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18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Piece? Unique and rare, perfect for a collection of historical tools or Masonic memorabilia. A beautiful
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Mid-18th Century French Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Gunnar Ander Ystad-Metall Fireplace Tools, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of fireplace tools from Ystad metall designed by Gunnar Ander. Black iron with handles
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Steel

Brass Fire Tool Stand Attributed to Oscar Bach
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare brass fireplace tool stand with a candle holder featuring an intricate repoussé coat of arms
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Tool Stand or Umbrella Stand, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
against the stand Dimensions 10" wide x 11" deep x 21" high A rare and unusual tool stand - Good
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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Firedogs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
RARE PAIR OF FIREDOGS ORIGIN : FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY, HENRI II Measures: height: 78
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16th Century Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal

Antique Rare Pair of Firedogs
Rare Pair of Firedogs
H 30.71 in W 9.45 in D 24.02 in
Rare Pair of Federal Bell Metal Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and rare pair of Philadelphia bell metal classical andirons, the urn finials over Doric column
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Early 1800s American Federal Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze

Antique Rare Pair of Federal Bell Metal Andirons
Rare Pair of Federal Bell Metal Andirons
H 25.5 in W 11.5 in D 22 in
Rare Art Nouveau fireplace screen, France ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1910 / fireplace screen / wood, fabric, copper / Art Nouveau / Art Deco A very rare find
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1910s French Art Deco Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Exceptionally Rare 19th Century Cast Brass Adjustable Fender
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptionally rare and fine 19th Century fully restored cast brass adjustable fender in the
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19th Century French Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare 19th Century Large Copper Log Bucket
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century copper log bucket of large proportions. The finely crafted body of oval
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19th Century French Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal, Copper

Very Rare Eiffel Tower Cast Iron Andirons, French, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very rare Eiffel Tower andirons are made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French. Work
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Rare French Louis XIV Period Dripping Pan, Early 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Early 18th century French Louis XIV Period dripping pan. Beautifully crafted of copper and wrought iron. It is in good condition and it is fully functional.
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Rare Set of 18th Century Georgian Fishtail Steel Fire Irons
Located in New York, NY
Rare and fine set of three 18th century steel fire irons comprising a shovel, tongs and poker, the
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1760s English Georgian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Steel

Very Rare and Fine Large 19th Century Brass Fire Screen
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and fine 19th Century brass fire screen, of exceptional quality, fully restored and of
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19th Century French Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Polished Steel Fender with Flower and Dragon Detail
Located in Dublin, IE
A Rare and fine 19th century polished steel curb fender. The rolled top raised over pierced and
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19th Century English Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Rare Late Victorian 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Brass Firedogs
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Brass firedogs A Pair of Rare Late Victorian 19th Century Aesthetic Movement British Brass
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19th Century European Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Jesson Birkett, attributed. A rare Arts and Crafts copper fireside log box
By Jesson Birkett & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
The front displays three hand worked flowers with electric blue Ruskin ceramic jewels inset behind the flower heads. Each flower panel is riveted into arched frames and separated by ...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Copper

Rare Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze & Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare pair of Louis the 16th style andirons are made of chiseled bronze and wrought iron. This
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1850s French Louis XVI Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

Special Arts & Crafts Brass / Copper Bucket w. Rare Watering Can Spout & Handles
Located in Lisse, NL
, sturdy and heavy antique and hand-crafted bucket is another one of our recent rare finds. When used as a
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Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Copper, Brass

Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A rare Aesthetic Walnut coal box
By Barnard Bishop & Barnard, Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A rare Aesthetic Anglo-Japanese Walnut coal box with
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1880s English Anglo-Japanese Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Walnut

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
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Copper

Rare Pair of Heavy French Antique Iron Chenets, The Tree of Life, Circa 1520
Located in Dallas, TX
rare French andirons are as strong as they were 500 years ago, and can be once again used to decorate
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16th Century French Renaissance Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of George III 1780 Plate or Peat Buckets Georgian Hardwood and Brass
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of original George III plate buckets circa 1780 hand carved in mahogany with brass trim Highly collectable, handmade, these ...
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1780s English Georgian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Dr C Dresser, Designed for Benham and Froud, a Rare Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box
By Christopher Dresser, Benham & Froud
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser, designed for Benham and Froud. A rare Gothic Revival oak coal box with wonderful
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

139cm Swedish folks fishnets knitting tools from 1793 Handmade Unique rare
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Forest, BE
This is a set of 3 different but similar wooden structures/tools to build fishnets. Used by folks
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1790s Swedish Folk Art Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London (Royal Warrant) Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up
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1920s English Edwardian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil
By Asprey International Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very very rare 1831 solid 9-carat gold Sampson Mordan 18
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19th Century Early Victorian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rare Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London (Royal Warrant) Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up
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1920s English Edwardian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Oak

19th Century Dental Tool Kit
Located in London, GB
19th century dental tool kit A rare set of 19th century dental tool kit, all tools are encased in
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19th Century British Georgian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal

19th Century Dental Tool Kit
19th Century Dental Tool Kit
H 0.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Antique Fishing, Robertson Lock Joint Tool
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Brown Robertson lock joint tool A rare fishing tool, a lock fast joint tool designed to secure and
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Early 20th Century Scottish Sporting Art Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Fishing, Robertson Lock Joint Tool
Antique Fishing, Robertson Lock Joint Tool
H 5.12 in W 1.19 in D 0.12 in
1906 Antique Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Strong Box Disston Saws Planers
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional and rare antique pine carpenters tool chest or trunk featuring five Disston hand
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Early 1900s Rustic Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal

Rare 18th-Century Painter's Stand with Candlestick Arms and Palette
Located in Madrid, ES
This rare and fascinating 18th-century painter’s stand is a unique piece of artistic history
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Late 18th Century Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning and Rare 19th Century Handcrafted Tooled Brown Leather Italian Renaissance Design Fitted
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Leather

1800s Trepanning Head Clamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
, exposing the dura mater to treat health problems related to intracranial diseases. Trepanning tools are
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Mid-19th Century Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

1800s Trepanning Head Clamp
1800s Trepanning Head Clamp
H 18 in W 9 in D 8 in
19th Century Chinese Barber Stool / Chair with Drawer
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
drawer on the backside where the barber would have stored his scissors and other tools. It is rare to
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19th Century Chinese Other Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Wood

Small Late 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality Late 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Walnut

Antique wooden bucket of Japanese lacquer craftsman/20th century/planter
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
this is an old item. Please use it as a planter cover or an object. These tools are now rare items
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

19th Century English Victorian Cormandel Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Located in Banner Elk, NC
extremely rare to find. Original hand tooled leather and silver pewter foiled. Only a small portion of the
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Leather Fire Buckets
Located in Litchfield, CT
"Wing Russell, 1829." Sandwich, Massachusetts. Leather, painted surface. Condition: Virtually in untouched original condition, the original handles accompany the buckets. Provena...
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Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Leather

Rare Pair of Leather Fire Buckets
Rare Pair of Leather Fire Buckets
H 12.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Rare 17th Century German Bronze Posnet Pot
Located in Ambler, PA
Rare 17th Century German Bronze Posnet Pot.
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Early 17th Century German Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze

A rare large Federal metalwork arched firescreen.
Located in Sharon, MA
This impressive firescreen has an attractive arched design and is big enough to accommodate the largest hearths both indoors and out. The screen is constructed with vertical bars he...
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19th Century American Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron, Brass

Rare French 17th Century Antique Cast-Iron Fireback
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
This superb antique cast iron fireback is of French origin and dates back from the end of the 17th century. It offers a magnificent work and demonstrates the know-how of the craftsma...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare English Silver Form Brass Plate Warmer, circa 1780
Located in Ambler, PA
Rare English Silver Form Brass Plate Warmer, circa 1780. Filled with hot water, used for keeping
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1780s Great Britain (UK) Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare 17th Century Antique Cast Iron Fireback from France
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
This large and thick antique cast-iron fire plate presents a beautiful foundry work. Its rectangular frame is nicely topped by a rounded shape and highlighted by a marquise very f...
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1660s French Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare 19th Century Thomas Elsley Canopy on Legs Hob Grate
By Thomas Elsley
Located in Manchester, GB
Rare 19th century canopy on legs hob grate by Thomas Elsley. Fine egg and dart frame surrounds a
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19th Century Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique 18th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Lion's Head
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
This wonderful cast iron fire-back demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship of the former master craftsman that melted it back in the 18th century: well-proportioned, it depicts a beau...
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Late 18th Century French Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare 17th Century Antique Iron Fireback for Fireplace, Coat of Arms and Lions
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
This antique cast iron fireback dating from the 17th century is quite rare. Adorned with a thick
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17th Century French Baroque Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Dutch Six-Panel Painted & Gilt-Tooled Leather Screen
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1750. Each end decorated with rectangular reserves containing flowering urns, the central Chinoiserie-decorated panels depicting a sumptuous palace with scholars, actors, music...
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Rare Antique Tools

Fine and Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Hand Tooled Leather Petaca
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb early 18th century hand tooled and embossed leather Spanish Colonial petaca (document box
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18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Spanish Colonial Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Leather

Spanish Colonial polychrome tooled leather chest
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A rare Peruvian 18th century polychrome tooled leather chest with original painted surface
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18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Rare Antique Tools

Antique Victorian Quality Gothic Oak, circa 1880 Writing Table Desk
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
piece, that is full of age, charm and character. Solid, heavy and with no loose joints a very rare
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1880s British Victorian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Oak

Rare Early 18th Century Augsburg Apothecaries Box
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare tooled leather early 18th century apothecaries box with the original bottles one retaining a
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Early 18th Century German Rare Antique Tools

Unusual and Rare Set of Iron "Chicken Claw" Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and rare set of Iron "Chicken Claw" fireplace tools. Measures: 12" X 12" X 29
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Set of 4 Hand Forged Bronze Finial Wrought Iron Fire Tools
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very rare and important set of four wrought-iron and bronze hand-forged firetools attributed to
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19th Century American Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Fireplace Tool Set in Brass
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful rare Italian brass antique fireplace tool set. This set includes: flame arrester
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1920s Italian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Figurative Andirons
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A rare pair of solid casted early 19th century (probably earlier) figurative andirons. Displaying
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19th Century French Greek Revival Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Figurative Andirons
Rare Pair of Figurative Andirons
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 18.12 in
19TH C. RARE EXTRA SMALL BRASS BUCKET
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. RARE EXTRA SMALL BRASS BUCKET WITH HIGH POLISHED FINISH. HAND FORGED CAST IRON HANDLE.
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19th Century American Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Iron

19THC RARE & UNUSUAL CAST IRON FIREPLACE BACK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL AND FOLKY 19THC IRON FIRE PLACE BACK .WONDERFUL FOLKY PRESENTS AND GREAT CONDITION.THIS IS A GREAT PIECE OF SCULPTURE OR FOLK ART.
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19th Century American Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare White Acanthus Leaf Form Enameled Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Rare White Acanthus Leaf Form Enameled Iron Andirons.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback, 17th/18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
andirons and 200+ sets of fireplace tools for sale at 1stdibs.  Your order will be carefully packed and at
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18th Century French Louis XIV Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare 19thc Original Painted Fireboard Signed & Dated 1881
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THAT ARE ATTACHED HAVE ROSES PAINTED SUROUND.THE CONDITION IS VERY GOOD.THIS IS QUITE RARE TO FIND A
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19th Century American Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Wood

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Rare Antique Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of rare antique tools is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, all rare antique tools available were constructed with great care. Rare antique 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. Rare antique tools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Folk Art and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many rare antique tools are appealing in their simplicity, but Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser and Asprey International Limited produced popular rare antique tools that are worth a look.

How Much are Rare Antique Tools?

Prices for rare antique tools start at $475 and top out at $28,422 with the average selling for $2,693.