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Late 1800's Double Ink Well & Letter Holder- From Agne's Moorehead Estate
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1800s with this Double Ink Well & Letter Holder, a captivating creation seamlessly blending
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Early 1800s Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Brass

Howard and Co. Sterling Silver Letter Holder, 1903
Located in New York, NY
Howard and Co. sterling silver letter holder, 1903.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Letter Holders

Chocolat Confectionery Senez-Sturbelle letter holder, Art Nouveau, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique advertising letter holder made for the Chocolatier - Confectionery brand Senez-Sturbelle
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Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Letter Holder in Palisander with Frieze Inlay
Located in Sofia, BG
Letter holder in palisander wood with freeze inlay made in late 19th century in France. Measures
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Late 19th Century French Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Palisander

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Hammered Brass Desk Letter Holder from Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Swedish hammered brass desk letter or napkin holder, Art Nouveau design, circa early
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Brass

Letter Holder, Polychromed Bronze, Vienna, 19th Century
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Letter holder polychrome bronze, Vienna, 19th century Polychrome bronze card holder in the shape
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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Bronze

Cat Kitten Bronze Letter Holder Austrian Vienna Bronze Long Live Katzenjammer
Located in New York, NY
Bronze) Letter Holder. The bronze plaque on the front depicts a trio of kittens eating and drinking
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Early 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Bronze

Black Starr Frost Mahogany Silver Ormolu Compartment Letter Holder Desk Organize
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare Edwardian large black Starr & Frost mahogany and silver ormolu mounted, compartment letter
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Letter Holder
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Chinese porcelain letter holder. Age: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century Size: Height 21.2
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19th Century Chinese Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Brass Calendar and Letter Holder
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, stately desk calendar and letter holder from the Victorian era. It's hand-forged from
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Desk Letter Holder, ca. Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, European Art Deco brass and black glass desk letter holder, circa 1930s, Europe
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Baroque style solid brass double inkwell set with letter holder, c. 1900-1910. A gorgeous desktop
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Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Letter Holder by Silver Crest in Patinated Bronze
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage art deco letter holder by Silver Crest in a beautiful patinated bronze of varying tones
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Lap Desk Letter Holder. Item features a lift front with
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19th Century Victorian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Metal

Wall Letter Holder in Embroidery on Fabric, with Floral Decorations 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This elegant letter holder was realized in France, during the 19th Century. It. in. With its
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19th Century French Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Fabric

Victorian Black Forest Walnut Wall Pocket Letter Holder "God Bless Our Home"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Victorian Black Forest Carved Walnut wall pocket letter holder "God Bless Our Home". Item features
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19th Century Victorian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Letter Holder Picket Fence with Love Birds
Located in Haarlem, NL
Victorian romantic and very charming bronze doré French letter holder with cast bronze dividers in
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Antelope & Eagles Wall Mounted Letter Holder
Located in Pearland, TX
. This fine letter holder is a nice large size and has two eagles that fold out to hold letters
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Bronze and Cloisonne Wall Barometer and Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
, the scientific instrument with hunt motifs throughout, features deer, bird and a letter holder pouch
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Art Déco English Bronze Stork Head Papper Clip/Letter Holder with Marble Plinth
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco english patinated bronze papper clip/letter holder depicting a stork head with marble
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper

19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
including a deep curve at the front for pen rest, and a letter holder decorated with cherub, floral and
Category

Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Brass Letter Holder Paper Clip
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique brass letter or envelope holder. In the shape of a delicate hand, this petite clip with an
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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Letter Holder Paper Clip
Antique Brass Letter Holder Paper Clip
H 0.75 in W 3.5 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder
By Susse Freres
Located in Haarlem, NL
feathered neck to open the beak. So this pretty item could be used as paper clamp, paperclip, letter holder
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Victorian Letter Holder
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian black and gilt decorated mother-of-pearl and papier mâché stationary letter
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Other

Antique Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk Tray or Document & Letter Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
England and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period style. The holder is constructed of walnut
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Walnut

Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder
Located in New York, NY
A desk letter or mail holder with a peacock or pheasant bird design, in the Art Nouveau design
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Lyre Shaped Letter Rack Holder
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English silverplate lyre shaped letter holder by Thomas Bradbury of Sheffield
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style desk letter holder rack By Tiffany
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Double Sided Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze double sided desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze and Marble Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
This rare four-piece bronze and marble desk set includes a pen holder, inkwell stamper, and letter
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
top lids and letter holder backrail.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Copper

English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
English Victorian Mahogany Double Inkwell
H 6.25 in W 12.25 in D 7.5 in
Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest
Located in London, GB
Austrian cold-painted bronze desk set of American interest. Austrian, c. 1910 Letter holder
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Early 20th Century Austrian Native American Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Bronze

6-Piece English Arts & Crafts Silver Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
pad, inkwell, pen tray, stamp box, roll blotter, letter holder. (PRICED AS SET)
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Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
: Inkwell, Pen Holder, Drip Box (with pencil sharpener and shavings compartment), Letter Holder, Candle
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Late 19th Century French Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Victorian Wrought Iron Green Tole Magazine Newspaper Music Rack 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wrought iron tole magazine / newspaper / music / document / letter holder or rack
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Iron, Tin

Russian Antique Desk Set in Guilloche Enamel with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
comprises a stamp, two inkwells, a letter holder and a picture frame, which all sit on a Stand. The Stand is
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique English White Ironstone Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
toast or could also be used as a letter holder. DIMENSIONS 7.8ʺW × 3.4ʺD × 3.25ʺH .
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Early 20th Century English Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Cast Sterling Silver Candle Holders
By William Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
renowned London silversmith William Eaton; one of the pieces bears the date letter 'l' (1826) and the
Category

1820s British Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
, blotter, adjustable calendar, letter holder and pen rest. #2793.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique English Staffordshire Mason's Ironstone Toast Rack, circa 1920
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Pearland, TX
could also be used as a letter holder. Dimensions: 5" W × 3.25" D × 2.25" H.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Ironstone

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Antique Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
feet and finial. It's perfect for serving toast or used as a letter holder. DIMENSIONS 7.3ʺW × 3.5ʺD
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Rococo German Porcelain Candlesticks Holders with Putti, Pair
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of antique German white porcelain candlestick holders, in the Rococo style, circa
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1880s German Rococo Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Brass Double Inkstand, Inkwell, Desk Set, Scotland 1910, H526
Located in Vancouver, BC
With letter holder to the back Pen holder to the back Pair of brass inkwells with lids having ceramic
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1910s Asian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique English Gothic Style Silver Plate Toast Racks, dated 1923
Located in Pearland, TX
letter holders. DIMENSIONS 3.75ʺW × 2.25ʺD × 4ʺH
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1920s English Gothic Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
letter holder.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
and letter holders and a gold embossed leather desk surface, topped with a bronze-filigree framed tray
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19th Century Empire Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco English Sterling Silver Toast Rack, Dated 1924
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Pearland, TX
feet, and decorative finial. It would be wonderful for serving toast or could also be used as a letter
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plate Toast Rack, Dated 1903
By Walker & Hall
Located in Pearland, TX
serving toast or could also be used as a letter holder. Dimensions: 5.5"W × 3.5"D × 5"H.
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Copeland Toast Rack Silverplate, c1860s, England
Located in Litchfield, CT
table or as a letter holder on your desk or entryway table. Excellent condition. Remark: “One-of-a
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1860s Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Georgian English Mahogany Commode Secretaire, 1816
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
leather and reveals the secretarial part, made up of a series of drawers and letter holders with in its
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1810s English Georgian Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the French name days centered by the original letter holders. The back is also decorated with the same
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Taperstick
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
lion passant, assay mark and date letter of the full hallmarks struck to the underside of the
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1730s English George II Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Early 19th Century Triton Candlesticks Storm Lanterns by Wood & Caldwell
By Wood & Caldwell
Located in London, GB
catalogue entry (see one of the images), "[Josiah] Wedgwood refers to this pattern in a letter of November
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19th Century English Regency Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau sterling silver candelabras, 1900-1920
Located in Delft, NL
pick and shovel crossed. Only with the letter M beside this. (no extra B for the Brothers). The
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Early 20th Century American Antique Letter Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Letter Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique letter holders for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique letter holders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. Antique letter holders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique letter holders made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique letter holders over the years, but those made by Bradley & Hubbard, Tiffany Studios and Black, Starr & Frost are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Letter Holders?

Prices for antique letter holders start at $95 and top out at $9,600 with the average selling for $750.
Questions About Antique Letter Holders
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.