
Ancient Antique Chinese Eastern Zhou Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger with Stand

Ancient Antique Chinese Eastern Zhou Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Ancient Chinese bronze sword with nice green patina. Age: China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 771 - 221 B.C. Size of sword only: Length 56 C.M. / Width 4.5 C.M. / Thickness 2 C.M. Height i...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Knife

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Bronze

19th Century High Quality Chinese Trousse Traveling Bone Utensil Set
19th Century High Quality Chinese Trousse Traveling Bone Utensil Set

19th Century High Quality Chinese Trousse Traveling Bone Utensil Set

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This is a very fine example of an antique Chinese trousse or eating set. It contains a single edged blade knife and two chopsticks, fitting in a beautifully decorated copper mounted ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Bone

Ancient Antique Chinese Eastern Zhou Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger with Stand
Ancient Antique Chinese Eastern Zhou Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger with Stand

Ancient Antique Chinese Eastern Zhou Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Ancient Chinese bronze sword with nice green patina. Age: China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 771 - 221 B.C. Size of sword only: Length 56.3 C.M. / Width 4.8 C.M. / Thickness 3.7 C.M. Heig...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Knife

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Bronze

Set of 12 Chinese Export Silver Butter Knives
Set of 12 Chinese Export Silver Butter Knives

Set of 12 Chinese Export Silver Butter Knives

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H 5.5 in W 0.63 in D 0.07 in

Set of 12 Chinese Export Silver Butter Knives

By Wai Kee

Located in New York, NY

Measures: Length: 5 3/8 in. The 12th knife has engraved version of the same motif. It is hallmarked SG with number 85 and Chinese characters.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Silver

Pair of English Chinese Chippendale  Knife Boxes
Pair of English Chinese Chippendale  Knife Boxes

Pair of English Chinese Chippendale Knife Boxes

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H 29.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Pair of English Chinese Chippendale Knife Boxes

Located in Charleston, SC

A uniquely rare pair that exceeds all expectations. These museum quality knife boxes will anchor any high style room with their perfect proportions and strong Chinese Chippendale...

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19th Century English Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Mahogany

A Chinese Export Lacquer Knife Box
A Chinese Export Lacquer Knife Box

A Chinese Export Lacquer Knife Box

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W 15.95 in L 14.77 in

A Chinese Export Lacquer Knife Box

Located in New York, NY

A rare 18th century Chinese export lacquer box of large scale, every surface decorated with raised work in gold on a black background depicting landscapes with temples and water gard...

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Lacquer

JAMES DIXON & SONS Bakelite Handle FISH KNIFE & FISH FORK Set Fish Engraving
JAMES DIXON & SONS Bakelite Handle FISH KNIFE & FISH FORK Set Fish Engraving

JAMES DIXON & SONS Bakelite Handle FISH KNIFE & FISH FORK Set Fish Engraving

Located in St. Petersburg, FL

CHINA FINDERS China, Crystal, Flatware and Collectible Matching Service is offering ONE (1) JAMES DIXON & SONS Bakelite Handle FISH KNIFE & FISH FORK Set Fish Etch on Blade ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Knife

Chinese Export Silver Fish Fork & Knife
Chinese Export Silver Fish Fork & Knife

Chinese Export Silver Fish Fork & Knife

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H 2.25 in W 12.25 in D 5 in

Chinese Export Silver Fish Fork & Knife

By Siu Kee

Located in Oaks, PA

Knife measures 12.5" W x 2.25" H x 5" D.

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Early 1900s Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

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1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet
1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet

1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet

By Mellerio dits Meller

Located in New York, NY

This Estate bracelet by Mellerio features five stunning Emerald-cut Emeralds float within a braid of baguette and round brilliant-cut Diamonds, in a platinum setting. This unique bra...

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1950s French Retro Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...

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1880s Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Fernch Floral  Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Antique Fernch Floral  Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara

Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara

Located in Miami, FL

Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....

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1940s French Retro Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

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1950s French Antique Chinese Knife

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold

Located in London, England

A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...

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1910s Swedish Edwardian Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress

John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...

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1990s French Antique Chinese Knife

Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915

Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915

Located in London, GB

Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...

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1910s Unknown Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown
Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown

Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown

By Madame Gres

Located in Jersey City, NJ

A true relic of 20th-century fashion history, this original Madame Grès Haute Couture gown from 1956 embodies the sculptural elegance and technical mastery that define her legacy. Cr...

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1950s French Antique Chinese Knife

Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch

Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch

By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & step-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated ...

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1960s French Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace

Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace is a timeless piece, featuring an array of old mine-cut diamonds set in a graceful six-prong design. The diamonds gradually ...

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20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Diamond, Silver

1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver
1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver

1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver

Located in SE

Unique 17th century fob pendant in silver mount with 3 seals carved in solid rock crystal,in original wood and leather case box that used to belong to Friedrich von Arensdorff (1626–...

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1670s Danish Baroque Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Fabergé 56 - 14ct Gold Samorodok Cigarette Case, St Petersburg, c1908-1917, V.B.
Fabergé 56 - 14ct Gold Samorodok Cigarette Case, St Petersburg, c1908-1917, V.B.

Fabergé 56 - 14ct Gold Samorodok Cigarette Case, St Petersburg, c1908-1917, V.B.

By Fabergé

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Of rectangular shape with rounded corners this hinged Cigarette Case by Fabergé (Фаберже) is crafted in 14ct gold - 56 standard - with exceptional attention to details It comes in i...

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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Rene Lalique Aquamarine Dragonfly Pendant
Rene Lalique Aquamarine Dragonfly Pendant

Rene Lalique Aquamarine Dragonfly Pendant

By René Lalique

Located in London, GB

An important Rene Lalique dragonfly pendant, the pendant set to the centre with a cushion-shaped aquamarine, within an open framework of four opposing dragonflies decorated with pliq...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace

77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in silver over gold with 46 Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of 77.20 carats; the center Diamond weighing 5.77 carats. 18 3/4 inches long

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

82.82 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Belle Époque Platinum Dangle Earrings
82.82 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Belle Époque Platinum Dangle Earrings

82.82 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Belle Époque Platinum Dangle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Belle Epoque platinum dangle drop earrings with 2 pear shaped 81.02 Carat sapphires. Old European cut diamonds and natural pearl tops set in platinum. GIA certified natural no heat d...

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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Rene Boivin Platinum Diamond Brooch Circa 1880s Estate Jewelry
Antique Rene Boivin Platinum Diamond Brooch Circa 1880s Estate Jewelry

Antique Rene Boivin Platinum Diamond Brooch Circa 1880s Estate Jewelry

By René Boivin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This antique Rene Boivin platinum and diamond lily-of-the-valley brooch, dating to the 1880s, captures the natural inspiration that defined early French jewelry design. Shaped as a s...

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1880s French Antique Chinese Knife

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Antique Chinese Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Chinese knife available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every antique Chinese knife was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Chinese knife — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique Chinese knife, those designed in folk art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Chinese knife over the years, but those crafted by F. Valentijn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Knife?

Prices for an antique Chinese knife can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $90 and can go as high as $32,293, while the average can fetch as much as $5,150.