Antique Letters

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

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

The skull, vertebral column, rib cage, and elongated limbs are rendered with scientific precision, each element identified by alphabetical letters corresponding to Buffon’s explanato...

The specimen is rendered symmetrically from below, revealing the lighter underfur, abdominal anatomy, and reproductive details, with alphabetical letters corresponding to Buffon’s de...

The animal is rendered symmetrically from above, emphasizing the expansive gliding membrane, dense fur texture, and broad tail. Alphabetical letters identify anatomical features in a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A signature on plate, hard to read, in small letters on the back of a figure at the bottom right.

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)...

Fig. 2 presents a detailed view of associated reproductive structures and adjacent organs, likewise annotated with letters for scientific clarity. The composition exemplifies 18th-c...

The composition fills the entire frame with dense, finely hatched fur textures, parted centrally to reveal the anatomical structure identified by alphabetical letters corresponding t...

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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".

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, ...

By 1639 he held a manor at Westbury Leigh in Wiltshire and sought letters of denization due to overseas birth, enabling him to stand as Member of Parliament for Westbury.

The central organ is presented in longitudinal section, revealing internal lobular divisions and membranous structure, each identified by alphabetical letters corresponding to Buffon...

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...

The upper portions reveal clustered nodular formations and circular glandular cavities rendered in high relief, while the lower sections taper into smooth, cylindrical extensions. Al...

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

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 ...

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.

The typography is equally assertive, with “THE WHITE KNIGHT” set in large, blocky letters that command attention. Hassall was known for his ability to combine humor and accessibilit...

The articulation is dissected to show: The inner cavity The structural layering of bone The relationship between socket and femoral head Alphabetical letters mark anatomical feat...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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...

The typography, with its sweeping red letters spelling “Cleveland Car,” curves dynamically across the upper portion of the poster, echoing the movement of the stars.

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.

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...

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

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

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...

., 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 ...

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.