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Art Deco Royal KHM Standard Typewriter c.1935
Art Deco Royal KHM Standard Typewriter c.1935

Art Deco Royal KHM Standard Typewriter c.1935

By Royal Typewriter Company 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

The nickel keys are glass with black and gold letters. Completely cleaned with new ribbon installed, this typewriter has smooth typing and functions well.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Varied Group of Italian Bronze Pounce Pots from the 18th and 19th centuries
Varied Group of Italian Bronze Pounce Pots from the 18th and 19th centuries

Varied Group of Italian Bronze Pounce Pots from the 18th and 19th centuries

Located in Atlanta, GA

these objects were filled with sand and poured on letters from ink pens that would blot. The sand trapped the blots preventing smearing of the ink.

Category

Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

A R.Lalique Glass Art Deco  Rooster Car Mascot
A R.Lalique Glass Art Deco  Rooster Car Mascot

A R.Lalique Glass Art Deco Rooster Car Mascot

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The Rooster is signed in moulded block letters R.Lalique and France in hand written script letters.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Glass

1950s Vintage English Tortoise Bamboo Slant Front Desk
1950s Vintage English Tortoise Bamboo Slant Front Desk

1950s Vintage English Tortoise Bamboo Slant Front Desk

Located in Lancaster, PA

The fall board opens on hinges and has several small compartments for letters, writing materials etc. The bamboo legs and surrounds have a tortoise shell finish.

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1920s British Colonial Antique Letters

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood, Paint

19th Century Burr Walnut Stationary Box
19th Century Burr Walnut Stationary Box

19th Century Burr Walnut Stationary Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, Victorian, Burr Walnut Stationary Box, With Profuse Original Brass Bound Decoration And Hinged Dome Lid, Enclosing Lined And Fitted Interi...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Walnut

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Baccarat Chandelier
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Baccarat Chandelier

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Baccarat Chandelier

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stamped: Baccarat, France and other stamps with letters and numbers on gilt-bronze frame. Circa Paris, 1900.

Category

Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Silver Shell Paperclip, Card Clip with Seashell Shape Design, 1900
Vintage Silver Shell Paperclip, Card Clip with Seashell Shape Design, 1900

Vintage Silver Shell Paperclip, Card Clip with Seashell Shape Design, 1900

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Both practical and decorative, it can be used to hold letters, place cards, or photographs, while also serving as a charming ornamental object on a desk or table.

Category

19th Century Antique Letters

Materials

Silver

An example of Scherenschitte, “scissor cuts”. Italy, circa 1870.
An example of Scherenschitte, “scissor cuts”. Italy, circa 1870.

An example of Scherenschitte, “scissor cuts”. Italy, circa 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

The work often features rotational symmetry within the design, and the most common forms include silhouettes, Valentine's Day cards, and love letters. This artistic tradition origina...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Letters

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique French Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Freestanding Writing Desk Bureau
Antique French Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Freestanding Writing Desk Bureau

Antique French Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Freestanding Writing Desk Bureau

Located in Suffolk, GB

During the 19th century such desks were used for correspondence, account keeping and writing letters, often occupying pride of place within a well-appointed home.

Category

19th Century French Antique Letters

Materials

Walnut

23.6K Gold 1616 German Sophia Ducat (Sophiendukat) Coin Pendant
23.6K Gold 1616 German Sophia Ducat (Sophiendukat) Coin Pendant

23.6K Gold 1616 German Sophia Ducat (Sophiendukat) Coin Pendant

Located in Venice, CA

The front of the coin contains the letters IHS, the Greek abbreviation for Jesus that is often seen in religious imagery.

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17th Century German Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Gold

Willem Penaat Art Deco Three-Seat Bench, Solid Oak, 1920s
Willem Penaat Art Deco Three-Seat Bench, Solid Oak, 1920s

Willem Penaat Art Deco Three-Seat Bench, Solid Oak, 1920s

By Willem Penaat 1

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Original hand-painted numbers 4, 5 and 6 on the back rest and also the letters suppoost, meaning steward or custodian. This wonderful bench is in good original condition with minor ...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Oak

Victorian Sterling Silver Mizpah Hand Engraved Locket
Victorian Sterling Silver Mizpah Hand Engraved Locket

Victorian Sterling Silver Mizpah Hand Engraved Locket

Located in Venice, CA

One side of the locket contains the phrase written in block letters in a shape that makes a diagonal slash. There is something very sweet about the spacing and slight imperfections o...

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Massive 17 Ct Old-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch Headpiece Gold, 1890
Massive 17 Ct Old-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch Headpiece Gold, 1890

Massive 17 Ct Old-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch Headpiece Gold, 1890

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Presented in a period-correct fitted box and signed KF (in Cyrillic letters), this brooch is a rare and highly desirable collector's piece.

Category

Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

French Napoleon III Inlaid Walnut Box
French Napoleon III Inlaid Walnut Box

French Napoleon III Inlaid Walnut Box

Located in Tampa, FL

The interior compartment measures approximately 3 inches deep, providing generous storage for jewelry, letters or treasured keepsakes. The box is presented without its original key.

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1870s French Antique Letters

Materials

Brass

Antique James Dixon & Sons 4186 Victorian Silver Plated Tea Service Set - 4 Pcs
Antique James Dixon & Sons 4186 Victorian Silver Plated Tea Service Set - 4 Pcs

Antique James Dixon & Sons 4186 Victorian Silver Plated Tea Service Set - 4 Pcs

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each piece is monogrammed but we are unable to make out the letters. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Coffee pot: 8.5" H x 10.5" W x 4" D Teapot: 7" H x 10.5" W x 4.5" D

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Silver Plate

George I English sundial, in patinated and engraved bronze
George I English sundial, in patinated and engraved bronze

George I English sundial, in patinated and engraved bronze

Located in Valladolid, ES

The dial is profusely engraved with Roman numerals, Latin letters, and compass markings such as NN, NE, SE, SW.

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1720s English George I Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

C1770 18K Posey Ring "Constant Am I Until I Die", size 9
C1770 18K Posey Ring "Constant Am I Until I Die", size 9

C1770 18K Posey Ring "Constant Am I Until I Die", size 9

Located in Baltimore, MD

Always hand engraved, the print is usually in italicized letters and always on the inside so as to remain a secret between the couple only.

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1770s English Georgian Antique Letters

Materials

18k Gold

14K Gold and Enamel Decorated Knights Templar Masonic Fob Pendant
14K Gold and Enamel Decorated Knights Templar Masonic Fob Pendant

14K Gold and Enamel Decorated Knights Templar Masonic Fob Pendant

Located in valatie, NY

The back of the fob has a circle framed with white enamel with the letters "HTWSSTKS." These stand for, "Hiram, Tyrian, Widow's Son, Sendeth to King Solomon."

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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swedish Karl Johan Miniature Birch Burl Chest of Drawers, 1830s
Swedish Karl Johan Miniature Birch Burl Chest of Drawers, 1830s

Swedish Karl Johan Miniature Birch Burl Chest of Drawers, 1830s

Located in Knivsta, SE

The interiors of the drawers have been later lined in soft velvet, transforming the piece into an ideal jewelry cabinet or repository for watches, precious objects, letters, and pers...

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1830s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Letters

Materials

Birch

The Works of Francis Bacon - 10 VOLUMES - 1824 - IN A FINE BINDING
The Works of Francis Bacon - 10 VOLUMES - 1824 - IN A FINE BINDING

The Works of Francis Bacon - 10 VOLUMES - 1824 - IN A FINE BINDING

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

ADDITIONLA INFORMATION: An excellent collected works of Bacon, printed in English and in Latin, collecting his Scientific, philosophical and historical works, together with his speec...

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1820s British Antique Letters

Materials

Leather

Antique French Wooden Chiming Mantel Clock, circa 1900
Antique French Wooden Chiming Mantel Clock, circa 1900

Antique French Wooden Chiming Mantel Clock, circa 1900

Located in Detroit, MI

The clock face has faded letters, mostly illegible. CONDITION Very good original condition with wear consistent with age and use and beautiful vintage antique character.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Initial Ring
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Initial Ring

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Initial Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

The ring has rose cut diamonds set through the letters and is in great condition.. Item #R2484 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Top Weight: 2.1 Grams Size: 5 Diamonds: Approx...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Letters

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

A George 1st Cabinet on Chest
A George 1st Cabinet on Chest

A George 1st Cabinet on Chest

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A decorative piece which we like to think has housed love letters galore over the centuries.

Category

1710s Antique Letters

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack

By David Duncan

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Introduced in the 1700s as a practical tool for sealing letters, it embodies tradition, refinement, and timeless elegance.

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1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Anglo-Indian Kashmir Hand-Carved Wood Jewelry Box Velvet Lined 1920s
Antique Anglo-Indian Kashmir Hand-Carved Wood Jewelry Box Velvet Lined 1920s

Antique Anglo-Indian Kashmir Hand-Carved Wood Jewelry Box Velvet Lined 1920s

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Crafted from richly grained wood, the box is fitted with brass hinges and opens to reveal a luxurious crimson velvet-lined interior, ideal for storing jewelry, keepsakes, letters, or...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Letters

Materials

Wood

Set of 20 Lobmyer Maria Theresia Uran Green Port Wine Glasses, Austria 1880's
Set of 20 Lobmyer Maria Theresia Uran Green Port Wine Glasses, Austria 1880's

Set of 20 Lobmyer Maria Theresia Uran Green Port Wine Glasses, Austria 1880's

By Stefan Rath

Located in Trieste, IT

The cut signé shows the three letters J (Joseph), L (Ludwig/Lobmeyr) and W (for Vienna) intertwined in a net shape, with the W lying horizontally.

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1880s Austrian Rococo Antique Letters

Materials

Crystal

18kt Gold Greek Massalia Female Profile Silver Coin Earrings Circa 350-220 BC
18kt Gold Greek Massalia Female Profile Silver Coin Earrings Circa 350-220 BC

18kt Gold Greek Massalia Female Profile Silver Coin Earrings Circa 350-220 BC

Located in Firenze, IT

These coins usually featured images of idealized faces of Apollo or Nymphs on the obverse, while on the reverse they featured a wheel symbolizing trade, accompanied by the letters MA...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Hellenistic Antique Letters

Materials

Gold, Silver

Minton & Co. Ecclesiastical 6-Inch Encaustic Tile
Minton & Co. Ecclesiastical 6-Inch Encaustic Tile

Minton & Co. Ecclesiastical 6-Inch Encaustic Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The symbol is a monogram of the Greek letters ‘Chi (X)’ and ‘Rho (P)’ which together form the first two letters of ‘Christ’ in Greek.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Letters

Materials

Clay

Gustavian Fall-Front Bureau in Original Paint, Sweden, Circa 1800
Gustavian Fall-Front Bureau in Original Paint, Sweden, Circa 1800

Gustavian Fall-Front Bureau in Original Paint, Sweden, Circa 1800

Located in Kastrup, DK

The slanted fall-front opens to reveal a beautifully arranged interior in a rich cinnabar red, featuring small drawers and an open compartment - ideal for storing letters and persona...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Letters

Materials

Pine

Edwardian Sterling Silver 'TOAST' Toast Rack, Heath & Middleton, 1906
Edwardian Sterling Silver 'TOAST' Toast Rack, Heath & Middleton, 1906

Edwardian Sterling Silver 'TOAST' Toast Rack, Heath & Middleton, 1906

By Heath & Middleton

Located in London, London

The piece features a central upright carry handle and four divisions designed as the letters of the word 'TOAST', each meticulously crafted in silver wirework.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Letters

Materials

Sterling Silver

8th Century Period Swedish Rococo Two-Section Secretary Cabinet From Värmland
8th Century Period Swedish Rococo Two-Section Secretary Cabinet From Värmland

8th Century Period Swedish Rococo Two-Section Secretary Cabinet From Värmland

Located in Charleston, SC

Many two-part, secretary-bookcase versions feature a "chapeau de gendarme" (gendarme's hat) bonnet top over raised-panel cabinet doors. he slant-front opens to reveal a tiered, stepp...

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

A set of 4, 19th Century oil paintings, horses pulling coaches, British
A set of 4, 19th Century oil paintings, horses pulling coaches, British

A set of 4, 19th Century oil paintings, horses pulling coaches, British

By Charles Cooper Henderson

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

During the first half of the nineteenth century, mail coaches represented the pinnacle of land transport, carrying passengers, letters and parcels across the country according to str...

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19th Century English School Antique Letters

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mahogany Etagere on bronze casters, by Robert Strahan, Dublin, Mid-19th Century
Mahogany Etagere on bronze casters, by Robert Strahan, Dublin, Mid-19th Century

Mahogany Etagere on bronze casters, by Robert Strahan, Dublin, Mid-19th Century

By Robert Strahan

Located in New York, NY

Founded in 1776 as a cabinet maker, Robert Strahan & Co. grew to become one of Ireland's premiere furniture designers, exhibiting at The Great Industrial Exhibition of 1853 in Dublin...

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1840s Irish Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Breton Carved Chestnut Box Signed E. Bayon
Early 20th Century French Breton Carved Chestnut Box Signed E. Bayon

Early 20th Century French Breton Carved Chestnut Box Signed E. Bayon

Located in Dallas, TX

Ideal on a coffee table, console, or desk to store remotes, letters, or small valuables, while adding a distinctly French provincial touch.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Chestnut

French Gilt Bronze Duck Letter Holder, Early 20th Century
French Gilt Bronze Duck Letter Holder, Early 20th Century

French Gilt Bronze Duck Letter Holder, Early 20th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

The elongated beak functions as a practical clip, securely holding letters and papers, while the subtly textured surface and delicately modeled features—including expressive eyes—dem...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

“Reiter oder König” [Knight or King] - Memento Mori - Vanitas
“Reiter oder König” [Knight or King] - Memento Mori - Vanitas

“Reiter oder König” [Knight or King] - Memento Mori - Vanitas

Located in PARIS, FR

The elegant hand-painted original frame reveals an enigmatic title, inscribed at the lower edge in Gothic letters against a gilded background: “Reitter [sic] oder König”, literally t...

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1890s Jugendstil Antique Letters

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

A R.Lalique Art Deco Ceylan Vase
A R.Lalique Art Deco Ceylan Vase

A R.Lalique Art Deco Ceylan Vase

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This exemple is in opalescent glass with a yellow glows on the glass W The vase is hand signed in block letters and is in excellent condition .

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

'Cartier London' Art Deco Cigarette Case in 18 Karat Gold
'Cartier London' Art Deco Cigarette Case in 18 Karat Gold

'Cartier London' Art Deco Cigarette Case in 18 Karat Gold

By Cartier

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

To the interior of one side of the case is an original Art Deco monogram which is most likely 'NWN' or a variation of the same letters. There are crisp London gold hallmarks to the i...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian painter - 18th century portrait of an elderly man with an aphorism
Italian painter - 18th century portrait of an elderly man with an aphorism

Italian painter - 18th century portrait of an elderly man with an aphorism

Located in Varmo, IT

The dress and the inkwell visible on the lower edge suggest a man of standing, likely a man of letters or a public official. The aphorism is traditionally associated with Nicolas Cha...

Category

Late 18th Century Rococo Antique Letters

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Banded Agate Intaglio Engraved with the Chi-Rho Symbol
A Banded Agate Intaglio Engraved with the Chi-Rho Symbol

A Banded Agate Intaglio Engraved with the Chi-Rho Symbol

Located in London, GB

The engraving depicts the overlapping Greek letters chi (Χ) and rho (Ρ) in reverse (as was customary for sealing), set within a subtly layered agate marked by natural banding.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Letters

Materials

Agate, Gold

Vintage Inlay Wooden Box
Vintage Inlay Wooden Box

Vintage Inlay Wooden Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring 8.75" long, 5" deep, and 5.25" tall, this character-filled chest is lined with plush black felt, making it a perfect sanctuary for jewelry, vintage letters, or small collec...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Letters

Materials

Metal

18th Century English Oak Queen Anne Armchair with Vase Splat Back
18th Century English Oak Queen Anne Armchair with Vase Splat Back

18th Century English Oak Queen Anne Armchair with Vase Splat Back

Located in Essex, MA

The seat is covered in a cream/beige colored fabric with Latin text and decorative illuminated letters. The text appears to include phrases like "ADBF" and references to ecclesiastic...

Category

Mid-19th Century Queen Anne Antique Letters

Materials

Walnut

Art Nouveau letter holder in oak, France ca. 1910
Art Nouveau letter holder in oak, France ca. 1910

Art Nouveau letter holder in oak, France ca. 1910

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Its compartments are thoughtfully shaped to hold letters, notes, or small personal items, making it both decorative and functional.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Original Antique Poster Peace Loan Industrial Bank China Harbour Junk Boat Small
Original Antique Poster Peace Loan Industrial Bank China Harbour Junk Boat Small

Original Antique Poster Peace Loan Industrial Bank China Harbour Junk Boat Small

Located in London, GB

Original antique poster in French - Emprunt de la Paix Souscrivez a la Banque Industrielle de Chine / Peace Loan Subscribe to the Industrial Bank of China (based in Shanghai and Pari...

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1920s French Antique Letters

Materials

Paper

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Document Box, Hatsune Landscape
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Document Box, Hatsune Landscape

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Document Box, Hatsune Landscape

Located in Taichung, TW

Originally designed to hold cherished letters, waka poetry scrolls, or precious scholar's objects, this box serves as a highly sophisticated focal point that brings a deep sense of p...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Letters

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Steep Trails by John Muir, Large Paper Edition, Numbered 8 of 380, 1918
Steep Trails by John Muir, Large Paper Edition, Numbered 8 of 380, 1918

Steep Trails by John Muir, Large Paper Edition, Numbered 8 of 380, 1918

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Spanning nearly thirty years of Muir's writing, Steep Trails features private letters to friends and articles that first appeared in publications of limited and local circulation.

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1910s American American Craftsman Antique Letters

Materials

Paper

Early 20th C. French Repoussé Brass and Wood Slant Lid Box with Sailboat Scene
Early 20th C. French Repoussé Brass and Wood Slant Lid Box with Sailboat Scene

Early 20th C. French Repoussé Brass and Wood Slant Lid Box with Sailboat Scene

Located in Dallas, TX

The interior opens to reveal a clean, fitted compartment lined in green velvet, ideal for storing letters, documents, or small valuables. The case is constructed of wood, with visibl...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Letters

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk
18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

Below, the fall-front desk opens to reveal a beautifully fitted interior with eight dovetailed drawers and five pigeonhole compartments for paper and letters. Teal blue velvet chenil...

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18th Century British George II Antique Letters

Materials

Brass

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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.

How Much are Antique Letters?

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