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Art Nouveau Canine Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Canine Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Canine Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Nouveau Basilisk Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Basilisk Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Basilisk Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Regal Lion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Regal Lion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Regal Lion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Scorpion Fish Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Scorpion Fish Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Scorpion Fish Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Art Nouveau Cold Creatures Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Cold Creatures Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Cold Creatures Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Brass

Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Zinc

Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Copper, Steel

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Scorpion Fish by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Scorpion Fish by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Scorpion Fish by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Enamel, Brass

English Cutlery letter holder 18th century
English Cutlery letter holder 18th century

English Cutlery letter holder 18th century

Located in MILL, NL

Fantastic Mahogany English Cutlery Tray, which may have been later converted into a letter holder. Originating from the 18th century. Perfect condition.

Category

18th Century English Antique Letter Box

Materials

Mahogany

Leather desk organizer 19th century
Leather desk organizer 19th century

Leather desk organizer 19th century

Located in MILL, NL

French Letter Box Fully covered in leather. Particularly beautiful colour and patina.

Category

19th Century Antique Letter Box

Materials

Leather

Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box
Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box

Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Walnut with extravagant brass Gothic style mounts. To open unlock the letter box and lift the lid to release the slope.

Category

1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Repoussé Regal Reliquary by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Repoussé Regal Reliquary by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Repoussé Regal Reliquary by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Steel

George III Oak Slant Top Desk
George III Oak Slant Top Desk

George III Oak Slant Top Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

With a slant top, interior of desk with prospect door flanked by letter boxes, cubby holes, one long drawer, two drawers side by side and 2 graduated drawers, resting on bracket feet.

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Secretary
George III Mahogany Secretary

George III Mahogany Secretary

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

The pediment with dental moldings, two glass doors with through mullions, a slant top, desk interior with central prospect door flanked by column form letter boxes, drawers and cubby...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Slant Top Desk
George III Mahogany Slant Top Desk

George III Mahogany Slant Top Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

With a rectangular top, a nicely figured mahogany slant lid, the interior with a central prospect drawer flanked by letter boxes with fluted columns and gilt metal Corinthian capital...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of English George III Period Antique Mahogany Boxes circa 1780
Fine Pair of English George III Period Antique Mahogany Boxes circa 1780

Fine Pair of English George III Period Antique Mahogany Boxes circa 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Years of handling and careful wear have resulted in a rich patina, the color beautifully preserved for a jewel-like glow in the ruby reds, cognac and autumnal hues under shellac whil...

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18th Century English George III Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass

Adirondack Branch Handmade Writing Desk Letter Holders Cabin Primitive Country
Adirondack Branch Handmade Writing Desk Letter Holders Cabin Primitive Country

Adirondack Branch Handmade Writing Desk Letter Holders Cabin Primitive Country

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

The desk top is 27 1/2 inches high and the leg space is 21 1/2 inches high and 34 inches wide, the letter boxes are 3 3/4 inches deep by 8 inches wide and the back splash is 4 3/4 in...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Letter Box

Materials

Wood

Set of Large Oak Doors with Wrought Iron Grills
Set of Large Oak Doors with Wrought Iron Grills

Set of Large Oak Doors with Wrought Iron Grills

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

By removing the top panel the height can be reduced to 291 cm, a further 15 cm could be cut from the base. The letter box cut-outs can be covered over with oak if required.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Letter Box

Materials

Oak

English George V Period Mahogany Post Office Box Model, Circa 1890
English George V Period Mahogany Post Office Box Model, Circa 1890

English George V Period Mahogany Post Office Box Model, Circa 1890

Located in Atlanta, GA

The form recalls the familiar British post box as reinterpreted in a refined tabletop or model scale, possibly made as a post office display piece, apprentice model, decorative novel...

Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Letter Box

Materials

Hardwood

George III Period Mahogany Fitted Desk Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
George III Period Mahogany Fitted Desk Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

George III Period Mahogany Fitted Desk Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century mahogany desk or sometimes called architects desk, with fitted top drawer containing a baize lined wiring surface below which is a fitted section contains alphabet in...

Category

18th Century English Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved

Located in Lisse, NL

This rare and beautifully crafted Victorian luxury letter box is a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship and ingenuity.

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Whirligig Figure

Located in London, GB

Connected to a working very crafted mechanical turning mechanism, which is encased in what resembles an American style letter box. This example would have been connected to a propell...

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Letter Box

Materials

Metal

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set By Leuchars of London James Leuchars The highly decorative mounted malachite set consisting of a letter box...

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Early 19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Letter Box

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Nouveau "Predator Box" Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau "Predator Box" Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau "Predator Box" Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Copper

18/1900s “Prince & Princess” cordovan/gold leather box
18/1900s “Prince & Princess” cordovan/gold leather box

18/1900s “Prince & Princess” cordovan/gold leather box

Located in Skien, NO

Antique wooden letter/keepsake box from ca. the 1920s, covered in 1800s’ cordovan / gold leather with a natural patina.

Category

19th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Box

Materials

Wood, Birch, Leather, Patent Leather

Art Nouveau Dandelion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Dandelion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Dandelion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Nouveau Celtic Creature Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Celtic Creature Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Celtic Creature Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Victorian Finger Ring Chatelaine Pill Box Pendant 10k Rose Gold Jewelry
Antique Victorian Finger Ring Chatelaine Pill Box Pendant 10k Rose Gold Jewelry

Antique Victorian Finger Ring Chatelaine Pill Box Pendant 10k Rose Gold Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

With beautiful hand engraved details including a cascading floral display framing the letter "A", the pill box opens to accommodate a photo or keepsake.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Letter Box

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century Sterling Silver Match Box Holder and Ashtray Stand by Tiffany & Co
19th Century Sterling Silver Match Box Holder and Ashtray Stand by Tiffany & Co

19th Century Sterling Silver Match Box Holder and Ashtray Stand by Tiffany & Co

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in North Miami, FL

Adorned with an intricate pattern and tastefully engraved with the letter "B," this match box holder exudes elegance and individuality.

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19th Century American Antique Letter Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl
Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl

Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl

By Asprey International Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The suite inside is all sterling silver, fully hallmarked T.W for Thomas Whitehouse, the Queens head for Queen Victoria, the sideways facing Lion for Sterling silver, the Panther hea...

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1860s English Georgian Antique Letter Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios Bronze Gold Dore Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Bronze Gold Dore Desk Set

Tiffany Studios Bronze Gold Dore Desk Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Greer, SC

9-Piece Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Set which includes: Letter Holder, Notepad Holder, Letter Opener, Stamp Box, Pen Tray, Blotter, Ink Well, Vase Base, Nut Bowl with Scalloped Edges

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Bronze

Rosewood desk set with silver accents: pen stand, blotter, calendar and more
Rosewood desk set with silver accents: pen stand, blotter, calendar and more

Rosewood desk set with silver accents: pen stand, blotter, calendar and more

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Desk set in rosewood and silver applications consisting of a pen holder, letter holder, blotter, calendar, stamp box and ruler.

Category

19th Century European Antique Letter Box

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Desk Set
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Desk Set

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Desk Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

The five-piece set includes: inkwell, letter rack, stamp box, rocker blotter, and notepad holder.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Box

Materials

Bronze

Bulgari Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Flower Earrings
Bulgari Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Flower Earrings

Bulgari Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Flower Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Details: Metal: 18k yellow gold Gemstones: Cabochon rubies, emeralds, round brilliant-cut diamonds Measurement: 1" Comes with original box and a letter of authenticity

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Antique Letter Box

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Mantle Clock by Alfred Daguet w/Original Mechanisim
Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Mantle Clock by Alfred Daguet w/Original Mechanisim

Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Mantle Clock by Alfred Daguet w/Original Mechanisim

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass, Copper

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Nine-Piece Desk
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Nine-Piece Desk

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Nine-Piece Desk

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

The nine-piece set includes: inkwell, pen brush, letter rack, pen tray, desk box, postage scale, paper clip, rocker blotter, and set of two blotter ends with leather desk blotter.

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Box

Materials

Bronze

Eugenio Quarti Liberty Desk Suite w/ Chair & Paperbasket, Italy, Early 20th c.
Eugenio Quarti Liberty Desk Suite w/ Chair & Paperbasket, Italy, Early 20th c.

Eugenio Quarti Liberty Desk Suite w/ Chair & Paperbasket, Italy, Early 20th c.

By Eugenio Quarti

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The desk opens to a fitted interior and retains a coordinated ensemble of period desktop accessories (letter rack, blotter, inkwell and boxes), indicating an original high-grade comm...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass

Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Clock by Alfred Daguet, with Original Mechanisim
Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Clock by Alfred Daguet, with Original Mechanisim

Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Clock by Alfred Daguet, with Original Mechanisim

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Nouveau Adorned Gothic Repoussé Mirror by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Adorned Gothic Repoussé Mirror by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Adorned Gothic Repoussé Mirror by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Brass

Japanese writting set in waqasa lacquer including bundai ryoshibako and fudebako
Japanese writting set in waqasa lacquer including bundai ryoshibako and fudebako

Japanese writting set in waqasa lacquer including bundai ryoshibako and fudebako

Located in PARIS, FR

Rectangular ryōshibako (letter and document box) with a slightly domed Fudebako (pencil case) of rectangular format very narrow in its length with two rounded corners, flat cover.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Letter Box

Materials

Lacquer

Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Box

Materials

Copper

Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set
Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set

Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set

Located in PARIS, FR

Rectangular ryoshibako (letter and document box) with a slightly domed Fudebako (pencil case) of rectangular format very narrow in its length with two rounded corners, flat cover...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Letter Box

Materials

Lacquer

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