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Antique Knife Sharpener

19th Century English Knife Sharpener
19th Century English Knife Sharpener

19th Century English Knife Sharpener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. English Knife Sharpener in Oak and Pine

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19th Century English Antique Knife Sharpener

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Oak, Pine

Antique Knife Sharpener, 19th Century
Antique Knife Sharpener, 19th Century

Antique Knife Sharpener, 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

A beautiful antique knife sharpener from the 19th century, comes from France, from a mansion near to Paris.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Knife Sharpener

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Wood

A Rare Knife Sharpener From the Late 18/19th Century
A Rare Knife Sharpener From the Late 18/19th Century

A Rare Knife Sharpener From the Late 18/19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

A rare knife sharpener from the late 18th century. English, iron and wood, by "Warren's Rotary."

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Late 18th Century English Art Deco Antique Knife Sharpener

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Wood

Arrotino (Knife Sharpener) Fonderia Chiurazzi Life-size Bronze Bust Sculpture
Arrotino (Knife Sharpener) Fonderia Chiurazzi Life-size Bronze Bust Sculpture

Arrotino (Knife Sharpener) Fonderia Chiurazzi Life-size Bronze Bust Sculpture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Grand Tour Bronze Bust of the Arrotino (Knife Sharpener) Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy Early 20th Century This exceptional Grand Tour bronze bust represents the celebrated Arrotin...

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Early 20th Century Academic Antique Knife Sharpener

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Bronze

19th Century Rustic Horn Handle Carving Utensil Set by Solingen Baron
19th Century Rustic Horn Handle Carving Utensil Set by Solingen Baron

19th Century Rustic Horn Handle Carving Utensil Set by Solingen Baron

Located in Queens, NY

3-Piece German Rustic stainless steel and horn carving utensil set comprised of a carving knife, carving fork, and knife sharpener in a green satin-lined box.

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Knife Sharpener

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Horn

George Butler & Company 7 Piece Sterling Mounted Sheffield Cased Serving Set
George Butler & Company 7 Piece Sterling Mounted Sheffield Cased Serving Set

George Butler & Company 7 Piece Sterling Mounted Sheffield Cased Serving Set

By Sheffield

Located in Atlanta, GA

The set includes two sets of meat serving knife / forks, a fish knife / fork and a knife sharpener.

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19th Century British Antique Knife Sharpener

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Silver Plate

19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Alligator Handled Culinary Carving Set
19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Alligator Handled Culinary Carving Set

19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Alligator Handled Culinary Carving Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

19th Century hand-carved bone alligator handled culinary carving set with a cutting knife, fork, and sharpener. This matching set features an alligator carved on each handle.

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1890s French Antique Knife Sharpener

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Bone

Hepplewhite style Viners 109 piece cutlery chest
Hepplewhite style Viners 109 piece cutlery chest

Hepplewhite style Viners 109 piece cutlery chest

By Viners 1

Located in Dereham, GB

carving fork at one side, Top: 2 carving Knives, 1 knife sharpener, 6 desert spoons, 12 desert forks, 12 desert knives, Top Drawer: 12 tea spoons, 4 mustard spoons, 1 salt spoon, 3 t...

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1920s British Hepplewhite Antique Knife Sharpener

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Silver Plate

Antique  Victorian Silver Plated Antler Horn Carving Serving Set 19th Century
Antique  Victorian Silver Plated Antler Horn Carving Serving Set 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Antler Horn Carving Serving Set 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The set comprises : 1 medium carving knife 1 medium serving fork 1 large carving knife 1 large serving fork 1 knife sharpener 1 fish serving knife 1 fish serving fork Condition: In ...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Knife Sharpener

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Silver

Antique R. Wallace Sterling Silver Baroque Waverly Meat Carving Roasting
Antique R. Wallace Sterling Silver Baroque Waverly Meat Carving Roasting

Antique R. Wallace Sterling Silver Baroque Waverly Meat Carving Roasting

By R. Wallace & Sons Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Wallace & Sons Baroque Waverly carving roasting knife, fork and sharpener set. The Waverly pattern was introduced circa 1890.

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19th Century American Baroque Antique Knife Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Antique American Edwardian Horn-Handled 3-Piece Carving Set
Antique American Edwardian Horn-Handled 3-Piece Carving Set

Antique American Edwardian Horn-Handled 3-Piece Carving Set

Located in New York, NY

Marked “Sterling”. Dimensions: Knife: H 14 in. Fork: 10 1/2 in. Sharpener: H 13 in.

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Knife Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

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19th Century Victorian Novelty Brass Vesta
19th Century Victorian Novelty Brass Vesta

19th Century Victorian Novelty Brass Vesta

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H 4.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.75 in

19th Century Victorian Novelty Brass Vesta

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A fabulous English Victorian novelty brass vesta in the shape of a knife sharpener with bucket for matches and striker on wheel, circa 1880.

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Knife Sharpener

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Brass

Crocodile Skin Gentleman's Travelling Toiletry Bag
Crocodile Skin Gentleman's Travelling Toiletry Bag

Crocodile Skin Gentleman's Travelling Toiletry Bag

Located in London, GB

Antique sterling silver pieces inside include hairbrushes, hip flask, manicure set, soap dish, clothes brush, shoe horn, penknife, assortment of bottles and knife sharpener. 17 piec...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Knife Sharpener

Ithaca Sign Works Mirrors ca.1909
Ithaca Sign Works Mirrors ca.1909

Ithaca Sign Works Mirrors ca.1909

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H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.5 in

Ithaca Sign Works Mirrors ca.1909

By Ithaca Sign Works

Located in Solebury, PA

Ithaca Sign Works produced cloth, tin and wooden signs; novelties like yard sticks, match safes, knife sharpeners, fly swatters, and spare tire covers.

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Knife Sharpener

Austrian Empire Neoclassical Sterling Silver and Steel Cutlery Set 1830s
Austrian Empire Neoclassical Sterling Silver and Steel Cutlery Set 1830s

Austrian Empire Neoclassical Sterling Silver and Steel Cutlery Set 1830s

Located in Melbourne, AU

There are signs of sharpening on a stone wheel, probably by a traveling knife sharpener. In many European countries, traveling knife sharpeners were commonly known as "arrotini" (Ita...

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1830s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Knife Sharpener

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Sterling Silver, Steel

Antique Spong and Co. Knife Sharpener
Antique Spong and Co. Knife Sharpener

Antique Spong and Co. Knife Sharpener

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H 16 in W 16 in D 11.5 in

Antique Spong and Co. Knife Sharpener

Located in Houston, TX

Found in England, this antique Edwardian oak and cast iron knife sharpener/cleaner was made by Spong and Co.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Knife Sharpener

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Iron

19th Century Victorian Knife Sharpener, George Kent, London, circa 1890
19th Century Victorian Knife Sharpener, George Kent, London, circa 1890

19th Century Victorian Knife Sharpener, George Kent, London, circa 1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian knife sharpening and cleaning machine, manufactured by Kent's of London England. The machine consists of two whetstones in a solid oak casing with a he...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Knife Sharpener

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Metal

French 19th Century Butcher Block Table
French 19th Century Butcher Block Table

French 19th Century Butcher Block Table

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H 33.25 in W 19.75 in D 25 in

French 19th Century Butcher Block Table

Located in Round Top, TX

It has one drawer, a semi-circular knife and knife sharpener. Keywords: kitchen table, food preparation table,

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19th Century French Antique Knife Sharpener

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Maple

Canteen of Cutlery Cabinet Table Half Moon Shape
Canteen of Cutlery Cabinet Table Half Moon Shape

Canteen of Cutlery Cabinet Table Half Moon Shape

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H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 14.97 in

Canteen of Cutlery Cabinet Table Half Moon Shape

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Antique Canteen Of Cutlery and  Flatware Service  Maple & Co  Silver Plated- Bakelite handles to the knives 12 Place Setting  90 Pieces Rattail Design Circa 1920 Half Moon Ta...

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1920s Antique Knife Sharpener

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Walnut

Carving Set with Antler Horned Handles & Boar's Head Sterling Silver, circa 1880
Carving Set with Antler Horned Handles & Boar's Head Sterling Silver, circa 1880

Carving Set with Antler Horned Handles & Boar's Head Sterling Silver, circa 1880

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

The three pieces are comprised of a carving knife (16" long), a carving fork (12 1/4" long, with accommodation to rest horizontally), and a knife sharpener (14 1/4" long).

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Knife Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Antique Canteen x 12 Silver Plated Cutlery Set Kings Pattern Early 20th Century
Antique Canteen x 12 Silver Plated Cutlery Set Kings Pattern Early 20th Century

Antique Canteen x 12 Silver Plated Cutlery Set Kings Pattern Early 20th Century

By Samuel Peace

Located in London, GB

Set comprises: 12 table knives 12 table forks 12 starter / cheese knives 12 starter / dessert forks 12 soup spoons 12 dessert spoons 12 fish forks 12 ...

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1920s English Antique Knife Sharpener

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Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Flatware Service, 247 Pieces
Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Flatware Service, 247 Pieces

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Flatware Service, 247 Pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This flatware service contains: 12 entrée forks 12 dinner forks 12 fish forks 12 salad forks 12 bouillon forks 12 oyster forks 12 entrée knives 12 salad knives 12 dessert kn...

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19th Century American Other Antique Knife Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Iron Knife Sharpeners Weathervane Roof Finial
19th Century French Iron Knife Sharpeners Weathervane Roof Finial

19th Century French Iron Knife Sharpeners Weathervane Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful iron Knife Sharpeners weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece.

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Knife Sharpener

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Iron

Carving Set with Antler Horned Handles, Sterling Silver, circa 1890s
Carving Set with Antler Horned Handles, Sterling Silver, circa 1890s

Carving Set with Antler Horned Handles, Sterling Silver, circa 1890s

By William Rogers

Located in Incline Village, NV

The three pieces are comprised of a carving knife (14" long), a carving fork (10 1/2" long), with accommodation to rest horizontally and a knife sharpener (13" long).

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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Knife Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co.'s English King Gilded Flatware Service, 251 Pieces
Tiffany & Co.'s English King Gilded Flatware Service, 251 Pieces

Tiffany & Co.'s English King Gilded Flatware Service, 251 Pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

STERLING Pat. 1885.” 29 1/2" wide x 20 1/2" deep x 38" high This set comprises: 12 entrée knives 12 salad knives 12 fish knives 12 dessert knives 12 entrée forks 12 regul...

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Late 19th Century American Other Antique Knife Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Knife Sharpener
Antique English Knife Sharpener

Antique English Knife Sharpener

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H 23 in W 24 in D 25 in

Antique English Knife Sharpener

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Large wood and iron knife sharpener

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19th Century English Antique Knife Sharpener

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Wood

Original Knife Sharpener
Original Knife Sharpener

Original Knife Sharpener

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H 40 in W 36 in D 23 in

Original Knife Sharpener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This antique knife sharpener is a unique piece. Still fully functional, one can sit on the seat and turn the sharpening wheel with the pedals.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Knife Sharpener

Estate 1921 Treasure Sterling Siver 91 PCS Flatware/Silverware 925
Estate 1921 Treasure Sterling Siver 91 PCS Flatware/Silverware 925

Estate 1921 Treasure Sterling Siver 91 PCS Flatware/Silverware 925

Located in Pasadena, CA

ESTATE 1921 TREASURE STERLING SILVER 91 PIECES FLATWARE SILVERWARE 925 Measurements are approximate and for box size - 17 wide x 15 deep x 4 high Box will contain - 14 Dinner Knive...

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1920s American Classical Antique Knife Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Shreve Dolores Flatware Set 188 Pcs
Shreve Dolores Flatware Set 188 Pcs

Shreve Dolores Flatware Set 188 Pcs

Located in New York, NY

The boxed set consists of: 12 salad forks 5 1/2" 12 ice cream/cake forks 5" 12 luncheon/dinner forks 7" 12 seafood/cocktail forks 5 1/2" 12 luncheon/dinner knives 8 1/2" ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Knife Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Mixed Metals Sterling Silver Flatware For 8 - 2 Available
Gorham Mixed Metals Sterling Silver Flatware For 8 - 2 Available

Gorham Mixed Metals Sterling Silver Flatware For 8 - 2 Available

Located in New York, NY

8 dinner knives 10 5/8 inches 8 dinner forks 7 3/4 inches 8 lunch knives 8 5/8 inches 8 lunch forks 7 inches 8 teaspoons, parcel-gilt 6 inches 8 coffee spoons, in...

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19th Century American Antique Knife Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

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