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19th Century French Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount
19th Century French Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount

19th Century French Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century French iron butcher's cleaver is a remarkable piece of history, featuring a

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount
19th Century French Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount

19th Century French Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century French butcher's cleaver is a striking relic from a time when craftsmanship and

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Antique 19th Century French Country Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount
19th Century French Iron Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount

19th Century French Iron Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

Unleash a slice of culinary history with this 19th-century French iron butcher's cleaver, a robust

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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

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French Butcher Cleaver, Horse
French Butcher Cleaver, Horse

French Butcher Cleaver, Horse

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H 7 in W 12.5 in D 0.75 in

French Butcher Cleaver, Horse

Located in Houston, TX

A delightful figurative butcher's cleaver from France in the shape of a horse. With a 7 inch blade

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Early 20th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Butcher Cleaver, Fox
French Butcher Cleaver, Fox

French Butcher Cleaver, Fox

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H 5.5 in W 11 in D 1 in

French Butcher Cleaver, Fox

Located in Houston, TX

A delightful figurative butcher's cleaver from France in the shape of a fox. With a 7.25 inch blade

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Early 20th Century French More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper, Iron

French Butcher Cleaver, Bird
French Butcher Cleaver, Bird

French Butcher Cleaver, Bird

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H 5.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.75 in

French Butcher Cleaver, Bird

Located in Houston, TX

A delightful figurative butcher's cleaver from France in the shape of a bird. With a 7.25 inch

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Early 20th Century European More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper, Iron

Vintage Iron Cleaver
Vintage Iron Cleaver

Vintage Iron Cleaver

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H 4 in W 21 in D 1 in

Vintage Iron Cleaver

Located in Napa, CA

Large vintage iron cleaver from France. Wonderful heft, great character as one would expect from

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Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century French Animal Cleavers (individually priced)
Antique 19th Century French Animal Cleavers (individually priced)

Antique 19th Century French Animal Cleavers (individually priced)

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French animal cleavers. Often these were wedding gifts because they were not just

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Manoir Kitchen Butcher Block with Cleaver
18th Century French Manoir Kitchen Butcher Block with Cleaver

18th Century French Manoir Kitchen Butcher Block with Cleaver

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming French butcher block features a chopping surface that is over 12 inches thick and was

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Antique 18th Century French Butcher Blocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Folk Art Cleavers
19th Century Folk Art Cleavers

19th Century Folk Art Cleavers

Located in Houston, TX

Hand-forged folk art knives resembling animals from the region where they were made. The handle represents the tail.

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Steel, Brass

19th Century French Butcher Block with Antique Meat Cleavers Knives
19th Century French Butcher Block with Antique Meat Cleavers Knives

19th Century French Butcher Block with Antique Meat Cleavers Knives

Located in Dallas, TX

in France circa 1880, this charming piece sits on four fluted legs embellished with decorative

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Antique Late 19th Century French Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Meat Cleaver Chopper Knives
19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Meat Cleaver Chopper Knives

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Meat Cleaver Chopper Knives

Located in Dallas, TX

in France circa 1880, this charming piece with elaborate carved back, sits on six fluted legs

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Antique Late 19th Century French Butcher Blocks

Materials

Maple

19th Century French Carved Beech and Iron Butcher Block with Meat Cleaver Knife
19th Century French Carved Beech and Iron Butcher Block with Meat Cleaver Knife

19th Century French Carved Beech and Iron Butcher Block with Meat Cleaver Knife

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "billot de boucher", or butcher block was crafted in southwest France, circa 1890. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot
19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "billot de boucher", or butcher block was crafted in southwest France, circa 1890. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot
19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

19th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "billot de boucher", or butcher block was crafted in southwest France, circa 1890. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Belgium Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot
19th Century Belgium Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

19th Century Belgium Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife Slot

Located in Dallas, TX

charming work table in your kitchen or breakfast room for the ultimate Country French look; a true one of a

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

Antique French Butcher Cleaver
Antique French Butcher Cleaver

Antique French Butcher Cleaver

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H 3 in W 11 in D 1.5 in

Antique French Butcher Cleaver

Located in Houston, TX

This is an antique butcher's cleaver from France. The blade is made of heavy steel, the handle is

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Antique Late 19th Century French More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass, Iron

Figural Butcher's Cleaver from France
Figural Butcher's Cleaver from France

Figural Butcher's Cleaver from France

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H 5.25 in W 11.25 in D 0.75 in

Figural Butcher's Cleaver from France

Located in Houston, TX

A delightful figurative butcher's cleaver from France in the shape of a bird. Measure: With a 7.5

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20th Century French More Dining and Entertaining

Chef's Cleaver with Fox Handle
Chef's Cleaver with Fox Handle

Chef's Cleaver with Fox Handle

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H 7.5 in W 10 in D 0.32 in

Chef's Cleaver with Fox Handle

Located in Houston, TX

Form meets function in this marvelous chef's cleaver. The entirety of the figural handle is copper

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20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Copper, Steel

19th Century French Butcher Block with Antique Meat Cleavers Knives
19th Century French Butcher Block with Antique Meat Cleavers Knives

19th Century French Butcher Block with Antique Meat Cleavers Knives

Located in Dallas, TX

in France circa 1880, this charming piece with elaborate carved back, sits on four fluted legs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Carved Beech Butcher Block with Two Meat Cleaver Knifes
19th Century French Carved Beech Butcher Block with Two Meat Cleaver Knifes

19th Century French Carved Beech Butcher Block with Two Meat Cleaver Knifes

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "billot de boucher", or butcher block was crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1890. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Butcher Blocks

Materials

Iron

Vintage Adnet Style Shoe Travel Leather Stitched Box
Vintage Adnet Style Shoe Travel Leather Stitched Box

Vintage Adnet Style Shoe Travel Leather Stitched Box

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

telescoping sides and now you can easily clean or brush your riding boots. Acquired in France, this is that

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver

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H 0.79 in W 5.52 in D 11.42 in

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver

Located in Paris, FR

Early 20th century cast iron cleaver, featuring a goose. The date 1924 is engraved on one side

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

French Early 20th Century Figural Butcher's Cleaver in the Form of a Bird
French Early 20th Century Figural Butcher's Cleaver in the Form of a Bird

French Early 20th Century Figural Butcher's Cleaver in the Form of a Bird

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 20th century French figural butcher's cleaver in the form of a bird. The bird looks back

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Early 20th Century French Butcher Blocks

Materials

Metal

Turn of 19th C. Chopping Block with Cleaver
Turn of 19th C. Chopping Block with Cleaver

Turn of 19th C. Chopping Block with Cleaver

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H 33.5 in W 23 in D 18 in

Turn of 19th C. Chopping Block with Cleaver

Located in New Orleans, LA

PROBABLY ADDED LATER., WITH ONE DRAWER AND ONE CLEAVER. H 33½" W 23" D 18"

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wood Chopping Block and Cleaver
19th Century French Wood Chopping Block and Cleaver

19th Century French Wood Chopping Block and Cleaver

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H 2.37 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

19th Century French Wood Chopping Block and Cleaver

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th century French culinary charm at your fingertips! This original chopping block and cleaver

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Antique Late 19th Century French Butcher Blocks

20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver
20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver

20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver

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H 0.79 in W 6.7 in D 13.39 in

20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver

Located in Paris, FR

20th century cast Iron cleaver featuring a boar, France.

Category

20th Century French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver

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H 0.79 in W 11.82 in D 5.32 in

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cleaver

Located in Paris, FR

Early 20th century cast iron cleaver, featuring a fox, France.

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20th Century French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

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By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Diego Giacometti

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By Laura Andreson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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Vintage Mid Century Hand Painted Wooden Luncheonette Hot Coffee Diner Sign

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Located in Milford, NH

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19th Century French Cast Iron Butcher's Shop Trade Sign in the Form of a Cow

19th Century French Cast Iron Butcher's Shop Trade Sign in the Form of a Cow

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

French cast iron butcher shop trade sign retaining old paint and cast in low relief in the form of a steer wearing a tasseled blanket and with it's head turned. The blanked cast with...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

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A French Louis XVI painted and carved daybed, 18th C

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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18th Century French Provencal Pinewood Cabinet - Antique Demi-Lune Sideboard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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$5,175 / set

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Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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18th Century Black French Iron Safe, Antique Cassa Forte
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18th Century Black French Iron Safe, Antique Cassa Forte

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Rupert Bevan Art Deco Overmantel Mirror - Large

Rupert Bevan Art Deco Overmantel Mirror - Large

$5,614 / item

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Rupert Bevan Art Deco Overmantel Mirror - Large

By Rupert Bevan

Located in London, GB

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Brass

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Stunning French Silver & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box

Located in Bath, GB

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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French La Belle Époque Lighted Bistro Cafe Sign

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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By Siemens

Located in Vienna, AT

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French Cleavers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French cleavers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French cleavers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. French cleavers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. French cleavers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are French Cleavers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $934, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $15,000 highest priced.