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Gunnar Ander Ystad-Metall Fireplace Tools, 1950s
Gunnar Ander Ystad-Metall Fireplace Tools, 1950s

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.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Steel

4 Antique Country House Inglenook Fire Tools, English, Companion Set, Victorian
4 Antique Country House Inglenook Fire Tools, English, Companion Set, Victorian

4 Antique Country House Inglenook Fire Tools, English, Companion Set, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Striking estate made wrought iron tools, with a distinctive appearance Presenting a desirable aged patina and in good order Quality wrought iron, with deep tonality to the graphite f...

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1870s British High Victorian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Spanish Gothic Revival fireplace tool set wrought iron dragon 1920 hand forged
Spanish Gothic Revival fireplace tool set wrought iron dragon 1920 hand forged

Spanish Gothic Revival fireplace tool set wrought iron dragon 1920 hand forged

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Offered as a complete six-piece set (one stand plus five tools). A rare and remarkable find. Comes with free shipping safely packed from Amsterdam to you in 5-10 days.

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1920s Spanish Gothic Revival Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Tool Stand or Umbrella Stand, circa 1920
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Tool Stand or Umbrella Stand, circa 1920

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Tool Stand or Umbrella Stand, circa 1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century cast iron fireplace tool stand or umbrella stand, circa 1920 Cast iron tool or umbrella holder A rustic stand with a dog reclining at the front edge and a ri...

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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Firedogs
Rare Pair of Firedogs

Rare Pair of Firedogs

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

RARE PAIR OF FIREDOGS ORIGIN : FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY, HENRI II Measures: height: 78 cm 30 ¾ in width : 24 cm depth : 61 cm Original stems Pair of firedogs wi...

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16th Century Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Federal Bell Metal Andirons
Rare Pair of Federal Bell Metal Andirons

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 shafts standing on socle plinths with scalloped bases and standing on cabriole leg...

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Early 1800s American Federal Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze

A Rare Pair of Embossed Brass Coal Scuttles
A Rare Pair of Embossed Brass Coal Scuttles

A Rare Pair of Embossed Brass Coal Scuttles

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A rare pair of covered brass coal scuttles of superior quality. The helmet-shaped scuttles are fitted to their original stands which connect to a turned wooden handle. When the handl...

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19th Century English Adam Style Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

A Very Rare 19th Century Large Copper Log Bucket
A Very Rare 19th Century Large Copper Log Bucket

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 form with a gorgeous patina, everted rim and loop handles is supported on a lovely n...

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19th Century French Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal, Copper

A Very Rare and Fine Large Size 19th Century Polished Steel Fender
A Very Rare and Fine Large Size 19th Century Polished Steel Fender

A Very Rare and Fine Large Size 19th Century Polished Steel Fender

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare and fine 19th Century well cast polished steel curb fender of exceptional quality and grand proportions. The rolled top is raised over an exquisite pierced body with ele...

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19th Century English Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Steel

Rare French Louis XIV Period Dripping Pan, Early 18th Century
Rare French Louis XIV Period Dripping Pan, Early 18th Century

Rare French Louis XIV Period Dripping Pan, Early 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

Very Rare and Fine Large 19th Century Brass Fire Screen
Very Rare and Fine Large 19th Century Brass Fire Screen

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 grand proportions. The protective wire mesh of shaped, rectangular form is set with...

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19th Century French Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of 18th Century Georgian Fishtail Steel Fire Irons
Rare Set of 18th Century Georgian Fishtail Steel Fire Irons

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 handles each with a beautiful finial. The shovel of rare cupids bow form and fisht...

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1760s English Georgian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Steel

A Very Rare 19th Century Lidded Coal Bucket With Rams Head and Paw Detail
A Very Rare 19th Century Lidded Coal Bucket With Rams Head and Paw Detail

A Very Rare 19th Century Lidded Coal Bucket With Rams Head and Paw Detail

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare 19th Century finely cast polished brass lidded coal bucket with a removable interior liner. This stunning piece is of exceptional quality, is decorated profusely through...

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19th Century English Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Unusual and Rare Quality Antique Regency Brass Fender with Original Fire Irons
Unusual and Rare Quality Antique Regency Brass Fender with Original Fire Irons

Unusual and Rare Quality Antique Regency Brass Fender with Original Fire Irons

Located in Suffolk, GB

An unusual and highly decorative Regency brass fender distinguished by its elegant proportions and the survival of its original accompanying fire irons, an increasingly rare feature....

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19th Century English Regency Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Polished Steel Fender with Flower and Dragon Detail
Rare 19th Century Polished Steel Fender with Flower and Dragon Detail

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 shaped bowfront frieze with elegant scrolling foliate, flowerhead and dragon motif det...

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19th Century English Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Steel

Most Rare and Important Antique English Hand Chased Brass 2-Sided Adam Coal Hod
Most Rare and Important Antique English Hand Chased Brass 2-Sided Adam Coal Hod

Most Rare and Important Antique English Hand Chased Brass 2-Sided Adam Coal Hod

By Benham & Froud

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

This is THE Holy Grail of Antique English Fireplace Coal Hods. This is the extremely rare Benham and Froud (London) Hand Chased Brass Double-Sided Helmut-Shaped Coal Hod with rare i...

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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Leonard Wyburd, attri. A Rare Arts & Crafts Oak Fire Screen by Liberty & Co
Leonard Wyburd, attri. A Rare Arts & Crafts Oak Fire Screen by Liberty & Co

Leonard Wyburd, attri. A Rare Arts & Crafts Oak Fire Screen by Liberty & Co

By Leonard F. Wyburd

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co., attributed, To Leonard Wyburd A rare Arts and Crafts oak fire screen decorated with a hand-hammered and hand-riveted circular copper device to the centre. Stood on sle...

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19th Century British Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Copper

Rare Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze & Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Rare Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze & Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century

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 is a nice and Fine French work, from 19th century.

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1850s French Louis XVI Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A rare Aesthetic Walnut coal box
Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A rare Aesthetic Walnut coal box

Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A rare Aesthetic Walnut coal box

By Thomas Jeckyll, Barnard Bishop & Barnard

Located in London, GB

Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A rare Aesthetic Anglo-Japanese Walnut coal box with Japanese style circular devises to the front lift up flap, and treble linked circu...

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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.
W A S Benson & Heywood Sumner. A rare Arts & Crafts brass & copper fire fender.

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 copper fireplace fender surmounted with six finials and six leaf-shaped feet. The m...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Copper

Rare Pair of George III 1780 Plate or Peat Buckets Georgian Hardwood and Brass
Rare Pair of George III 1780 Plate or Peat Buckets Georgian Hardwood and Brass

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
Dr C Dresser, Designed for Benham and Froud, a Rare Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box

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 stylised floral iron work, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare 17th c. Tooled Leather Jewelry Box
Rare 17th c. Tooled Leather Jewelry Box

Rare 17th c. Tooled Leather Jewelry Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

A jewelry box of rectangular form with domed and corniced top and base plinth of stitched leather. Featuring gilt tooled leather covering all around and elaborate hand-tooled scene...

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17th Century Italian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Poodle Corkscrew, Wood & Glass, Rare Bar Tool, 1920s
French Art Deco Poodle Corkscrew, Wood & Glass, Rare Bar Tool, 1920s

French Art Deco Poodle Corkscrew, Wood & Glass, Rare Bar Tool, 1920s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

The integrated corkscrew and hidden bottle opener make it a versatile tool and a conversation starter. Height: 5.1 in. (13 cm) Width: 6.7 in. (16.9 cm) Depth: 1.6 in. (4 cm) Add a ...

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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal

Rare 19C Arts & Crafts Hand Tooled Copper Ewer Jug Vase Brass 10"
Rare 19C Arts & Crafts Hand Tooled Copper Ewer Jug Vase Brass 10"

Rare 19C Arts & Crafts Hand Tooled Copper Ewer Jug Vase Brass 10"

Located in Nottingham, GB

A highly unusual and wonderfully characterful late 19th-century handmade copper ewer, jug or vase, featuring elaborate tooled decoration and contrasting brass mounts. A genuinely dis...

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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Copper

139cm Swedish folks fishnets knitting tools from 1793 Handmade Unique rare
139cm Swedish folks fishnets knitting tools from 1793 Handmade Unique rare

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 in the countryside of Sweden. The smaller one is engraved 1793, the others are unmar...

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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
Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s

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 Writing Table Made in England in the 1920s.

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1920s English Edwardian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

A Rare George III Mahogany Partner's Rent/Filing Desk With Leather Top Gold Tool
A Rare George III Mahogany Partner's Rent/Filing Desk With Leather Top Gold Tool

A Rare George III Mahogany Partner's Rent/Filing Desk With Leather Top Gold Tool

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Rare George III Mahogany Partner's Rent/Filing Desk. Exceptional color and patination. Circa 1800, Breaks down into three pieces. Height 32 1/2 x width 65 1/4 x depth 37 inches.

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Early 1800s English George III Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil
Rare Sampson Mordan & Asprey 9-Carat Gold 18 Hole Gold Tool Telescopic Pencil

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 hole golf course tool retailed by Asprey London For the golfer who has everything!

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19th Century Early Victorian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

19th Century Dental Tool Kit
19th Century Dental Tool Kit

19th Century Dental Tool Kit

$978Sale Price|20% Off

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 a wooden box with brass latch and lined with a worn red velour material.

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19th Century British Georgian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal

Antique Fishing, Robertson Lock Fast Joint Tool.
Antique Fishing, Robertson Lock Fast Joint Tool.

Antique Fishing, Robertson Lock Fast Joint Tool.

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Brown Robertson lock joint tool A rare fishing tool, a lock fast joint tool designed to secure and tighten the lock fast joints on split cane fishing rods.

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Early 20th Century Scottish Sporting Art Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Aluminum

1906 Antique Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Strong Box Disston Saws Planers
1906 Antique Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Strong Box Disston Saws Planers

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 saws, a bunch of planers and various extras.

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Early 1900s Rustic Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal

Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb
Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb

Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb

Located in Meulebeke, BE

An exceptional 16th‑century French wool comb, hand‑carved in wood and iron, showcasing the utilitarian beauty of early rural craftsmanship. This rare textile tool, used for carding a...

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16th Century French Rustic Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal

Rare 18th-Century Painter's Stand with Candlestick Arms and Palette
Rare 18th-Century Painter's Stand with Candlestick Arms and Palette

Rare 18th-Century Painter's Stand with Candlestick Arms and Palette

Located in Madrid, ES

Historical Significance: A rare example of practical tools used by artists in the pre-modern era. 20th-Century Palette: Includes a painter's palette as a decorative addition, adding ...

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Late 18th Century Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet
Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet

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 Writing Cabinet On Original Plinth Featuring fourteen hand-painted portraits (aft...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Leather

Books - Sepulchro; Fr. Manuel do - Rosa Franciscana
Books - Sepulchro; Fr. Manuel do - Rosa Franciscana

Books - Sepulchro; Fr. Manuel do - Rosa Franciscana

Located in Porto, PT

Binding with leather spine decorated with gold tooling. Extremely rare 1st and only edition of a masterpiece of hagiographic prose in Portugal; in which the author narrates the life ...

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19th Century Portuguese Ming Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Paper

16th-Century Antique Spanish Polychrome Wood Saint Sebastian, circa 1540–1580
16th-Century Antique Spanish Polychrome Wood Saint Sebastian, circa 1540–1580

16th-Century Antique Spanish Polychrome Wood Saint Sebastian, circa 1540–1580

Located in Buisson, FR

As expected for an authentic piece of this advanced age, it features historical, long-inactive woodworm holes, expected structural losses (including the original arrows and tips of t...

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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Pewter Baluster Candlesticks - Collection of 5
18th Century French Pewter Baluster Candlesticks - Collection of 5

18th Century French Pewter Baluster Candlesticks - Collection of 5

Located in Buisson, FR

Several candlesticks are adorned with rare, fine hand-crenated tooling, corded moldings, and delicate zigzag borders along the shafts and bases—a sophisticated embellishment executed...

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18th Century French French Provincial Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Pewter

18th-Century Wooden Yarn Winder, Wool Skein Reel, from the A&MYART Collections
18th-Century Wooden Yarn Winder, Wool Skein Reel, from the A&MYART Collections

18th-Century Wooden Yarn Winder, Wool Skein Reel, from the A&MYART Collections

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Antique Italian wooden yarn winder / wool skein reel, dating to the 18th century, recovered from an antiques dealer in Cortina d’Ampezzo and part of A&MYART Collections since 1999. ...

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18th Century Italian Primitive Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Wooden Butter Mold with Carved Floral Interior
19th Century Wooden Butter Mold with Carved Floral Interior

19th Century Wooden Butter Mold with Carved Floral Interior

Located in Lisse, NL

Today it would make a wonderful decorative piece in a country kitchen, restaurant interior, farmhouse setting or collection of antique culinary tools. A rare and characterful object...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako
Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako

Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

Finding one that retains its original storage box and a full, perfectly matching set of writing tools is exceptionally rare. This piece beautifully reflects the sophisticated traditi...

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19th Century Japanese Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

English Faux Bamboo Japanned Cabinet with Leather Shelves, 19th Century
English Faux Bamboo Japanned Cabinet with Leather Shelves, 19th Century

English Faux Bamboo Japanned Cabinet with Leather Shelves, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This example stands out for its intact structure, strong decorative character, and rare survival of original tooled leather shelving.

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19th Century English Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo, Glass, Wood

19th Century Chinese Barber Stool / Chair with Drawer
19th Century Chinese Barber Stool / Chair with Drawer

19th Century Chinese Barber Stool / Chair with Drawer

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This 19th century stool features a drawer on the backside where the barber would have stored his scissors and other tools. It is rare to find these stools with a backrest.

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19th Century Chinese Other Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden bucket of Japanese lacquer craftsman/20th century/planter
Antique wooden bucket of Japanese lacquer craftsman/20th century/planter

Antique wooden bucket of Japanese lacquer craftsman/20th century/planter

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Please use it as a planter cover or an object. These tools are now rare items, with only a few remaining.

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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
19th Century English Victorian Cormandel Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, circa 1850

19th Century English Victorian Cormandel Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, circa 1850

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Cormandel was considered one of the most luxurious woods and only used on the finest of pieces, now extremely rare to find. Original hand tooled leather and silver pewter foiled.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

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18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F
18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F

18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

Why This Piece? Unique and rare, perfect for a collection of historical tools or Masonic memorabilia.

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Mid-18th Century French Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Leather Fire Buckets
Rare Pair of Leather Fire Buckets

Rare Pair of Leather Fire Buckets

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 3 in D 3 in

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 17th Century German Bronze Posnet Pot
Rare 17th Century German Bronze Posnet Pot

Rare 17th Century German Bronze Posnet Pot

Unavailable

H 6 in W 9.25 in D 6.5 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.
A rare large Federal metalwork arched firescreen.

A rare large Federal metalwork arched firescreen.

Unavailable

H 40.5 in W 70 in D 9.5 in

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
Rare French 17th Century Antique Cast-Iron Fireback

Rare French 17th Century Antique Cast-Iron Fireback

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 31.89 in D 1.19 in

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
Rare English Silver Form Brass Plate Warmer, circa 1780

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 plates warm. Stirrup handles. Overall Length 13” Diameter 10 5/8” Height 2 1/8”

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1780s Great Britain (UK) Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare 17th Century Antique Cast Iron Fireback from France
Rare 17th Century Antique Cast Iron Fireback from France

Rare 17th Century Antique Cast Iron Fireback from France

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 38.19 in D 1.58 in

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
Rare 19th Century Thomas Elsley Canopy on Legs Hob Grate

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 delicately cast forest style hob grate. The unusual ash catcher is operated by the br...

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19th Century Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique 18th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Lion's Head
Rare Antique 18th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Lion's Head

Rare Antique 18th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Lion's Head

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in

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

Pair of Rare Late Victorian 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Brass Firedogs
Pair of Rare Late Victorian 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Brass Firedogs

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 Firedogs by Benham and Froud. Available to buy a pair of 19th Century, late Victorian...

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19th Century European Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare 17th Century Antique Iron Fireback for Fireplace, Coat of Arms and Lions
Rare 17th Century Antique Iron Fireback for Fireplace, Coat of Arms and Lions

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 molded marquise, it shows a embossed coat of arms. On each side of this coat of arms,...

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17th Century French Baroque Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Dutch Six-Panel Painted & Gilt-Tooled Leather Screen
Rare Dutch Six-Panel Painted & Gilt-Tooled Leather Screen

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
Fine and Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Hand Tooled Leather Petaca

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) with beautiful hand-forged iron hasp, hinges and lock-plate. Overall with a rich a...

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18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Spanish Colonial Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Leather

Spanish Colonial polychrome tooled leather chest
Spanish Colonial polychrome tooled leather chest

Spanish Colonial polychrome tooled leather chest

Unavailable

H 15.25 in W 36.5 in D 21 in

Spanish Colonial polychrome tooled leather chest

Located in Newport Beach, CA

A rare Peruvian 18th century polychrome tooled leather chest with original painted surface, and forged iron hardware and fittings.

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18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Rare Antique Tools

Antique Victorian Quality Gothic Oak, circa 1880 Writing Table Desk
Antique Victorian Quality Gothic Oak, circa 1880 Writing Table Desk

Antique Victorian Quality Gothic Oak, circa 1880 Writing Table Desk

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Solid, heavy and with no loose joints a very rare find. No woodworm. Recent tooled leather writing surface, with lift up centre section (released by lever underneath).

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1880s British Victorian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Oak

Unusual and Rare Set of Iron "Chicken Claw" Fireplace Tools
Unusual and Rare Set of Iron "Chicken Claw" Fireplace 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.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Early 18th Century Augsburg Apothecaries Box
Rare Early 18th Century Augsburg Apothecaries Box

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 wonderful makers label.

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Early 18th Century German Rare Antique Tools

Rare Set of 4 Hand Forged Bronze Finial Wrought Iron Fire Tools
Rare Set of 4 Hand Forged Bronze Finial Wrought Iron Fire Tools

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 the noted baroque revival designer Yellin, who did work at such estates as San Simeo...

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19th Century American Rare Antique Tools

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Bronze, Iron

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Fireplace Tool Set in Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Fireplace Tool Set in Brass

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 shelter from the ash, Ancient patina in the brass and signs of wear.

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1920s Italian Rare Antique Tools

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Brass

Rare Pair of Figurative Andirons
Rare Pair of Figurative Andirons

Rare Pair of Figurative Andirons

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H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 18.12 in

Rare Pair of Figurative Andirons

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

A rare pair of solid casted early 19th century (probably earlier) figurative andirons. Displaying two armless, muscular male figures: Cretan Kouros; on the tapering arrow and quiver...

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19th Century French Greek Revival Rare Antique Tools

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Iron

19TH C. RARE EXTRA SMALL BRASS BUCKET
19TH C. RARE EXTRA SMALL BRASS BUCKET

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

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Brass, Iron

19THC RARE & UNUSUAL CAST IRON FIREPLACE BACK
19THC RARE & UNUSUAL CAST IRON FIREPLACE BACK

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

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Iron

Rare White Acanthus Leaf Form Enameled Iron Andirons
Rare White Acanthus Leaf Form Enameled Iron Andirons

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
Rare 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback, 17th/18th Century

Rare 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback, 17th/18th Century

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H 31.5 in W 31.89 in D 1.19 in

Rare 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback, 17th/18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireback with the Arms of the Duke of Lorraine. The three crosses are crosses of Lorraine. At the bottom of the arms hangs the chain of the Golden Fleece. Th...

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18th Century French Louis XIV Rare Antique Tools

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Iron

Rare 19thc Original  Painted Fireboard Signed & Dated 1881
Rare 19thc Original  Painted Fireboard Signed & Dated 1881

Rare 19thc Original Painted Fireboard Signed & Dated 1881

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTING ON BOARD OF CATS ON A RUG.FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION AND IS SIGNED "KARIYA 1881 " THIS IS FOR IN FRONT OF A FIREPLACE FOR THE FLOOR.WONDERFUL DETAIL AND...

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19th Century American Rare Antique Tools

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Wood

Rare Art Nouveau fireplace screen, France ca. 1910
Rare Art Nouveau fireplace screen, France ca. 1910

Rare Art Nouveau fireplace screen, France ca. 1910

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H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 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 this French Art Nouveau fire place screen. Crafted around 1910. This piece contains...

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1910s French Art Deco Rare Antique Tools

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Fabric, Wood

Beautiful Pair of Rare Antique George III Firedogs
Beautiful Pair of Rare Antique George III Firedogs

Beautiful Pair of Rare Antique George III Firedogs

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H 16.15 in W 10.24 in D 17.33 in

Beautiful Pair of Rare Antique George III Firedogs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Beautiful pair of antique George III firedogs having round steel balls supported by steel columns with steel splayed feet and iron stands.

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Early 19th Century English George III Rare Antique Tools

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Steel, Iron

Rare 18th C English Formal Set of Three Firetools
Rare 18th C English Formal Set of Three Firetools

Rare 18th C English Formal Set of Three Firetools

Located in Greenwich, CT

Superb set of three 18th C English Georgian firetools having a unique and sophisticated design to the shovel with matched flame cast steel handles. A very graphic form.

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18th Century and Earlier English Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Steel

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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.

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