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1907-1911 The Novels and Other Works of Lyof N. Tolstoi
1907-1911 The Novels and Other Works of Lyof N. Tolstoi

1907-1911 The Novels and Other Works of Lyof N. Tolstoi

By Leo Tolstoy

Located in Bath, GB

Volumes XXI and XXII, 'Essays, Letters and Miscellanies' Volumes XXIII and XXIV, 'Resurrection' Illustrated with a frontispiece on Japanese vellum to each volume, and retaining th...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Letters

Materials

Paper

'Una Gitana' A Large Berlin (KPM) Porcelain Plaque After Angelo Asti
'Una Gitana' A Large Berlin (KPM) Porcelain Plaque After Angelo Asti

'Una Gitana' A Large Berlin (KPM) Porcelain Plaque After Angelo Asti

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Signed Wagner, impressed sceptre mark, 'KPM', letters D, E, numeral 9 or 6. The complicated and exacting process of painting on porcelain became very popular in the mid to late nine...

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19th Century German Renaissance Antique Letters

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

These lap desks were common in Victorian homes and were used for writing letters and as decoration when not in use.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Paper

“Crawford’s Delightful Biscuits” Baker/Cafe Advertising Mirror
“Crawford’s Delightful Biscuits” Baker/Cafe Advertising Mirror

“Crawford’s Delightful Biscuits” Baker/Cafe Advertising Mirror

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a good piece the bevelled mirror is set in a 2” wide oak frame, in the centre in large letters etched into the glass it advertises Crawford’s Delightful Biscuits This will...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Letters

Materials

Mirror

Springtime: Almond Tree in Bloom (Printemps:Amandier en Fleur) Raymond Thibesart
Springtime: Almond Tree in Bloom (Printemps:Amandier en Fleur) Raymond Thibesart

Springtime: Almond Tree in Bloom (Printemps:Amandier en Fleur) Raymond Thibesart

By Raymond Thibesart

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Thibesart had a warm and longstanding friendship with Claude Monet, and the two often shared methods and styles with each other whether through letters or in person. Eventually, thei...

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1920s Post-Impressionist Antique Letters

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy
Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy

Antique Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Across the top of each panel is a smaller window with similar scenes and a central scene to the front with the letters DR. The top of the Tea Caddy is decorated with a large paper sc...

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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Letters

Materials

Glass, Boxwood, Paper

Old Original Engraving Print of the Chinese Alphabet, 1665
Old Original Engraving Print of the Chinese Alphabet, 1665

Old Original Engraving Print of the Chinese Alphabet, 1665

Located in Langweer, NL

Untitled print of the Chinese Alphabet, showing letters and numbers. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Nee^rlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, aan den grooten Tartarisc...

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17th Century Antique Letters

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Charles X St. Oak and Marble Commode de Maitrise
French 19th Century Charles X St. Oak and Marble Commode de Maitrise

French 19th Century Charles X St. Oak and Marble Commode de Maitrise

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This lovely small scaled storage commode was typically used on a desk or in an area to conceal mail or letters. The petite commode is raised by fine square mottled supports below a s...

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Letters

Materials

Marble

American Child's Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"
American Child's Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"

American Child's Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"

Located in Incline Village, NV

The upper case alphabet letters are elegantly scripted in a two tone; plum and red; to complement the numerical and lower case two toned plumb and black design below.

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1880s Folk Art Antique Letters

Materials

Linen

Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
Very Early X-Ray Building Sign

Very Early X-Ray Building Sign

Located in Peekskill, NY

The letters are "white" and the background is black, but all very faded together, with a green border.

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Letters

Materials

Tin

Victorian Owl Letter Opener
Victorian Owl Letter Opener

Victorian Owl Letter Opener

Located in New York, NY

Cap removes to expose blade for opening letters. 1880's Germany. 6.75" x .5" Excellent condtion.

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1880s German Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Silver

Saunders and Shepard Crystal and Silver Very Small Vases, 1897
Saunders and Shepard Crystal and Silver Very Small Vases, 1897

Saunders and Shepard Crystal and Silver Very Small Vases, 1897

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Delft, NL

The Assay mark for Chester, the Lion, the makers mark (used during 1893 - 1941) and 2 Year letters O & P for 1897 and 1898. The measurements are 6,5 cm high ( 5 cm and 4 cm) 4,3...

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Late 19th Century Antique Letters

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Noon Hour
Noon Hour

Noon Hour

By Isabel Bishop

Located in Westport, CT

She received awards and prizes including an American Academy of Arts and Letters award (1943), an award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts presented by President Jimmy Carter (1...

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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Letters

Materials

Etching

Projet de Tissus - Fauvist Flowers Watercolor & Gouache by Raoul Dufy
Projet de Tissus - Fauvist Flowers Watercolor & Gouache by Raoul Dufy

Projet de Tissus - Fauvist Flowers Watercolor & Gouache by Raoul Dufy

By Raoul Dufy

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

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 ...

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1920s Fauvist Antique Letters

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Indonesian Silver Yogya Napkin Rings, 1930s
Indonesian Silver Yogya Napkin Rings, 1930s

Indonesian Silver Yogya Napkin Rings, 1930s

Located in Delft, NL

Most pieces are marked with 800 often accompanied by letters identifying the maker.

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Letters

Materials

Silver

Some Poems by Robert Browning - ERAGNY PRESS
Some Poems by Robert Browning - ERAGNY PRESS

Some Poems by Robert Browning - ERAGNY PRESS

Located in Middletown, NY

Colophon: "The Frontispiece has been designed and engraved on the wood by Lucien Pissarro. The initial letters were designed by Lucien Pissarro and engraved by Esther Pissarro.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Letters

Materials

Paper

Louis 13 Bench Sofa in native wood - XIXth - Spain - High Period
Louis 13 Bench Sofa in native wood - XIXth - Spain - High Period

Louis 13 Bench Sofa in native wood - XIXth - Spain - High Period

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

The sofa is upholstered in a fabric with a High Period pattern of animals in foliage like the initial letters of medieval manuscripts. Very nice decorative furniture.

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Mid-19th Century European Louis XIII Antique Letters

Materials

Palisander

Vintage advertising poster promotes Continental's durable strong fabrics tire
Vintage advertising poster promotes Continental's durable strong fabrics tire

Vintage advertising poster promotes Continental's durable strong fabrics tire

Located in PARIS, FR

The layout is striking, with "Continental" featured prominently at the top in large, blocky letters that command attention. Below, the phrase "Ses Fortes Toiles" ("Its Strong Fabrics...

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Early 1900s Antique Letters

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Late 19th Bureau Antique Cartonnier Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Late 19th Bureau Antique Cartonnier Sliding Top for Hidden Storage

Late 19th Bureau Antique Cartonnier Sliding Top for Hidden Storage

Located in Miami, FL

The top of this piece slides back across the top, revealing storage and open drawers for your letters. The table is raised on four squared legs with stylized knees, and gently taper ...

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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

Small Rodents - Original Lithograph - Late 19th Century
Small Rodents - Original Lithograph - Late 19th Century

Small Rodents - Original Lithograph - Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

The artwork shows four small rodents, indicated with the letters e,f,g,k. It is a group of different rodents which have, however, some common features: robust bodies, short limbs and...

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Late 19th Century Antique Letters

Materials

Lithograph

The Forest of Hermits / 't Bosh der Ermyten by Abraham Bloemaert
The Forest of Hermits / 't Bosh der Ermyten by Abraham Bloemaert

The Forest of Hermits / 't Bosh der Ermyten by Abraham Bloemaert

Located in Middletown, NY

First Edition in book form. 4to, 8 7/8 x 6 3/4 inches (251 x 171 mm). ix pp, 51 sheets on cream laid paper, text in Dutch (gothic letters). 50 numbered full page copperplate engravi...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Letters

Materials

Leather, Paper

Large and Striking Antique Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Torches Chandelier
Large and Striking Antique Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Torches Chandelier

Large and Striking Antique Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Torches Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

What makes this specific Gothic chandelier extra special is the text in stylized Gothic letters all around the body of this chandelier. It reads: "INVIOLATA, INTEGRA, ET CASTA ES MAR...

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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Letters

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Mid-18th Century English Silver Kiddush Cup
Mid-18th Century English Silver Kiddush Cup

Mid-18th Century English Silver Kiddush Cup

Located in New York, NY

Underneath this in Latin letters is a monogram, which is the initials of the owner.

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Letters

Materials

Silver

Antique Russian Bronze Travelling Icon, Saint Nicholas, 18th Century
Antique Russian Bronze Travelling Icon, Saint Nicholas, 18th Century

Antique Russian Bronze Travelling Icon, Saint Nicholas, 18th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

There are other details on the icon including letters and numbers towards the top of the main rectangle.

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18th Century Russian Folk Art Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810
Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810

Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English language hard bound compendium of sporting letters, dating to the Georgian period, published 1810.

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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Letters

Materials

Paper

“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris & Co. Boston, Ma.
“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris & Co. Boston, Ma.

“Ethan Allen” Running Horse Weathervane by Harris & Co. Boston, Ma.

By Harris & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

The weathervane almost exactly resembles the catalogue illustration which can be found on page 151 of Steve Miller's "The Art of The Weathervane", and even comes with the original sp...

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1880s American Folk Art Antique Letters

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century American "Chiropractor" Sign
Early 20th Century American "Chiropractor" Sign

Early 20th Century American "Chiropractor" Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

The sign, found in a barn in the heart of Wisconsin, features a classic black background adorned with bold, radiant yellow letters spelling out "CHIROPRACTOR." This panel was part of...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Letters

Materials

Wood

Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Art Nouveau Style in Red with Great Patina, 1920s
Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Art Nouveau Style in Red with Great Patina, 1920s

Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Art Nouveau Style in Red with Great Patina, 1920s

By Raadvad

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Original red lacquer with golden letters. Manufactured in Denmark circa 1920s-1930s.

Category

1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Steel, Iron

18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - 18 K solid gold gentleman ring - patina
18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - 18 K solid gold gentleman ring - patina

18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - 18 K solid gold gentleman ring - patina

Located in Antwerp, BE

This signet ring depicts the letters G and I (we are not sure about the i , do you see a different letter?

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Cartouche Ring
22 Karat Gold Cartouche Ring

22 Karat Gold Cartouche Ring

By Romae Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Our tiny and exquisite "Priscilla" ring features a cartouche with a beaded border at the front, which may be engraved with up to five letters or a design of your choice - or left bea...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Letters

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Rabbi Oil Painting Judaica Jewish Synagogue Scene Paris. Lichtenstein.
Modernist Rabbi Oil Painting Judaica Jewish Synagogue Scene Paris. Lichtenstein.

Modernist Rabbi Oil Painting Judaica Jewish Synagogue Scene Paris. Lichtenstein.

By Isaac Lichtenstein 1

Located in Surfside, FL

Basin’s Antologye (Anthology), the collection Velt ayn, velt oys (World in, world out), and designed frontispieces, little vignettes, and letters for Yiddish-language books. In 1916...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Letters

Materials

Oil, Board

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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.