Antique Letters

When David died at the age of 89, he left a large part of his archive of personal papers, letters and manuscripts to the Bodleian library in Oxford.

Rare and original piece 20th century French walnut "Billet doux". Used to write letters behind the fabric wall to be hidden. Louis XV style.

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with delicate floral swags between the letters and beautifully fretted gilt hands. The rear door is glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

"Just"--"Prompt"--"Certain", in prominent gold letters on a circular aqua background displays their motto; while gold, white, and aqua lettering on a light brownish background comple...

Amongst the small cache of letters preserved with our paintings is one from 1813 written from Plymouth Naval Hospital.

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...

Soon after the assumption of effective power by the Emperor, a great congress of painters and men of letters was held at which Kyōsai was present. He again expressed his opinion of t...

Inscripted on the lower margin in Capital Letters: The Encampment of Ibrahim Pasha, near Jaffa.

Inscripted on the lower margin in Capital Letters: Kirche des Heiligen Grabes in Jerusalem.

Inscripted on the lower margin in Capital Letters: Die Meerenge von Gibraltar. Engraved by Verleger.

Inscripted on the lower margin in Capital Letters: Die Temple - Ruinen zu Philae (Phul) in Aegypten.

Inscripted on the lower margin in Capital Letters: Scene in the Valley of St. Nicholas. Engraved by H.

He moved to London to gain wider experience, and William Morris wrote him letters of recommendation. The first architectural practice he approached was John Dando Sedding, where he w...

In addition to many awards, Bitter presided over the National Sculpture Society in 1906-1907, and was a member of the National Institute of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of...

The signature is in moulded block letters on the couver . The boxe is in excellent condition.

Inscripted on the upper central margin in capital Letters: Norwège. Total Dimensions: 13 x 22 cm.

Inscripted in capital letters on the lower margin: "Vico, Bay of Naples" Passepartout is included (cm 24 x 30).

The signature is hand wheel cut in block letters. The vase is in excellent condition.

The stamp impression was used to seal letters or important deeds. The measurement is 3,5 cm high, 2,1 cm depth and the width is 2,6 The weight is 221 grams (1 Inch= 2,54 cm )

It is conceived as a series of letters from the artist on the subject of landscape painting and kindred topics.

Cuttler also conducted his own interviews, research, and read letters and reports in library archives, to create as full of a biographical picture as possible.

Among his many honors, Dehn was elected as a full academician to the National Academy of Design and as a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters. His works are held in o...

Restoration to the background and the letters "E-E-E' in the top left corner. Ref: Rawls p. 154-155, Theofiles 37, Borkan p. 28.

Memberships in the United States include the National Sculpture Society and the National Institute of Arts and Letters.

Inscripted on the lower margin in capital letters: Scene at Colgong on the Ganges. Published by Fisher Son & C., London & Paris, 1844.

Austrian - Hungarian Empire period hallmarks : letter B / city of Linz in accordance with existed Austrian Hungarian Assay City letters. Coffin shaped mark of a dog’s head with di...

Austrian - Hungarian Empire period hallmarks : letter B / city of Linz in accordance with existed Austrian Hungarian Assay City letters. Coffin shaped mark of a dog’s head with d...

A Dutch delft Porceleyne Fles wall plate after Petrus van der Velden (1837-1915) A Dutch delft Porceleyne Fles wall plate after Petrus van der Velden (1837-1915) with title "Isle ...

Most of his drawings are signed with his characteristic monogram, composed of the letters C, S and L. The shape of the letter S has changed over the years, making it possible to date...

Designed doors, lamps, stained glass, fences, fireplaces, clocks and facade letters, etc. Clock key included The clock measures 28 cm high, 34,3 cm wide and 10,3 cm depth

The signature is in hand written, script letters, the silk ropes are genuine.

His close acquaintance with Whistler led the Pennells' to undertake a biography of that artist in 1906, and, after some litigation with his executrix for the right to use his letters...

The animals are designated by the letters a,b,c,d. Excellent conditions, as perfectly new.

Inscripted on the lower margin in Capital Letters: "Lago Maggiore". Engraved by R. Wallis. Printed by C.

19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing surface decorated with blind tooling, which lifts up to reveal a compartment with four...

The iron handles would be hooked onto wheeled carts. Stenciled letters "C H A D L" on one side, the number "6" stenciled on other side.

Materials: Cameo and Enamelled Glass Signed: Daum Nancy", engraved in Gold letters and Cross of Lorraine Literature: Daum Nancy: Maîtres Verriers, by Katharina Büttiker, Zurich: Gale...

Magnificent epergne from 1792, by William Hall, London, the centerpiece with garland frieze and four down swept legs, joined by two rows of incurvate stretchers, and having four bowl...

The oval signet face engraved with intricate scrolled interlacing letters. Substantial quality, heavy gold piece. The iconic Sphinx, half lion and half human, is a powerful symbol of...

Married to a granddaughter of Antoine-François Bazin, he is the father of Augustin Cabat, magistrate and man of letters. Exhibitions and fairs 1845: Salon des amis des arts in Grenob...

Published by Sagot, Paris Proof before letters without the calendarium as published Very rare in any form, proof (as here) or calendar page The first and only edition of Grasset's lo...

An unusual photograph, circa 1910-1920 where the letters Lake George are made of cutout photographs.

Inscripted on the upper central margin in capital Letters: Danemark. Fair conditions. Small spots along the margn of the sheet.

Inscripted on the upper central margin in capital letters: Danemark. Passepartout is included (cm 30 x 24).

Charles grew up in the world of letters and ancient languages; he worked a little in the workshop then studied medicine in Paris.

Inscripted on the lower margin in Capital Letters: The Porta Felice, and Marina, Palermo. Engraved by R.Sands.

The first ball has the letters PP in brass, the second has the number 9 in brass, while the third has the numbers 41 in brass.

Some ormolu bear the letters "P.R."; "N.H"; ":E.J" and other mounts bear what appear to be a name in cyrillic.

The shelves hold plenty of love letters, sheet music, comics, photo albums, papers, etc.

The Republic of Arabic Letters: Islam and the European Enlightenment. Harvard University Press, 2020.

The movement of the clock is stamped with an impressed shield bearing interlocking letters CM, centered between letters V & B. A raised circular shield with a star identifies a proli...

The typography is bold and playful, with "Cabourg" prominently displayed in large, red letters. The accompanying text emphasizes the resort's various attractions: the casino, theater...

Period half leather binding, smooth spine adorned with title and author in gilded letters. Illustrated in and out of the text with 360 figures in the text, 7/8 chromolithography plat...

Charming child's diminutive needlepoint on linen, American sampler, measuring 10" x 10"; incorporating the proverbial 26 letters of the alphabet and the numbers 1 through 10.

The inside of the box has seveal compartments for pens and paper and the lock mechanism is intact, but there is no key.These lap desks were common in Victorian homes and were used fo...

Fitted with a green starboard lantern of solid copper with brass handle. The letters are deeply carved and gilded. Lantern is late 19th/early 20th century.

When both indicators are set to the current conditions the centre dial will reveal three different letters, which depending on the prevailing conditions can be read on the turn dial ...

Work from the early 19th century period, in the style of Empire or made during it. Signed with red letters stamped "DARTE / FRERES / A PARIS" on the saucer.

It was written in the Pali language using Burmese script. The square letters were written in thick and black cinnabar lacquer.

Secreet-Boeck, by Abraham Canin, Dordrecht, 1601 Titel: Secreet-Boeck, Waer in vele diversche secreten ende heerlicke consten in veelderleye verscheyden materien, seker Latijnsche,...