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Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment
Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment

Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment

Located in Suffolk, GB

Inside are fitted compartments for pens, ink and stationery along with a sliding panel concealing a hidden compartment, a feature commonly used at the time for storing private letter...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Letters

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Silver Plate Whippet Greyhound Paper Clip, Glass Eyes, England c. 1880
Victorian Silver Plate Whippet Greyhound Paper Clip, Glass Eyes, England c. 1880

Victorian Silver Plate Whippet Greyhound Paper Clip, Glass Eyes, England c. 1880

Located in London, GB

The mouth has a spring mechanism to open it as a clip, making it perfect for holding cards, letters, receipts or photos. The spring to the interior is substantial giving the dog a st...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Black Forest Wood Carved Scotty Dog Figure Letter Holder German Antique 1900s
Black Forest Wood Carved Scotty Dog Figure Letter Holder German Antique 1900s

Black Forest Wood Carved Scotty Dog Figure Letter Holder German Antique 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

It offers space for your documents or letters and is a practical and eye-catching piece both on a desk and in a hallway.

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Letters

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Secretaire with Marble Top
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Secretaire with Marble Top

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Secretaire with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Inside, a series of compartments, small drawers, and a central niche provide practical organization for letters and documents, all accented with matching marquetry fronts and bronze ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Plates, 18th Century Set of Fourteen -
Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Plates, 18th Century Set of Fourteen -

Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Plates, 18th Century Set of Fourteen -

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Bradenton, FL

The reverse of each plate bears the traditional interlaced double "L" Sèvres mark, along with individual artists letters, indicating authentic manufacture and the hand of specific de...

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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Letters

Materials

Porcelain

Empire Style Marble Top Console Table by Bedel & Cie of Paris
Empire Style Marble Top Console Table by Bedel & Cie of Paris

Empire Style Marble Top Console Table by Bedel & Cie of Paris

Located in San Francisco, CA

There’s a single center drawer operated by an underside latch, perfect for concealing discreet love letters or treaty drafts. The combination of materials and elegant construction hi...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Letters

Materials

Ormolu

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

On four painted legs with rectangular casket form body with openwork latticed motifs with front door. "The letters "TIP" on the stove in the image are part of the brand name "Petit ...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Letters

Materials

Iron

Antique painting "Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus", The Balkans 19th Century
Antique painting "Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus", The Balkans 19th Century

Antique painting "Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus", The Balkans 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

Mary is shown in a three-quarter view, wearing a traditional blue maphorion (veil) over a red garment. The Greek letters MP ΘΥ (Mētēr Theou) inscribed at the top are the standard abb...

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19th Century Balkan Neoclassical Antique Letters

Materials

Canvas, Wood

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

Made of quartersawn oak featuring 48 slide up drawers for storage of index cards, letters and documents. The sides are paneled and the top has egg and dart molding.

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Metal

19thC Fine Quality & Rare ABC's Alphabet Blocks by McLoughlin Bros "Little Tots"
19thC Fine Quality & Rare ABC's Alphabet Blocks by McLoughlin Bros "Little Tots"

19thC Fine Quality & Rare ABC's Alphabet Blocks by McLoughlin Bros "Little Tots"

By McLoughlin Brothers

Located in Incline Village, NV

Some examples of the letters and matching characters are; the letter "R" with a robin and rabbit; "K"; "I" an Indian and an infant; "F" a fireman and a fox.

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1880s American Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Wood, Paper

Animaux Spermatiques du Lapin et du... - Etching by Jacques de Sève- 1771

Animaux Spermatiques du Lapin et du... - Etching by Jacques de Sève- 1771

By Jacques de Seve

Located in Roma, IT

The upper register depicts enlarged individual specimens, annotated with letters, and captioned “Animaux spermatiques du Lapin” and “Animaux spermatiques du Chien”, referencing Leeuw...

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1770s Old Masters Antique Letters

Materials

Etching

Antique No-Heat Ruby Bow Brooch
Antique No-Heat Ruby Bow Brooch

Antique No-Heat Ruby Bow Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: This form of bow brooch was first popularized by Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, the Marquise de Sévigné, a 17th century noblewoman, member of the court o...

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Late 19th Century Antique Letters

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Silver

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Artist’s Edition Limited to 750 copies Complete 15 Volumes
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Artist’s Edition Limited to 750 copies Complete 15 Volumes

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Artist’s Edition Limited to 750 copies Complete 15 Volumes

Located in Woodbury, CT

Artist’s Edition — Limited to 750 copies This set: No. 407 Complete in 15 volumes 13 volumes plus 2 volumes of Life and Letters A distinguished limited Artist’s Edition of the colle...

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1890s American Other Antique Letters

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s
Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s

Antique Custommade Writing Desk in Mahogany, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 1900s

Located in Odense, DK

Beneath the felt is a central storage compartment, flanked by two smaller compartments with wooden lids — ideal for organizing letters, stationery, and writing tools. The lower drawe...

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Early 20th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Letters

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Hammered Gilt Bronze Ormolu Floral Letter Opener
Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Hammered Gilt Bronze Ormolu Floral Letter Opener

Antique Art Deco Art Nouveau Hammered Gilt Bronze Ormolu Floral Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

The blade terminates in a rounded, flattened tip, ideal for smoothly opening letters. Wonderfully crafted, this antique letter opener would make a superb addition to a collection or...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

Beetle Centerpiece sign : Cristalerias Rigolleau Buenos Aires , 1926
Beetle Centerpiece sign : Cristalerias Rigolleau Buenos Aires , 1926

Beetle Centerpiece sign : Cristalerias Rigolleau Buenos Aires , 1926

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Introduced in 1908 by the Fenton Art Glass Company, it was created by spraying hot glass with metallic salts to achieve a rainbow-like sheen similar to an oil slick. In smaller lette...

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1920s Argentine Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Art Glass

Bloodstone (heliotrope) intaglio: marriage scene. Roman, 2nd–3rd century A.D.
Bloodstone (heliotrope) intaglio: marriage scene. Roman, 2nd–3rd century A.D.

Bloodstone (heliotrope) intaglio: marriage scene. Roman, 2nd–3rd century A.D.

Located in London, GB

Directly beneath are the letters read here as “XΛIΛ” and the motif of two clasped hands (mani in fede), the conventional representation of dextrarum iunctio that denotes betrothal an...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Letters

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

The dome of rock crystal has been carved, and painted in reverse, with an elegantly lettered monogram of initials E, B and X, or B, B, and X (or any other formation of these letters)...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Napoleon’s Louvre Director Vivant Denon – French Empire Portrait Engraving c1820
Napoleon’s Louvre Director Vivant Denon – French Empire Portrait Engraving c1820

Napoleon’s Louvre Director Vivant Denon – French Empire Portrait Engraving c1820

Located in Langweer, NL

His slightly turned gaze and composed demeanor reflect his reputation as a man of letters, diplomacy, and artistic discernment. The engraving captures not only his likeness but also ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Letters

Materials

Paper

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

The handle flows seamlessly into a tapering blade with a pointed tip, perfectly suited to opening letters with ease. Art Nouveau design frequently embraced natural motifs, and the f...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

Vintage School Honours Cap
Vintage School Honours Cap

Vintage School Honours Cap

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Embroidered on the front in metal thread are the letters "R.F.C" and the year "1928-9". Label inside: size 6 ⅞ and written in pen 'R.

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Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Antique Letters

Materials

Fabric

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

The brooch spells A-D-O-R-E using the first letters of the gemstones set across the centre: Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald Each stone is star-set within an elongated oval plaque...

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Letters

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

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

The secretary has a practical writing desk which opens to a charming interior with small drawers for letters and smaller items. The lower section is fronted by double doors and offe...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Letters

Materials

Pine

Antique French Copper Napoleon Bonaparte Commemorative Military Letter Opener
Antique French Copper Napoleon Bonaparte Commemorative Military Letter Opener

Antique French Copper Napoleon Bonaparte Commemorative Military Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

Extending from the handle is a tapering blade, terminating in a pointed tip that allows for the easy opening of letters. The reverse is stamped ‘France’. This antique pairs practic...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Letters

Materials

Copper

Shakudo Style Letter Clip
Shakudo Style Letter Clip

Shakudo Style Letter Clip

Located in New York, NY

Hinge is top of clip to open for letters. Beautifully hand detailed. The leaf has patinaed and has not been polished but will clean well. 19th Century Japan. 3.5" x 1.5".

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1890s Japanese Antique Letters

"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

The Centennial Commission reproduced Sesser’s winning design “in color and in various sizes, from the full-size poster down to the ‘sticker’ size to be used on letters and packages, ...

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1910s American Antique Letters

Materials

Paper

Antique Continental Belle Époque Silvered Bronze Gold Lion Sword Letter Opener
Antique Continental Belle Époque Silvered Bronze Gold Lion Sword Letter Opener

Antique Continental Belle Époque Silvered Bronze Gold Lion Sword Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

Its graceful form is not merely decorative; the curvature and tapering tip are carefully designed to facilitate the elegant opening of letters. Combining symbolic design, skilled cr...

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque 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

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

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Letters

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Konstantinos Maleas Credited Acropolis Landscape Painting
Konstantinos Maleas Credited Acropolis Landscape Painting

Konstantinos Maleas Credited Acropolis Landscape Painting

Located in Roma, IT

Maleas was recognised for his artistic contribution by the Greek Government, which awarded him its 'Highest Acknowledgement of Letters and Maleas work was influenced by the work of ...

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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Letters

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century English Regency Leather Box
19th Century English Regency Leather Box

19th Century English Regency Leather Box

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a large handsome antique English Regency embossed leather box with bronze trim, compartment for letters, notes or paper with a drawer and a tufted satin interior.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

London Sterling Candlesticks , c1890s
London Sterling Candlesticks , c1890s

London Sterling Candlesticks , c1890s

Located in Houston, TX

Cement loaded, made by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. with date letters for 1896, monogrammed and dated "June 1897."

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Belle Époque Victorian Style Gold Pierced Brass Desk Letter Opener
Antique Belle Époque Victorian Style Gold Pierced Brass Desk Letter Opener

Antique Belle Époque Victorian Style Gold Pierced Brass Desk Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

Flowing scrolls fill the design, producing a textured surface that allows for a comfortable grip when opening letters. The blade itself is more rounded than that of most letter opene...

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Letters

Materials

Brass

1927 poster Femmes de Riazan (Babyi Ryazanskie) by Soviet cinema
1927 poster Femmes de Riazan (Babyi Ryazanskie) by Soviet cinema

1927 poster Femmes de Riazan (Babyi Ryazanskie) by Soviet cinema

Located in PARIS, FR

Typography plays a crucial role, with the film’s title rendered in strong, block-like Cyrillic letters that emphasize clarity and impact. The overall composition balances realism and...

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1920s Antique Letters

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Northern Italian Baroque Secretary, lined in red velvet, Venice Circa 1900
Northern Italian Baroque Secretary, lined in red velvet, Venice Circa 1900

Northern Italian Baroque Secretary, lined in red velvet, Venice Circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

The secretary beautifully shows hallmarks of the Baroque Italian style starting at the top with an arched cresting centered by a double scrolled cornice that frames two mirrors (one ...

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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Letters

Materials

Brass

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

AGLA is formed from the initial letters of a Hebrew phrase drawn from Kabbalistic tradition: Attah Gibbor Leolam Adonai (with several documented variants), a sacred formula employed ...

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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

They were used for preparing food, sharing meals, writing letters, and conducting the everyday tasks that defined family life.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Letters

Materials

Oak

Circa 1895 poster for All Aboard, performed at London’s Court Theatre
Circa 1895 poster for All Aboard, performed at London’s Court Theatre

Circa 1895 poster for All Aboard, performed at London’s Court Theatre

Located in PARIS, FR

The title “COURT THEATRE” crowns the image, while “ALL ABOARD” anchors the bottom in large, emphatic letters—ensuring immediate readability from a distance.

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1890s Antique Letters

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Digestive Organs - Etching by Jacques Baron - 1771

Digestive Organs - Etching by Jacques Baron - 1771

By Jacques Baron

Located in Roma, IT

The intestinal tract terminates in a narrower extension at the lower right corner, completing the anatomical sequence. Alphabetical letters are distributed across the structures, co...

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1770s Old Masters Antique Letters

Materials

Etching

A Memento Mori in wood with Chrismon, monogram of Christ, Italy circa 1600.
A Memento Mori in wood with Chrismon, monogram of Christ, Italy circa 1600.

A Memento Mori in wood with Chrismon, monogram of Christ, Italy circa 1600.

Located in Milan, IT

The monogram of Christ or Chi Rho (or CHRISMON) is a combination of letters from the Greek alphabet, which form an abbreviation of the name of Christ.

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Letters

Materials

Wood

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

Dimensions: Height (excluding suspension ring): 24 mm Width: 16.6 mm Weight: 7 gr The following marks are visible on the hanging ring of the pendant: an image of the number 84, indi...

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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Letters

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock
Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock

Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock

Located in Doylestown, PA

These small personal chests were a valued companion to every sailor at sea to house letters, photos, sewing kits, tools and their cherished belongings.

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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Letters

Materials

Metal

Animal Anatomy - Etching by Juste Chevillet - 1771

Animal Anatomy - Etching by Juste Chevillet - 1771

Located in Roma, IT

Each organ is identified by alphabetical letters corresponding to explanatory text in Buffon’s volume, reflecting Enlightenment-era scientific precision.

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1770s Old Masters Antique Letters

Materials

Etching

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

The blade is left plain and slightly rounded towards the end, allowing for both comfortable handling and practical use when opening letters. Beneath the decorative design appears th...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of oil on copper paintings, attributed to Adam Frans van der Meulen, 17th
Pair of oil on copper paintings, attributed to Adam Frans van der Meulen, 17th

Pair of oil on copper paintings, attributed to Adam Frans van der Meulen, 17th

By Adam Frans van der Meulen

Located in Firenze, IT

., with additional partially worn letters that can be interpreted as V.M., forming A.F.V.M., an element that allows the works to be connected with the Flemish painter Adam Frans van ...

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17th Century Other Art Style Antique Letters

Materials

Copper

Ancient Roman Ornament - Lithograph - Late 18th Century

Ancient Roman Ornament - Lithograph - Late 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Trombetta, The edition of The Antiquities of Herculaneum exhibited in Rendiconti of the Academy of Archeology, Letters and Fine Arts of Naples, 59 (1984), p.151-172.

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Letters

Materials

Lithograph

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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.