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Antique Sharpening Wheel

Antique English Kent's Knife Cleaning, Polishing & Sharpening Wheel
Antique English Kent's Knife Cleaning, Polishing & Sharpening Wheel

Antique English Kent's Knife Cleaning, Polishing & Sharpening Wheel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An intricate and fascinating Industrial piece from London, England. English sharpening wheel with wooden drum set vertically on cast iron base with four feet with hand crank.

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Sharpening Wheel

Materials

Brass, Other, Iron

Antique Kent's Knife Cleaning, Polishing & Sharpening Wheel with Original Labels
Antique Kent's Knife Cleaning, Polishing & Sharpening Wheel with Original Labels

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 Sharpening Wheel

Materials

Stone, Metal

French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Standing in a reeded and scalloped cornucopia on one side is a charming winged putti with a quiver on the shoulder sharpening an arrow. On the other side is a lovely winged maiden in...

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19th Century French Antique Sharpening Wheel

Materials

Ormolu

Meissen Cherub
Meissen Cherub

Meissen Cherub

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bronx, NY

The charming beautifully hand painted sculpted cherub is working his grinding wheel sharpening love arrows. The soft, though vivid, hand coloration accentuate his face & body.

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Late 19th Century German Renaissance Antique Sharpening Wheel

Materials

Porcelain

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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.

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1830s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Sharpening Wheel

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Arab Knife Grinder – Cairo Egypt, Compte-Calix Hand-Colored Print 1853
Arab Knife Grinder – Cairo Egypt, Compte-Calix Hand-Colored Print 1853

Arab Knife Grinder – Cairo Egypt, Compte-Calix Hand-Colored Print 1853

Located in Langweer, NL

This hand-colored lithograph, part of the Musée Cosmopolite collection, depicts the knife grinder working with focus and dedication, operating a large sharpening wheel. He wears a wh...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Sharpening Wheel

Materials

Paper

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

Still fully functional, one can sit on the seat and turn the sharpening wheel with the pedals. It would make a great addition to a restaurant's decor.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sharpening Wheel

Primitive Grinding Stone Wheel on Iron Display
Primitive Grinding Stone Wheel on Iron Display

Primitive Grinding Stone Wheel on Iron Display

Located in Sarasota, FL

This primitive grinding sharpening stone wheel sitting on an iron stand makes a wonderful architectural display piece.

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Early 1800s American American Classical Antique Sharpening Wheel

Materials

Coade Stone

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H 5.52 in W 13.39 in D 7.49 in

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Located in London, England

Rolling spice grinder and trough. Circa 1890 H 14cm x W 34cm x D19cm

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1890s Antique Sharpening Wheel

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19th Century French mantel clock

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H 10.75 in W 22.75 in D 11.75 in

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Located in Norwalk, CT

This is a wonderful piece of 19th century historical memorabilia.

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19th Century European Antique Sharpening Wheel

Bookbinder Press, United States, circa 1890
Bookbinder Press, United States, circa 1890

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H 33 in W 21 in D 13.25 in L 33 in

Bookbinder Press, United States, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

This piece came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Sharpening Wheel

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Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
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Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock measuring 22 by 15 by 9 inches with porcelain dial signed C.H. BAGLIA, MILANO, a prestigious upscale retailer...

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American Cast Iron Copying Press with Circular Three Spoke Wheel. Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast iron copying press with a circular three spoke cork screw wheel, flanking scrolled support arms, pressure plate, and resting on the original rectangular base. Early 19...

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1820s American American Empire Antique Sharpening Wheel

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19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press on Wooden Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Cast iron book presses, such as this French one mounted to a wooden stand, were used to bind books in the 1800s. The iron is embellished with copper-h...

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Antique Willcox & Gibbs Automatic Chain Stitch Sewing Machine, c. 1880s
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Located in Savannah, GA

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Early 20th Century Brass and Wood Cigar Guillotine Cutter
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Located in Madrid, ES

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Located in Vigonza, Padua

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H 35 in W 36 in D 18 in

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H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in

Spinning Wheel, Walnut Wood, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

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