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Rare Arms of Loraine Fireback, 17th/18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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

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

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large and Rare Period Louis XIV Fireback from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent, large, rectangular fireback is from the period of Louis XIV (1643-1715). What is so amazing, is that the details are still so visible. The center of the rectangle i...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

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

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 Fireback with Coat of Arms of Lorraine , Dated 1709
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

A Very Rare William and Mary Stained Ivory Hearth Brush
Located in London, GB
The circular brush head fashioned from horn England circa 1680
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18th Century and Earlier British Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Horn

Rare, Dirk Van Erp (1859-1933) Hammered Brass Match Holder
Located in Bellport, NY
Sleek and tall solid brass match holder.Dirk Van Erp immigrated from Holland to San Francisco in 1886.Erp opened his shop 1908 and soon made his mark in the Arts & Crafts Movement
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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique and Sculptural Copper and Metal Coal Kettle / Fire Extinguisher
Located in Lisse, NL
collector of rare and sculptural antiques then this possibly unique bucket could be gracing your fireplace
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal, Copper

Rare Antique Cast Iron French Fireplace Plaques, Justice, Prudence and Courage
Located in Dallas, TX
These unusual French fireplace plaques depict figures representing Justice, Prudence, and Fortitude or Courage. They are three of the four cardinal virtues from Classical Antiquity. ...
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17th Century French Classical Roman Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique late 18th C. Federal Period Brass Wirework Bowfront Nursery Guard
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
, age-appropriate condition as is the entire fender. The bowfront or demilune shape is a rare form for
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Late 18th Century American Federal Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wire

Rare Antique John Linwood English Georgian Brass Spit Meat Roasting Bottle Jack
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique John Linwood clock works Bottle-jack or meat-jack (also called roasting jack or spit jack). Made from brass and used for rotating meat on a spit. The case is shaped like a bo...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

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

Very Rare circa 1740 Leather and Iron Bound Fire or Pete Bucket Original Handle
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1740 iron and leather bound fire bucket with original handle I have another which is circa 1800 listed under my oth...
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1740s English Georgian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Rare Louis Vuitton Tool Box, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
cases. This mahogany tool box would have been fixed to the running boards and filled with tools for the
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Early 1900s French Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

A Rare Spanish Leather Bound Gold Tooled Jeweler’s Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
The box opening to a fitted interior of eight rosewood parquetry inlaid drawers
with silver pulls engraved with the names of precious gems.
Signed CR on all drawers. ...
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19th Century Spanish Rare Antique Tools

Carved Meditation Board 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
. This is a very special rare tool used for training minds to focus. The maze has many ways in out and
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1890s Asian Tibetan Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Hardwood

1820s Rare Cittelli Milan Brass Wood Praetorian Tablet Antique Surveyor Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare praetorian tablet in brass and wood signed Cittelli in Milan from the early 19th century
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1820s Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rare Pollard Oak Partners Desk in the Manner of Gillows with Tooled Leather Top
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in San Francisco, CA
veneer throughout, the pale coral colored tooled leather top with a molded edge above 2 banks of 4
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1870s English Georgian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Oak, Burl

Antique English Walnut and Brass Rabbeting Plane Tool
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A rare find for tool enthusiasts, this Edward Preston and Sons walnut and brass rabbeting plane is
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Early 20th Century English Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Angora Fur and Tooled Leather Chaps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Angora and tooled leather chaps by Lawrence Saddlery, Portland Oregon. The company began in
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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Mahogany Automobile Running Board Tool Box for a Vintage Car
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
these made This is a very rare mahogany tool box, which would have been strapped to the running board
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1890s Industrial Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique English Carved Oak Partners Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
RARE WIDE TOOLING. KNEEHOLE SIZING: HEIGHT: 25" X 30" WIDTH
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19th Century English Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Oak

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

Late George IV/Early William IV Oak Drum Table (by Gillows)
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
beautifully tooled leather insert to the top of this table is a very rare survivor. The tooling incorporates
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1830s Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Hammered Brass Bookends by Frost Arts and Crafts Workshop
By Frost
Located in Redding, CT
Glass, tooled Leathers, rare Woods, precious and Semi-Precious Stones. This workshop was located in
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

Fine Japanese Lacquer Fujiyama Makie Suzuribako with Complete Writing Implements
Located in Atlanta, GA
of the writing tools. It is rare and a good fortune that all writing implements, a total of seven
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19th Century Japanese Edo Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Stone, Metal

Rare Brass Fireplace Tools Surmounted by a Sculpture representing a Horse
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very rare and beautiful Fireplace Tools on stand is made of brass and bronze. The piece is
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1820s French Neoclassical Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Brass Fireplace Tools with Windmills
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare brass fireplace tools with Dutch windmills, Holland, early 19th century. Measures: height
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Early 20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Rare Antique Tools

Antique Arts Crafts, Hand Forged Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools Set
Located in Lisse, NL
particularly rare set comes with four tools and they are all in excellent condition. Have you also noticed the
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Style, Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Head Fireplace Tools Set
Located in Lisse, NL
particularly rare set comes with four tools and they are all in excellent condition. Have you also noticed the
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Maison MARNYHAC (attrib.) — Rare Chinese-style Antique Fire Screen
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This rare Chinese-style antique fire screen was created in the second half of the 19th century
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19th Century French Japonisme Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique and Sculptural Copper and Metal Coal Kettle / Fire Extinguisher
Located in Lisse, NL
collector of rare and sculptural antiques then this possibly unique bucket could be gracing your fireplace
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal, Copper

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

A Very Rare 19th Century Large Polished Brass Four Panel Folding Firescreen
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century finely cast polished brass four panel folding fire screen of large
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19th Century English Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Brass Copper Log Bin / Firewood Bucket, Basket with Handle
Located in Lisse, NL
Sizable and thick quality, brass collecting bucket. This sturdy and heavy brass bucket is another one of our recent finds. When used as a log bucket, this handcrafted antique can si...
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18th Century Dutch Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Copper

Nice Rare circa 1800 Leather and Iron Bound Fire or Pete Bucket Original Handle
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1800 iron and leather bound fire bucket with original handle I have another which is early 18th century listed unde...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Tree Bark Basket 1860s-1920s / Plant Cover Bowl Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
be a very rare tool that was made only in certain areas in the Tohoku region. It seems that when
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Wood

Rare English George III Mahogany and Tooled Leather Library Ladder, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
warmth and a satin-like touch to the surface around the old worn and gilt-tooled leather inset steps
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Early 19th Century British George III Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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
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1880s British Victorian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Metal

Antique Flower Bulb Planter Tool, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare American Flower Bulb Planter Tool “Dibble” Signed Original painted condition. Signed
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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Iron

Georgian Satinwood Demi Lune Card Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
having superbly figured foldover top, with purpleheart wood crossbanded decoration, enclosing rare tooled
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Purpleheart, Satinwood

Mahogany Automobile Running Board Tool Box for Vintage Car
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mahogany automobile running board tool box for vintage car This is a very rare mahogany tool box
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Rare Antique Tools

Wall-hanging object made of antique Japanese paper / like an abstract painting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This time we will be introducing some very rare item. This is a tool called a "hoiro" (roaster
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Paper

Japanese antique lacquer craftsman s wooden work board/1868-1920/Wall hanging
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
rare. Why not display rare Japanese lacquer tools in your home? I'm sure you can create a wonderful
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique long gourd flower vase/1868-1920/wall hanging object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old farming tool believed to have been used in Japanese rural households between the
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Late 19th Century Meiji Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Other

Rare Matching Set of Federal Steeple-Top Andirons, Tools and Wire-Work Fender
Located in Litchfield, CT
and spurred cabriole legs ending on ball feet with matching tools, is complimented with a rare
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Early 19th Century North American Rare Antique Tools

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron

Rare Folding Fender
Located in Litchfield, CT
Rare folding fender. American, circa 1840. Brass, rounded posts, forged iron, wirework
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Mid-19th Century Rare Antique Tools

Rare All Brass Wirework Fender
Located in Litchfield, CT
Rare all brass wirework fender. American, circa 1820-1840. Brass, forged steel, brass wirework
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Mid-19th Century Rare Antique Tools

Rare Federal Bow-Front Fender
Located in Litchfield, CT
Rare Federal bow-front fender. American, probably New York, circa 1795-1810. Brass, square posts
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Late 18th Century Rare Antique Tools

Rare Pair of Squirrel Andirons
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare and unusual pair of andirons with squirrels eating pine cones while perched on log form stands.
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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Tools

A Rare Dated Fire Bucket
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A leather fire bucket with the royal coat of arms on a green ground. Rare for the fact that it is
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19th Century English Rare Antique Tools

Rare Large Size Wirework Fender
Located in Litchfield, CT
Rare large-size wirework fender. American, circa 1820-1840. Brass, rounded posts, forged iron
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Mid-19th Century American Rare Antique Tools

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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.