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Antique Sloan & Co 14k Gold Rosary, 1908, Blessed by Pope Pius X
Antique Sloan & Co 14k Gold Rosary, 1908, Blessed by Pope Pius X

Antique Sloan & Co 14k Gold Rosary, 1908, Blessed by Pope Pius X

By Sloan & Company

Located in Orlando, FL

phrase that translates roughly to "by the office/duty of ecclesiastical letters [or documents]" or

Category

Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

14k Gold

Early Davenport Blue & White Transferware Soup Plates, set of four
Early Davenport Blue & White Transferware Soup Plates, set of four

Early Davenport Blue & White Transferware Soup Plates, set of four

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

diameter x 1.5 inch deep. Marked: Impressed Davenport in upper case letters, a printed mark of a figure in

Category

Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Letters

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Communion Set (1863)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Communion Set (1863)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Communion Set (1863)

By George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

a hinged catch. * IHS comes from the first three letters of the Latinised version 'IHSOUS' of the

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco, Saint-Clement Style Ceramic Figure Of A Young Woman
Art Deco, Saint-Clement Style Ceramic Figure Of A Young Woman

Art Deco, Saint-Clement Style Ceramic Figure Of A Young Woman

Located in Prato, Tuscany

underside appears an impressed mark with the letters “STR” surmounted by a crown, likely associated with the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Ceramic

18 th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Lectern Desk on Stand
18 th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Lectern Desk on Stand

18 th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Lectern Desk on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

storage, ideal for keeping books, letters, or documents neatly tucked away. The front is richly carved

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Letters

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut English Fireside Queen Anne Style Chair
18th Century Walnut English Fireside Queen Anne Style Chair

18th Century Walnut English Fireside Queen Anne Style Chair

Located in Essex, MA

seat is covered in a cream/beige colored fabric with Latin text and decorative illuminated letters

Category

Mid-19th Century Queen Anne Antique Letters

Materials

Walnut

Ridgways Semi Porcelain English Porridge Lidded Tureen
Ridgways Semi Porcelain English Porridge Lidded Tureen

Ridgways Semi Porcelain English Porridge Lidded Tureen

By John Ridgways

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Porcelain in uppercase letters The expected light surface wear, nothing to detract, Minor darkening to the

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Ironstone

Mahogany system desk table, XIXth c.
Mahogany system desk table, XIXth c.

Mahogany system desk table, XIXth c.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mahogany desk table with top with two lift-up flaps, folding top with dividers for letters and

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Letters

Materials

Mahogany

Early 18th century Scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box
Early 18th century Scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box

Early 18th century Scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

to represent letters. Expected minor age splits, surface marks.

Category

Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Letters

Materials

Iron

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Pink Marble-Top Night Stand
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Pink Marble-Top Night Stand

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Pink Marble-Top Night Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hold essentials such as perfume bottles, letters, or even a small pitcher of water. The marble tops

Category

1920s American Louis XVI Antique Letters

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Collection of Five French Rebus Riddle Puzzle Game Plates
19th Century Collection of Five French Rebus Riddle Puzzle Game Plates

19th Century Collection of Five French Rebus Riddle Puzzle Game Plates

Located in Lowestoft, GB

pictures, symbols, and letters to represent words or phrases. The goal is to decipher the visual clues to

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Letters

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub
Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub

Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub

Located in Wembley, GB

an ornate scrolled base. The cherub supports a cylindrical silver mount designed to hold letters

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775
French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

By Joseph Gegenbach

Located in Shippensburg, PA

right. Canabas received his letters of maîtrise on 1 April 1766 and subsequently operated independently

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Letters

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Arts & Crafts Set of Six Silver Green Blue Enamel Buttons
Antique Arts & Crafts Set of Six Silver Green Blue Enamel Buttons

Antique Arts & Crafts Set of Six Silver Green Blue Enamel Buttons

Located in Munich, Bavaria

. The buttons are impressed with the letters J-F for James Fenton in a rectangular surround. The

Category

1880s English Antique Letters

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

"Vaine Pature" etching

"Vaine Pature" etching

By Theophile Narcisse Chauvel

Located in Henderson, NV

on japon paper was printed by Francois Lienard in 1875 (before letters were added) and published in

Category

1870s Antique Letters

Materials

Etching

Early Carl Malmsten Writing or Console Table
Early Carl Malmsten Writing or Console Table

Early Carl Malmsten Writing or Console Table

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Long Island City, NY

and the long, tapering legs. Inlaid with a crest depicting a lion with sword and the letters “EJ

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Letters

Materials

Birch, Elm, Oak, Burl

Antique American Carved Oak Victorian Roll Top Letter File Cabinet Amberg Co
Antique American Carved Oak Victorian Roll Top Letter File Cabinet Amberg Co

Antique American Carved Oak Victorian Roll Top Letter File Cabinet Amberg Co

By Cameron Amberg & Co.

Located in Portland, OR

written legend in gilded letters; " Amberg's Patent Cabinet Letter File", fitted with a tambour locking

Category

1880s American Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Sterling Silver Tankard Ice Bucket with Figural Lion Accents
Large Antique Sterling Silver Tankard Ice Bucket with Figural Lion Accents

Large Antique Sterling Silver Tankard Ice Bucket with Figural Lion Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

duty mark and the last two letters appear to be 'E.H'. This sterling ice tankard is extremely and very

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Grand Tour Style Bronze Figure Throwing a Rock
Early 20th Century Grand Tour Style Bronze Figure Throwing a Rock

Early 20th Century Grand Tour Style Bronze Figure Throwing a Rock

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

with a monogram of the letters ‘S’ and ‘W’. Mounted on a contrasting white marble plinth, this antique

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Letters

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign
Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

look stunning backlit or it could even be professionally cut into words or letters to re-arrange into

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Antique Letters

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Wicker and Rattan Wall Magazine Rack, Circa 1920
French Art Deco Wicker and Rattan Wall Magazine Rack, Circa 1920

French Art Deco Wicker and Rattan Wall Magazine Rack, Circa 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

decorative appeal and practical storage, ideal for holding letters, magazines, or documents in an entryway

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Quimper earthenware oil and vinegar cruet set, late 19th century
Quimper earthenware oil and vinegar cruet set, late 19th century

Quimper earthenware oil and vinegar cruet set, late 19th century

By Grande Maison HB Quimper

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

woman on each carafe and the letters H for oil and V for vinegar. Very good condition. Can be used as a

Category

1880s French Rustic Antique Letters

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Edwardian 9 Carat Rose Gold Cufflinks, c.1909
Edwardian 9 Carat Rose Gold Cufflinks, c.1909

Edwardian 9 Carat Rose Gold Cufflinks, c.1909

Located in London, GB

the cufflink are the letters LE, engraved using an English Script type of font. Age: 1900s, 1909

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

DIGGES, Sir Dudly. The Compleat Ambassador. 1655 - FIRST EDITION
DIGGES, Sir Dudly. The Compleat Ambassador. 1655 - FIRST EDITION

DIGGES, Sir Dudly. The Compleat Ambassador. 1655 - FIRST EDITION

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Marriage of Qu: Elizabeth of Glorious Memory; Comprised in Letters of Negotiation of Sir Francis Walsingham

Category

1650s British Antique Letters

Materials

Leather

Art Deco vases by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères, D781, 1920s
Art Deco vases by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères, D781, 1920s

Art Deco vases by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères, D781, 1920s

By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres

Located in Delft, NL

. Signature in letters CT for Charles Catteau The vases are 27 cm high and 19 cm diagonal The vases shows

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Letters

Materials

Earthenware

Huge 19th Century Gilded and Reverse Painted Shop Sign
Huge 19th Century Gilded and Reverse Painted Shop Sign

Huge 19th Century Gilded and Reverse Painted Shop Sign

Located in London, GB

gilded letters now protected with a new wooden backing. Signed to the bottom right hand corner 'CHAMPANE

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Wedgwood Majolica Bird & Fan Argenta Plate
Wedgwood Majolica Bird & Fan Argenta Plate

Wedgwood Majolica Bird & Fan Argenta Plate

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

English Registry Lozenge. Also seen is a printed mark showing the Staffordshire Knot with the letters AMS

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Letters

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood Majolica Bird & Fan Argenta Plate
Wedgwood Majolica Bird & Fan Argenta Plate

Wedgwood Majolica Bird & Fan Argenta Plate

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

English Registry Lozenge. Also seen is a printed mark showing the Staffordshire Knot with the letters AMS

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Letters

Materials

Earthenware

French Majolica Artichoke Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900
French Majolica Artichoke Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900

French Majolica Artichoke Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900

By Sarreguemines

Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR

its letters of nobility by becoming one of the favorite dishes of Louis XIV. Like for asparagus

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Artichoke Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900
French Majolica Artichoke Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900

French Majolica Artichoke Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900

By Sarreguemines

Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR

its letters of nobility by becoming one of the favorite dishes of Louis XIV. Like for asparagus

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letters

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Early 20th Century Leather and Silvered Metal Cigar Case by Ducas Paris, France
Early 20th Century Leather and Silvered Metal Cigar Case by Ducas Paris, France

Early 20th Century Leather and Silvered Metal Cigar Case by Ducas Paris, France

Located in North Miami, FL

material and design. Inside, the maker’s mark appears in gilt letters, a discreet yet notable detail of its

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Letters

Materials

Metal, Silver

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk
French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

a storage area for pens and letters. Retains its original key. Circa 1860. Minor losses and repairs.

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Letters

Materials

Brass

"Sibylle Libyque" etching

"Sibylle Libyque" etching

Located in Henderson, NV

imprimerie (before letters were added) and published in Paris for a deluxe edition of L'Art. Plate size: 10 1

Category

1870s Antique Letters

Materials

Etching

"La femme en chapeau" etching

"La femme en chapeau" etching

Located in Henderson, NV

paper was printed by Francois Lienard in 1875 (before letters were added) and published in Paris for a

Category

1870s Antique Letters

Materials

Etching

"Buste de femme" etching

"Buste de femme" etching

By Paul Edme LeRat

Located in Henderson, NV

paper was printed in 1875 at the Alfred Salmon imprimerie (before letters were added) and published in

Category

1870s Antique Letters

Materials

Etching

Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band
Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band

Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

letters. The inside of the ring has n inscription which reads 'my revered mother, Sarah Smith Ob 28th Feb

Category

1810s British Georgian Antique Letters

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel

Rare quality antique black forest stationary box
Rare quality antique black forest stationary box

Rare quality antique black forest stationary box

Located in Ipswich, GB

lift up lid opening to reveal compartments for letters and papers, beautifully carved detail all over

Category

19th Century Antique Letters

Materials

Walnut

Small Leather Monogrammed Briefcase with Original Travel Tag c.1940
Small Leather Monogrammed Briefcase with Original Travel Tag c.1940

Small Leather Monogrammed Briefcase with Original Travel Tag c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

letters "A. C. B." on top. All luggage sold individually. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Letters

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

dividers to keep the letters orderly The Box is 12” wide, 7” high and 7” deep WE265

Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Letters

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

on top  for stationary, letters, stamps, etc,. It rises up by itself when a hidden catch is pressed

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Walnut

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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.

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