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19th Century English String Holder
19th Century English String Holder

19th Century English String Holder

$699

H 8 in W 5 in D 5 in

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
19th Century American Ball of String Holder

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
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder

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
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder

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
Antique Cast Iron Bee Hive String Holder

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
Wire Store String Holder

Wire Store String Holder

Unavailable

H 38 in W 9 in D 9 in

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
Vienna Miniature Wall Clock "Dachluhr" by Joseph Elsner, Austria circa 1830

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

Sterling Silver Thread/String Holder
Sterling Silver Thread/String Holder

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
19th c. English Carved Wooden Owl String Holder

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
Sterling Silver String/Thread Holder

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
1960s Custom Built Tennis Rackets in Wood Press Holder by Cortland, a Pair

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
Sterling Silver Candlestick, 19th Century, with Contrast Marks and Initials

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

Japanese Antique Samurai Bow, Quiver, Arrows, Complete Boxed Set, Rare Find
Japanese Antique Samurai Bow, Quiver, Arrows, Complete Boxed Set, Rare Find

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

Treen Boxwood String Holder
Treen Boxwood String Holder

Treen Boxwood String Holder

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H 7 in Dm 3.625 in

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
Yazutsu, Kyudo Arrow Case

Yazutsu, Kyudo Arrow Case

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H 92 in W 7 in D 7 in

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
Hand-Carved Wood Beehive String Holders

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

Fine George III Mahogany Serving Table
Fine George III Mahogany Serving Table

Fine George III Mahogany Serving Table

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H 59.06 in W 84.06 in D 33.47 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

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Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

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

Materials

Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

$188,500

H 42.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...

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19th Century American Rococo Antique String Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces

Sold|$88,500

H 6.25 in W 23.5 in D 19.25 in

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Fl...

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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique String Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

13 Feet Tall Life-Size White Giraffe Outdoor Chandelier, Designed by Marcantonio
13 Feet Tall Life-Size White Giraffe Outdoor Chandelier, Designed by Marcantonio

13 Feet Tall Life-Size White Giraffe Outdoor Chandelier, Designed by Marcantonio

By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique String Holders

Materials

Fiberglass

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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.