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Victorian Knife Sharpener
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Victorian Knife Sharpener

19th century
Description

A mid 19th century brass and steel knife sharper.

Height: 11.5 cm.

Width: 9.5 cm.

Depth: 6.5 cm.

Weight: 0.8 Kilos.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Knife Sharpener to the Victorian era.

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SA1007592
Description
A mid 19th century brass and steel knife sharper.

Height: 11.5 cm.

Width: 9.5 cm.

Depth: 6.5 cm.

Weight: 0.8 Kilos.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Knife Sharpener to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1007592
Hatchwell Antiques
Hatchwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Furniture & lighting alongside clocks, scientific & optical instruments.

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A Victorian brass knife sharpener featuring a stepped brass pedestal base with five angled square steel rods mounted in a central slot.
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Archive I A Victorian brass knife sharpener featuring a stepped brass pedestal base with five angled square steel rods mounted in a central slot.

Victorian Knife Sharpener

Archive II A Victorian brass knife sharpener featuring a stepped brass pedestal base with five angled square steel rods mounted in a central slot. View II
Archive III A Victorian brass knife sharpener featuring a stepped brass pedestal base with five angled square steel rods mounted in a central slot. View III
Archive IV A Victorian brass knife sharpener featuring a stepped brass pedestal base with five angled square steel rods mounted in a central slot. View IV
Archive V A Victorian brass knife sharpener featuring a stepped brass pedestal base with five angled square steel rods mounted in a central slot. View V
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SW10 0TZ
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A Victorian brass knife sharpener featuring a stepped brass pedestal base with five angled square steel rods mounted in a central slot.
Victorian knife sharpener
Ref: SA1007592
A Victorian brass knife sharpener featuring a stepped brass pedestal base with five angled square steel rods mounted in a central slot.
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  • ObjectKitchen Collectables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Steel
  • ColourGold, Dark Grey
  • MotifsStepped brass base, Crossed steel rods, Side finials, Weighted pedestal
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This Victorian knife sharpener combines a heavy stepped brass pedestal base with five angled square steel rods mounted in a central slot. The polished gold-colored brass body features stepped mouldings leading up to a central pivoting upper section flanked by small turned ball finials, while the dark grey steel rods show minor surface wear. The piece stands 11.5 cm high, 9.5 cm wide and 6.5 cm deep overall. Placed on a kitchen island or countertop, this utilitarian kitchen collectible serves as a decorative display object or paperweight in a modern home. The solid brass construction and compact proportions make it a practical historic accent for traditional and eclectic interior schemes alike.

FAQs

These tabletop devices were developed during the nineteenth century to hone steel kitchen cutlery and table knives using angled steel rods mounted on a heavy metal base.

Most examples feature a solid cast brass or iron base housing angled hardened steel rods, designed to remain stationary on a work surface during use.

Authentic pieces show period manufacturing marks, natural age-related oxidisation, heavy cast construction, and wear on the steel contact surfaces from repeated blade friction.

It can be displayed on a kitchen island, open shelving, or a sideboard as a functional decorative object alongside vintage culinary items or books.

Wipe the brass base with a soft dry cloth, treat surface oxidisation with a mild metal polish if preferred, and keep the steel rods dry to prevent rust formation.
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