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Framed Vintage French Letters, 19th Century Paper Art, Burlwood Frame
Framed Vintage French Letters, 19th Century Paper Art, Burlwood Frame

Framed Vintage French Letters, 19th Century Paper Art, Burlwood Frame

Located in New York, NY

While the art of letter writing might seem lost, this selection of newly framed vintage French letters is sure to serve as a permanent—and decorative—reminder. 

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19th Century French Antique French Letters

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Paper

Large 20th Century French 'PIANOS' Pine Letters
Large 20th Century French 'PIANOS' Pine Letters

Large 20th Century French 'PIANOS' Pine Letters

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Wonderful set of six large 20th Century French Art Deco letters, spelling PIANOS. These letters are in an excellent condition, carved from pine and painted for an off-white finish.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Letters

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Pine

French Silver Metal Goblet, Initial Letters F B, circa 1900
French Silver Metal Goblet, Initial Letters F B, circa 1900

French Silver Metal Goblet, Initial Letters F B, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French, circa 1900 Good condition. Shipping: D6,3 H9,5 0.650 kg

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Letters

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Metal

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination
19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique French safe was crafted circa 1880 in the Champagne-Ardenne region by Bauche, renowned for their patented “Système Incombustible” fireproof designs. Weighing 78 pounds, ...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique French Letters

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Brass, Iron

Framed Portrait Of A Gentleman With Letters, 18th Century
Framed Portrait Of A Gentleman With Letters, 18th Century

Framed Portrait Of A Gentleman With Letters, 18th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Beautiful portrait of a gentleman standing before his desk and correspondence. He is wearing in a purple jacket adorned with gilt buttons and an embroidered shirt with the collar an...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Letters

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Paint

Rare Antique Pope Pius IX Papal Letters Wax Seal Signature Vatican
Rare Antique Pope Pius IX Papal Letters Wax Seal Signature Vatican

Rare Antique Pope Pius IX Papal Letters Wax Seal Signature Vatican

Located in Doha, QA

A rare and historically significant ensemble of two framed 19th-century ecclesiastical documents, directly linked to the pontificate of Pope Pius IX and to Abbé H. Vernhet, a documen...

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19th Century French Antique French Letters

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Wood, Parchment Paper

French 19th Century Finial Lamp with Letter Shade
French 19th Century Finial Lamp with Letter Shade

French 19th Century Finial Lamp with Letter Shade

Located in Pembroke, MA

The shade is composed of original French 19th century written letters, making a very elegant and unusual piece.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Letters

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Wood

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Baccarat Chandelier
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Baccarat Chandelier

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Baccarat Chandelier

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stamped: Baccarat, France and other stamps with letters and numbers on gilt-bronze frame.

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique French Letters

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Bronze

Arts and Crafts period copper cigar or tabac box, French circa 1900
Arts and Crafts period copper cigar or tabac box, French circa 1900

Arts and Crafts period copper cigar or tabac box, French circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

This lovely box has been further enhanced with a fine repousse worked panel forming the hinged lid with an artistically hand embossed tobacco plant stem with leaves and flowers and v...

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Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique French Letters

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Copper

Garretto, Original Air France Poster, Fleche d'Orient, Pegasus Europe Paris 1936
Garretto, Original Air France Poster, Fleche d'Orient, Pegasus Europe Paris 1936

Garretto, Original Air France Poster, Fleche d'Orient, Pegasus Europe Paris 1936

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The composition of the Company's posters at this time revolves around four elements: The sky, a plane, the nine letters of Air-France and "the shrimp". Paolo Federico Garretto is an...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Letters

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Paper

Ray Bret Koch, Original Air France Poster, Far East, Elephant Cornac, India 1938
Ray Bret Koch, Original Air France Poster, Far East, Elephant Cornac, India 1938

Ray Bret Koch, Original Air France Poster, Far East, Elephant Cornac, India 1938

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The composition of the Company's posters at this time revolves around four elements: The sky, a plane, the nine letters of Air-France and "the shrimp". Raymond Bret-Koch is a French...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Letters

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Paper

Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900
Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900

Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900

Located in Milan, IT

The sign depicts a huge skimmer ladle, made out of boxwood and iron, with 2 painted letters E X. France 1900 ca.

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Early 20th Century Antique French Letters

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Iron

A R.Lalique Glass Art Deco  Rooster Car Mascot
A R.Lalique Glass Art Deco  Rooster Car Mascot

A R.Lalique Glass Art Deco Rooster Car Mascot

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The Rooster is signed in moulded block letters R.Lalique and France in hand written script letters.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Letters

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Glass

A R.Lalique Art Déco Coqs and Plumes Glass Vase
A R.Lalique Art Déco Coqs and Plumes Glass Vase

A R.Lalique Art Déco Coqs and Plumes Glass Vase

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The vase is signed R.Lalique France in sand blasted block letters .

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Letters

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Glass

Original Antique Chemins De Fer De L'Ouest Paris Etretat Railway Poster: Tennis

Original Antique Chemins De Fer De L'Ouest Paris Etretat Railway Poster: Tennis

Located in London, GB

Great Belle Epoque design showing a fashionably dressed lady holding a tennis racket and leaning against her bicycle with the wind blowing her hat ribbon and the waves coming up to t...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Letters

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Paper

Enamelled posy ring, ‘CONTENEW + CONSTANTE’, 16th century.
Enamelled posy ring, ‘CONTENEW + CONSTANTE’, 16th century.

Enamelled posy ring, ‘CONTENEW + CONSTANTE’, 16th century.

Located in London, GB

A yellow gold posy ring, the interior engraved ‘CONTENEW + CONSTANTE’, meaning ‘content and constant’ in old French, the letters in black enamel. Tested yellow gold, approximately 8....

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16th Century Antique French Letters

Farthing Hall by Hugh Walpole & J.B. Priestley, Stated First Edition, 1929
Farthing Hall by Hugh Walpole & J.B. Priestley, Stated First Edition, 1929

Farthing Hall by Hugh Walpole & J.B. Priestley, Stated First Edition, 1929

Located in valatie, NY

A novel consisting of letters between Mark French, who a successful young artist, to his old friend, an Oxford scholar Bob Newlands, as he leaves on a journey to Farthing Hall, He wa...

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1920s American Antique French Letters

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Paper

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19th Century Zinc Letters
19th Century Zinc Letters

19th Century Zinc Letters

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H 11.82 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in

19th Century Zinc Letters

Located in London, GB

Zinc letters from a 19th century French shop. They also come in a smaller size (20 H x 20 W x 8 D), £60 each.

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19th Century French Antique French Letters

Early 20th Century French Oak Corner Console with the Letters R F
Early 20th Century French Oak Corner Console with the Letters R F

Early 20th Century French Oak Corner Console with the Letters R F

Located in Raalte, NL

Old French oak hanging corner console with the R F letters standing for République Française probably from the early 20th century maybe even 19th century, it is believed to come from...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Letters

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Oak

Napoleon 1812 Empire Map 32 Pieces Battles with Prince Letters
Napoleon 1812 Empire Map 32 Pieces Battles with Prince Letters

Napoleon 1812 Empire Map 32 Pieces Battles with Prince Letters

By Longuet succeed Simonneau

Located in Denia, ES

Napoleon Empire 32 battles maps with original Smolensk letter of Prince of Neuchatel 1812. Unique and exceptional set of history ! Important provenance. Various size of map.

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1810s French Empire Antique French Letters

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Paper

Clio, Anatole France - BOOK, 1900 - Mucha
Clio, Anatole France - BOOK, 1900 - Mucha

Clio, Anatole France - BOOK, 1900 - Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Montreal, QU

Anatole France, who's full name was Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault, was a French man of letters who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1921.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Letters

Vintage French Zinc Coiffeur, Hairdresser, Barbershop Sign, 1920s
Vintage French Zinc Coiffeur, Hairdresser, Barbershop Sign, 1920s

Vintage French Zinc Coiffeur, Hairdresser, Barbershop Sign, 1920s

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

Vintage French hairdresser or barbershop sign. Letters are made of zinc and remain in Good condition.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Letters

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Zinc

Antique French Cartier Diamond and Rubies Gold Brooch, 1920s
Antique French Cartier Diamond and Rubies Gold Brooch, 1920s

Antique French Cartier Diamond and Rubies Gold Brooch, 1920s

By Cartier

Located in Sofia , BG

Signed with the old style Cartier logo with capital letters, old French Cartier rhombus halmarks C&A; old French eagle head hallmark for 18k gold and numbered

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique French Letters

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Original Antique Art Nouveau Poster For A French Art Exhibition In Krefeld

Original Antique Art Nouveau Poster For A French Art Exhibition In Krefeld

By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Located in London, GB

Great Art Nouveau artwork by the graphic artist Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923) depicting an elegant young lady holding a pink flower with the text below in stylised letters...

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Early 1900s Antique French Letters

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Paper

Schneider Vase
Schneider Vase

Schneider Vase

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H 11 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

Schneider Vase

By Charles Schneider

Located in Seattle, WA

Unique Charles Schneider(1881-1953) Vase.Acid egded inscript "Schneider",on side of base. stamped block letters "France" on bottom. This vase is the style referred as Architectural.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Letters

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Glass

Original Antique Chemins De Fer De L'Ouest Paris Etretat Railway Poster - Tennis

Original Antique Chemins De Fer De L'Ouest Paris Etretat Railway Poster - Tennis

Located in London, GB

Great Belle Epoque design showing a fashionably dressed lady holding a tennis racket and leaning against her bicycle with the wind blowing her hat ribbon and the waves coming up to t...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Letters

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Paper

Antique French Boulangerie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art
Antique French Boulangerie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Antique French Boulangerie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Located in Houston, TX

Truly a beautiful discovery during our recent travels, this is an antique set of Boulangerie large scale shop letters that once hung in a Parisian Boulangerie (where the baguettes of...

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19th Century French Antique French Letters

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Metal

Antique French Patisserie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art
Antique French Patisserie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Antique French Patisserie Letters Parisian Shop Sign Art

Located in Houston, TX

Truly a beautiful discovery during our recent travels, this is an antique set of Patisserie large scale shop letters that once hung in a Parisian Patisserie (where the sweet confecti...

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19th Century Antique French Letters

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Metal

20th Century French Oak Desk Letters Holder, 1920s
20th Century French Oak Desk Letters Holder, 1920s

20th Century French Oak Desk Letters Holder, 1920s

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H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in

20th Century French Oak Desk Letters Holder, 1920s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice 20th century French oak desk letters holder from the 1920s. Sliding door to the top.

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1920s French Antique French Letters

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Oak

French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box
French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box

French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

French circa 1870 bronze brass mounted letters box.

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1870s French Empire Antique French Letters

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Bronze

Rare 17th Century French Medieval Message Mail Letters Box
Rare 17th Century French Medieval Message Mail Letters Box

Rare 17th Century French Medieval Message Mail Letters Box

Located in Paris, FR

Rare and original French Medieval 17th century message mail letters box in wood covered with embossed leather Gorgeous original locksmithing with its functional key and handle.     

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17th Century French Medieval Antique French Letters

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Metal

French Bronze Group Sculpture of Burning Love Letters, Jean-Louis Grégoire
French Bronze Group Sculpture of Burning Love Letters, Jean-Louis Grégoire

French Bronze Group Sculpture of Burning Love Letters, Jean-Louis Grégoire

By Jean Louis Grégoire

Located in Shippensburg, PA

JEAN-LOUIS GRÉGOIRE (FRENCH, 1840-90) FINE GRECO-ROMAN BRONZE SCULPTURE GROUP, Two Classical Maidens Reading a Love Letter, Signed on base "Ls. Grégoire" Item # 411YZB15 This ...

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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique French Letters

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Bronze

Antique French Sevres Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Letters Holder Inkwell Desk Set
Antique French Sevres Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Letters Holder Inkwell Desk Set

Antique French Sevres Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Letters Holder Inkwell Desk Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally well cast French Sevres soft paste porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Ormolu Desk Letters Holder, complete with its matching single Inkwell of similar design.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Letters

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Ormolu

Collection of Twelve 19th Century Zinc Letters
Collection of Twelve 19th Century Zinc Letters

Collection of Twelve 19th Century Zinc Letters

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H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in

Collection of Twelve 19th Century Zinc Letters

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Collection of twelve 19th century zinc letters with a time-worn gilt finish.

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19th Century French Antique French Letters

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Zinc

19th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting of a Women Writing Letters, Signed Em
19th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting of a Women Writing Letters, Signed Em

19th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting of a Women Writing Letters, Signed Em

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th century French oil on canvas painting of a women writing letters Emilie chaese Some loss through the frame.

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19th Century Unknown Antique French Letters

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Paint, Canvas

19th Century Black Forest Wooden Carved Wall-Rack for Letters
19th Century Black Forest Wooden Carved Wall-Rack for Letters

19th Century Black Forest Wooden Carved Wall-Rack for Letters

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful antique Black Forest wall rack for letters. The rack is beautifully refined, each shelf has its own animal. We see a rabbit, foxes and birds. It is a beautiful piece of cra...

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1880s French Black Forest Antique French Letters

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Walnut

Original Vintage Chemin De Fer Du Nord French Railway Poster For Biarritz France

Original Vintage Chemin De Fer Du Nord French Railway Poster For Biarritz France

By Ramiro Arrue

Located in London, GB

Great sporting image by Ramiro Arrue y Valle (1892-1971) featuring a man wearing a traditional white outfit and beret hat playing Basque Pelota, a popular ball game in the region, wi...

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1920s French Antique French Letters

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Paper

French Gold Plated Napkin Rings, a mixed pair.
French Gold Plated Napkin Rings, a mixed pair.

French Gold Plated Napkin Rings, a mixed pair.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Marked with the impressed stamped square French makers marks with the letters C&B In very good vintage condition.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Letters

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Gold Plate

Large Antique French Silver Wine Cooler / Champagne Bucket c. 1890
Large Antique French Silver Wine Cooler / Champagne Bucket c. 1890

Large Antique French Silver Wine Cooler / Champagne Bucket c. 1890

Located in London, GB

Diameter 24.6cm This Cooler has a French Hallmark with the letters MH. This Wine Cooler is in excellent condition with no damage.

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19th Century French Antique French Letters

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Silver

Original Antique Art Nouveau Poster for a French Art Exhibition in Krefeld
Original Antique Art Nouveau Poster for a French Art Exhibition in Krefeld

Original Antique Art Nouveau Poster for a French Art Exhibition in Krefeld

By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Located in London, GB

Great Art Nouveau artwork by the graphic artist Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923) depicting an elegant young lady holding a pink flower with the text below in stylized letters...

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Early 1900s French Antique French Letters

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Paper

Original PLM French Railway Travel Poster for Wagons Lits ‘London Vichy Pullman’

Original PLM French Railway Travel Poster for Wagons Lits ‘London Vichy Pullman’

By Jean Raoul Chaurand-Naurac

Located in London, GB

Elegant Art Deco style design by Jean Raoul Chaurand-Naurac (1878-1948) featuring a young lady wearing a fashionable blue dress and hat looking towards the viewer with tea on the tab...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Letters

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Paper

Original Air France Poster, North Africa by plane, Morocco Atlas, Koutoubia 1934
Original Air France Poster, North Africa by plane, Morocco Atlas, Koutoubia 1934

Original Air France Poster, North Africa by plane, Morocco Atlas, Koutoubia 1934

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The composition of the Company's posters at this time revolves around four elements: The sky, an airplane, the nine letters of Air-France and "the shrimp". Maurice Guiraud-Rivière,...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Letters

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Paper

Mid 16th Century French Tapestry "The Abduction of Helen by Paris"
Mid 16th Century French Tapestry "The Abduction of Helen by Paris"

Mid 16th Century French Tapestry "The Abduction of Helen by Paris"

Located in New York, NY

Cartouche in upper border in French; capital letters: Paris ravit Helen Et Embarca le tresors.

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16th Century French Antique French Letters

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Wool, Silk

French Bronze Nicest Female Nude LUNA on Marble Base  c. 1900 - 10
French Bronze Nicest Female Nude LUNA on Marble Base  c. 1900 - 10

French Bronze Nicest Female Nude LUNA on Marble Base c. 1900 - 10

Located in Vienna, AT

The figurine is attached to high round marble base which is decorated with a gilded frieze of flower's blossoms with bow on which the letters (in French) are legible: ETOILE du SO...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique French Letters

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Marble, Bronze

Original Vintage Poster - Peace Loan Subscribe to the Industrial Bank of China

Original Vintage Poster - Peace Loan Subscribe to the Industrial Bank of China

Located in London, GB

Great artwork showing an evening scene of a busy Chinese harbour featuring two men in a small boat transporting goods in the foreground with junk boats sailing on the water and cruis...

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1920s French Antique French Letters

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Paper

Original Antique Paris Lyon Mediterranee PLM Railway Travel Poster - Rome Italy

Original Antique Paris Lyon Mediterranee PLM Railway Travel Poster - Rome Italy

By Carlo Cussetti

Located in London, GB

Spectacular artwork by Carlo Cussetti (1868-1949) depicting a man sitting on an ancient Roman ruin wall with a sculpture marked SPQR (the Latin initials for the Classical Roman Senat...

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Early 1900s French Antique French Letters

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Paper

502 / 5.000 C.Villian Napoleon letter opener
502 / 5.000 C.Villian Napoleon letter opener

502 / 5.000 C.Villian Napoleon letter opener

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H 9.06 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in

502 / 5.000 C.Villian Napoleon letter opener

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

C.Villian Napoleon letter opener Circa 1900 Origin France Open Napoleon's letters Material: bronze with golden patina Some natural wear due to age It is signed by the artist on the s...

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Early 1900s French Empire Antique French Letters

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Bronze

19th Century Charles X Period Rosewood and Lemonwood Inlay Marquetry Letter Box
19th Century Charles X Period Rosewood and Lemonwood Inlay Marquetry Letter Box

19th Century Charles X Period Rosewood and Lemonwood Inlay Marquetry Letter Box

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This beautifully inlaid Charles X period box is made from rosewood with lemonwood inlay detailing. The French word for letters, is elegantly inlaid with lemonwood into the top of the...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique French Letters

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Fruitwood, Rosewood

Napoleonic Sevres Style Porcelain Dessert Service
Napoleonic Sevres Style Porcelain Dessert Service

Napoleonic Sevres Style Porcelain Dessert Service

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

This luxurious dessert service is a fascinating piece of history as well as an exceptional work of porcelain in the Sevres style: each piece is individually decorated with the portra...

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Letters

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Porcelain

Rene Lalique Opalescent Art Deco Formose Vase
Rene Lalique Opalescent Art Deco Formose Vase

Rene Lalique Opalescent Art Deco Formose Vase

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The signature is in sand blasted block letters as the France is hand written in script letters.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Letters

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Blown Glass

Rene Lalique Opalescent Art Deco Formose Vase
Rene Lalique Opalescent Art Deco Formose Vase

Rene Lalique Opalescent Art Deco Formose Vase

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The signature is in sand blasted block letters as the France is hand written in script letters.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Letters

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Blown Glass

Large Antique Gilt Bronze Clock
Large Antique Gilt Bronze Clock

Large Antique Gilt Bronze Clock

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H 22.5 in W 14 in D 6.75 in

Large Antique Gilt Bronze Clock

By Raison & Thomas

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

The large dial is ornately cast in bronze and mounted with 12 individual shield shaped enamel cartouche letters. The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean a...

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19th Century French Baroque Antique French Letters

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Bronze

Lalique Rampillon Vase
Lalique Rampillon Vase

Lalique Rampillon Vase

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H 5 in Dm 4.25 in

Lalique Rampillon Vase

Located in New Orleans, LA

Dawes and in Lalique Glass: The Complete Illustrated Catalogue for 1932, no. 991. Signed "R Lalique France" in wheel-cut letters

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Letters

Grand Tour Style Portico Clock Set by Samuel Marti
Grand Tour Style Portico Clock Set by Samuel Marti

Grand Tour Style Portico Clock Set by Samuel Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

The pretty dial is porcelain enamel with delicate floral swags between the letters. The French movement is of high quality and is by the renown maker Samuel Marti It is in excelle...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Letters

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Siena Marble, Gilt Metal

French Zinc Weathervane Finial with All Directions from the Early 20th Century
French Zinc Weathervane Finial with All Directions from the Early 20th Century

French Zinc Weathervane Finial with All Directions from the Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This simple finial doubles as a weathervane with the French letters for the four different directions – N for Nord, S for Sud, E for Est and O for Ouest.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Letters

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Zinc

A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.
A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.

A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Ring to hold it between the fingers of one hand and pliers to insert the travel letters to be weighed. Pradel, France circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Letters

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Brass

Open letters by C. villain
Open letters by C. villain

Open letters by C. villain

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H 8.47 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in

Open letters by C. villain

By Jean Garnier

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Open letters by C. villain Origin France Circa 1915 Empire style patinated bronze Soldier motif Excellent condition signed on the side FRENCH, 1853-1910 Jean Garnier was born in Mou...

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1910s French Empire Antique French Letters

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Bronze

Open letters by Alfred Jorel
Open letters by Alfred Jorel

Open letters by Alfred Jorel

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H 10.63 in W 0.4 in D 1.97 in

Open letters by Alfred Jorel

By Alfred Jorel

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Open letters by Alfred Jorel Origin France Circa 1915 Gilded bronze Art nouveau style Excellent condition with some wear due to age.

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique French Letters

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Bronze

The Private Letters of Madame the Marquise de Sévigné, France, 1818-Set of 8
The Private Letters of Madame the Marquise de Sévigné, France, 1818-Set of 8

The Private Letters of Madame the Marquise de Sévigné, France, 1818-Set of 8

Located in Ross, CA

Set of eight French language book series titled "Letters of Madame de Sévigné", was printed in Paris in 1818.

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Letters

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Leather

Imaginary Letters by Mary Butts with illustrations by Jean Cocteau
Imaginary Letters by Mary Butts with illustrations by Jean Cocteau

Imaginary Letters by Mary Butts with illustrations by Jean Cocteau

Located in Middletown, NY

Imaginary Letters; With Engravings on Copper from the Original Drawings by Jean COCTEAU Paris: Edward W.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Letters

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Paper, Fabric

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug
Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug

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H 18.88 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Old French Heavy Metal Container or Jug

Located in Highwood, IL

Had this been American, I think I would have said it was for milk, but it is French and has the letters; C L and possibly an A, but I am not sure how they might have used it.

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Early 1900s French Country Antique French Letters

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Steel

French Rooster Weather Vane on Wood Base
French Rooster Weather Vane on Wood Base

French Rooster Weather Vane on Wood Base

Located in Houston, TX

Usually found in France above homes or barns this metal and iron weather vane has the directional letters of the French alphabet, N (nord = north) S (sud = south) E (est + east) and ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Letters

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Metal, Iron

Les Islettes French Faïence Sacred Heart Plate, circa 1830
Les Islettes French Faïence Sacred Heart Plate, circa 1830

Les Islettes French Faïence Sacred Heart Plate, circa 1830

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A faïence plate, Les Islettes, France, circa 1830, the period of Charles X. The central decoration shows a Sacred Flaming Heart ex voto with a pair of crossed French Flags.

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique French Letters

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Earthenware

Pair of Louis XVI Style Candlesticks
Pair of Louis XVI Style Candlesticks

Pair of Louis XVI Style Candlesticks

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H 9.45 in Dm 5.12 in

Pair of Louis XVI Style Candlesticks

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Pair of bronze candlesticks in Louis XVI style with a monogram on the base in Gothic letters, France, 19th century.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Letters

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Bronze

Hermès The Godfather Cigar Ashtray  Porcelain Platinum Special Edition
Hermès The Godfather Cigar Ashtray  Porcelain Platinum Special Edition

Hermès The Godfather Cigar Ashtray Porcelain Platinum Special Edition

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Print: alternating film logos and checkered patterns Made in France Vintage item Made of porcelain, edges and notches hand painted with platinum (shiny silver tone) Bottom covere...

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1770s French Antique French Letters

Cartier Natural Pinkish Red Ruby Gold Ring
Cartier Natural Pinkish Red Ruby Gold Ring

Cartier Natural Pinkish Red Ruby Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Designer Cartier 18k Yellow Gold French 2.70ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby Ring. Authentic Cartier French 18k yellow gold ring with bright natural Rubies. 14 genuine untreate...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Letters

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Victor Hugo, de trois quarts
Victor Hugo, de trois quarts

Victor Hugo, de trois quarts

By Auguste Rodin

Located in Fairlawn, OH

He holds a joint exhibition with the Impressionist painter Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926) at the Galerie Georges Petit in Paris. 1891 While working on a monument to the writer Vic...

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1880s French School Antique French Letters

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Etching

Select Trials for Murder, Robbery, Burglary, Coining Etc, . London, 1740-1764
Select Trials for Murder, Robbery, Burglary, Coining Etc, . London, 1740-1764

Select Trials for Murder, Robbery, Burglary, Coining Etc, . London, 1740-1764

Located in San Francisco, CA

The contents are chronologically arranged from 1740 to 1764 and include such exotic crimes as burning a ship at sea, enlisting men for the French King, highway, threatening letters a...

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique French Letters

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Leather, Paper

Napoleon Bonaparte: Assorted Book Collection From 1811 - 1924
Napoleon Bonaparte: Assorted Book Collection From 1811 - 1924

Napoleon Bonaparte: Assorted Book Collection From 1811 - 1924

Located in New York, NY

Baron 1820 John Murray, London Memoirs of Napoleon, his court and family Laure Junot Abrantès, duchesse d' 1836 Life of Bonaparte, First Consul of France Napoleon, Emperor of the Fr...

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Late 19th Century Romantic Antique French Letters

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Paper

Gilded Age Large Sterling Silver Open Salts by Gorham
Gilded Age Large Sterling Silver Open Salts by Gorham

Gilded Age Large Sterling Silver Open Salts by Gorham

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous set. Hallmark includes letters WWN and French import mark. Fine definition and patina.

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Late 19th Century American Antique French Letters

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Sterling Silver

Antique French Brass Letters
Antique French Brass Letters

Antique French Brass Letters

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H 12 in W 10 in D 3 in

Antique French Brass Letters

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exquisite brass letter from France, circa 1880. Each letter is a different size & has patinated differently.

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19th Century French Antique French Letters

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Located in Langweer, NL

American stationery with in the top the following text printed: E pluribus unum – Latin for "Out of many, one" (also translated as "One out of many" or "One from many") – is a tradi...

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1850s American Antique French Letters

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17th/18th Century Queen Anne Letters Patent on Vellum with Partial Great Seal
17th/18th Century Queen Anne Letters Patent on Vellum with Partial Great Seal

17th/18th Century Queen Anne Letters Patent on Vellum with Partial Great Seal

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Queen Anne letters patent on vellum with a partial Great Seal and beautifully detailed portrait of the Queen. This document dates to the late 17th or early 18th c...

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Late 17th Century English Antique French Letters

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Other

Early 18th Century English Framed Indenture Document, Framed
Early 18th Century English Framed Indenture Document, Framed

Early 18th Century English Framed Indenture Document, Framed

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Large Early 18th Century Framed Indenture Document. The document (deed) is written in lengthy hand-written detail. Issued in three parts, indentures were legal documents cut with w...

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