Antique Letters

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

Signed «A.Gautier » in red letters bottom right certainly for Armand Désiré Gautier (1825-1894).

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".

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...

These pieces were made as compact writing cabinets allowing letters, documents and writing instruments to be organised and secured, effectively serving as an early form of a home off...

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...

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.

This type of desk was commonly used for writing letters, studying, or as a workbench for artisans.

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...

A lever on the front (marked with a cast plaque with the letters M.J. & Cie) activates the internal mechanism, causing the horses to revolve around the felt-covered track on a ci...

The text "Men Wanted for the Army" is printed in bold red letters at the top of the poster. The bottom margin of the poster includes a cartouche where the name of the recruiting stat...

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 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...

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.

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.

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

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...

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

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

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 painting showcases a young woman dressed in period attire sitting in a palatial estate while reviewing letters from a box. Standing next to her is a well dressed gentlemen also i...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

Louis-Octave Uzanne, (1851 – 1931) was an eminent man of letters, a journalist, a publisher, and an erudite and avid bibliophile.

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...

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...

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 ...

Letters, wreath and borders are embroidered in gold with yellow fabric, the doves of white satin with blue, none and white embroidery.

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

The boxe is made in white glass with a green patina and is signed in molded block letters on the lid of the boxe. The boxe is in excellent condition .

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...

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 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 ...

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

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

The vase is signed Lalique in hand written script letters . The vase has a silver foot . The vase is 19cm high without its silver foot.

The keys are nickel with black letters. All the keys strike properly. CREATOR Underwood Typewriter Company, NY.

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, ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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 sterling silver cartouche is engraved with two letters - AL- in a graceful, script font. Dark areas on sterling silver in photos are reflections.

There are die stamped security serial numbers and letters found on the stretcher and top of the leg indicating that it came from a local New York Tri-State institution.

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 ...

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...

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...