Antique String Holders
19th Century English String Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century English string holder, once an essential tool in a bustling retail shop, exudes
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19th Century English Antique String Holders
Materials
Metal
19th Century American Ball of String Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 19th century American string holder in shape of a ball of string. The weight of the
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19th Century American Country Antique String Holders
Materials
Iron
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique string holder.
In sterling silver.
By the Gorham Manufacturing Company.
Retailed
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique String Holders
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Reticulated String or Thread Holder
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique string holder.
In sterling silver.
By the Gorham Manufacturing Company.
Retailed
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique String Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Antique Cast Iron Bee Hive String Holder
Located in Orange, CA
Antique cast iron bee hive string holder. This is a very old cast iron string holder that is in
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Early 19th Century American Antique String Holders
Materials
Iron
Wire Store String Holder
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Decorative Wire String and Bag Holder
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Early 20th Century American Antique String Holders
Materials
Wire
Vienna Miniature Wall Clock "Dachluhr" by Joseph Elsner, Austria circa 1830
By Joseph Elsner
Located in Vienna, AT
, Huygen's winding with conical balance weight, Elsner's movement holder, string suspension and steel rod
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique String Holders
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Sterling Silver Thread/String Holder
By Johann Wagner & Sohn
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver thread/string holder, J. Wagner & Sons, New York, circa 1910. Pierced design
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique String Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th c. English Carved Wooden Owl String Holder
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English carved owl with glass eyes, made to hold string.
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19th Century English Antique String Holders
Materials
Hardwood
Sterling Silver String/Thread Holder
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, sterling silver string/thread holder, The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique String Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s Custom Built Tennis Rackets in Wood Press Holder by Cortland, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of vintage custom built tennis rackets by Cortland. Wonderful vintage condition. The pair are in the original press and have age-appropriate wear. A great item for display on ...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique String Holders
Materials
Metal
Sterling Silver Candlestick, 19th Century, with Contrast Marks and Initials
Located in Madrid, ES
diamonds, while the candle holder presents a string of pearls and classicist-inspired lines, to which the
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique String Holders
Materials
Silver
H 3.75 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Antique Samurai Bow, Quiver, Arrows, Complete Boxed Set, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
archery Himo-ire -woven bamboo Kyudo bow string holder- .
A rare find and a rare collecting opportunity
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique String Holders
Materials
Textile, Bamboo, Wood
H 64 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Fine George III Mahogany Serving Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
gallery with urn shaped finals and adjustable candle stick holders on satinwood string inlaid, serpentine
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1790s English Georgian Antique String Holders
Materials
Mahogany
Treen Boxwood String Holder
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and charming treen boxwood string holder, made in the shape of a ball on stand. Before we
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19th Century English Antique String Holders
Materials
Wood
Yazutsu, Kyudo Arrow Case
Located in Milano, IT
; the cover is lacquered and decorated with a golden kamon.
A tsurugiri (string holder) and a stag
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19th Century Japanese Antique String Holders
Materials
Bamboo
Hand-Carved Wood Beehive String Holders
Located in Culver City, CA
to store balls of string that would be pulled up through the hole in the top. They are priced per
Category
19th Century German Antique String Holders
Materials
Wood
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Antique String Holders For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique string holders is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique string holders — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. Antique string holders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique string holders are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical style is often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique string holders over the years, but those made by Black, Starr & Frost and Gorham Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique String Holders?
Prices for antique string holders start at $200 and top out at $1,450 with the average selling for $386.
Questions About Antique String Holders
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.