Antique String Holders
19th Century English String Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century English string holder, once an essential tool in a bustling retail shop, exudes
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19th Century English Antique String Holders
Materials
Metal
19th Century American Ball of String Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 19th century American string holder in shape of a ball of string. The weight of the
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19th Century American Country Antique String Holders
Materials
Iron
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique string holder.
In sterling silver.
By the Gorham Manufacturing Company.
Retailed
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique String Holders
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique string holder.
In sterling silver.
By the Gorham Manufacturing Company.
Retailed
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique String Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Antique Cast Iron Bee Hive String Holder
Located in Orange, CA
Antique cast iron bee hive string holder. This is a very old cast iron string holder that is in
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Early 19th Century American Antique String Holders
Materials
Iron
Wire Store String Holder
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Decorative Wire String and Bag Holder
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Early 20th Century American Antique String Holders
Materials
Wire
Vienna Miniature Wall Clock "Dachluhr" by Joseph Elsner, Austria circa 1830
By Joseph Elsner
Located in Vienna, AT
, Huygen's winding with conical balance weight, Elsner's movement holder, string suspension and steel rod
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique String Holders
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Sterling Silver Thread/String Holder
By Johann Wagner & Sohn
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver thread/string holder, J. Wagner & Sons, New York, circa 1910. Pierced design
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique String Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th c. English Carved Wooden Owl String Holder
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English carved owl with glass eyes, made to hold string.
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19th Century English Antique String Holders
Materials
Hardwood
Sterling Silver String/Thread Holder
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, sterling silver string/thread holder, The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique String Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s Custom Built Tennis Rackets in Wood Press Holder by Cortland, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of vintage custom built tennis rackets by Cortland. Wonderful vintage condition. The pair are in the original press and have age-appropriate wear. A great item for display on ...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique String Holders
Materials
Metal
Sterling Silver Candlestick, 19th Century, with Contrast Marks and Initials
Located in Madrid, ES
diamonds, while the candle holder presents a string of pearls and classicist-inspired lines, to which the
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique String Holders
Materials
Silver
H 3.75 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Antique Samurai Bow, Quiver, Arrows, Complete Boxed Set, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
archery Himo-ire -woven bamboo Kyudo bow string holder- .
A rare find and a rare collecting opportunity
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique String Holders
Materials
Textile, Bamboo, Wood
H 64 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Fine George III Mahogany Serving Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
gallery with urn shaped finals and adjustable candle stick holders on satinwood string inlaid, serpentine
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1790s English Georgian Antique String Holders
Materials
Mahogany
Treen Boxwood String Holder
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and charming treen boxwood string holder, made in the shape of a ball on stand. Before we
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19th Century English Antique String Holders
Materials
Wood
Yazutsu, Kyudo Arrow Case
Located in Milano, IT
; the cover is lacquered and decorated with a golden kamon.
A tsurugiri (string holder) and a stag
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19th Century Japanese Antique String Holders
Materials
Bamboo
Hand-Carved Wood Beehive String Holders
Located in Culver City, CA
to store balls of string that would be pulled up through the hole in the top. They are priced per
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19th Century German Antique String Holders
Materials
Wood
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Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
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19th Century Russian Antique String Holders
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By Tony Duquette
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Giant natural clam shell.
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1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Antique String Holders
Materials
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Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios
"Pomegranate" Table Lamp
New York
circa 1910
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique String Holders
Materials
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Mid-Late 20th Century American Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-to-late 20th-century American copper pig weathervane is full of charm and character, with a strong, graphic silhouette that captures the essence of this beloved barnyard ico...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Antique String Holders
Materials
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Noguchi Style Sculptural Hard Wood Studio Candleholders, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of sculptural candleholders. Done in an organic style, seemingly identical, with subtle but noticeable differences that can only be achieved by a master sculptor. Tallest is 1...
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1960s American Antique String Holders
Materials
Wood
Large Industrial Cherry Drafting Table Cast Iron Pedestal Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Industrial drafting table features a cherry top with cast iron, pedestal base that is height adjustable from 30 - 38 inches and tilt adjustable from horizontal to vertical. Dr...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique String Holders
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Tray with Brass Accent
By Vincent Pocsik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary ebonized tray by Vincent Pocsik
Carved walnut tray with ebonized finish.
Natural food safe oil and wax finish.
Vincent Pocsik finds the balance between old and ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Antique String Holders
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Sterling Silver Box Tower Shape with Rooster at the Top
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Tower shaped box in solid sterling silver round shape.
Made entirely by hand, with a chisel reproducing the bricks on the body and the windows are embossed and chiseled in the lante...
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1990s Italian Other Antique String Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,280 Sale Price
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H 12.21 in Dm 3.15 in
Pair of Baker Regency Style Stands / Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Regency style stands by Baker Furniture Co. Beautifully inlaid tops with cross stretchers at bottom. The bottom measurement is 12.75" by 12.75". These stands have mul...
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20th Century American Regency Antique String Holders
Materials
Mahogany
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal
Finish: Gold or Silver gilding
Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau".
UL listing available for an additional charge.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Antique String Holders
Materials
Crystal, Iron
KITA LIVING x İLAERG. Ikebana Vase
By İlayda Ergün
Located in Bomonti, TR
Attributed to the centuries-old Japanese art of arranging flowers, Ikebana Vase is created with İlayda Ergün, a ceramic artist based in Istanbul, yet one of our studio designers. Gui...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Antique String Holders
Materials
Stoneware
Majolica Cache Pot Delphin Massier Circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
French purple Majolica Cache Pot Delphin Massier circa 1890.
Height / 5.8 inches.
Diameter / 6 inches.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique String Holders
Materials
Ceramic
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Located in New York, NY
A natural white, dark pink, and amethyst purple barnacle seashell specimen piece. Piece works well as a standalone decorative object, with other seashells, as a display piece, etc. S...
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20th Century Antique String Holders
Materials
Shell
19th Mahogany Vitrine-Table in Louis XVI Style
Located in Marseille, FR
Showcase presentation mahogany Louis XVI style dating from late 19th century. Ideal vitrine for the presentation of small trinkets. Richly decorated with gilded bronzes and brass inlay.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique String Holders
Materials
Mahogany
Large Seashell Encrusted Lidded Box with Silvered Crustaceans
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical lidded box ambitiously hand decorated with exotic seashells and featuring a sea life handle with silver plate on brass crabs, starfish and shells, and four silver on brass ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique String Holders
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama. Encased in a well-crafted glass ...
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19th Century British Folk Art Antique String Holders
Materials
Glass, Wood
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Antique String Holders For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique string holders is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique string holders — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. Antique string holders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique string holders are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical style is often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique string holders over the years, but those made by Black, Starr & Frost and Gorham Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique String Holders?
Prices for antique string holders start at $200 and top out at $1,450 with the average selling for $386.
Questions About Antique String Holders
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.