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Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt and Cranberry Glass Communion Set
Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt and Cranberry Glass Communion Set

Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt and Cranberry Glass Communion Set

By Cox & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

from the first three letters of the Latinised version 'IHSOUS' of the Greek spelling '??S??S', which

Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Powder keg. Engraved horn, rope, cork. Spain, 19th century.
Powder keg. Engraved horn, rope, cork. Spain, 19th century.

Powder keg. Engraved horn, rope, cork. Spain, 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

, with firearms), quadrupeds, birds, fish and inscriptions in capital letters (names such as Manuel

Category

19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Letters

Materials

Metal, Other

Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900
Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900

Trade Sign Depicting a Huge Skimmer Ladle, France, 1900

Located in Milan, IT

, made out of boxwood and iron, with 2 painted letters E X. France 1900 ca.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Letters

Materials

Iron

The Gentleman's Magazine, with 1777 Flag Resolution, June 1783
The Gentleman's Magazine, with 1777 Flag Resolution, June 1783

The Gentleman's Magazine, with 1777 Flag Resolution, June 1783

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

printed front, and many contributors crafted their essays in the form of letters to the editor, addressed

Category

1780s English American Colonial Antique Letters

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

Georgian Mourning Ring With Black Enamel 1810's
Georgian Mourning Ring With Black Enamel 1810's

Georgian Mourning Ring With Black Enamel 1810's

Located in Firenze, IT

. MILNER who died on 22 December 1810, at the age of 67; all these details are given in golden letters

Category

1810s British Georgian Antique Letters

Materials

Enamel

An Olivewood Dreidel, Jerusalem Circa 1920
An Olivewood Dreidel, Jerusalem Circa 1920

An Olivewood Dreidel, Jerusalem Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

body, and a flywheel bottom. The letters Nun, Gimmel, Hey, and Shin of the Hebrew alphabet are written

Category

1920s Israeli Antique Letters

Materials

Wood, Olive

Large Woolworth & Co Gilt Metal Number Ten Sign Wall Sculpture
Large Woolworth & Co Gilt Metal Number Ten Sign Wall Sculpture

Large Woolworth & Co Gilt Metal Number Ten Sign Wall Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

. Made in the 1920s, these numbers letters have become very hard to find. They became available when F. W

Category

1920s American Antique Letters

Materials

Metal

The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, with His Life, Written by Himself, 1835
The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, with His Life, Written by Himself, 1835

The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, with His Life, Written by Himself, 1835

By Benjamin Franklin

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

read of all American autobiographies." Also included are his numerous scientific essays, like "Letters

Category

1830s American Federal Antique Letters

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

The Librarian Portrait, 19th Century, Oil on Canvas, Framed
The Librarian Portrait, 19th Century, Oil on Canvas, Framed

The Librarian Portrait, 19th Century, Oil on Canvas, Framed

Located in Genève, GE

soft light that illuminates his face. He could be a notary, a scholar, an archivist or a man of letters

Category

19th Century Academic Antique Letters

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 2'1" x 2'1"
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 2'1" x 2'1"

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 2'1" x 2'1"

Located in New York, NY

enterprise.[1] Beauvais specialized in low-warp tapestry weaving, although the letters patent of 1664

Category

19th Century French Aubusson Antique Letters

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Fragmentary Statuary Marble Sculpture
Antique Fragmentary Statuary Marble Sculpture

Antique Fragmentary Statuary Marble Sculpture

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

died at the age of 89, he left a large part of his archive of personal papers, letters and manuscripts

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Letters

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase
Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase

Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase

By Baltimore Silver Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

designs intertwine to give that rich luxurious feel. The hand engraved script letters are “BNW” and

Category

1910s American Antique Letters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spring Landscape with house and figure
Spring Landscape with house and figure

Spring Landscape with house and figure

By Louis Oscar Griffith

Located in Fairlawn, OH

on line, title unknown Signed lower left in block letters (see photo) Watercolor and graphite on

Category

1920s American Impressionist Antique Letters

Materials

Watercolor

A Leather and Silver Bookbinding by Bezalel , Jerusalem Circa 1913
A Leather and Silver Bookbinding by Bezalel , Jerusalem Circa 1913

A Leather and Silver Bookbinding by Bezalel , Jerusalem Circa 1913

Located in New York, NY

columns and a decorative archway. At the center, atop an altar is a decalogue with the letters א-י of the

Category

1910s Israeli Antique Letters

Materials

Silver

English Polychrome-Painted Paper Mâché 'Poet's Desk' Pole Screen
English Polychrome-Painted Paper Mâché 'Poet's Desk' Pole Screen

English Polychrome-Painted Paper Mâché 'Poet's Desk' Pole Screen

Located in New York, NY

-sealed letters and papers. Mounted on a dark-teal painted metal stand, ending in horn-shaped feet on

Category

Early 1900s English Regency Revival Antique Letters

Materials

Metal

Pair “Faux Bamboo” Frames With Old Italian Shell Prints With Overwritten Text.
Pair “Faux Bamboo” Frames With Old Italian Shell Prints With Overwritten Text.

Pair “Faux Bamboo” Frames With Old Italian Shell Prints With Overwritten Text.

Located in Prato, Tuscany

, illustrations, and initial letters, often in color. Although not entirely identical, this practice reflects the

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Other Antique Letters

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Paper

Majolica Lily Pads Pitcher, Choisy-le-Roi, Art Nouveau, 1870s
Majolica Lily Pads Pitcher, Choisy-le-Roi, Art Nouveau, 1870s

Majolica Lily Pads Pitcher, Choisy-le-Roi, Art Nouveau, 1870s

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in New Orleans, LA

a stamped 'Choisy le Roi' or 'Choisy' and may include the letters HB (presumably for Hippolyte

Category

1870s French Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Victorian Enamel and 18 Carat Gold Locket
Victorian Enamel and 18 Carat Gold Locket

Victorian Enamel and 18 Carat Gold Locket

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This sweet locket has a raised design spelling out 'IN' and the words across these letters ready

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Antique Arts & Crafts Silver and Paste Pendant Original Fitted Case
Antique Arts & Crafts Silver and Paste Pendant Original Fitted Case

Antique Arts & Crafts Silver and Paste Pendant Original Fitted Case

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This stunning Arts and Crafts Pendant comes in its original fitted leather printed in gold letters

Category

1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Letters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scale with weights. Iron. Widow of José Menaya, Valencia (Spain), 19th c.
Scale with weights. Iron. Widow of José Menaya, Valencia (Spain), 19th c.

Scale with weights. Iron. Widow of José Menaya, Valencia (Spain), 19th c.

Located in Madrid, ES

capital letters (Viuda de José / Menaya Valencia) related to its place of creation. They are accompanied

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Letters

Materials

Other, Iron

French asparagus dish St Clément, Aesthetic Movement, 19th century
French asparagus dish St Clément, Aesthetic Movement, 19th century

French asparagus dish St Clément, Aesthetic Movement, 19th century

Located in Paris, FR

' and may also include the letters 'KG' for Keller and Guérin, indicating their quality and provenance

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Letters

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor: POEMS on Various Subjects
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor: POEMS on Various Subjects

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor: POEMS on Various Subjects

Located in Middletown, NY

appearance in print (Effusions VII, XI, XII, XIII, signed with the letters C. L.) The Preface advises, 'The

Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Letters

Materials

Leather, Paper

Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co
Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co

Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co

Located in Northampton, GB

reveals a matching blue silk water paper lining with several partitions for documents, letters and writing

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fine Porcelains 'Couple Dignitaries'
Pair of Fine Porcelains 'Couple Dignitaries'

Pair of Fine Porcelains 'Couple Dignitaries'

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

restoration in your hand (old) one of them has the letters L.G incised.

Category

Early 1900s European Neoclassical Antique Letters

Materials

Porcelain

Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645)
Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645)

Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645)

Located in Langweer, NL

significant point of interest is labeled with letters, corresponding to a key at the bottom of the image

Category

1640s Antique Letters

Materials

Paper

Josiah Wedgwood Majolica Multi-Color Leaf on Basket Handled Server
Josiah Wedgwood Majolica Multi-Color Leaf on Basket Handled Server

Josiah Wedgwood Majolica Multi-Color Leaf on Basket Handled Server

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

inches in Diameter x 1.0 inches H Impressed Wedgwood along with date code letters Delicately potted

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Letters

Materials

Earthenware

Early 20th Century English Postal Scale
Early 20th Century English Postal Scale

Early 20th Century English Postal Scale

Located in Atlanta, GA

would have been used to measure the weight of letters and small parcels to determine postage costs

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk
18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

and compartments for documents, letters, and small essentials, making it as functional today as it was

Category

1790s Italian Louis XV Antique Letters

Materials

Walnut

French Aesthetic Turquoise Glazed Figural Mouse Vase
French Aesthetic Turquoise Glazed Figural Mouse Vase

French Aesthetic Turquoise Glazed Figural Mouse Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

with enameled eyes and long tail, resting on the edge of a basket. Numerous impressed letters and

Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Letters

Materials

Pottery

Antique Edwardian Repousse Sterling Silver Bevelled Edge Mirror.
Antique Edwardian Repousse Sterling Silver Bevelled Edge Mirror.

Antique Edwardian Repousse Sterling Silver Bevelled Edge Mirror.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

placed in the center. The silver is hallmarked with a Lion, an Anchor and the letters PJP and S. The

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Flemish mortar. Bronze. 17th century.
Flemish mortar. Bronze. 17th century.

Flemish mortar. Bronze. 17th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

(roles, leaves, quadruped monsters). Note, also, a kind of circular “seal” (or so it seems), with letters

Category

17th Century European Baroque Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest
Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest

Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

Watch and Clock repairs's A C the Phoenix’ in original gold letters opening to reveal storage

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Other

Micro Mosaic cross with Religious Christianity motifs in 22kt gold
Micro Mosaic cross with Religious Christianity motifs in 22kt gold

Micro Mosaic cross with Religious Christianity motifs in 22kt gold

Located in Braintree, GB

-Rho symbol, which is the first two letters of "Christ" in Greek. The sides of the cross features

Category

1830s Italian Antique Letters

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Black Enamel “In Memory Of” Engraved Mourning Ring
Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Black Enamel “In Memory Of” Engraved Mourning Ring

Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Black Enamel “In Memory Of” Engraved Mourning Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

letters in gold, reading “In Memory Of”, in dedication to a lost loved one. These enamelled panels are

Category

1850s Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique English Neoclassical Porcelain Plate attributed to Coalport
Antique English Neoclassical Porcelain Plate attributed to Coalport

Antique English Neoclassical Porcelain Plate attributed to Coalport

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Marked to the base with a gold sticker with various letters (MMFA / MB-AM / ADFDA) and an old

Category

Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Letters

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Stained Pine Miniature Chest, circa 1930
Vintage Stained Pine Miniature Chest, circa 1930

Vintage Stained Pine Miniature Chest, circa 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Great for jewelry, letters, etc.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Letters

Materials

Pine

Allegories of Art, French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion
Allegories of Art, French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion

Allegories of Art, French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Letters in light relief on three sides. Heart friezes, ribbons, fluted sides. Handle in flower shape, with

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

Ferdinand van Collen, administrator of WIC, mayor of Amsterdam
Ferdinand van Collen, administrator of WIC, mayor of Amsterdam

Ferdinand van Collen, administrator of WIC, mayor of Amsterdam

Located in UTRECHT, UT

was a deputy in the field. His job was to decode secret letters from abroad addressed to Anthonie

Category

Early 1700s Dutch Antique Letters

Materials

Silver

Ship Model Delphine Paulette
Ship Model Delphine Paulette

Ship Model Delphine Paulette

Located in Norwell, MA

net is on deck. Early twentieth century, the letters HO and 92 are painted at the bow. Circa 1910.

Category

Early 1900s European Antique Letters

Materials

Wood

French asparagus plates, set of 4, St Clément, Aesthetic Movement, 19th century
French asparagus plates, set of 4, St Clément, Aesthetic Movement, 19th century

French asparagus plates, set of 4, St Clément, Aesthetic Movement, 19th century

By Saint-Clément

Located in Paris, FR

marked with an impressed 'SAINT CLEMENT' and may also include the letters 'KG' for Keller and Guérin

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century
Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century

Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century

Located in South Salem, NY

, boasting ten small drawers and seven pigeonholes, offering ample space for storing letters and essentials

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Letters

Materials

Wood

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Antique Letters For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique letters for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique letters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. There are all kinds of antique letters available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique letters to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Victorian and Arts and Crafts antique letters are of considerable interest. Antique letters have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Elkington & Co., Furstenberg Porcelain and Lewis Carroll are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $778, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $12,920 highest priced.