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Antique English "Dandy" Brass Fire Tools, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Dandy" Brass Fire Tools, Circa 1880's.
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Late 19th Century English Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

English Firedog /Tool Rests Solid Brass, 1890's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1353 pair English brass firedogs/tool rests.
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1890s Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Antique English Brass Fire Tools, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 3 Antique English Brass Fire Tools, Circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century English Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Massive 1890's Andirons with Matching Fireplace Tools with Faces
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of 1890's large andirons with matching fireplace tools, made of solid iron and bronze
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18th Century American American Empire Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Nickel

Modern Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern fireplace tool set, U.S.A, 1970s.
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1870s American Modern Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Metal

Antique Modern Fireplace Tool Set
Modern Fireplace Tool Set
H 32 in W 12 in D 6 in
Wrought Iron and Brass Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tool Set
By Gustav Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Four piece wrought iron and cast brass fireplace tool set, including a poker, shovel, tongs, and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Victorian Fireplace Tool or Cooking Utensil Rests, British Registration Marks
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Victorian Fireplace Tool/Cooking Utensil Rests British Registration Marks, Made of Solid Brass
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1880s English Victorian Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. 7 piece George III style Canon Ball Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Gorgeous 7 piece George III style Canon Ball pure cast brass fireplace tool
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Early 20th Century American George III Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gold Bronze & Onyx Marble Fire Fender, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze & Onyx Marble Fire Fender, Circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century French Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze

Helmet shaped copper coal hod on a circular footed base, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A generous bombé helmet shaped copper coal hod on a circular footed base. The hod is fitted with a brass bail handle mounted on cast brass pivot fittings and a cast brass tilter grip...
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19th Century Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Copper

English brass helmet form coal hod, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Generously proportioned brass bombe (helmet form) coal hod on a circular footed base. Hand hammered brass with cast brass tilter grip and pivot fittings for the bail handle. Dove tai...
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19th Century British Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique French Iron Hand Forged Fireplace Screen 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1098 Hand forged iron fireplace screen with intricate detail 1920's.
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1920s Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

1930's Enamelled Knight Fireside Companion Set and Matching Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
the back there 3 more matching tools, brush, tongs and shovel Obviously this is a used piece but
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Antique French Column Brass Andirons with Urn Tops, 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1382 Pair French urn top andirons with claw feet and elaborate detailing.
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1920s Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze D' Ore Firescreen, circa 1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI style bronze d' ore fire screen, Circa 1880's.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze

W A S Benson & Heywood Sumner. A rare Arts & Crafts brass & copper fire fender.
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
William Arthur Smith Benson and Heywood Sumner. A rare and probably unique Arts & Crafts brass and copper fireplace fender surmounted with six finials and six leaf-shaped feet. The m...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Copper

Antichi Alari Per camino French in ferro battuto 1890
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Antichi Alari Per camino French in ferro battuto 1890 Private Collection Domenico Rugiano.
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1890s Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Antique Brass Fireplace Neptune Toasting-fork
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Neptune shared brass fireplace toasting-fork tool.
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Fireplace Fender with Opalescent Jewels
Located in Toledo, OH
Victorian brass fireplace fender circa 1890's. Ornate cast scroll work with spindle supports and 96 opalescent square cut jewels. 61" wide x 14" deep x 9" high.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI XV Style Carved Giltwood Green Oval Fireplace Screen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI / XV Style Carved Giltwood Green Oval Fireplace Screen with Tapestry. Item features beautiful carved floral accents, carved pedestal base, very nice antique ...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Brass Finial and Cast Iron 48" Fireplace Fender Surround
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Brass Finial and Cast Iron 47.5" Fireplace Fender Surround. Circa 1900. Measurements: 6" H x 47.5" W x 15" D. Interior approx 43" W.
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Early 1900s Victorian Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Iron

American wire & brass spark screen, c. 1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Drawn wire spark screen with brass capped edge and forged iron base. American, circa 1800.
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19th Century American Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Metal and Brass Coal Scuttle with Bone Handle Shovel
Located in Morristown, NJ
Antique Georgian English footed fireplace coal scuttle with shovel. The carrying handle at the pediment, the knob on the slant door and two elegant door hinges are all in polished br...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Chenets from France
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique French “chenets” are from the 1700s and have been hand-wrought in iron. Their uppermost portions were crafted to hold cups or bowls of liquid which would then be heated...
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18th Century French Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

English 19th Century Chimney Pot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A remarkable Victorian-era English terracotta chimney pot. This antique architectural element serves as both decorative and functional additions to traditional chimney flues. During ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

English 19th Century Chimney Pot
English 19th Century Chimney Pot
H 31 in W 15 in D 15 in
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair. Item featured has a remarkable cast bronze detail with flame and torch accents, floral drapes, ce...
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Spiral Twist 56" Fireplace Mantel Fender Surround
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Spiral Twist 56" Fireplace Mantel Fender Surround. Item features twisted finials, vintage scrolling central design, very nice antique item, great style an...
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Early 1900s Gothic Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Antique French Iron Fireback, Nicolas Fouquet, Vaux-le-Vicomte 17th/18th C
Located in Dallas, TX
After a fireback once commissioned by Nicolas Fouquet, for his Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, this large iron fireback was cast in France during the late 1600s/early 1700s (the original...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Large Antique English Hammered Copper Log Holder with Paw Feet
Located in Leicester, GB
Extra large copper log holder. England circa 1920's. The most beautiful antique piece made in hammered copper sheet with brass details. The log holder has a beautiful curved oval sha...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Copper

An Exceptionally Rare Early 19th Century Cast Brass Fender in the Rococco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptionally rare and fine 19th Century beautifully patinated cast brass curb fender in the Roccoco manner. The elegantly pierced frieze of serpentine form with stunningly detai...
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Early 19th Century English Rococo Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Period French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
The era of history known as the Empire period coincided with the reign of Napoleon over France. It was considered the second phase of Neoclassicism, as Napoleon believed that his onl...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel

A Pair Of Late Louis XV Period Chenets, Attributed to Jacques Caffieri
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair Of Late Louis XV Period Gilt And Patinated Bronze Figural Chenets, Attributed to Jacques and Philippe Caffieri. Modelled as a dog and cat, each seated on a tasselled cushion ...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze

Set of English 19th Century Brass Fire Dogs in the Style of Ernest Gimson
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of English 19th century brass fire dogs in the style of Ernest Gimson. These pierced filigree finials have a deep neck, and shining brass finish. This impressive pair allude to...
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Early 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Late 18th Century English Wrought & Brass Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A Late 18th century English Wrought & Brass Fire Basket, the railed front above a fluted brass fret with s-scroll between the scroll standards and urn finials uppermost. Losses to br...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Good Size Antique Gothic Revival Hand Painted & Stain Leaded Glass Firescreen
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique work-of-art-firescreen with (arch) angels in great colors. This all handcrafted firescreen from the early 1900s definitely is a one of a kind antique. Especially in...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Very Fine 19th Century Brass Fire Screen in the Rococo Manner
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine quality 19th century brass fire screen in the Rococo manner, fully restored and polished. The shaped and curved protective wire mesh is set within an intricately detailed...
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19th Century French Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Elegant 19th Century Brass Fire Screen in the Rococo Manner
Located in Dublin, IE
An elegant 19th Century fully restored brass fires creen in the Rococo manner. The shaped wire mesh is set within a beautifully cast pierced brass frame with intricate scrolling foli...
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19th Century French Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

17th Century French Louis XIII Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a version of the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Lovely 19th Century Brass Fire Screen
Located in Dublin, IE
A lovely quality 19th Century brass fire screen, fully restored and pol-ished. The protective mesh wire of rectangular form is set within an embossed brass frame surmounted with an e...
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19th Century French Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Lovely 19th Century Brass Fire Screen
Lovely 19th Century Brass Fire Screen
H 28.25 in W 24.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair of French Bronze and Wrought Iron Fleur De Lys Chenets, Circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Although the fleur de lys is closely associated with French culture, and more specifically, the French Monarchy, the true origin of the symbol is unknown. There are references in his...
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1920s French Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

1938 Pair of Antique American Medallion Andirons by Virginia Metal Crafters
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1938 pair of antique fireplace Medallion Andirons by J Loth Stoves Virginia metalcrafters . American Arts and Crafts fire place cast ironandirons with pierced brass filigree medalli...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Important French Gothic Cast Iron Fireplace Chenets, 16th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
These important Gothic cast iron fireplace chenets are close to 500 years old. Sometimes called fire dogs or andirons, chenets are fireplace accessories designed to elevate firewood....
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16th Century French Gothic Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Fine Parisian Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Grey Belgian Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A rare antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) in typical Belgian grey marble from the Louis XIV period. The discreet detail in the fronton is magnificent. The fronton is bowing to th...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze French Chenets
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning pair of French fireplace bronze doré chenets from the 1800’s. Each chenet has a putto standing on a large cluster of curled acanthus leaves. Beneath the leaves are...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze

Large 18th Century Copper and Wrought Iron Chaudron from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-crafted in France, this large copper and wrought iron chaudron would have originally been used in the 1700’s to cook meals over a fire. The iron handle would have been placed on...
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18th Century French Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Late 18th Century French Paneled Boiserie Storage Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Provincial Louis XV period boiserie en chen paneled wall paneling is from a French country chateau. The unit consists of a pair of large doors above 3 drawers, an opening...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Oak

Period French Louis XVI Giltwood Firescreen, circa 1780
Located in Dallas, TX
This Louis XVI period giltwood firescreen is a rather unique find. Typically firescreens from this period (the late 1700’s) were produced with a tapestry or needlepoint body; this pa...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Silk, Wood

Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of Art Deco style andirons were created by Bradley and Hubbard and are fabricated in hand-forged iron in the form of stylized dogs (hounds). FYI: Bradley & Hubbard Manuf...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons
Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons
H 27 in W 13.75 in D 25 in
Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, Elegant, 19th C., 1800's!!
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, 19th C., 1800's!! 19th Century Empire
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19th Century European Empire Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Cinnabar Pin / Brooch - Tooled Brass Trim & Back - China - Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique brooch with carved cinnabar lacquer panel - tooled brass edge and back - c clasp and pin
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

ARDEN FOREST - Vintage Tooled Leather Clutch - Whip-stitched Edge - Circa 1930's
Located in Chatham, ON
ARDEN FOREST - Vintage embossed leather clutch - handle to the back - whip-stitched flap with press-stud closure - embossed on the front flap with a grape vine pattern - full width o...
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Early 20th Century English Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Leather

Victorian Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Tooled Brooch with Locket, Circa 1860's
Located in Chatham, CA
Victorian yellow gold Etruscan Revival brooch with locket to the back - fine and elaborate engraved gold scroll pattern to the front panel - hand made featuring gold balls to the rim...
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Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Secrétaire by S. Jamar with Porcelain Plaque
By S. Jamar, London 1
Located in London, GB
-tooled leather writing surface as well as an arrangement of pigeon holes and six drawers with fine bronze
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19th Century English Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's TEAL COLOURED LOCKABLE MACHINIST WORK TOOL BOX WITH LOCK
Located in GB
condition teal coloured machinist work tool box in all steel with period lock and locking bar Please note
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1920s English Industrial Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Metal

Indian Hand-Tooled Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
It's all about the details. Lovely, intricately hand-tooled, 18K gold stud earrings with fine
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Early 20th Century Indian Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

18k Gold

Indian Hand-Tooled Gold Stud Earrings
Indian Hand-Tooled Gold Stud Earrings
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W 0.63 in D 0.38 in L 0.63 in
"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
the dog reveal its genesis; "The Lindstrom Tool and Toy Co.; Made in U.S.A." "Patent Applied For"; on
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1920s American Folk Art Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Tin

Complete Fireplace Set Inc, Andirons Screen and Tools
By Oscar Bruno Bach, Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Gothic style fireplace set to included andirons, tools, and screen.The metalwork is of
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Stone Leather Sharpening Tool Sculpture, China, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Chinese stone device used to sharpen leather. Stone is smooth and polished. Mounted on stand measuring 2.5" x 2.5". Three available and sold individually.
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1920s Chinese Antiques Antique Tools

Materials

Stone

Stone Leather Sharpening Tool Sculpture, China, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Chinese stone device used to sharpen leather. Stone is smooth and polished. Mounted on stand measuring 3" x 3". Three available and sold individually. ARRIVING APRIL
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1920s Chinese Antiques Antique Tools

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Stone

Stone Leather Sharpening Tool Sculpture, China, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Chinese stone device used to sharpen leather. Stone is smooth and polished. Mounted on stand measuring 3" x 3". Three available and sold individually. ARRIVING APRIL
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1920s Chinese Antiques Antique Tools

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Stone

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Antiques Antique Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antiques antique tools available for sale. The range of distinct antiques antique tools — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. Antiques antique tools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antiques antique tools made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antiques antique tools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Coalbrookdale Foundry and Bradley & Hubbard are consistently popular.

How Much are Antiques Antique Tools?

Prices for antiques antique tools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antiques antique tools begin at $81 and can go as high as $129,205, while the average can fetch as much as $944.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Antique rings were made of a variety of materials. You can find pieces produced out of many of the same precious metals used today, such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver and platinum. In addition, some antique rings feature a material called pinchbeck, which is a combination of copper and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
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    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique copper finish refers to the natural tarnishing or ‘patina’ that a copper piece acquires over time. It also refers to the green color some vintage copper pieces take on. You’ll find a large collection of antique copper from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique wicker furniture is generally made from rattan. Rattan is a vine-like plant that is located in tropical regions. The bark of the rattan is used for furniture as it is durable, flexible and looks stylish. The core of the plant is also used in furniture-making, making it highly sustainable. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The antique white color is a hue that combines grey and white and has a bronze undertone. It is classified as a soft and warm off white.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.