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Indian Arivalmanai Culinary Cutting Tool
Indian Arivalmanai Culinary Cutting Tool

Indian Arivalmanai Culinary Cutting Tool

Located in New Orleans, LA

Originating from the Kerala region of Southern India, this 19th century arivalmanai, or culinary cutting instrument, is a traditional tool used in the preparation of vegetables throu...

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19th Century Indian Other Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Steel

Solid Oak Factory Tool Box c.1920-1930
Solid Oak Factory Tool Box c.1920-1930

Solid Oak Factory Tool Box c.1920-1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A solid Oak machinist's factory tool box used to store cutting tools for a lathe.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Felt, Oak

Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy
Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy

Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Most ebonies are very dense making work with hand tools very difficult and can quickly clunt cutting tools.

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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Glass, Boxwood, Paper

Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co

Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co

Located in New Orleans, LA

This ornamental lathe is accompanied by an extensive collection of wood cutting tools, including bits, cutters, gears, chunks and chisels, that allow for an endless array of decorati...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Chinese Celadon Glaze Dish 14th Century Museum Quality Large Decorated
Rare Chinese Celadon Glaze Dish 14th Century Museum Quality Large Decorated

Rare Chinese Celadon Glaze Dish 14th Century Museum Quality Large Decorated

Located in Sweden, SE

DETAILS: Artist: 14th century China Medium: Ceramic dish with celadon glaze, hand-formed, hand-decorated with cutting tools in sgraffito technique or low relief Size approximately: 3...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Austrian Art Deco Gold Bronze Letter Opener Accessory Peter Tereszczuk
Antique Austrian Art Deco Gold Bronze Letter Opener Accessory Peter Tereszczuk

Antique Austrian Art Deco Gold Bronze Letter Opener Accessory Peter Tereszczuk

By Peter Tereszczuk

Located in Greven, DE

Letter openers first appeared in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries as tools for neatly cutting open wax-sealed correspondence, evolving alongside the development of formal postal...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century "Possum Belly" Baker’s Table
Early 20th Century "Possum Belly" Baker’s Table

Early 20th Century "Possum Belly" Baker’s Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Accordingly, this piece features solid construction, original hardware, two pullout cutting boards, two drawers for tools and two flour/sugar bins.

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Early 20th Century American Classical Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Metal

Antique Miller's Judaica Jewish Kosher Ritual Large Chalef Knife Millers
Antique Miller's Judaica Jewish Kosher Ritual Large Chalef Knife Millers

Antique Miller's Judaica Jewish Kosher Ritual Large Chalef Knife Millers

Located in Surfside, FL

By 1909 the brothers both resided in the Lower East Side of New York, and Joseph's first shop on Canal Street was founded where he manufactured various knives and tools for cutting f...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Steel

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Hot Milk Jug, Engine-Turned Jasperware. Wedgwood, C1785
Hot Milk Jug, Engine-Turned Jasperware. Wedgwood, C1785

Hot Milk Jug, Engine-Turned Jasperware. Wedgwood, C1785

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

This action was guided by one or more specially shaped gears, or cams, which we installed in the lathe. The pressure of the cutting tool created a cutting or engraving action, which...

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Stoneware

Michel-Aristide Colotte French Art Deco Carved and Etched Glass Vase
Michel-Aristide Colotte French Art Deco Carved and Etched Glass Vase

Michel-Aristide Colotte French Art Deco Carved and Etched Glass Vase

By Michel-Aristide Colotte

Located in New York, NY

Working with large and heavy blocks of crystal which were supplied by Baccarat, he would etch and carve out the shape he had designed, attacking the block with hydrofluoric acid and ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Glass

Large 19th Century French Walnut Drapers Table
Large 19th Century French Walnut Drapers Table

Large 19th Century French Walnut Drapers Table

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H 36.23 in W 116.54 in D 32.68 in

Large 19th Century French Walnut Drapers Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The tops of these tables have a large surface area perfect for the unfurling and cutting of cloth and drawers to the frieze to provide space for the cutting tools.

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19th Century Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Drapers Table
French 19th Century Drapers Table

French 19th Century Drapers Table

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H 30.32 in W 118.12 in D 31.89 in

French 19th Century Drapers Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Originally, the tops of these tables had a large surface area for the cutting of cloth and often had a drawer or drawers to the frieze to provide space for the cutting tools.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Wood

Monumental 19th Century French Walnut Drapers Table
Monumental 19th Century French Walnut Drapers Table

Monumental 19th Century French Walnut Drapers Table

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H 38.59 in W 118.12 in D 35.04 in

Monumental 19th Century French Walnut Drapers Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The tops of these tables have a large surface area perfect for the unfurling and cutting of cloth and drawers to the frieze to provide space for the cutting tools.  

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19th Century French Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Era 2.59 DTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Antique Victorian Era 2.59 DTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings

Antique Victorian Era 2.59 DTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings

Located in Montgomery, AL

They were cut by hand using another diamond as a cutting tool. This is what gives these antique diamonds their very unique shape and appearance.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Emerald and Diamond Ivy Earrings
Antique Victorian Emerald and Diamond Ivy Earrings

Antique Victorian Emerald and Diamond Ivy Earrings

Located in Montgomery, AL

The rose diamond cut was a very primitive diamond cut executed by hand, using another diamond as a cutting tool. It is considered one of the oldest diamond cuts.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.30 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Antique 2.30 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Antique 2.30 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Montgomery, AL

They were expertly crafted by hand using another diamond as a cutting tool. Old Mine cut diamonds resemble modern cushion cut diamonds.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Pair of French Rosewood Armchairs, circa 1880
Antique Pair of French Rosewood Armchairs, circa 1880

Antique Pair of French Rosewood Armchairs, circa 1880

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H 38.19 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in

Antique Pair of French Rosewood Armchairs, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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1880s French Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Impressive French Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Bluestone Top, C. 1850
Impressive French Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Bluestone Top, C. 1850

Impressive French Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Bluestone Top, C. 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

As the lathe rotates, a cutting tool (such as a chisel) is applied to the wood, allowing a menuisier to form nodules, disks, rings, etc.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Stone

Antique Pine Apothecary Cabinet Sideboard Small Buffet from Sweden
Antique Pine Apothecary Cabinet Sideboard Small Buffet from Sweden

Antique Pine Apothecary Cabinet Sideboard Small Buffet from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

Refer to photos of the upper left corner drawer as it opens to reveal and old cutting tool and petite smaller drawer directly underneath it; indicating there was a specific work use ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Unusual Miniature George III Satinwood Tea Caddy
Unusual Miniature George III Satinwood Tea Caddy

Unusual Miniature George III Satinwood Tea Caddy

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H 3.55 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in

Unusual Miniature George III Satinwood Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Most ebonies are very dense making work with hand tools very difficult and can quickly clunt cutting tools.

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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century William IV Rosewood Occasional Table
19th Century William IV Rosewood Occasional Table

19th Century William IV Rosewood Occasional Table

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H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

19th Century William IV Rosewood Occasional Table

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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1830s English William IV Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Rosewood

Antique William IV Rosewood Open Bookcase circa 1830
Antique William IV Rosewood Open Bookcase circa 1830

Antique William IV Rosewood Open Bookcase circa 1830

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H 35.44 in W 46.07 in D 12.21 in

Antique William IV Rosewood Open Bookcase circa 1830

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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19th Century English Antique Cutting Tools

Antique Inlaid Rosewood Centre Occasional Table, circa 1880
Antique Inlaid Rosewood Centre Occasional Table, circa 1880

Antique Inlaid Rosewood Centre Occasional Table, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in color when over prepared.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Bookcase, circa 1820
Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Bookcase, circa 1820

Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Bookcase, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Cutting Tools

Antique Regency Rosewood Writing and Stationery Slope, 19th Century
Antique Regency Rosewood Writing and Stationery Slope, 19th Century

Antique Regency Rosewood Writing and Stationery Slope, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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1820s Regency Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Brass

James Dixon & Sons 1900 Sheffield 3/8 Pint Liquor Flask in Silver and Crocodile
James Dixon & Sons 1900 Sheffield 3/8 Pint Liquor Flask in Silver and Crocodile

James Dixon & Sons 1900 Sheffield 3/8 Pint Liquor Flask in Silver and Crocodile

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Miami, FL

Their products included hundreds of items for use in the kitchen (e.g. bowls, cutting-tools) and the dining room (e.g. tea services, cocktail shakers and mixers) as well as items suc...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Pair Antique Rosewood Inlaid Tub Arm Chairs, circa 1880
Pair Antique Rosewood Inlaid Tub Arm Chairs, circa 1880

Pair Antique Rosewood Inlaid Tub Arm Chairs, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Cutting Tools

19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Sofa Table

19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Sofa Table

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H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 23.23 in

19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Sofa Table

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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1820s English Regency Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy William Hutton & Sons
Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy William Hutton & Sons

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy William Hutton & Sons

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

Most ebonies are very dense making work with hand tools very difficult and can quickly clunt cutting tools.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Regency Rosewood Occasional Table
19th Century Regency Rosewood Occasional Table

19th Century Regency Rosewood Occasional Table

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H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

19th Century Regency Rosewood Occasional Table

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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1820s English Regency Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Rosewood

Antique William IV Rosewood Card Table, circa 1830
Antique William IV Rosewood Card Table, circa 1830

Antique William IV Rosewood Card Table, circa 1830

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H 29.53 in W 36.23 in D 17.72 in

Antique William IV Rosewood Card Table, circa 1830

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Cutting Tools

Antique Kingwood and Rosewood Secretaire Abattant, circa 1820
Antique Kingwood and Rosewood Secretaire Abattant, circa 1820

Antique Kingwood and Rosewood Secretaire Abattant, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Cutting Tools

Georgian Mahogany Spoon Cutlery Urns
Georgian Mahogany Spoon Cutlery Urns

Georgian Mahogany Spoon Cutlery Urns

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H 23.62 in Dm 9.65 in

Georgian Mahogany Spoon Cutlery Urns

Located in Northampton, GB

Most ebonies are very dense making work with hand tools very difficult and can quickly blunt cutting tools.

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Workbox Table
Antique Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Workbox Table

Antique Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Workbox Table

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H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 16.93 in

Antique Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Workbox Table

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Rosewood

Early 20th Century Pair of Regency Style Console Tables
Early 20th Century Pair of Regency Style Console Tables

Early 20th Century Pair of Regency Style Console Tables

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in color when over prepared.

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Early 1900s English Regency Antique Cutting Tools

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Occasional Table, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Occasional Table, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Occasional Table, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared.

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Early 1900s Antique Cutting Tools

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Antique Cutting Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique cutting tools available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all antique cutting tools available were constructed with great care. Antique cutting tools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique cutting tools bearing Louis XVI or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique cutting tools are appealing in their simplicity, but Shapland & Petter produced popular antique cutting tools that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Cutting Tools?

Prices for antique cutting tools start at $2,197 and top out at $239,499 with the average selling for $8,650.