Antique Letters

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian casket form letter or stationary box The wood is Cormandel which has a lovely patina and lacquered finish Decorative pierced brass mounts fixed w...

Extending from the handle is a tapering blade, terminating in a pointed tip that allows for the easy opening of letters. The reverse is stamped ‘France’. This antique pairs practic...

A second expedition to Central Africa in 1932–1933 took him along the Congo River and through the regions of Katanga, Lake Tanganyika, and Burundi. His letters from the journey revea...

The dome of rock crystal has been carved, and painted in reverse, with an elegantly lettered monogram of initials E, B and X, or B, B, and X (or any other formation of these letters)...

Fig. 2 presents a detailed view of associated reproductive structures and adjacent organs, likewise annotated with letters for scientific clarity. The composition exemplifies 18th-c...

The composition fills the entire frame with dense, finely hatched fur textures, parted centrally to reveal the anatomical structure identified by alphabetical letters corresponding t...

The handle flows seamlessly into a tapering blade with a pointed tip, perfectly suited to opening letters with ease. Art Nouveau design frequently embraced natural motifs, and the f...

The vase is hand signed in script letters.

Regarded as a leading painter of his time, Durden spent much of his later life near Keswick in the Lake District, where his archive — including letters, sketches, and press cuttings ...

Born at Chertsey, Surrey, the son of John Henderson (1764–1843), a distinguished amateur artist and patron of Girtin and Turner, and the grandson of the poet and man of letters Georg...

These pieces were made as compact writing cabinets allowing letters, documents and writing instruments to be organised and secured, effectively serving as an early form of a home off...

He also drew on the forms of some letters of the alphabet, going as far as to create a word, yet refuting its evocative power.

The central organ is presented in longitudinal section, revealing internal lobular divisions and membranous structure, each identified by alphabetical letters corresponding to Buffon...

There’s a single center drawer operated by an underside latch, perfect for concealing discreet love letters or treaty drafts. The combination of materials and elegant construction hi...

Its graceful form is not merely decorative; the curvature and tapering tip are carefully designed to facilitate the elegant opening of letters. Combining symbolic design, skilled cr...

There are die stamped security serial numbers and letters found on the stretcher and top of the leg indicating that it came from a local New York Tri-State institution.

The upper portions reveal clustered nodular formations and circular glandular cavities rendered in high relief, while the lower sections taper into smooth, cylindrical extensions. Al...

Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: This form of bow brooch was first popularized by Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, the Marquise de Sévigné, a 17th century noblewoman, member of the court o...

The Tate Gallery Archives hold two complete boxes donated by Wolmarks family which contain a number of letters, papers, artworks, photographs and press cuttings including his origina...

The text "Men Wanted for the Army" is printed in bold red letters at the top of the poster. The bottom margin of the poster includes a cartouche where the name of the recruiting stat...

The original ribbon for holding letters under the top lid is in very good condition.

Their is a marking with letters on top but cannot decipher. In excellent vintage condition, very tight and sturdy.

Item is raised on ball form bun feet with central monogram (cant make out letters). Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 24" W x 17" D.

Flowing scrolls fill the design, producing a textured surface that allows for a comfortable grip when opening letters. The blade itself is more rounded than that of most letter opene...

His signature is usually written in cursive letters, with the initial of his first name followed by his surname.

Beer mug Signs: Mettlach VB: METTLACH is featured on the main banner and, below it, within a semicircle, the intertwined letters VB are clearly visible. These letters "VB" stand for...

The articulation is dissected to show: The inner cavity The structural layering of bone The relationship between socket and femoral head Alphabetical letters mark anatomical feat...

The secretary beautifully shows hallmarks of the Baroque Italian style starting at the top with an arched cresting centered by a double scrolled cornice that frames two mirrors (one ...

With engraved and gilded letters. Hand made from limestone in Sweden, mid 19th Century.

The blade is left plain and slightly rounded towards the end, allowing for both comfortable handling and practical use when opening letters. Beneath the decorative design appears th...

The intestinal tract terminates in a narrower extension at the lower right corner, completing the anatomical sequence. Alphabetical letters are distributed across the structures, co...

As seen in the detailed photos, each copper pan has been stamped numerous times with a seal, bearing a year, surrounded by Greek letters. The English crown can also be seen stamped i...

Typography plays a crucial role, with the film’s title rendered in strong, block-like Cyrillic letters that emphasize clarity and impact. The overall composition balances realism and...

The reverse of each plate bears the traditional interlaced double "L" Sèvres mark, along with individual artists letters, indicating authentic manufacture and the hand of specific de...

His slightly turned gaze and composed demeanor reflect his reputation as a man of letters, diplomacy, and artistic discernment. The engraving captures not only his likeness but also ...

The Centennial Commission reproduced Sesser’s winning design “in color and in various sizes, from the full-size poster down to the ‘sticker’ size to be used on letters and packages, ...

The typography is equally assertive, with “THE WHITE KNIGHT” set in large, blocky letters that command attention. Hassall was known for his ability to combine humor and accessibilit...

After land was obtained from the magistrates, Octavius dedicated a building and statue to him, in engraved letters he called him Victor. According to Macrobius, the merchant Marcus O...

Each organ is identified by alphabetical letters corresponding to explanatory text in Buffon’s volume, reflecting Enlightenment-era scientific precision.

Louis-Octave Uzanne, (1851 – 1931) was an eminent man of letters, a journalist, a publisher, and an erudite and avid bibliophile.

. / 8 ½ ins high The base with old brown collector’s label with letters: ‘DQH ZBN’. This beautiful enamelled jar, dating to the Qing dynasty in the 19th century, has a short rim and...

AGLA is formed from the initial letters of a Hebrew phrase drawn from Kabbalistic tradition: Attah Gibbor Leolam Adonai (with several documented variants), a sacred formula employed ...

., with additional partially worn letters that can be interpreted as V.M., forming A.F.V.M., an element that allows the works to be connected with the Flemish painter Adam Frans van ...

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with beautifully delicate floral swags between the letters. It is complete with its original finely fretted gilt brass hands.

The typography, with its sweeping red letters spelling “Cleveland Car,” curves dynamically across the upper portion of the poster, echoing the movement of the stars.

Mahogany desk table with top with two lift-up flaps, folding top with dividers for letters and drawers, writing surface in burgundy-toned leather, square-section legs.

The fall flap Conceals an open space with a storage area, also featured at the back of the top there is a useful compartment for storing stationary and letters. The top is veneered...

The title “COURT THEATRE” crowns the image, while “ALL ABOARD” anchors the bottom in large, emphatic letters—ensuring immediate readability from a distance.

The right-hand portion of the plate includes a partial sectional view of the penis, exposing internal structures and musculature (A–C), rendered with precise linear incision and subt...

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...

A colourful and highly detailed antique English stained glass window detailed with a monogram of the letters G, L, A and A to the centre. Dating from circa 1870, this stained glass w...

The geometric shapes and monumental letters evoke the decorative language of the 20th century and sacred Futurism, where religiosity merged with the stylized modernity of the period.

On the reverse, in addition to regular markings found on Minton Hollins tiles of the era, symbols and letters are placed in different orientations between the branding.

Vase features motto with applied letters, "Oost West Thuis Best" OR "One's Own Heart Is Worth Gold" Signed "LMV" under handle.

Large chromolithographed plates, double sided, in lower left corner monogrammed in stone the letters: 'O.A.H.', and printed in lower right corner: 'Alfred Jacobsens eneret, D.B.' and...

On the reverse side, an owl standing right, facing forward, with letters "AOE" written down the right side. This coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professiona...

This is an earlier-state proof before letters were added for the final published edition.

The signature is hand written in script letters. The vase is in fine condition

The "MV" trademark (often appearing as a crown over the letters "MV" or "VM") has persisted as the logo for Irish Dresden, with the name "Irish Dresden" often appearing below it.

A distinguished orator and successful lawyer, fifty-two of his speeches survive to this day, along with further philosophical writings, and a wealth of letters and correspondence. I...