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Antique Early Metalware 19thc Brass & Steel Herb Chopper in the Shape of a Fox. French C1870-90.
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Antique Early Metalware 19thc Brass & Steel Herb Chopper in the Shape of a Fox. French C1870-90.

19th century
Sold 8 July 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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An amusing and desirable "Fox" herb chopper made from steel with brass rivets and a fruitwood handle which is the shape of a foxes brush (tail) with a brass rivet for his eye....the blade is steel and it is in very good condition with a fine natural colour...

French. C1870-90.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
26.7cm (10.51")
Depth
1.9cm (0.75")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Herb Chopper to the 19th Century.

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SA1152604
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8355
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An amusing and desirable "Fox" herb chopper made from steel with brass rivets and a fruitwood handle which is the shape of a foxes brush (tail) with a brass rivet for his eye....the blade is steel and it is in very good condition with a fine natural colour...

French. C1870-90.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
26.7cm (10.51")
Depth
1.9cm (0.75")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Herb Chopper to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152604
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8355
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Archive I An antique 19th-century steel and brass herb chopper shaped like a fox, featuring a curved blade and a riveted wooden handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Metalware 19thc Brass & Steel Herb Chopper in the Shape of a Fox. French C1870-90.

Archive II An antique 19th-century steel and brass herb chopper shaped like a fox, featuring a curved blade and a riveted wooden handle. View II
Archive III An antique 19th-century steel and brass herb chopper shaped like a fox, featuring a curved blade and a riveted wooden handle. View III
Archive IV An antique 19th-century steel and brass herb chopper shaped like a fox, featuring a curved blade and a riveted wooden handle. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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Verified Since Apr 2020
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An antique 19th-century steel and brass herb chopper shaped like a fox, featuring a curved blade and a riveted wooden handle.
Antique Early Metalware 19thc Brass & Steel Herb Chopper In The Shape Of A Fox. French C1870-90.
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An antique 19th-century steel and brass herb chopper shaped like a fox, featuring a curved blade and a riveted wooden handle.
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  • ObjectKitchenalia
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialSteel, Brass, Wood
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsFox silhouette, Curved cutting blade, Riveted handle
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 26.7 cm (11 in) x D 1.9 cm (1 in)

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Figural kitchenware, including animal-shaped herb choppers, gained popularity in 19th-century Europe as blacksmiths and metalworkers combined practical utility with whimsical design for domestic use.

These utensils typically feature forged steel blades for cutting edges, brass or copper rivets or accents, and wooden or metal handles designed for durability in food preparation.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-forged characteristics, tool marks, natural oxidation on the steel, and traditional joinery methods such as pinned handles rather than modern welding.

These pieces can be displayed on open shelving, mounted on kitchen walls as folk art, or placed on rustic wooden surfaces to add historical texture and character to contemporary spaces.

Keep items in dry environments to prevent active rust, clean gently with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally apply a microcrystalline wax to protect the metal surfaces without altering their patina.
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