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A Rare Knife Sharpener From the Late 18/19th Century
A Rare Knife Sharpener From the Late 18/19th Century

A Rare Knife Sharpener From the Late 18/19th Century

$944

H 21.26 in W 17.33 in D 9.85 in

A Rare Knife Sharpener From the Late 18/19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

A rare knife sharpener from the late 18th century.

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Late 18th Century English Art Deco Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Wood

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes
Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export lacquered wood knife boxes with mother-of-pearl inlay of flowers and birds, now converted to letter boxes.

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Early 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Wood

Pair of Exceptional Georgian Style Carved Walnut Urn Form Knife Boxes
Pair of Exceptional Georgian Style Carved Walnut Urn Form Knife Boxes

Pair of Exceptional Georgian Style Carved Walnut Urn Form Knife Boxes

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very fine and rare pair of Urn Form knife boxes with telescoping lids and myriad cut-outs for utensils in the interior.

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Early 20th Century Georgian Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique English Cake Knife, Golf Club, 1910
Rare Antique English Cake Knife, Golf Club, 1910

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.

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1910s English Edwardian Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 19th Century European Combination Pistol with Folding Knife Mechanism
Rare 19th Century European Combination Pistol with Folding Knife Mechanism

Rare 19th Century European Combination Pistol with Folding Knife Mechanism

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare and unusual 19th-century European combination weapon integrating a pistol and folding knife in a compact mechanical design.

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1860s Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Iron

Antique Rare 17th Century Austrian Hirschfänger- Hunter’s Knife and Hunting Belt
Antique Rare 17th Century Austrian Hirschfänger- Hunter’s Knife and Hunting Belt

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.

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17th Century Austrian Baroque Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Iron, Brass

Collector's Item Historic 19th Century English Knife Cleaner
Collector's Item Historic 19th Century English Knife Cleaner

Collector's Item Historic 19th Century English Knife Cleaner

$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.

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19th Century English Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Iron

Antique Silver small Travel Knife Birmingham 1838 J. Hilliard
Antique Silver small Travel Knife Birmingham 1838 J. Hilliard

Antique Silver small Travel Knife Birmingham 1838 J. Hilliard

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare antique Silver small Travel Knife Birmingham 1838 J.

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1830s English Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Silver

Mr. Knife Miss Fork by R. Crevel - Surrealist illustrations by MAX ERNST
Mr. Knife Miss Fork by R. Crevel - Surrealist illustrations by MAX ERNST

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.

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Early 20th Century English Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Set of 19th Century Rustic Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles
Antique Set of 19th Century Rustic Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles

Antique Set of 19th Century Rustic Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Set of 19th Century Rustic Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles A rare antique cutlery set of knife and fork. The handles are made of deer horn with handcarved heads of a bear a...

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Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Metal

Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles
Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles

Antique Set of Rustic Hunters Cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique set of rustic hunters cutlery with Chamois Horn Handles A rare antique set of knife and fork. The handles are made of genuine chamois horn.

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Metal

Antique Set of Rustic Serving Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles, 19th Century
Antique Set of Rustic Serving Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles, 19th Century

Antique Set of Rustic Serving Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles, 19th Century

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique set of rustic serving cutlery with carved horn handles 19th century. A rare antique set of knife and fork as serving cutlery.

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Metal

Antique Set of Rustic Carter Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles 18th
Antique Set of Rustic Carter Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles 18th

Antique Set of Rustic Carter Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles 18th

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Set of Rustic Carter Cutlery with Carved Horn Handles 18th A rare antique set of knife and fork as serving cutlery.

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Mid-18th Century German Black Forest Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Metal

George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790
George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790

George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790

Located in Incline Village, NV

Unusual to find British 18th century letter boxes of this form as they are much more rare than their similarly made knife box counterpart.

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Late 18th Century English George III Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Mahogany

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Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo
Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo - circa 1900 Tribe: Luba / Luluwa / Nkutshu A unique museum piece DR Congo Period: 19th Century - ca 1900...

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Late 19th Century Congolese Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Iron

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art
Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka DR Congo Ca 1880-1900 Tribe : Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Country : DR Congo Length: 61 cm Very good condition From an old Belgian colonial collection

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Late 19th Century Congolese Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Iron

Old Exceptional Rare Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th
Old Exceptional Rare Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th

Old Exceptional Rare Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th

Located in Leuven, BE

Old Exceptional Rare Circumcision Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th century Anthropomorphic Figure People: Dogon Country: Mali Period: 19th century / Early ...

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Late 19th Century Malian Rare Antique Knife

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Wood

Rare Chinese Export knife box
Rare Chinese Export knife box

Rare Chinese Export knife box

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 11.75 in D 14 in

Rare Chinese Export knife box

Located in New York, NY

Rare Chinese Export knife box, circa 1800. With sloping cover and serpentine-shaped front, the sides with original handles; the fitted interior with apertures for knives.

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19th Century Chinese Rare Antique Knife

RARE Antique Georgian 1700s 11.5" Shagreen (Stingray) Knife Box
RARE Antique Georgian 1700s 11.5" Shagreen (Stingray) Knife Box

RARE Antique Georgian 1700s 11.5" Shagreen (Stingray) Knife Box

Located in South Coast, CA

Rare, rare, rare! These wonderful old knife boxes seem to be getting harder and harder to find.

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18th Century and Earlier English Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Knife Or Saber From The Teke Tribe, Dr Congo / Kongo Brazzaville 19t
Exceptional Knife Or Saber From The Teke Tribe, Dr Congo / Kongo Brazzaville 19t

Exceptional Knife Or Saber From The Teke Tribe, Dr Congo / Kongo Brazzaville 19t

Located in Leuven, BE

An exceptional and very rare knife or saber from the Teke people DR Congo or Kongo Brazzaville People: Teke Country : Congo A museum piece!!!

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Late 19th Century Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Iron

Antique Exceptional Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Africa-ca1880-190
Antique Exceptional Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Africa-ca1880-190

Antique Exceptional Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Africa-ca1880-190

Located in Leuven, BE

Superb and very Rare Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Ca1880-1900 Tribe : Tetela Country : DR Congo Height: 34.5 cm Very good condition Coming from a Belgian collection Th...

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Late 19th Century Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Iron

1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife
1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife

1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife

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H 1.19 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in

1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A rare early tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife, c. 1900, containing a multitude of blades and other useful implements, 9 cm long.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Metal

Breadboard, Antique English Rare Oval Shape, and Carved Knife
Breadboard, Antique English Rare Oval Shape, and Carved Knife

Breadboard, Antique English Rare Oval Shape, and Carved Knife

Located in Port Chester, NY

This oval shaped bread board is unique. Very charming. The knife that accompanies the cutting board is carved to simulate a sheaf of wheat. With a good sharpening, this is a very usa...

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19th Century English Rare Antique Knife

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Metal

Very Rare 17th century Italian Judaica wood silver Circumcision Knife
Very Rare 17th century Italian Judaica wood silver Circumcision Knife

Very Rare 17th century Italian Judaica wood silver Circumcision Knife

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

Here we have this important and very rare example of early Judaica, made in Italy or south Germany, this Circumcision Knife is made from iron, has the guild mark on the blade as used...

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17th Century European Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Silver, Iron

Silver Serving Fish Knife and Fork with rare engine turned handle
Silver Serving Fish Knife and Fork with rare engine turned handle

Silver Serving Fish Knife and Fork with rare engine turned handle

Located in Perth, GB

Silver Serving Fish Knife and Fork with rare engine turned handle Fish with beautiful Fish n blade surrounded with filigree foliate scrolls and flowerheads the handle engine turned...

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1860s European Victorian Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Silver

Puiforcat Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces
Puiforcat Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces

Puiforcat Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Extremely rare model of knife rests set. These objects are usually made of silver plate.

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1880s French Rococo Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the MBUGBU / BANDA people Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO Length = 40 cm Period: 19th century-1900 Perfect condition A superb an...

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Late 19th Century Congolese Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Iron

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA people Ethnic group: YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO Length = 39 cm Period: 19t...

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Late 19th Century Congolese Rare Antique Knife

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Iron

Antique French Silver Carved Ebony Dinner Knife Set of 12 Pieces, Box, Shell
Antique French Silver Carved Ebony Dinner Knife Set of 12 Pieces, Box, Shell

Antique French Silver Carved Ebony Dinner Knife Set of 12 Pieces, Box, Shell

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. Twelve dinner knife set with rare carved ebony handles, silver ferrules and collars.

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Early 1900s French Rococo Rare Antique Knife

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Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces Art Deco
Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces Art Deco

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pieces Art Deco

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Extremely rare model Art Deco of knife rests set. It is even rarer to see full service of 12 pieces of french sterling silver.

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1910s French Art Deco Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

1900s French Silver Horn Entremet Dessert Knife Set of Six Pieces, Art Nouveau
1900s French Silver Horn Entremet Dessert Knife Set of Six Pieces, Art Nouveau

1900s French Silver Horn Entremet Dessert Knife Set of Six Pieces, Art Nouveau

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. Six dessert entremet knife set with rare horn handles, silver ferrules and collars.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Knife

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Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Masterpiece Boivin French Sterling Silver Dessert Set 4 Pc, Original Box, Dragon
Masterpiece Boivin French Sterling Silver Dessert Set 4 Pc, Original Box, Dragon

Masterpiece Boivin French Sterling Silver Dessert Set 4 Pc, Original Box, Dragon

By Victor Boivin

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

An exceptional set from the point of view of its design but also for the raised details which is itself quite rare. The set includes a knife, a server, a fork and spoon.

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1880s French Renaissance Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Eight-Piece
Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Eight-Piece

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Eight-Piece

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Rare and exceptional set of eight knife rests in sterling silver.

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Soufflot Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Twelve-Piece
Soufflot Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Twelve-Piece

Soufflot Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Twelve-Piece

By Henri Soufflot 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

It is even rarer to see a service of knife rests in French sterling silver.

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1880s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 8-Piece, Ribbon
Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 8-Piece, Ribbon

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 8-Piece, Ribbon

By Aubry-Cadoret

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. Rare and exceptional set of eight knife rests in sterling silver.

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1910s French Neoclassical Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Six-Piece, La Fontaine's Fables
Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Six-Piece, La Fontaine's Fables

Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Six-Piece, La Fontaine's Fables

By Pierre Devouge, Benjamin Rabier

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. Rare service of six knife rests in silver metal, signed by the prestigious artist Benjamin Rabier...

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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Metal

Lapparra Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12-Piece, Ribbon
Lapparra Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12-Piece, Ribbon

Lapparra Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12-Piece, Ribbon

By Lapparra - Gabriel

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

It is even rarer to see a service of knife rests in French sterling silver.

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1910s French Neoclassical Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare French Silver Knife Rests 6 Pc, La Fontaine's Fables
Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare French Silver Knife Rests 6 Pc, La Fontaine's Fables

Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare French Silver Knife Rests 6 Pc, La Fontaine's Fables

By Pierre Devouge, Benjamin Rabier

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. Rare service of six knife rests in silver metal, signed by the prestigious artist Benjamin Rabier...

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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Knife

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Metal

Ravinet D'Enfert Antique French Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pc
Ravinet D'Enfert Antique French Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pc

Ravinet D'Enfert Antique French Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pc

By Louis Ravinet and Charles D'Enfert 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. Rare service of 12 knife rests in silver plate, signed by the prestigious silversmiths Louis Rav...

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Early 1900s French Rare Antique Knife

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Silver Plate

Rare Antique English Biscuit Box in the form of a Knife Box, circa 1880
Rare Antique English Biscuit Box in the form of a Knife Box, circa 1880

Rare Antique English Biscuit Box in the form of a Knife Box, circa 1880

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

Something I have never seen before, and I doubt I will ever see another. Made from English silver plate by the top-notch Sheffield silversmith, Thomas Bradbury & Sons, it has been fa...

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1880s English Late Victorian Rare Antique Knife

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Silver Plate

Very Rare Pair of Coultoulier, Knife Maker's Chairs
Very Rare Pair of Coultoulier, Knife Maker's Chairs

Very Rare Pair of Coultoulier, Knife Maker's Chairs

Located in Round Top, TX

A very rare pair of early 19th century Coultoulier - Knife Maker's chairs.

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Early 19th Century French Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Beech

Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife
Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife

Rare Antique Sampson Mordan Silver Owl Paper Knife

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and rare piece of Sampson Mordan solid / sterling silver in the form of a paperknife with a novelty handle in the form of an owl with two fabulous original glass eyes. ...

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1890s European Late Victorian Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Silver Rare Letter Knife
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Silver Rare Letter Knife

Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Silver Rare Letter Knife

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Lily of the valley silver rare letter knife. Measures 15 cm. In good condition.

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1920s Danish Rare Antique Knife

Set of Four Early and Rare Georg Jensen Knife Blocks
Set of Four Early and Rare Georg Jensen Knife Blocks

Set of Four Early and Rare Georg Jensen Knife Blocks

Located in København, Copenhagen

A set of four early and rare Georg Jensen knife blocks. Model number 104.

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1910s Danish Art Deco Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Porcelain

A rare George III Butter Knife, Dundee, circa 1820, Alexander Cameron
A rare George III Butter Knife, Dundee, circa 1820, Alexander Cameron

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. ...

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19th Century Scottish Rare Antique Knife

An extremely rare George III Tortoiseshell Pique Folding Fruit Knife & Fork.
An extremely rare George III Tortoiseshell Pique Folding Fruit Knife & Fork.

An extremely rare George III Tortoiseshell Pique Folding Fruit Knife & Fork.

Located in London, GB

The blade of the knife and tines of the fork are decorated with crisp bright cut designs, as are the silver tops of the handles. The tortoiseshell panels are beautifully shaped and a...

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Late 18th Century English Rare Antique Knife

Very Rare Chinese Eastern Zhou Archaic Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Weapon
Very Rare Chinese Eastern Zhou Archaic Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Weapon

Very Rare Chinese Eastern Zhou Archaic Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Weapon

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Very rare Chinese Eastern Zhou archaic bronze sword. Age: China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 771 - 221 B.C. Size of sword: Length 55.2 C.M. / Width 4.4 C.M. Size including stand: Heig...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Rare Antique Knife

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Bronze

A rare Tortoiseshell Needle case, unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box
A rare Tortoiseshell Needle case, unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box

A rare Tortoiseshell Needle case, unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box

Located in London, GB

This very rare Tortoiseshell Needle Case is unusually modelled as a Georgian Knife Box and displays a vacant silver cartouche on the cover.

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Mid-19th Century English Rare Antique Knife

A rare King's Pattern Child's Travelling Knife, Spoon & Fork. Made in Birmingha
A rare King's Pattern Child's Travelling Knife, Spoon & Fork. Made in Birmingha

A rare King's Pattern Child's Travelling Knife, Spoon & Fork. Made in Birmingha

Located in London, GB

The Spoon, Fork and Knife are of a smaller size and were most probably for a child for use when travelling. The set is modelled in the King's Pattern and is contained within a velvet...

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Mid-19th Century English Rare Antique Knife

Rare Old American Heavy Cast Sterling Silver Cake Knife, "Green Man" Motif
Rare Old American Heavy Cast Sterling Silver Cake Knife, "Green Man" Motif

Rare Old American Heavy Cast Sterling Silver Cake Knife, "Green Man" Motif

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Please note this is a cast sterling silver handle and blade. Also note the lovely vermeil (gilt sterling) leaf where the handle meets the blade. The handle also has a "Green Man" mas...

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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

A rare George III Irish Butter Knife made in Dublin in 1811 by John Power.
A rare George III Irish Butter Knife made in Dublin in 1811 by John Power.

A rare George III Irish Butter Knife made in Dublin in 1811 by John Power.

Located in London, GB

The Butter Knife is plain in design and modelled in the fiddle pattern, with a shaped side to the blade. The top of the stem is engraved with a contemporary Crest issuing from the Co...

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Early 19th Century Irish Rare Antique Knife

Pair of Mid Georgian Knife Boxes
Pair of Mid Georgian Knife Boxes

Pair of Mid Georgian Knife Boxes

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H 15 in W 16 in D 10.5 in

Pair of Mid Georgian Knife Boxes

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Pair of exquisite early 19th century mahogany knife boxes. Very rare shape.

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Late 18th Century English George III Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Wood

Carl Auböck II Fruit Knife and Bowl Set
Carl Auböck II Fruit Knife and Bowl Set

Carl Auböck II Fruit Knife and Bowl Set

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

A rare obstmesser/fruit knife set designed and made by Carl Auböck II, circa 1950.

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Antique Wine Tables, English, Edwardian, circa 1910
Pair of Antique Wine Tables, English, Edwardian, circa 1910

Pair of Antique Wine Tables, English, Edwardian, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Superior quality in select mahogany Delightful russet tones in a wax polished finish Of good proportion displaying a desirable aged patina Grain interest in the circular, lip-ed...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Mahogany

Vacheron Constantin Rare 'Knife Edge' Dress Pocket Watch with Sapphires, c. 1928
Vacheron Constantin Rare 'Knife Edge' Dress Pocket Watch with Sapphires, c. 1928

Vacheron Constantin Rare 'Knife Edge' Dress Pocket Watch with Sapphires, c. 1928

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Aspen, CO

A knife edge pocket watch was a term given to ultra thin dress pocket watches made in the early part of the 20 century.

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1920s Art Deco Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rare Set Fish Knives and Forks, Elkington and co Silver circa 1877
Rare Set Fish Knives and Forks, Elkington and co Silver circa 1877

Rare Set Fish Knives and Forks, Elkington and co Silver circa 1877

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Beirut, LB

A superb Elkington & Co. antique English silver plated 12 Fish Knives and 12 Forks Cased Set Each piece is marked Elkington & Co.

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Late 19th Century English Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Silver

Kirk Cheese Knife, Rare Coin Silver, circa 1830
Kirk Cheese Knife, Rare Coin Silver, circa 1830

Kirk Cheese Knife, Rare Coin Silver, circa 1830

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H 0.19 in W 10.25 in D 1.5 in

Kirk Cheese Knife, Rare Coin Silver, circa 1830

By S. Kirk & Sons

Located in valatie, NY

Kirk cheese knife, rare Kirk coin silver, circa 1830. Appears to be a Mayflower type pattern.

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Early 19th Century American Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Silver

WMF Art Nouveau Fruit Knife Stand, Germany, circa 1900
WMF Art Nouveau Fruit Knife Stand, Germany, circa 1900

WMF Art Nouveau Fruit Knife Stand, Germany, circa 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Very rare WMF Art Nouveau fruit knife stand, Germany, circa 1900.

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1890s German Jugendstil Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Pewter

Aesthetic Movement Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Cake Knife
Aesthetic Movement Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Cake Knife

Aesthetic Movement Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Cake Knife

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Ideal for collectors of Aesthetic Movement silver, Tiffany & Co. designs, or 19th-century decorative arts, this cake knife is a rare and significant find. Whether used as a funct...

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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Etruscan Design by Gorham Sterling Silver Silverware Art Deco Set of 6
Etruscan Design by Gorham Sterling Silver Silverware Art Deco Set of 6

Etruscan Design by Gorham Sterling Silver Silverware Art Deco Set of 6

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This set includes 6 stunning rare silverware pieces; a gravy ladle, pie knife, a steak knife, carving knife along with meat knife and a curved knife.

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1910s American Art Deco Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scarce Japan Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Complete Book
Scarce Japan Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Complete Book

Scarce Japan Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Complete Book

Located in South Burlington, VT

Woodblock depictions include rare Japanese ancient knife money, spade shaped money, hundreds of cash coins- over thirty (30) woodblock prints of coins in all.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Knife

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Paper

Japanese Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Book
Japanese Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Book

Japanese Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Book

Located in South Burlington, VT

Woodblock depictions include rare Japanese ancient knife money, spade shaped money, hundreds of cash coins- nearly thirty (30) fine woodblock prints of coins in all.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Knife

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Paper

A Rare Pair Of George III Mahogany Cutlery Boxes Of Urn Form
A Rare Pair Of George III Mahogany Cutlery Boxes Of Urn Form

A Rare Pair Of George III Mahogany Cutlery Boxes Of Urn Form

Located in New York, NY

Each with telescopic lid surmounted by a turned finial and opening to a fitted interior; raised on a socle base on bracket feet.

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18th Century and Earlier English Rare Antique Knife

Georg Jensen Paper Knife No. 124, Very Rare
Georg Jensen Paper Knife No. 124, Very Rare

Georg Jensen Paper Knife No. 124, Very Rare

By Georg Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georg Jensen Paper Knife No. 124 Very Rare. Exquisitely handmade with a leaf motif hollow handle and all silver blade.

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Early 20th Century Danish Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare George IV Silver Combination Apple Corer and Paring Knife
Rare George IV Silver Combination Apple Corer and Paring Knife

Rare George IV Silver Combination Apple Corer and Paring Knife

Located in London, GB

Rare George IV silver combination apple corer and paring knife.

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1820s English Regency Rare Antique Knife

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Sterling Silver

Rare Georgian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard with Knife Boxes
Rare Georgian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard with Knife Boxes

Rare Georgian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard with Knife Boxes

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Georgian mahogany and satinwood inlaid sideboard, the shaped rectangular banded inlaid top surmounted with a brass gallery rail flanked by a pair of urn inlaid revolving knife b...

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19th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Knife

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Mahogany, Satinwood

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Knife Set 12 pc Renaissance
PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Knife Set 12 pc Renaissance

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Knife Set 12 pc Renaissance

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Knife Set 12 pc Renaissance A rare dessert knife set with fabulous Renaissance decoration.

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Rare Antique Knife

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Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver Knife Rests 12 pc w/box Rare Rifle Model
French Sterling Silver Knife Rests 12 pc w/box Rare Rifle Model

French Sterling Silver Knife Rests 12 pc w/box Rare Rifle Model

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Amazing French Sterling Silver Knife Rests 12 pc w/box Rare Rifles Model Extremely rare model of knife rests set.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare French Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Set 12 pc Art Nouveau Stainless Blades
Rare French Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Set 12 pc Art Nouveau Stainless Blades

Rare French Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Set 12 pc Art Nouveau Stainless Blades

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Rare French Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Set 12 pc Art Nouveau, Stainless Blades The sophistication of this design and the quality of workmanship is very rare.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Knife

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Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Ebony Dinner Knife Set of 12 Pieces, Swans
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Ebony Dinner Knife Set of 12 Pieces, Swans

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Ebony Dinner Knife Set of 12 Pieces, Swans

By Jean Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat rare French sterling silver ebony dinner knife set of 12 pieces, box, Swans.

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Early 1900s French Empire Rare Antique Knife

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Knife

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

Located in New York, NY

Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...

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2010s American Modern Rare Antique Knife

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Paper

"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

Located in New York, NY

"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...

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2010s American Modern Rare Antique Knife

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Paper

Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set

Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set

Located in Lafayette, IN

Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...

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1950s Industrial Rare Antique Knife

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Metal

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Brass

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Rare Antique Knife

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Wrought Iron

British 19th Century Drum Table
British 19th Century Drum Table

British 19th Century Drum Table

$5,000

H 14 in Dm 14.75 in

British 19th Century Drum Table

Located in New York, NY

This charming 19th-century English regimental drum was fitted with a glass top to serve as a table. It bears the painted arms of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers that was formed in 1881, g...

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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Ormolu-Mounted and Cut Glass Lamps
Set of Six Ormolu-Mounted and Cut Glass Lamps

Set of Six Ormolu-Mounted and Cut Glass Lamps

$21,892 / set

H 13.78 in Dm 6.7 in

Set of Six Ormolu-Mounted and Cut Glass Lamps

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A set of six lamps with star cut bases mounted with a Fine knurled band issuing four leopard paw feet this supporting the slice cut eight sided columns terminating with a decorative ...

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1890s English Victorian Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Cut Glass

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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19th Century Russian Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Silver

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Rare Antique Knife

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Burl, Poplar

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Located in Antwerp, BE

Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Sapele Wood, Ivory

Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet

Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet

By Robert Salleroli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Knife

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Wood, Birch

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Rare Antique Knife

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Glass, Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...

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2010s British Louis XVI Rare Antique Knife

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Wood

Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture
Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture

Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a bathtub. This magnificent bathtub is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools with dedic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Wood

C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany
C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany

C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular upright bass 4 string by Benedikt Lang c1930. Was told its an unusual form, and from my experience i believe that to be very true. Seems as tho its in fairly good conditi...

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1930s German Bohemian Rare Antique Knife

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple

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