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Antique 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 Sharpener

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Oak, Pine

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
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Sharpener

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Wood

Antique Knife Sharpener, 19th Century
Antique Knife Sharpener, 19th Century
H 66.93 in W 74.81 in D 36.62 in
Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal scythe sharpener farming tool. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, . In
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Sharpener

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Metal

Antique Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
No Reserve
H 16.93 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal scythe sharpener farming tool. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer. In
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Sharpener

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Metal

Antique Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
No Reserve
H 14.97 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
19th Century London Knife Sharpener and Cleaner
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very nice 19th century knife sharpener and cleaner from London Kent. Very nice object where we
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Pine

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 Sharpener

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Metal

Victorian Silver Mounted Stag Handle 3 Piece Carving Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
original velvet-lined wood box. Made in Sheffield, England. The knife is 16" by 1.25" The sharpener is 12
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1890s English Antique Sharpener

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Silver

Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
: Inkwell, Pen Holder, Drip Box (with pencil sharpener and shavings compartment), Letter Holder, Candle
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Late 19th Century French Antique Sharpener

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Alligator Handled Culinary Carving Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, and sharpener. This matching set features an alligator carved on each handle. France, 1890.
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1890s French Antique Sharpener

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Bone

George Butler & Company 7 Piece Sterling Mounted Sheffield Cased Serving Set
By Sheffield
Located in Atlanta, GA
includes two sets of meat serving knife / forks, a fish knife / fork and a knife sharpener. The set is very
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19th Century British Antique Sharpener

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Silver Plate

19th Century Buffalo Skinners Outfit Kit
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
century Origin: Western United States Size: Scabbard 8 1/2". Sharpeners, Skinners, Buffalo Tools   
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Late 19th Century American Antique Sharpener

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Other

Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware, Virginia Pattern 1912
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
knife sharpener (13 7/8 in.) 3 serving spoons (8 1/4 in.) Weight of stainless blades/sterling handles
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1910s Antique Sharpener

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Silver

Asprey & Co. 1923 Birmingham Art Deco Hexagonal Vesta Box In 9Kt Yellow Gold
By Asprey London
Located in Miami, FL
pencil sharpeners. Literature: Asprey & Co. Annual Catalogue London 1926 Page 27. For this piece
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Sharpener

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Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco period Egyptian revival style enamel and silver-gilt desk set
Located in London, GB
) blade, and a blotter with a similar finial. Additionally there is a pencil and a nib cutter or sharpener
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Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Sharpener

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Silver, Enamel

Frenc Marble Clock with Patinated Bronze Grand Tour Sculpture of the Arrotino
Located in London, GB
Arrotino (the "Blade-Sharpener"). From the late Charles X period the clock is constructed of Sienna marble
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1820s French Antique Sharpener

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Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

The little friars' Lunch, 1700s, oil on canvas
Located in Milan, IT
the library to confession, from the work of sharpeners or carpenters in the convent workshops to the
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18th Century Other Art Style Antique Sharpener

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Oil

Asprey 1895 London Desk Travel Clock in .925 Sterling Silver with Lapis Lazuli
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Miami, FL
pencil sharpeners. Note: This piece has been produced in 1895 during the reigning period of Queen
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Sharpener

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Ormolu & Agate Mounted Casket by Asprey, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
pencil sharpeners. Asprey Jewellery Asprey has a tradition of producing jewellery inspired by the
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1870s English Antique Sharpener

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Agate, Ormolu

19th Century English Mahogany Bombé Shape Wine Cooler by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
practical Yorkshire inventor, responsible for the first flushing toilet, a beer engine and a quill sharpener
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Silver Plate

Antique American Edwardian Horn-Handled 3-Piece Carving Set
Located in New York, NY
American Edwardian 3-piece carving set, ca 1910. This set comprises knife, fork, and sharpener
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

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19th Century French Antique Sharpener

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Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Fish Serving Knife
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver serving fish knife. No monogram. Beautiful heavy serving fish knife with rose design handle, floral, leaf and scroll design on blade. Measures approx...
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Early 20th Century Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Four Meissen Porcelain Plaques Depicting the Four Seasons
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This delicately detailed set of four allegorical porcelain plaques portrays family scenes within the theme of the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Spring can be ide...
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Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Sharpener

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Metal

18th Century Continental Baroque Period Gilt Tooled Leather Clad Knife Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce original antique European Baroque Period tooled leather clad cutlery caddy, circa 1740 Handcrafted in Continental Europe in the first half of the 18th century, likely Spa...
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18th Century European Baroque Antique Sharpener

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Leather, Wood

Antique Ash Cradle Scythe
Located in Baltimore, MD
An advance on the single bladed scythe, the cradle scythe with its multiple curved tines or "fingers" enabled the user to slice and set aside the cut grass or grain in one motion and...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Sharpener

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Steel

Antique Ash Cradle Scythe
Antique Ash Cradle Scythe
H 47 in W 27 in D 48 in
Vintage Bavarian KUMPF Wooden Wall Vase, Traditional Folk Art 1970s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully hand decorated 'Kumpf', which origins date back to the 1st to 2nd century a.d., Germany or Tyrol, Austria. The farmers or craftsmen would store their sharpening stone in ...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sharpener

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Wood

Antique Edwardian set of six butter knives
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian set of six butter knives with silver plated blades in the original fitted box. D. 1900
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Sharpener

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Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian set of six butter knives
Antique Edwardian set of six butter knives
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H 0.99 in W 8.08 in D 5.71 in
Streamline Arcade Machine Gun
By Keeney Arcade Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
I grew up in Brooklyns Coney Island so these early arcade items really bring back memories. This is one of the rare 1939 Keeney Arcade Anti-Aircraft Machine Guns… very high style Dec...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sharpener

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Aluminum

Streamline Arcade Machine Gun
Streamline Arcade Machine Gun
H 65 in W 8.5 in D 29 in
Victorian Gold and Mother of Pearl Handled Butter Knife
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English 9-carat yellow gold and mother of pearl handled butter knife, boxed, an addition to our diverse flatware collection. ...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Gold

American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
Located in Hudson, NY
This large American Victorian standing magnifying glass is encased in a carved and turned walnut frame and is adjustable to height with a wooden screw set device. Made circa 1880 the...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Glass, Walnut

Wall Sculpture with Optical Art in Plexiglass created by César Bailleux
By Cesar Bailleux
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Marvellous piece of art made by Dutch artist César Bailleux called Groei Reliëf, meaning Growth Relief. The name seems to be a reference to the Dutch phenomenon 'groeibriljant' (g...
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1980s Dutch Organic Modern Antique Sharpener

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Plexiglass, Plaster, Wood

Pair of Antique Singer Sewing Machine Work Chairs Height Adjustable Bar Stools
By Singer
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1920’s Singer Sewing machine steel and bentwood ply work chairs A very good looking and original pair, they ...
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1920s English Industrial Antique Sharpener

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Steel

Pair of Antique French Polished Slate & Marble Garniture Set or Tazzas
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique garntirue or tazza set are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in an Art Deco style. The set is composed of a v...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sharpener

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Marble, Slate

Antique Kent's Knife Cleaning, Polishing & Sharpening Wheel with Original Labels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Victorian knife cleaning and sharpening machine was made by Kent's of London England in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The machine is composed of two sharpeni...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Stone, Metal

Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important and Extremely Rare Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord. Of grand proportions and of exceptional quality this rare cartel clock is after...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sharpener

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Ormolu

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, technical drawing case of silver nickel and brass tools by W.H. Harling, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Nicely p...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Sharpener

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Brass, Nickel

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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
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Brass

Antique 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
Crocodile Skin Gentleman's Travelling Toiletry Bag
Located in London, GB
horn, penknife, assortment of bottles and knife sharpener. 17 pieces of sterling silver in total.
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sharpener

Ithaca Sign Works Mirrors ca.1909
By Ithaca Sign Works
Located in Solebury, PA
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 Sharpener

Ithaca Sign Works Mirrors ca.1909
Ithaca Sign Works Mirrors ca.1909
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
having two thimbles one of which is sterling silver, three to the front comprise of a tape, pin sharpener
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19th Century British William IV Antique Sharpener

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Brass

Sharpener Sellier & Bellot
Located in Praha, CZ
Functional, in beautiful original condition. It does have the bakelite cutter cover broken off, but it has the waste bowl and original grips, which almost never survive. This is the ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Sharpener

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Iron

Sharpener Sellier & Bellot
Sharpener Sellier & Bellot
H 4.34 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 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
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Sharpener

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Iron

Antique Spong and Co. Knife Sharpener
Antique Spong and Co. Knife Sharpener
H 16 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Climax No. 3 Industrial Automatic Pencil Sharpener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Climax No. 3 Industrial Pencil Sharpener. Automatic Pencil Sharpener a division of the Spengler
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1920s Industrial Antique Sharpener

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Steel

French 19th Century Butcher Block Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
and knife sharpener. Keywords: kitchen table, food preparation table,
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19th Century French Antique Sharpener

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Maple

French 19th Century Butcher Block Table
French 19th Century Butcher Block Table
H 33.25 in W 19.75 in D 25 in
Berkel Slicing Machine Model 7
Located in Chicago, IL
slicing thicknesses and a blade sharpener. This slicer has been masterfully restored to excellent working
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sharpener

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Enamel, Metal

Berkel Slicing Machine Model 7
Berkel Slicing Machine Model 7
H 58 in W 23 in D 33 in
Berkel Slicing Machine Model 3
Located in Chicago, IL
features 15 different slicing thicknesses and a blade sharpener. This slicer has been masterfully restored
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sharpener

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Metal, Enamel

Berkel Slicing Machine Model 3
Berkel Slicing Machine Model 3
H 55 in W 32 in D 25 in
Berkel Model Five Meat Slicing Machine
By Berkel 2
Located in Amsterdam, NL
operated and features 15 different slicing thicknesses and a blade sharpener. The machine has the
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1920s Dutch Industrial Antique Sharpener

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Iron

Berkel Slicing Machine Model 1
Located in Chicago, IL
slicing thicknesses and a blade sharpener. This slicer has been masterfully restored to excellent working
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sharpener

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Metal

Berkel Slicing Machine Model 1
Berkel Slicing Machine Model 1
H 55 in W 32 in D 25 in
Estate 1921 Treasure Sterling Siver 91 PCS Flatware/Silverware 925
Located in Pasadena, CA
knives Large serving/ carving knife Medium knife Knife sharpener 2 serving forks Large fork Tongs
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1920s American Classical Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Canteen of Cutlery Cabinet Table Half Moon Shape
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carving Knives    1 Knife Sharpener  The set of cutlery is complete, no missing piece and in very good
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1920s Antique Sharpener

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Walnut

Canteen of Cutlery Cabinet Table Half Moon Shape
Canteen of Cutlery Cabinet Table Half Moon Shape
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 14.97 in
Carving Set with Antler Horned Handles & Boar's Head Sterling Silver, circa 1880
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
), and a knife sharpener (14 1/4" long). The neck and back of the Boar's head are handcrafted and
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Antique Canteen x 12 Silver Plated Cutlery Set Kings Pattern Early 20th Century
By Samuel Peace
Located in London, GB
spoons 1 pair meat slicer knife & fork 1 knife sharpener Condition: In really excellent
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1920s English Antique Sharpener

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Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
spoon Large carving knife Small carving knife Large carving fork Small carving fork Sharpener
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1920s British Antique Sharpener

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Flatware Service, 247 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
knife a small game knife a steel knife sharpener.
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19th Century American Other Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Antique Asprey Boulle and Cut Brass Marquetry Box, 19th Century
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
, including travel clocks, safety razors and automatic pencil sharpeners.   
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Brass

Antique Asprey Boulle and Cut Brass Marquetry Box, 19th Century
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
, including travel clocks, safety razors and automatic pencil sharpeners.
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Brass

Antique Kings Pattern Cooper Bros & Sons Canteen x 8 Silver Plated Cutlery 1920s
Located in London, GB
sharpener Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition
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1920s English Antique Sharpener

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Silver Plate

Antique Asprey Sterling Silver Playing Card Box Casket, 1912
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
pencil sharpeners. Asprey Jewellery Asprey has a tradition of producing jewelry inspired by the
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1910s English Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Novelty Box by Asprey's, 1909
Located in London, GB
pencil sharpeners. Asprey jewelry Asprey has a tradition of producing jewellery inspired by the
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Antique Asprey London Ormolu Casket with Jasperware Plaques 19th Century
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
pencil sharpeners. Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type of pottery first developed by Josiah Wedgwood
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Ormolu

Antique Pair Satinwood Bedside Commodes Cabinets Chests 19th C
Located in London, GB
sharpeners. Our reference: A2923.
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1850s English Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Victorian Ormolu Book Slide Asprey
Located in London, GB
pencil sharpeners. Betjemann & Sons From 1859, based at 36-40 Pentonville Road, London, George
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sharpener

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Ormolu

19th Century French Iron Knife Sharpeners Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron Knife Sharpeners weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1850-1900
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Sharpener

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Iron

Carving Set with Antler Horned Handles, Sterling Silver, circa 1890s
By William Rogers
Located in Incline Village, NV
fork (10 1/2" long), with accommodation to rest horizontally and a knife sharpener (13" long). The
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co.'s English King Gilded Flatware Service, 251 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
knife carving set Small game fork and knife carving set knife sharpener serving fork tomato server
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Late 19th Century American Other Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Antique Asprey Jewelry Casket Ormolu & Malachite, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
sharpeners.
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1870s English Antique Sharpener

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
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Early 20th Century American Antique Sharpener

Original Knife Sharpener
Original Knife Sharpener
H 40 in W 36 in D 23 in
Antique English Knife Sharpener
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Large wood and iron knife sharpener
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19th Century English Antique Sharpener

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Wood

Antique English Knife Sharpener
Antique English Knife Sharpener
H 23 in W 24 in D 25 in
George V Antique Silver and Enamel Cockerel Pocket Pencil Sharpener
By Andrew Barrett & Son
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An unusual early 20th century silver and enamel Pocket Pencil Sharpener of circular form with pull
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Early 20th Century English Antique Sharpener

Lawn Mower Repair Cart
Located in Spokane, WA
Really cool old lawn mover sharpener cart. With added steel shelves.
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19th Century American Antique Sharpener

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Metal

Kingwood Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
the front are for cotton spools; the back three, a waxer, tape and pin sharpener; two on top of the
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19th Century British Antique Sharpener

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Kingwood

Kingwood Sewing Box
Kingwood Sewing Box
H 5 in W 12.5 in D 9 in
Boer War Period Pine Officer’s Box & Artefacts, S.Shirley Royal Engineers c.1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
a sharpener and cleaner - Pocket Knife/Fork/Spoon - Two bone handled brushes - Pen Quills
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sharpener

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Pine

Shreve Dolores Flatware Set 188 Pcs
Located in New York, NY
knife sharpener 9 1/2" 1 bread knife 13 1/2" (stainless blade with some rust) 1 cake/pie
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Early 20th Century American Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Mixed Metals Sterling Silver Flatware For 8 - 2 Available
Located in New York, NY
(fork, knife, knife sharpener 10 1/2 inches to 14 inches long) and one ice cream slice 10 1/8 inches
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19th Century American Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Mythologique 251pcs Very Important Set
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
large forks with prongs, 11" and 11 1/4" 1 sharpener 14" Total 239 serving and place pieces
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19th Century American Antique Sharpener

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Sterling Silver

George V Antique Silver Fox Head Pocket Pencil Sharpener
By Andrew Barrett & Son
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A nice quality early 20th century silver Pocket Pencil Sharpener of circular form with pull-off lid
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Early 20th Century English Antique Sharpener

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Antique Sharpener For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique sharpener you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, every antique sharpener was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique sharpener — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique sharpener is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique sharpener that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrew Barrett & Son produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for an antique sharpener start at $49 and top out at $4,500 with the average selling for $692.