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"Illinois. 1818 Centennial 1918." Vintage Poster by Willy Sesser, 1918
"Illinois. 1818 Centennial 1918." Vintage Poster by Willy Sesser, 1918

"Illinois. 1818 Centennial 1918." Vintage Poster by Willy Sesser, 1918

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

sizes, from the full-size poster down to the ‘sticker’ size to be used on letters and packages, and

Category

1910s American Antique Letters

Materials

Paper

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian ADORE acrostic Brooch, Hallmarked Birmingham 1896
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian ADORE acrostic Brooch, Hallmarked Birmingham 1896

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian ADORE acrostic Brooch, Hallmarked Birmingham 1896

Located in Brighton, GB

letters of the gemstones set across the centre: Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald Each stone is star-set

Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Letters

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

The Flight into Egypt
The Flight into Egypt

The Flight into Egypt

By Hans Lautensack

Located in Middletown, NY

crowned figure with a harp, and letters A S, 11 3/4 x 8 inches (298 x 204 mm); sheet 10 x 13 inches (254 x

Category

16th Century Old Masters Antique Letters

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

Antique 10K Gold Monogrammed Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin
Antique 10K Gold Monogrammed Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin

Antique 10K Gold Monogrammed Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

elegantly lettered monogram of initials E, B and X, or B, B, and X (or any other formation of these letters

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Bronze Gold Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Good Luck Letter Opener
Antique Bronze Gold Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Good Luck Letter Opener

Antique Bronze Gold Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Good Luck Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

, perfectly suited to opening letters with ease. Art Nouveau design frequently embraced natural motifs, and

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

H. Vian, "Bacchic" Crystal & Gilded bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870
H. Vian, "Bacchic" Crystal & Gilded bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870

H. Vian, "Bacchic" Crystal & Gilded bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870

By Henri Vian

Located in PARIS, FR

signature is usually written in cursive letters, with the initial of his first name followed by his surname

Category

1870s French Louis XVI Antique Letters

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Solid Pine, Antique, Circa 1850
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Solid Pine, Antique, Circa 1850

Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Solid Pine, Antique, Circa 1850

Located in Kramfors, SE

practical writing desk which opens to a charming interior with small drawers for letters and smaller items

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Letters

Materials

Pine

Imperial Russian Cloisonne Polka Dot Egg Pendant, Workmaster Ivan Khlebnikov
Imperial Russian Cloisonne Polka Dot Egg Pendant, Workmaster Ivan Khlebnikov

Imperial Russian Cloisonne Polka Dot Egg Pendant, Workmaster Ivan Khlebnikov

By Ivan Khlebnikov

Located in Chesterland, OH

. The Cyrillic letters "И.Х" are the name of the master maker "I. Kh" According to official reference

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Letters

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

A R.Lalique Art Déco Plumes vase
A R.Lalique Art Déco Plumes vase

A R.Lalique Art Déco Plumes vase

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

signed twice in molded block letters and by hand in cursive letters.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Glass

French Godin Chaufette Cast Iron Wood Stove
French Godin Chaufette Cast Iron Wood Stove

French Godin Chaufette Cast Iron Wood Stove

By Godin

Located in Bridgeport, CT

door. "The letters "TIP" on the stove in the image are part of the brand name "Petit Godin". The

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Letters

Materials

Iron

Antique Ohmers Sons 48 Drawer Oak Industrial Apothecary Amberg Filing Cabinet
Antique Ohmers Sons 48 Drawer Oak Industrial Apothecary Amberg Filing Cabinet

Antique Ohmers Sons 48 Drawer Oak Industrial Apothecary Amberg Filing Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

featuring 48 slide up drawers for storage of index cards, letters and documents. The sides are paneled and

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Metal

Vintage School Honours Cap
Vintage School Honours Cap

Vintage School Honours Cap

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

are the letters "R.F.C" and the year "1928-9". Label inside: size 6 ⅞ and written in pen 'R. Harding

Category

Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Antique Letters

Materials

Fabric

Kabbalistic Medieval Magic Ring +A+G+L+A+ c. 1250 – 1350
Kabbalistic Medieval Magic Ring +A+G+L+A+ c. 1250 – 1350

Kabbalistic Medieval Magic Ring +A+G+L+A+ c. 1250 – 1350

Located in Chicago, IL

formed from the initial letters of a Hebrew phrase drawn from Kabbalistic tradition: Attah Gibbor Leolam

Category

15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Letters

Materials

Silver

French Provincial Oak 19th century Farmhouse table with drawers, France
French Provincial Oak 19th century Farmhouse table with drawers, France

French Provincial Oak 19th century Farmhouse table with drawers, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

were used for preparing food, sharing meals, writing letters, and conducting the everyday tasks that

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Letters

Materials

Oak

Baccarat, Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1890
Baccarat, Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1890

Baccarat, Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1890

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in PARIS, FR

and a cup above which is marked BACCARAT. From 1875, the brand BACCARAT in stick letters and in

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Letters

Materials

Crystal

1880s French Black Laquered Box
1880s French Black Laquered Box

1880s French Black Laquered Box

Located in High Point, NC

period. Ideal for storing letters, documents, or keepsakes, it also works effortlessly as a sculptural

Category

1880s French Antique Letters

Materials

Wood

English Arts and Crafts Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1910s
English Arts and Crafts Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1910s

English Arts and Crafts Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1910s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

drawers, each one shaped to hold letters, papers, and writing tools; an intimate workspace designed for

Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Letters

Materials

Copper

Antique Art Nouveau French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Letter Opener E. Famin
Antique Art Nouveau French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Letter Opener E. Famin

Antique Art Nouveau French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Letter Opener E. Famin

Located in Greven, DE

when opening letters. Beneath the decorative design appears the artist’s engraved signature, “E. Famin

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Shakudo Style Letter Clip
Shakudo Style Letter Clip

Shakudo Style Letter Clip

Located in New York, NY

forms the clip over a etched leaf. Hinge is top of clip to open for letters. Beautifully hand detailed

Category

1890s Japanese Antique Letters

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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.