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Girl with Lyre. 1905 [before lettering].
By Henri-Jean Guillaume Martin
Located in New York, NY
Martin, Jean Guillaume Henri.
Girl with Lyre. 1905 [before lettering]. on Linen. Rare
Henri Jean
Category
Early 1900s Symbolist Antique Lettering
Materials
Lithograph
![Antique Girl with Lyre. 1905 [before lettering].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_2922/1559750658863/Martin_Henri_master.jpg?width=240 "paul jean guillaume")
Hotel du Pacha Noir (before lettering).
By Jules-Alexandre Grün
Located in New York, NY
Hotel Pachenoir, 1900. Color lithograph. On Linen 51 x36. ( Image Size: 48 x33 3/4.)
Jules-Alexandre Grünwas a French post-impressionist painter, poster artist, and illustrator. ......
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Lettering
Materials
Lithograph
Adresse Sagot - Two States, Before and After Lettering
By Jacques Villon
Located in New York, NY
pencil: an impression of the final state (third state of three) printed in bistre, with lettering
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Lettering
Materials
Drypoint
Red Cross Banner with Whimsical Lettering, ca 1917 - 1918
Located in York County, PA
EXCEPTIONAL RED CROSS BANNER WITH WHIMSICAL LETTERING AND A TERRIFIC SLOGAN, WWI (U.S. INVOLVEMENT
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Lettering
Materials
Cotton
Exquisite Early 20th Century French Hand Lettering Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer an exquisite early 20th century French hand lettering trade sign. This is
Category
1920s French Victorian Antique Lettering
Materials
Canvas
Antique Framed Display of Lettering Pens Nibs William Mitchell Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An unusual sample board advertising William Mitchell’s Lettering Pens containing numerous nibs and
Category
1920s English Antique Lettering
Materials
Other
H 27.17 in W 18.51 in D 2.37 in
Paper Suffrage Pennant with Bold and Whimsical Western Style Lettering, ca 1915
Located in York County, PA
Unusual paper suffrage pennant, with bold and whimsical, western style lettering, circa 1915
Category
1910s American Antique Lettering
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 31 in D 2 in
L'Ouvre. La Brebis; La Tandem. [proof before lettering] May 29 1896.
Located in New York, NY
Hermann-Paul, René Georges (1864-1940)
L'Ouvre. La Brebis; La Tandem. [proof before lettering] May
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Lettering
Materials
Lithograph
![Antique L'Ouvre. La Brebis; La Tandem. [proof before lettering] May 29 1896.](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_2922/a_34954711541261720987/HermannPaul_TheatreProgram_DETAIL_1_master.jpg?width=240 "rene georges hermann-paul")
Geometric Forms, 8" tall Circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Geometric Forms, 8" tall
Italy circa 1900
Collection of (10) with taped lettering.
3”-8”h
Category
Early 1900s Italian Modern Antique Lettering
Materials
Wood
Antique Sign for the "Richmond Skating Club"-early 20th century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hand-painted lettering and graphics, including a red ice skate and a shield with the club's initials
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Antique Lettering
Materials
Wood
Milk Pail circa 1890
Located in Arundel, GB
Ref: 126618
Pure Milk Pail. With gilt lettering and floral design.
England circa 1890
Measurements
Category
1890s English Antique Lettering
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Chemist Pharmacy Sign, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant reverse painted glass chemist's sign. c.1930
Gilt lettering and green carboy, reverse
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Lettering
Materials
Glass, Wood
Victorian Tall Mahogany Chemist Shop Fitting
By T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
: DISPENSING DEPARTMENT , With Gold Lettering behind the glass, with pair Carved scroll supports each side
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Lettering
Materials
Mahogany
Large Antique Wooden "Keep Maine Green" Sign c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Minor wear consistent with age and use. Loss of paint and some lettering.
DIMENSIONS H 9 in. W 84.25
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Lettering
Materials
Plastic, Wood
The Reading Hardware Company's Wood Brass Wall Sign
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship and elegance. Its wood base exudes warmth, while the brass lettering adds a rustic feel, making it
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Lettering
Materials
Brass
Ceramic "Boy" Jugm England circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
Ceramic "Boy" Jug
England circa 1800
Glazed ceramic jug with hand painted lettering on surface
Category
19th Century English Antique Lettering
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
signage from Sweden, gold bevelled effect lettering on blue background. Lovely decorative piece.
Would
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Lettering
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Victorian Oak Umbrella Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular and now fitted with a removable stone top . With brass lettering and Gothic openwork
Category
1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Lettering
Materials
Brass
Early 20th century French antique street shop sign
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with applied lettering in french which reads 'antiques and secondhand goods'. The dealers name has
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lettering
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Books by German Poet Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. This set of Goethe’s Werkes is bound in pressed fabric with gold lettering. The pages have signs of
Category
19th Century German Other Antique Lettering
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Set of 10 Books by German Poet Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. This set of Goethe’s Werkes is bound in pressed fabric with gold lettering. The pages have signs of
Category
19th Century German Other Antique Lettering
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Large Antique English Sterling Silver George III Period Tankard
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
lettering for the Georgian period.
Category
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Lettering
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Gun Shop Display Cabinet c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
beautifully later painted with gold lettering on glass and wood. A wonderful and rustic piece of statement
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Lettering
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 94.1 in W 59.06 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Antique Leather Riding Boots
Located in Calgary, Alberta
decorated with gold lettering, advertising Peal & Co. (later applied)
Peal manufactured shoes and boots in
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Lettering
Materials
Leather
In Reflection, 19th Century English Romantic School Pre-Raphaelite
Located in Blackwater, GB
portrait of a young woman with a rose bush beyond. Inscribed in gold lettering across the top. Presented a
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Lettering
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait Of A Rosalin Isabel 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite / Arts & Crafts School
Located in Blackwater, GB
portrait of a young woman with a rose bush beyond. Inscribed in gold lettering across the top. Presented a
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Lettering
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Set of 13 Books by German Novelist Jean Paul
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
1783-1822. This set of books are bound in pressed fabric with gold lettering. Inside the interiors are
Category
18th Century German Other Antique Lettering
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Original Antique Art Exhibition Poster Goupil Gallery Andre Sinet France Sketch
By Andre Sinet
Located in London, GB
with the text above and below in bold blue and red lettering. The London branch of the French Goupil
Category
1890s British Antique Lettering
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Set of 4 Books by German Poet Friedrich von Schiller
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
bound with gold lettering, this set includes works found by Schiller’s sons after his death and
Category
18th Century German Other Antique Lettering
Materials
Leather, Paper
Pair of brass door pulls with the initials KSB to the top
Located in London, GB
pierced lettering the initials K S B.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Lettering
Materials
Brass
Set of 17 Books by German Poet Christoph Wieland
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. This set of Wieland’s Werkes is bound in pressed fabric with gold lettering. Written in 1767, this set
Category
18th Century German Other Antique Lettering
Materials
Leather, Paper
Large Antique Birks Silver Plated Serving Tray with Leaf & Berry Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
the bottom with the Birks rearing lion passant and "England" in block lettering.
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lettering
Materials
Silver Plate
Ying Mee & Co., Antique Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy or Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
lettering and other symbols. Marked to box with maker.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lettering
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Original Antique Cooking Event Advertising Poster Culinary Arts Exhibition Chef
Located in London, GB
Art Deco lettering below. Printed by Edelmann Dresden. Fair condition, restored tears, restored folds
Category
1920s German Antique Lettering
Materials
Paper
H 36.62 in W 24.02 in D 0.04 in
Antique "Skates Sharpened" Double Sided Hand Painted Trade Sign Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sharpened". Each side with an off-white background and heavy black painted lettering. Iron hooks mounted to
Category
Early 1900s American Primitive Antique Lettering
Materials
Iron
H 8 in W 29.625 in D 1.375 in
Original Antique Advertising Poster Mirus Poele A Bois Wood Stove Heater France
Located in London, GB
white and wooden pattern background with the text in Art Deco style lettering above in black and the
Category
1920s French Antique Lettering
Materials
Paper
H 62.21 in W 46.46 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Train Travel Poster The Trossachs Scotland LNER Railway Cooper
By Austin Cooper
Located in London, GB
-lit sky in the background, the title and rest of the text in stylised lettering below: Illustrated
Category
1920s British Antique Lettering
Materials
Paper
H 39.77 in W 50.01 in D 0.04 in
Hand Carved Engraved Industrial Alabaster Trade Sign Plaque, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A superb hand engraved boot makers trade sign. c.1920
Hand carved lettering on alabaster for 'G
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Lettering
Materials
Alabaster
Set of 16 French 19th Century History Books
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
bound in leather with gold lettering stating the author and respective volume. Written from 1858-1868
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Lettering
Materials
Leather, Paper
Portrait Of The Ship Agnes
Located in Jacksonville, FL
, luffed sails with very crisply defined borders and the fine lettering on the vessels' name boards, which
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Lettering
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Antique French White and Blue Enamel Canister Set - 6 Pieces
Located in Centennial, CO
enamel with a hint of pale blue. The black lettering spells out, from large to small: Sucre (sugar
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Lettering
Materials
Enamel
Antique Neo-Gothic Gold Band Ring with inscription
Located in Chicago, IL
61.29 mm; US size 9 3/4; UK size T
Charming Revival ring with Gothic lettering reminiscent of medieval
Category
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Lettering
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Portrait Of The Ship Plymouth Rock
Located in Jacksonville, FL
, luffed sails with very crisply defined borders and the fine lettering on the vessels' name boards, which
Category
19th Century Antique Lettering
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Metal Measure
Located in High Point, NC
white lettering that reveals its purpose, lending it an air of vintage charm that's both intriguing and
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Lettering
Materials
Metal
Set of 31 Dutch Books by Poet J. Van Den Vondel
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
playwright, poet, and literary translator. This set of books are bound in leather with gold lettering stating
Category
17th Century Dutch Other Antique Lettering
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
metal compass attached to the chain length by a gilt dog clip.
The compass has red lettering and the
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Lettering
Materials
Gilt Metal
Lovely Enamel Flour Food Canister Original Enamel Flour Bin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
canister has Black lettering it is in very good condition with very minor dings
The Bin is 9” high has 11
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Lettering
Materials
Enamel
Set of 16 French History Books by M. LeCount de Lacépede
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
bound in leather with gold lettering stating the author, title, and respective volume. Written in 1826
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Lettering
Materials
Leather, Paper
FRENCH STYLES: Furniture & Architecture - Bajot, Paris - 19th C. Folio Book
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique black cloth hardcover book w/ gilt lettering and decorated interior boards and end papers
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lettering
Materials
Paper
Letters of the Earl of Chesterfield to His Son in 4 Volumes Published 1787
Located in San Francisco, CA
lettering. Chesterfield, whose given name was Philip Stanhope, was an 18th century statesman and is best
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Lettering
Materials
Paper, Leather
H 6.75 in W 4.25 in D 1 in
Early 1900s Long French Bistro Table with Stone Top and Iron Base by L. Buchon
Located in Doylestown, PA
shapely iron base is marked in raised lettering with the foundry, "L. Buchon St. Etienne." It has a super
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lettering
Materials
Stone, Iron
H 30.5 in W 58.5 in D 27.5 in
Antique Beaver Skin Top Hat c.1890-1920 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
label with monogram "TWB" in gold lettering.
CREATOR Dunlap, New York. Dickerson & Co., Detroit
Category
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Lettering
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather
1895 original poster by Jules Chéret - Palais de Glace on the Champs-Élysées
By Jules Chéret
Located in PARIS, FR
, rendered in elegant lettering, provides essential information about the venue while adding to the overall
Category
1890s Antique Lettering
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Early 20th Century Metal Measure
Located in High Point, NC
lettering that reveals its purpose and origin, lending it an air of vintage charm that's both intriguing and
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Lettering
Materials
Metal
Set of 22 Antique Les Grands Écrivains Books
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
bound in leather with gold lettering stating the author and respective volume. Written from 1873-1910
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Lettering
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Advertising Poster Eureka Cigars PC Boon Havana Habana Tobacco
Located in London, GB
out the smoke to form the word Eureka, the decorative lettering on side with flowers and view of a
Category
1920s Belgian Antique Lettering
Materials
Paper
H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 0.04 in
Original Antique Advertising Poster Mayser Hats Fashion Design Ulm Germany
Located in London, GB
pocket, a monocle eye glass, gloves and holding a cane, the bold black lettering on the side, all set on
Category
1920s German Antique Lettering
Materials
Paper
H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 0.04 in
Original Antique Wwi Poster 7 Austrian War Loan Osterreich Kriegsanleihe Soldier
Located in London, GB
lettering below. Fair condition, restored folds, restored paper losses on edges and on lettering, restored
Category
1910s Austrian Antique Lettering
Materials
Paper
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 0.04 in
Russian Imperial-era Tsar Nicholas I Coin Pendant, 1841
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Cyrillic initial N I below a Romanov crown and the date of 1841 on one side, with Cyrillic lettering on the
Category
1840s Russian Russian Empire Antique Lettering
Materials
Copper
Late 19th Century Silver Overlay Gordon's Dry Gin Bottle - Sterling Poppies
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
front and back with molded lettering "Gordon's" "Dry Gin' "London" "England" the bottom with a molded
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Lettering
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 8.75 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
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Antique Lettering For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique lettering you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique lettering for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and paper. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique lettering, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique lettering made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique lettering that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jules-Alexandre Grün, Henri-Jean Guillaume Martin and Jacques Villon produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Lettering?
The average selling price for an antique lettering at 1stDibs is $1,450, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $6,750 for the highest priced.
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