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Antique Paper Knives

Original Photograph from the Edgar Brandt Original Catalog, 1920s
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
, consoles, photo frames, andirons, firewalls, radiator covers, screens, inkwells, paper knives, bowls, vases
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Paper Knives

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Paper

Antique Print of a Man Grinding Knives, circa 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
grinding knives. Published circa 1850. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by W. French after a painting by
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19th Century Antique Paper Knives

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Paper

Set of 2 Antique Prints of Decorated Knives, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two antique prints. Plate 11 and 12 depicting decorated antique knives. Source unknown, to
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Mid-19th Century Antique Paper Knives

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Paper

Antique Print of a Man Grinding Knives by French, 'c.1850'
Located in Langweer, NL
grinding knives. Engraved by W. French after a painting by J.B. Weenix, published circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Paper Knives

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Paper

Bamboo Appetizer Spreader Knives, Small, Set of 5
Located in New York, NY
. Marked 'Japan' on blade, and on box in two places as shown. With original box and tissue paper.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Paper Knives

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Stainless Steel

Political Discussion - Original Lithograph on Paper - 1850s
Located in Roma, IT
. Original B/ Lithograph on paper. Hand-signed on the lower left corner. Good conditions: the margin of
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1850s Antique Paper Knives

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Lithograph

Italian 1850 Renaissance Revival Pendant Carved In Coral Mount In 14Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
, clips and paper knives to satisfy the requests of emerging bourgeoisie. Fishermen of Torre del Greco
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1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Paper Knives

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Italian Antique 18th Century Mythological Carved Coral 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, like combs, clips and paper knives to satisfy the requests of emerging bourgeoisie. Fishermen of Torre
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18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Paper Knives

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Medical Print 'Pl. XX' by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate XX: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments, knives. This print
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Mid-18th Century Antique Paper Knives

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Paper

Albacete, Spain - 1902: A Cartographic Depiction of Landscape and Infrastructure
Located in Langweer, NL
knives and other bladed tools. Traditionally, the economy of Albacete has been based on agriculture and
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Early 1900s Antique Paper Knives

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Paper

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Ginger plant and castnis moths Nr. 36
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
cut the path for me with knives. The butterfly is Castnia licus and belongs to a strange family. The
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18th Century Dutch Other Antique Paper Knives

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Paper

"Hiddensee, Herbst (Autumn)" Hans Hofmann, Modern German Abstract Landscape
By Hans Hofmann
Located in New York, NY
the reverse Oil on paper 18 x 22 inches Provenance: John Adams Fine Art, London Private Collection
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1920s Modern Antique Paper Knives

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Paper, Oil

Guide Des Cadeaux Edite Par Lancel (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
everything from Handbags and Wallets to silver knives and forks, jewelry, watches and clocks.
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1920s Antique Paper Knives

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Paper

Guide Des Cadeaux Edite Par Lancel (Book)
Guide Des Cadeaux Edite Par Lancel (Book)
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H 9.5 in W 6.75 in D 0.33 in
Antique Map of Isère ‘France’ by V. Levasseur, 1854
By Victor Levasseur
Located in Langweer, NL
of Grenoble city, game, chamois, fish, chimneys, guns and cannonballs, a glove box, ratafia, knives
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Mid-19th Century Antique Paper Knives

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Paper

The Merchant Abundant Orientalist Watercolor Painting by Gustavo Simoni
Located in New York, NY
intricately decorated knives. Signed lower right : Gustavo Simoni Medium: Watercolor and pencil on paper
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19th Century Antique Paper Knives

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Watercolor, Pencil

Antique Kent's Knife Cleaning, Polishing & Sharpening Wheel with Original Labels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
. The case has two original paper labels and a small oval porcelain maker's badge. The cast base is also
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Knives

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Stone, Metal

La Lisière de Fôret. (The Edge of the Forest).
By Alphonse Legros
Located in Storrs, CT
laminated together and waterproofed with persimmon tannin. Designs are cut into the paper with thin knives
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Late 19th Century Barbizon School Antique Paper Knives

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Etching

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Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Paper Knives

Antique Ophthalmometer Eye Machine by General Optical Company
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Antique Universal Ophthalmometer Eye Exam Machine by General Optical Company is stamped “Pat Oct 24th 1911”. This is an optical optometrist device to measure the curvature of th...
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Early 20th Century Antique Paper Knives

19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century travel trunk by Innovation Innovation is a well known American company which specialised in luxury travel wardrobes and suitcases, they had a shop on Les Champs Elysé...
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Late 19th Century American Classical Antique Paper Knives

Arts & Crafts Twisted Walking Cane with Beaten Brass Handle Golf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts twisted walking cane with beaten brass handle This charming twisted cane is in the Arts and Crafts tradition with beaten brass Knob at the handle which has a rope co...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Paper Knives

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Brass

French Art Deco Table Lamp Signed Hettier & Vincent (pair available)
By Hettier & Vincent
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco table lamp by the French artists "Hettier & Vincent" in great condition. A Hexagonal shade is enhanced with an intricate geometric flower design in clear frosted gl...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Paper Knives

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Bronze

Hettier & Vincent Art Deco Ceiling Pendent Chandelier
By Hettier & Vincent
Located in Fairfax, VA
1930's French Art Deco Pendent chandelier by Hettier & Vincent with cooperation of Des Hanots. Minimum height fully installed is 16" and with all the chain 27". Professionally rewire...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Paper Knives

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Nickel

Montjoye Art Deco Vase
By Legras Montjoye
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco vase circa 1925. Acid-etched yellow glass with floral decoration. Signed Montjoye with acid in the decor. In perfect condition. Total height: 21.5 cm Diameter: 18.5cm Weigh...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Paper Knives

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Glass

Montjoye Art Deco Vase
Montjoye Art Deco Vase
H 8.47 in Dm 7.29 in
Skyscraper Art Deco Chandelier Attributed to Héttier and Vincent
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco skyscraper chandelier in silvered bronze and molded blown glass of very good quality. Attributed to Héttier and Vincent Electrified chandelier composed of a central glassw...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Paper Knives

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Bronze

Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Identical on both front and back, this brown gutta percha case has a lovely floral design with minimal geometric designs. The gilt stamped brass inner frame and inner mat are in fine...
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1860s American High Victorian Antique Paper Knives

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Brass, Gold Plate, Metal

Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
No Reserve
H 3.75 in W 3.25 in D 0.875 in
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Dégue, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué The "Degué" signature on this ceiling lamp is a sign of the outstanding craftsmanship and quality for which this renowned company is known. Degué was a ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Paper Knives

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Metal, Nickel

Degué French Art Deco Table Lamp, Late 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Degue (Compiegne), France, late 1930s. Thick molded glass shade. Original wrought iron base. Measures: Height 14.2" (36cm), diameter of the base 5.9"(15...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Paper Knives

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Wrought Iron

English Artist's Gallery Display or Studio Easel of Turned Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English artist's gallery display or studio floor easel from the 19th century, featuring a sliding brass and mahogany mechanism to adjust the tray height, with turned mahog...
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19th Century English Antique Paper Knives

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Metal, Brass

Large Brass Library Telescope on Folding Tripod Base from Scotland
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Scottish working library telescope of brass, from the 19th century, for terrestrial or astronomical use. Featuring a primary barrel with a fine focusing wheel and eye tu...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Paper Knives

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Iron, Brass, Metal, Steel

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp
By Degué
Located in Munich, DE
Nice art deco ceiling lamp.
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Paper Knives

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Brass

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp
H 25.6 in Dm 9.85 in
Unusual Early 20th Century Novelty Biscuit Box, circa 1920, Hat Box
Located in Bath, GB
A highly sought-after and collectable brass biscuit box in the form of a Hat Box with an integral handle to the top and belt and buckle detail to either side just like a leather hat ...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Paper Knives

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Brass

1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful hat trunk features a very warm cream color vellum and golden brass locks. Its interior is in beige canvas. Clean and fresh original interior . It could be a wonderful ...
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Paper Knives

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Leather

1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk
1920s Small Beige Vellum Steamer Trunk
H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in

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Bone Knife Victorian Sterling Silver Letter Opener, England
Located in Sofia, BG
times. Paper knives are used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced books where the folding of
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1890s British Victorian Antique Paper Knives

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Sterling Silver

Reading Beauty and Stretching Cat
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in Burbank, CA
souvenir shops for travellers such as shops for oil, books, Ukiyo-e, blades and knives, and materials for
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1820s Edo Antique Paper Knives

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Mulberry Paper, Woodcut

19th Century Chip Carved Tramp Art Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
, and interior with moss green paper lining. This is a large example of its type and is quite commanding
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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Paper Knives

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Pine

19th Century Chip Carved Tramp Art Box
19th Century Chip Carved Tramp Art Box
H 10.75 in W 9 in L 10.75 in
Georges Bastard French Art Deco Indian Vase, 1925
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
materials such as mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory. He produces a large number of boxes, paper
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Paper Knives

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Porcelain

Japan Antique Cooking Guide 56 Original Hand Paintings Fish, Fowl, Cutlery
Located in South Burlington, VT
, fowl, vegetables, knives, napkins, even a sake keg and more! Immediately frameable. Original
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Knives

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Paper

2 SLAVE PROPERTY TAX BILLS - Adams County, Mississippi - 1852 and 1855 -
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Knives and SLAVES. One 3 x 6 inches, dated May 20th, 1855 and one 3 x 6 1/2 inches dated 26 Feb. 1852
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1850s American Realist Antique Paper Knives

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Ink, Archival Paper

A 19th century Indian silver inlaid dagger with a Damascus steel blade, C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
collection or would be very useful on a desk as a paper or letter opening knife. Some history on the
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Paper Knives

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Silver, Steel

Pont de Moulin. (Mill Near the Bridge)
By Alphonse Legros
Located in Storrs, CT
laminated together and waterproofed with persimmon tannin. Designs are cut into the paper with thin knives
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Late 19th Century Barbizon School Antique Paper Knives

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Etching

Antique French Card Games Table by Jeanselme, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
which is perfect for playing cards. It has a useful drawer to store cards, pens and paper and the
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1890s French Antique Paper Knives

Olive Wood Stationery Cabinet
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
a hinged lid with a fall front writing slope that has storage area for pens and paper knives and
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Late 19th Century English Antique Paper Knives

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Olive

Olive Wood Stationery Cabinet
Olive Wood Stationery Cabinet
H 9.4 in W 10.4 in D 7.1 in
Set of Five Large and Very Decorative Dutch Prints in Burr Walnut Frames
Located in London, GB
The images of everyday household objects comprising of shovels, knives, walking sticks and scissors
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Paper Knives

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Glass, Walnut, Paper

Ex-Chatsworth House, Monumental, 9 Foot Long, 1765 View of Rome, Etching by Vasi
By Giuseppe Vasi
Located in Lafayette, CA
paper. Mounted within is original 18th century 9' long black painted and gilt wood frame. In 1740, a
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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Antique Paper Knives

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Etching

VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc
Located in South Coast, CA
doubles as a perpetual calendar; a needle case, a crochet tambor hook, a tooth scaling intrument, a paper
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Paper Knives

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Steel

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Antique Paper Knives For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique paper knives available for sale. Frequently made of paper, metal and bamboo, all antique paper knives available were constructed with great care. Antique paper knives have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian antique paper knives are consistently popular styles. Antique paper knives have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Victor Levasseur are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Paper Knives?

Prices for antique paper knives can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique paper knives begin at $111 and can go as high as $4,985, while the average can fetch as much as $230.