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Victorian 15K Gold Fob Seal Intaglio Chalcedony Charm, Serpenti Motif Stand
Victorian 15K Gold Fob Seal Intaglio Chalcedony Charm, Serpenti Motif Stand

Victorian 15K Gold Fob Seal Intaglio Chalcedony Charm, Serpenti Motif Stand

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This lovely Victorian fob seal personal charm is centred with a translucent chalcedony with engraved name – a beautiful intaglio, preserving the quiet romance of handwritten letter...

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Early 1800s British Victorian Antique Handwritten Letters

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Chalcedony, 15k Gold

Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring

Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

Romantic, tactile, and unmistakably 19th century, it is a piece that belongs to lamplit rooms and handwritten letters—intimate jewelry, meant to be noticed only by those close enough...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Handwritten Letters

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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 letters from the 1800s. There are three scrolls made up of additional love letters, se...

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Gold, Silver

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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

Very nice small French piano stool from the late 19th century with original oxidized white paint and a customized top featuring multi handwritten letters covering the surface. circa...

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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Iron

Futurist Correspondence - 1900s - Filippo Tommaso Marinetti - Futurismo
Futurist Correspondence - 1900s - Filippo Tommaso Marinetti - Futurismo

Futurist Correspondence - 1900s - Filippo Tommaso Marinetti - Futurismo

Located in Roma, IT

List of archive : Filippo Tommaso Marinetti’s Correspondence: consists of 24 typewritten and handwritten letters, four telegrams, three postcards, four cards or short letters, a phot...

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Early 20th Century Futurist Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Paper

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

This flag has twice had the names of Cleveland and Hendricks written upon its coarse, glazed cotton surface – once in script and once again in dark block handwritten letters. The...

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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

The vase is in excellent condition and signed in molded block letters as well as in handwritten script letters .

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

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

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

The background color is indigo blue with white handwritten letters. These signs have been in a private collection for 50+ years.

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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

As well as handwritten letters, examples of the President's autograph can also sell for significant sums.

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1760s Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Paper

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The 'Matisse' Etagere
The 'Matisse' Etagere

The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,563 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

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2010s English Folk Art Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Wrought 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

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Prague, New Town

Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Fabric, Tapestry, Wood

Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch

Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...

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20th Century Edwardian Antique Handwritten Letters

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring

Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...

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Mid-20th Century European Antique Handwritten Letters

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Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum

Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA
Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA

Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA

Located in New York, NY

This elegant handmade Art Deco ring features a stunning 4.11-carat Old Mine cut diamond, ( Dating pre-1900’s) graded I color and VS2 clarity (GIA certified). The platinum setting, cr...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace

Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Signed Tiffany & Co. This Scroll Motif Emerald & Diamond Pendant contains a rare AGL Graded 2.85 Carat CLASSIC COLOMBIA Emerald surrounded by approximately 11.8 carats of old mine c...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s French Hallmarked Dome Shaped 0.85ct Diamond Ring
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s French Hallmarked Dome Shaped 0.85ct Diamond Ring

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s French Hallmarked Dome Shaped 0.85ct Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Band 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s This 18ct yellow gold band with a single French diamond is a classic and timeless piece of jewellery. The slightl...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Handwritten Letters

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr

Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr

Located in SE

Nice German cluster Emeralds and Diamonds Ring. Plain band and shoulders. Openwork crown in White Gold 16mm x 12.6mm x 6.9mm deep. All stones with open backs. Claw set natural oval c...

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1930s German Art Deco Antique Handwritten Letters

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Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

$1,240,315

H 118.9 in W 157.49 in D 30.32 in

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Located in London, GB

The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Ormolu

Raymond Yard  Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
Raymond Yard  Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches

Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in New York, NY

Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tray with shaker and martini ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase
Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase

Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase

$18,850

H 7.5 in W 6.75 in D 3 in

Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in New Orleans, LA

Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...

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19th Century English Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Glass

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Handwritten Letters

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Walnut

Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd
Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd

Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd

Located in Doha, QA

This extraordinary and remarkably well-preserved ensemble represents a complete set of late medieval German infantry armour, dating from the 15th to early 16th century. Forged entire...

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15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Handwritten Letters

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Marble

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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.