Antique Letters

He was an active member of numerous associations including the National Academy of Design, the National Arts Club, the Institute of Arts and Letters and New York's Salmagundi Club. ...

The underside bears the interlaced L’s mark of Sèvres enclosing the letters D, a decorator’s mark used during the Third Republic revival period, indicating both continuity with the m...

Original antique poster - Our Ocean Empire with her boundless homes For ever broadening England Tennyson - featuring a great design in shades of blue depicting a tall ship at the top...

On the back of the platter, there is an impressed anchor mark, which could be for Davenport , but the letters above are unreadable. Plate stand not included.

Long a beloved part of Japanese culture, the "fuzukue" (writing desk) originated as a piece of furniture for writing, literally meaning "a desk for writing," and has accompanied quie...

Gilbert Privat has received numerous awards, including a Gold Medal from the Society for the Arts and Letters. He acquired a villa in Soulac-sur-Mer, where he died on August 3, 1969.

His grandfather, George Keate (1729-1797), was a distinguished man of letters, and his brother John was a great collector who bequeathed many paintings to the nation.

Enclosed is a fully outfitted inside theater with one long top freize drawer, four additional functioning drawers with brass drawer pulls and a wide open niche for books and letters....

The map folds into cream paper wrappers, titled "Hudson River Map" in blue letters. The Hudson River stretches approximately 315 miles from the Adirondack Mountains to New York Harb...

Engraved to three sides with capital letters. The top with a wide slot for coins (or bills) and base with a twist cap closure.

Original vintage advertising poster for the Exposicion Internacional Barcelona International Exposition held from 20 May 1929 to 15 January 1930 featuring an illustration of people w...

We had to cut a custom opal of the finest quality to give it back its letters of nobility. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we deliver all our jewel with thei...

Numerous parts of the plan are identified with letters for reference, such as A, B, D, F, and M, likely corresponding to a legend in the accompanying text.

Each section is labeled with letters corresponding to a detailed architectural legend (not present on this plate), offering insight into monastic life, religious function, and spatia...

The bottom is made of wood which shows clear sign of use, the middle part is silver plate with 3 letters monograms. On the side there is Englang carved below the rim , as well as th...

In addition to the purely functional aspect of this Writing Case, we will also be able to appreciate its immaterial Wealth: this Box has been, for more than 150 years, the silent wit...

Antique large cast iron fireplace backplate, carved with noble coat of arms, family letters and Florentine lilies, therefore coming from Italy and built in the 19th century, probably...

At the center, the phrase "El Male Rachamim" (God, full of compassion) is prominently inscribed in bold Hebrew letters, forming a triangular layout that emphasizes the solemnity of t...

Between them, it is written in Latin and black letters - Carbo Ligni. Below the name, it is hand painted in gold the Caduceus.

He also contributed to various periodicals prior to World War I, including Le Mot (The Word) and the Almanac of Arts and Letters ( L'Almanach des Lettres et des Arts). Dufy's Races ...

In the lower right there appear the letters "sb," whether this lends a clue to this particular print's origin is something lost to history.

The underside bears a worn, mostly illegible tag detailing its history and is hallmarked with a stylized cross and the letters C and O. While there is some loss of silvering and sign...

With carved gilt wood letters with mounted against a blue painted sand ground American, c. 1890.

Stunning artwork against a light purple shaded background showing a group of smartly dressed people standing in an open topped white Mercedes convertible car with a biplane flying ov...

There are two gothic-style letters engraved to the inside of the lid which appear to be W.S, likely to be the initials of the original owner.

There are also traces of old graffiti, meaning letters and initials carved into the seat many year ago.

There is also an original coat of arms to the centre. The letters AB were engraved on the bottom of the basket.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super collectable solid Sterling Silver fully hallmarked scent bottle with the original perio...

Based on the style and visual analysis, the letters are likely "M R "B"—with the central letter R possibly being the surname initial, flanked by M and B as given names (or vice vers...

Another striking feature is the handwritten labelling with the letters "FvG" and the inventory number "Nr 28". These markings indicate a systematic inventory within a larger aristocr...

It bears the fineness mark, the town mark and the Cyrillic letters ПТ (Latin PT) meaning ПРИВОЗНЫХ ТОВАРОВ (Imported Goods).

Functional yet decorative, this piece is perfect for organizing letters or securing documents, while also serving as an artful conversation piece.

The print features multiple tomb layouts, each identified with letters such as K, L, G, N, and M. These tombs follow the classic New Kingdom structure: a long central corridor flanke...

This antique Karabagh rug has a charcoal-black field with an overall design of cherry-red and dusty-pink floral bouquets with moss-green leaf and surrounded by similar smaller roses,...

The first alphabet is in small capital letters; the second in a fancier, old English style; the third set is in a plainer more traditional style; while the fourth set is in a smaller...

Both show a bit fragmented Imperial period hallmarks : a figure of winged Guarding archangel Michael with a sword / the symbol used to hallmark jewelry made in Kiev city between ca. ...

Exceptionally rare French shop letter made by hand in lead and still retaining the original faded gold paint. The letters are delicate, the lead bends relatively easily by hand and s...

John Colborne, 1st Baron Seaton Mezzotint by James Scott (1809-1889) after GW Fisher (1817-1895) . 1864. Proof, before letters. Blindstamp of Printsellers' Association lower left ...

This may not be attributed to Vani, but the markings likely indicate the time period and country of origin. The letters at the top under the lip read as “IMPRYNETE.”

The architrave surmounting the capitals display the last few letters of an inscription, [R]ESTITVER[UNT] (meaning "they restored"), commemorating the restoration of the temple by Sep...

Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Actually born Gabriel Rousseau, the famed maker changed his moniker to include the first four letters of his wife's last name upon their marriage, a...

They served as daily reminders of faith, resilience in persecution, and the importance of doctrinal purity as taught by Paul in his letters to Timothy. The print’s emblematic style, ...

We've seen several that are in white with black letters, but never one in the brass color. The piece is square and has rounded edges.

The openable desk flaps conceal a spacious interior with small compartments and drawers for storing writing utensils, letters and documents. External hinges and fittings in brass.

Great artwork featuring a black and white illustration of an elegant lady wearing fashionable clothing, a hat and gloves, riding a shiny new bicycle on a country road towards the vie...

Stunning iconic Art Deco design for each by Georges Dorival (1879-1968) featuring the railway track running between the hills and forests towards Mont Blanc with the snow white mount...

This rare church relic is in great condition and it has the most beautiful patina. The letters IHS refer to the first three letters of the name of Jesus in the ancient Greek alfabet ...

It is based on complete access to all letters and memoirs, many of which have not been published before.

The double hinged top opens to expose seven different size compartments to hold letters, notes, paper, and pen & pencil. This mid 19thC box is from my own personal collection a...

µµata, "letters") that compose the proper name of God (Latin, theonymum).

Inscripted in capital letters on the lower margin: Der Niagara Fall. Engraved by A.H.

Exceptionally rare French shop letter made by hand in lead and still retaining the original faded gold paint. The letters are delicate, the lead bends relatively easily by hand and s...

The tray is hallmarked on the bottom with a rearing lion which may be that of the maker, and "Made in England" in capital letters underneath.

Inside the slope there is a pull out drawer and under tooled leather has a fitted interior one side and an empty section, with a place to keep letters on the underside of door. Wi...

Below this are vertical sections and technical illustrations of the shaft, including staircases and inner chambers labeled with letters. One section clearly shows a double-helix spir...

The typography is bold and elegant, with "Cognac aux Oeufs" in large, commanding letters, drawing immediate attention to the product.

Émile Puiforcat, when he took over his uncle's company, registered the hallmark that the firm still uses today (a knife flanked by the letters E and P). The rectangular case, with cl...

William Dean Howells (1837 – 1920) was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenu...

He was the treasurer of the American Watercolor Society from 1873 to 1878, a member of the Philadelphia and Cincinnati Art Clubs, the National Institute of Arts and Letters, and the ...

Fobs were also frequently used as seals to stamp wax on letters or important documents, often engraved with personal initials, crests, or symbols.