19th Century English Knife Sharpener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. English Knife Sharpener in Oak and Pine
19th Century English Collectible Antique Knife
Oak, Pine
19th Century English Knife Sharpener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. English Knife Sharpener in Oak and Pine
Oak, Pine
18 Carat Golden Paper Knife with Paperclips, circa 1900
Located in Esbeek, NL
18 carat golden paper knife with paperclips. Enamel de limoges, pearls and sapphire, circa 1900. French.
Gold, Enamel
Antique Draw Knife and Mezzaluna Knife c.1860-1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique 12 inch draw knife with wooden handles and one mezzaluna knife with Beech handles. Brass collars. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1860-1900. MAT...
Steel, Brass
Antique Tennis Knife Rests
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Tennis Theme Knife Rests. An attractive and rare pair of silver plated tennis knife rests, each in the form of a tennis net and posts on a decorated shaped base. On each side of the ...
Silver Plate
19th Century Beaver Tail Bowie Knife
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Beaver tail bowie. 19th Century treaty knife with engraved blade. "Peace" and crossed arrows, Damascus steel, used in place of a presentation pipe tomahawk. Dag knife style, copper ...
Steel
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. Identi...
Brass, Other, Iron
Antique Pocket Knife Nuremberg Water Fountain & Castle Scene 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are pleased to offer a charming early 20th-century souvenir pocket knife produced as an Souvenir of Nuremberg, Germany.. This vintage pocket knife features a relief of the famous ...
Metal
Antique Germany Cutlery Pocket Knife Nuremberg Beer Scene 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are pleased to offer a charming early 20th-century souvenir pocket knife produced as an advertising piece for the historic Jacob Kann Company of Nuremberg, Germany. Once a well-kn...
Metal, Brass
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
H 17 in W 19 in D 15 in
Collector's Item Historic 19th Century English Knife Cleaner
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulous kitchen accessory, a rare Kent's London, England knife cleaner dated 1865-1870 with original porcelain label. An amazing historical piece invented and patented by George K...
Iron
A Rare Knife Sharpener From the Late 18/19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare knife sharpener from the late 18th century. English, iron and wood, by "Warren's Rotary." Minor defects. Dimensions: 44 x 54 x 25 cm Good condition
Wood
$12,500
H 7.01 in W 4.45 in D 0.6 in
Mr. Knife Miss Fork by R. Crevel - Surrealist illustrations by MAX ERNST
Located in Middletown, NY
A striking and important Surrealist collaboration. A rare SINGED COPY. Ernst, Max / René Crevel Mr. Knife Miss Fork; Translated by Kay Boyle Paris: The Black Sun Press, 1931. FIRS...
Gold Leaf
$110
H 3 in W 0.75 in D 0.38 in
Antique Souvenir Pocket Knife unknown City View Scene 1900s Corkscrew & Blades
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are pleased to offer a charming early 20th-century souvenir pocket knife produced as an Souvenir of a City in Germany. This vintage pocket knife features a relief of Church and a ...
Metal
$9,500 / set
H 16.54 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
Antique Rare 17th Century Austrian Hirschfänger- Hunter’s Knife and Hunting Belt
Located in Doha, QA
A rare and authentic 17th-century Alpine hunter’s belt complete with its original Hirschfänger hunting knife, dating to approximately 1680. This remarkable survival represents the pr...
Iron, Brass
$1,395
H 18 in W 16 in D 5 in
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...
Stone, Metal
$1,034
H 13 in W 1.58 in D 0.48 in
WWI Trench Art Knife – “souvenir De Guerre 1914–1917” – Handcrafted Shrapnel
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Ww1trench Art Knife – “souvenir De Guerre 1914–1917” – Handcrafted From Shrapnel" WWI Trench Art Knife – “Souvenir de Guerre 1914–1917” – Handcrafted from Shrapnel – 33 cm This is a...
Iron
$3,149
H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 0.79 in
Rare 19th Century European Combination Pistol with Folding Knife Mechanism
Located in Madrid, ES
This item is offered strictly as a historical collectible and decorative object. Buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all local laws and regulations regarding antique ...
Iron
$1,200
H 10 in W 2 in D 1.88 in
Antique Madagascan Malagasy Bara Tribe Bronze Knife with Figural Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Madagascan bronze decorative knife. With a sheepsfoot style blade and an ornate figural cast bronze handle - One side with a recumbent cat and the other with a pair o...
Metal, Bronze
$900
H 8.25 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
20th Century Corsican Vendetta-Style Folding Steel Knife with Carved Handle
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Corsican 'Veritable Poudrille' vendetta-style folding steel knife with carved handle, France By: unknown Material: metal, iron, steel Technique: cast, molded, car...
Metal, Steel, Iron
$293
H 3.15 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in
Gentleman's Art Deco Pocket Knife in Sterling Silver, by H.J & Co Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish gentlemans pocket knife featuring a hammered silver frame in hall-marked sterling. The two knives are made by G. Felix in Solingen Germany. Suitable for pipe cleaning or fr...
Sterling Silver, Steel
$2,994 / item
H 1.19 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Both functional and appreciable as sculpture, this is a highly collectable set indeed.
Silver Plate
$1,999
H 0.79 in W 11.82 in D 17.72 in
Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign
By Friedrich Herder A. Sn Solingen
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn Solingen bayonets, knives, razors, enamel porcelain advertising sign. Never used, it was found on the original packaging. Perfect gloss. German m...
Metal
$1,700
H 12 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
19th Century Edo-Meiji Period Samurai Tantō Knife/Short Blade Sword and Scabbard
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century Edo-Meiji period samurai Tantō knife/short blade sword and scabbard By: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, steel, leather, wood, lacquer, metal Technique: forged, ha...
Metal, Copper, Steel, Iron
Rare Antique English Cake Knife, Golf Club, 1910
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly collectable boxed novelty cake knife, clearly made for a golf devotee.
Silver Plate
$2,660
H 24 in W 8 in D 6 in
Igbo Iron Currency Knife — Sculptural Trade Form, Southeastern Nigeria, 1900
Located in New York, NY
A striking expression of pre-colonial value systems, this Igbo iron currency knife from southeastern Nigeria operates at the intersection of economy, ritual, and sculpture.
Iron
$1,450
H 18 in W 6 in D 6 in
Igbo Iron Currency Knife Sculpture on Custom Platform, Nigeria, 1890-1920s
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of West African material culture, this Igbo iron currency knife from Nigeria embodies the intersection of economy, artistry, and ritual within traditional African ...
Metal, Iron
Russian American Silver Diamond Ruby Letter Opener
Located in Long Island City, NY
The blade is not silver. Collectible Knives And Swords. Dimensions: Knife L 9 7/8 in.
Multi-gemstone
19th Century Paper Knife
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful steal paper knife inlaid with gold leaves, featuring a floral decors and views of Swedish monuments. It was dedicated to Jeanne Defresnes whose name is engraved on one side...
Gold, Steel
Unavailable
H 0.25 in W 2.69 in D 0.44 in
Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl E.C. Simmons Pocket Knife
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this beautiful sterling silver and mother of pearl E.C. Simmons pocket knife. The main body of the knife is sterling silver and mother of pearl accent on the handle. The bla...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Naive Boxwood Knife
Located in Paris, FR
Boxwood knife engraved with botanical details on both sides of the blade, Pyrenees, France.
Boxwood
Unusual Fraternal Ceremonial Knife
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A most unusual ceremonial fraternal knife that has a hand made blade ground down from a file made by the nicholson company. It was made from a 10-10.5 inch mill Bastard file. I have ...
Metal
A rare George III Butter Knife, Dundee, circa 1820, Alexander Cameron
By Alexander Cameron
Located in London, GB
The Butter Knife is made in the Fiddle Pattern and is engraved with a contemporary Scottish Crest with a Motto above. The Crest is that as used by the Nairn family of Dunsinane. ...
Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
German Solingen fishing knife. A vintage fisherman's or angler's pen knife in good usable condition. The German folding pocket knife has a 10cm blade marked 'RobT Klaas Solingen, Ro...
Giant Bowie Knife, Gun Shop Advertising, Hunter’s Lodge, 1920
By Ciervo
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This is one of those items people talk about months after seeing it. Giant Bowie Knife. Perfect wall-mounted object. This was made as an advertising for the knife’s section on a gun...
Steel
10 Foot Antique Pocket Knife Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This beautiful Folk Art sign dates to the 1800s and reads... Obrien Fine Cutlery. This is a amazing figural two sided sign with a beautiful original aged patina. Its an impressive 10...
Wood
Early 19th Century Galician Judaic Silver Circumcision Knife
Located in New York, NY
Circumcision knife in the original case. Galicia, early 19th century, circa 1810. Filigree silver; steel; wooden case; velvet lining. Knife with a handle made of silver filigree and ...
Silver
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Pocket Knife, No Monogram
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham sterling silver pocket knife with straight blade and nut pick. No monogram. Measures approx 3 1/8" in length when closed and 5 1/2" open, 3/4" wide. Weighs approx. 44.6g/28.7d...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.63 in W 6.75 in D 0.63 in
Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A antique Knife from Solingen, Germany. Deer antler or stag handle with original sheath 3.13" blade, 6.75" Overall. Used in good condition with some sharpening marks and imperfection...
Metal
Sold
H 1.25 in W 7.75 in D 0.5 in
Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique knife from Germany or Austria. Deer antler or stag handle with original sheath 3.25" blade, 7.75" overall. Used in good condition with some sharpening marks on blade. Shea...
Metal
Chinese Primitive Asian Antique Knife Cleaver Distressed Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Chinese Primitive Asian antique knife cleaver distressed braided woven wood handle Chinese-Asian Museum quality knife with patina and oxidation present. Measures: 19 3/4" L x 2" H ...
Metal
Khukuri Nepalese Knife Beginning of the 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Khukuri knife from Nepal, early 20th century. Its blade is heavy and curved, made of forged metal. The handle is made from horn and copper. With it is attached a smaller Khukuri (m...
Metal
Sold
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
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...
Metal
Antique Islamic Persian Damask Steel Kard Knife W Scabbard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Kard is considered a type of knife found in the Persianate societies like Persia, Turkey, Armenia, and all the way to India.
Steel
Knife for Hunting Deer, Austria Mid of 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Hunting knife with black leather sheath. The handle, in deer horn, features brass acorns. The handle of the knife, at the end there are two dog heads, with the paw of a deer in the m...
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Antique Hunter Knife with Leather Case
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century antique hunter knife with leather case. By unknown artisan from Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...
Metal
Sold
H 1 in W 22.25 in D 2.75 in
Antique 17th Century Italian Military Gunners Stiletto Dagger Knife Sword
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 17th century Italian gunner’s stiletto featuring a triangular blade marked with incremented markings for measuring cannon bores / powder levels. Turned iron pommel, bolster, ...
Metal
Sold
H 1.19 in W 7.88 in L 1.19 in
Tibetan Dagger Bone Ornate Scabbard Pocket Knife, Asia, 19th Century SALE
Located in Sofia, BG
Tibetan dagger. Blade and bone grip. Silver ornate scabbard over 100 years old.
Horn
Antique Javanese Silver Pedang Lurus Straight Sword
Located in Long Island City, NY
The scabbard is of plain sheet silver over a wooden base, and is beautifully engraved on both sides with a zoomorfic and floral ornament. Collectible Oriental Swords And Knifes, Arms...
Silver
Sold
H 1.97 in W 11.82 in D 9.26 in
Collectable Asprey London Antique Art Deco Cheese Wine & Nut Cutlery Tool Set
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Art Deco circa 1920-1930’s Cheese Wine and Nut set in the original silk lined fitted case fully stamped with the Royal Warrant...
Chrome
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Knife
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period 14K gold pocket knife. Excellent condition, two folding blades of different sizes. Finely engraved with a monogram plate, J.P.B. initials Perfect for a wat...
Metal, Gold
Spanish Coin 1768 Antique Folding Pocket Knife In .916 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket knife with a Spanish Coin. Beautiful antique pocket knife, created in Spain, back in the 1930'S. This pocket knife is very unusual since was crafted with a Spanish Coin and...
Sterling Silver, Steel
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H 17.21 in W 1.78 in D 1.58 in
Ancient Luristan Bronze Short Sword / Knife / Early Iron Age Weapon
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Ancient Luristan bronze short sword with magnificent blue-turquoise green patina. Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays Western Iran in the Zagro...
Bronze
Sold
H 0.37 in W 3.5 in D 0.83 in
Carl Schlieper 1920 Germany Art Deco Antique Multi Purpose Folding Pocket Knife
By Carl Schlieper
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket knife designed by Carl Schlieper. Beautiful antique pocket knife, created in Germany by the Carl Schlieper Co, back in the 1930. This pocket knife is very unusual, crafted ...
Silver, Steel
Sold
H 19 in W 5 in D 1 in
19th Century Prestige Tribal Knife with Shell-Covered Scabbard, Cote D'ivoire
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 19th century knife with choral-colored shells on the scabbard. Among the many remarkable art traditions for which the Baule people of Cote D'ivoire are known is their m...
Metal
Early Decorated Hunting Knife
Located in London, GB
Retaining Original Decoratively Carved Sheath Carved Marine Ivory and White Metal
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 turn the sharpening wheel with the pedals. It would make a great addition to a res...
Edwardian Antique Silver Gilt Paper Knife
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good quality Edwardian silver gilt paper knife of narrow rectangular form, the handle with engine turned decoration and a circular cartouche engraved with contemporary script initi...
Vermeil, Silver
Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with a tapering eight sided urn form body and a hinged conforming lid surmounted by an acorn finial, opening to a green felt lined fitted knife divider, above a circular socle r...
Wood, Felt
Sterling Four Vices Pocket Knife
Located in New York, NY
A very rare sterling silver and steel gentleman's pocket knife depicting the four vices of man; horses, alcohol, women and gambling. A wonderfully detailed example of a popular serie...
17th Century Knife
Located in Paris, FR
Little decorated knife. Silver and iron. France, 17th Century.
Iron, Silver
UNUSUAL DUAL BREAD AND CAKE KNIFE WITH CUTTING BOARD
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual combination bread and cake knife, with both serrated and wavy edges and a turned maple handle, together with an oval carved wood cutting board. Intriguing kitchen accessor...
Steel
Philadelphia Treaty Elm Knife Box
Located in North Egremont, MA
A knife box made from the wood of the Treaty Elm, under which William Penn and Chief Tamanend signed a peace treaty in 1682. The tree feel during a storm in 1810.
Elm
Rock Crystal and Silver Set of Knife, Fork and Spoon
Located in Fossano, IT
A very rare set of knife, fork and spoon, carved in pure transparent rock crystal with silver bands. Original box in wood covered with silk. Italy, 18th century or earlier, large cm ...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Art Deco Knife Rests
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Set of Art Deco chrome knife rests in the form of various animals. Housed in a silk lined, deep red leather box with two brass clasps. The knife rests feature strong lines true t...
Very Fine George III Period Mahogany Knife-Box
Located in Cambridge, GB
Very fine George III period mahogany knife-box with a bold serpentine front, cross-banded in tulipwood and decorated with black-and-white cabled stringing, fluting and chevrons; the ...
Silver Argentine Gaucho Boot Knife Circa 1880
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Solid Silver Gaucho Boot Knife with Steel blade, Silver Scabbard with a Rattlesnake Design. Signed Antonio Bravo. Argentina, Circa 1880.
Stainless Steel
Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Pocket Knife
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this stunning mother of pearl pocket knife. The handle is mother of pearl with floral and foliate designs to one end and a sunburst on the other. The blade is hallmarked, be...
Sterling Silver
Soufflot Masterpiece French All Sterling Silver Dessert Set Chest Cyclamen
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Maurice Giot was awarded a bronze medal for silversmithing in the Artist's Section in the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition. Undoubtedly collectibles! The set includes a knife, a se...
Sterling Silver
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 to Paris. A real unique item.
Wood
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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