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Impressive 19th Century Love Token Herb Cutter

$669.37
£490
€576.09
CA$918.08
A$1,031.86
CHF 537.37
MX$12,549.97
NOK 6,876.25
SEK 6,520.71
DKK 4,299.58
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About the Item

A fine Antique herb cutter of exceptional quality and design. Gracefully curved steel blade pierced with an intricate design of two lovebirds, symbolising romance and harmony. The craftsmanship suggests it was a treasured kitchen tool. Such intricate work elevates this everyday object into a work of art. The curved steel blade is of the highest quality ensures the efficient chopping of herbs, with the additional tooled detail to the decoration. The flamboyant beech wood handle is naturally patinated by time and use. The Lovebirds add a remarkable element of whimsy and suggest this may well have been a wedding, anniversary gift or love token. The embodiment of both function and romance are a timeless reminder of the artistry once infused into the simplest of tools. Perfectly useable. Circa 1820
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beech,Steel
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Pease pottage, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2371344022632

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