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Antique Handwritten Letters

Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring

Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

rooms and handwritten letters—intimate jewelry, meant to be noticed only by those close enough to see it

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19th Century Victorian Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century

Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century

Located in Doha, QA

This rare and remarkable piece begins with a backdrop composed of beautifully, handwritten love

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Gold, Silver

18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770
18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770

18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770

Located in Greven, DE

over decades. Another striking feature is the handwritten labelling with the letters "FvG" and the

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1770s German Baroque Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Walnut

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19th Century French Piano Stool or Side Table
19th Century French Piano Stool or Side Table

19th Century French Piano Stool or Side Table

Located in Surrey, BC

and a customized top featuring multi handwritten letters covering the surface. circa 1890-1900. Very

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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Iron

36-Star “Political Campaign” Civil War Era American Flag
36-Star “Political Campaign” Civil War Era American Flag

36-Star “Political Campaign” Civil War Era American Flag

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

, glazed cotton surface – once in script and once again in dark block handwritten letters. The 36th

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19th Century American Antique Handwritten Letters

A R.Lalique green glass Art Deco Ronces Vase
A R.Lalique green glass Art Deco Ronces Vase

A R.Lalique green glass Art Deco Ronces Vase

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

in handwritten script letters . The vase measures 24 cm high , 14 cm in diameter and is in

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Handwritten Letters

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Glass

2 Volumes, U.S. Grant, Personal Memoirs
2 Volumes, U.S. Grant, Personal Memoirs

2 Volumes, U.S. Grant, Personal Memoirs

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H 9.5 in W 2 in D 6.5 in

2 Volumes, U.S. Grant, Personal Memoirs

Located in New York, NY

. Signed Copy. Includes a portrait frontispiece and handwritten notes and letters. Published by Charles L

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1880s American Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Leather

Venice California 1920s Wooden Street Signs
Venice California 1920s Wooden Street Signs

Venice California 1920s Wooden Street Signs

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H 3.75 in W 24 in D 1.5 in

Venice California 1920s Wooden Street Signs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ct, Altair Pl and 5th Ave. The background color is indigo blue with white handwritten letters

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Paint, Wood

President George Washington Autographed Lottery Ticket
President George Washington Autographed Lottery Ticket

President George Washington Autographed Lottery Ticket

Located in Jersey, GB

handwritten letters, examples of the President's autograph can also sell for significant sums. In 2010, Paul

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1760s Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Paper

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Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror

Navagero Murano Glass Mirror

$3,035 / item

H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in

Navagero Murano Glass Mirror

By Fratelli Tosi

Located in Milan, IT

Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...

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2010s Italian Modern Antique Handwritten Letters

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Murano Glass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Metal

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870 A rare and unusual Napoleon III patinated bronze and ormolu crown from France, circa 1870. This distinctive work fea...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Bronze

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

$41,534

H 60.24 in W 90.95 in D 0.4 in

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paris, IDF

Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Handwritten Letters

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Wool

"Cupid with Bow", Rare Art Deco Teapot by Rometti, Deep Pink & Black, 1920s
"Cupid with Bow", Rare Art Deco Teapot by Rometti, Deep Pink & Black, 1920s

"Cupid with Bow", Rare Art Deco Teapot by Rometti, Deep Pink & Black, 1920s

By Rometti Ceramics 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charming and very modern, this Art Deco teapot depicting a Cupid figure with his bow drawn, ready to strike his victim, was designed by Dante Baldelli for the famed Rometti ceramic w...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Handwritten Letters

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Ceramic

French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table
French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table

French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and satinwood parquetry dressing table or coiffeuse, late 19th century. Incredibly luxurious petite dressing table inlaid with trellis ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Ormolu

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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19th Century Russian Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Silver

Exquisite Half Circle Art Deco Commode With Bakelite Hardware C. 1930
Exquisite Half Circle Art Deco Commode With Bakelite Hardware C. 1930

Exquisite Half Circle Art Deco Commode With Bakelite Hardware C. 1930

Located in Bernville, PA

This magnificent rare example of a half circle chest of drawers is from the Redlion Furniture Company Circa American 1930’s. It has spectacular book match Burl veneer with incredible...

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1930s American Art Deco Antique Handwritten Letters

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Brass

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Located in Milano, IT

Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Handwritten Letters

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...

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2010s British Louis XVI Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Wood

18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode
18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode

18th/19th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Commode

Located in Norwood, NJ

An early 19th century Northern Italian Baroque chest of draws. Italian 3-drawer serpentine walnut commode with parquetry inlay and bun feet. Wonderful color and patina. The commode ...

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Handwritten Letters

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Bronze

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Handwritten Letters

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Giltwood, Paint

Sculptural Rosso Levanto Marble  Coffee Table - Marble Modern Coffee Table
Sculptural Rosso Levanto Marble  Coffee Table - Marble Modern Coffee Table

Sculptural Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table - Marble Modern Coffee Table

Located in İnegöl, TR

ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE COFFEE TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 48" x 24" x 15" Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 2-3 Weeks Shipping Cos...

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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Antique Handwritten Letters

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Marble

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwritten Letters

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

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Antique Handwritten Letters For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique handwritten letters available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique handwritten letters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper. Antique handwritten letters have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique handwritten letters are generally popular furniture pieces, but neoclassical style is often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique handwritten letters over the years, but those made by Theodore Roosevelt, Edward S. Curtis and Lewis Carroll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Handwritten Letters?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,750, while they’re typically $1,548 on the low end and $120,000 highest priced.