Antique Letters

The artist even includes the name David in Hebrew letters within the ornamentation on the base. The sculpture's success was immediate, and an example of this work was commissioned by...

4 chairs, one of which has been replaced, and 1 armchair, around 1790, D C Schloß Karlsruhe from a noble family, original white with carved edges set in gold Branding on the back:...

Our sheet does not appear to have been part of these sales, as it bears no stamp, and we can only assume that it was given to him by Delacroix (with whom he had exchanged letters as ...

John Dollond was appointed optician to King George III and the Duke of York and Albany, who granted him ‘His Majesty’s Royal Letters’for his refracting telescope. Other customers in...

They were often used to hold letters or notes in an office or bedroom.

The heart is a box that can be used to hold treasures and souvenirs or folded letters. Alternatively, it can be used as a vinaigrette.

Nonetheless, several of his woodcuts did appear in the Vorticist literary magazine Blast, and other periodicals including Colour, Rhythm and Art and Letters. In London, Kramer rapid...

She also read widely across other genres, including fiction, biographies, memoirs, and collections of letters. In the nineteenth century, the expectation that a woman be an informed...

Trombetta, The edition of The Antiquities of Herculaneum exhibited in Rendiconti of the Academy of Archeology, Letters and Fine Arts of Naples, 59 (1984), p.151-172.

The cherub supports a cylindrical silver mount designed to hold letters, correspondence, notes, or place cards, making this piece a refined desk or table accessory.

The antique cast iron pulley, featuring deep embossed letters, gives the light the ability to extend the 21” length of twisted cloth covered wire to adjust the height of the light.

An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School silver-plated wall rack with Celtic interlaced decoration perfect for letters and magazines.

In addition to his photography, he studied Arts and Letters. A law graduate, he apprenticed with the painter Carlos de Haes, signing his works with the pseudonym "Vascano," as in "A ...

Abraxas, therefore, was a Gnostic divinity and, as such, in Gnostic cosmology, the 7 letters that write his name represent each of the 7 classical planets: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus,...

From 1875, the brand BACCARAT in stick letters and in relief is present on some blown models and on the bronze parts of the mounts.

Later in life he returned to Sweden and published collections of his letters and diaries (compiled as En målares anteckningar), which provide invaluable first-hand testimony about hi...

Letterbox flap inscribed LETTERS. (Flap aperture 129 x 27 mm). Modern steel door mounting nuts and bolts.

In the 18th century, a secretary like this would have been the centerpiece of a study or reception room, serving as both a writing desk and a secure storage cabinet for documents, le...

Set horizontally with an oval cornelian intaglio engraved with the profile of Fortuna with crossed cornucopiae (horns of plenty) and the letters 'VLK' in a closed back rubover settin...

The monogram is made up of initials GTIC or GTIO (or some variation of those letters or similar) which are elegantly entwined with one another.

Campagne" in cursive or capital block letters along the base, frequently accompanied by foundry cachets or Salon inscription plaques.

The main talking point when showing it to friends is the  secret compartment at the rear on top  for stationary, letters, stamps, etc,. It rises up by itself when a hidden catch is p...

George and the Dragon after Raphael Engraving, 1885 Unsigned, proof before letters A engraving after a painting by Raphael (c.1504-05) now in the Musée du Louvre, Paris (inv. no.609).

The drawing is signed “Boucher” in the lower left of the plate, while the engraving is signed “Demarteau” in the lower right, followed by partially legible letters. A collector’s sta...

British Victorian period Sterling Silver Spirits Flask container, rectangular with rounded shapes curved to fit the body's contour, designed to fit in a pocket. Engraved with letters...

Canabas received his letters of maîtrise on 1 April 1766 and subsequently operated independently from the Grande Rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine.

In addition to his photography, he studied Arts and Letters. A law graduate, he apprenticed with the painter Carlos de Haes, signing his works with the pseudonym "Vascano," as in "A ...

Parallel to his visual art, Thunman was an accomplished man of letters: he published several collections of poetry and is remembered as the author of the much-loved Swedish poem “Vi ...

Hand-carved with floral motives in ebony, used for jewelry or letters, ca. 1800. Original hinges and lock, including key.

The artist also participated in the Salons of the French School in 1909, 1910, and 1911, as well as those of the International Union of Fine Arts and Letters in 1910 and 1911. He was...

Whether as a decorative statement on a desk or a practical tool for organizing letters, this letter clip is both a collector’s item and a charming addition to any office or home decor.

On the upper body, there is a Hebrew verse engraved which contains the date the kiddush goblet was made. On top of certain letters, there is a small dot which correlates to finding t...

A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...

Antique Egyptian cartouche long pendant plain 18k yellow gold Weight 2.2g Hallmarked with letters Tested 18ct pure yellow gold Valuation included This stunning pendant is a must-...

The State Library of New South Wales has four letters written by Angas – the first is addressed to his publisher, Joseph Hogarth, and is dated 31 January 1848, requesting that two dr...

While the signature is faint and stamped multiple times over itself, the first and last letters suggest attribution to a celebrated maker such as Étienne Meunier or Molitor—both high...

The vase with Rookwood's incised marks below, the roman numeral date letters of "XV" for the year 1915 and the model number of "2196".

The tilting writing surface slides back to reveal six hinged compartments, each lid beautifully inlaid with boxwood stringing and an oval cartouche bearing letters of the alphabet. T...

On the rim of the basin the inscription “PATRONIN DES FRIDEN” appears in golden letters. Attached to the sceptre in Mary’s right hand is a banner reading “FRIDEN MIT GOT.”

They led an intensive correspondence; there were more than one hundred published letters of Pyotr Nilus to Bunin. His work is housed in many prestigious museums & galleries & private...

This correspondence by letters was found behind the drawers in this desk!

William the Conqueror Pax Penny English pennies struck in the name of “King William” are the PAXS pennies: these display the letters P A X S (“Peace”) at the intersections of the cr...

This decorative polished pewter frame is signed in cast letters on the reverse. Modele Depose. It is in good condition with a replacement wire for hanging.

This first issue features artwork specially designed by Henri Matisse for the cover as well as a series of drawings and an essay by Matisse titled "Divagations," some early letters a...

Original antique World War One recruitment poster issued by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee - Britain is Fighting for the Freedom of Europe and to Defend your Mothers Wives an...

By 1825 he was a member of the Society of Antiquaries of Normandy, based in Caen, a member of the Royal Academy of Science, Belles-letters and Arts of Rouen. In 1828 Langlois was mad...

Each side has one or two Yiddish letters on top which refer to an Old Testament. The dreidel game is one of the most famous Hanukkah traditions.

French art deco bowl Art deco style the piece is handmade it has 2 handles and on one of them it has punches (punches; letters D and C, a turtle and other not very legible numbers)...

Many were engraved with intaglio seals or inscriptions, which could be used to stamp wax for personal correspondence, making them not only accessories but also a tool for sealing let...

A smart Morrell bound set of the collected works of Bishop George Berkeley, alongside a life of the Bishop, and a selection of his letters. Complete in four volumes. Bound by Morre...

Héloïse is remembered for her tragic and legendary love affair with the philosopher Peter Abelard, one of the most famous romances of medieval Europe. Their letters, preserved throug...

The saucer is similarly patterned with reticulated panels to the rim and both pieces have printed Worcester marks with date letters S dating the set to 1881. Provenance: Acquired...

Step into the times long gone with this amazingly preserved military officer's antique travel shaving set. Date letters on the sterling silver pieces date the items between the year...

On the reverse side, a stag kneeling right, a palm tree behind, and the letters "AEOΦPꭥ" listed vertically down the right side.

Early seventeenth century posy rings have the characteristic hand engraving in Roman capitals as well as italicized letters, and always on the inside of the ring, so as to be a secre...

Parrenin’s legacy extends beyond religious work; he was an important intermediary between France and China, contributing to scientific, geographic, and linguistic exchanges. His deta...

The reverse is engraved with an ornate monogram in intertwined script letters, most likely “HV”, adding a personal and aristocratic touch.

The top has 5 drawers 4 small and 1 large drawer & open storage for letters. The bottom has 2 drawers. It remains in superb condition and the woodgrain / patina looks lovely.

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...

Notable details include: – Knotted zoomorphic patterns (center bottom) featuring stylized birds entwined in rhythmic symmetry – Elaborate capital letters and marginal decorations rec...