Antique Letters

A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock, the dial inlaid with pewter letters 'Tempus Fugit', enclosing a simple clock movement with striker and pendulum. c.1902.

They can be pulled out and used as secret compartments for letters. The desk stands out for its love for details and the very pretty mahogany veneer.

Large hand-crafted wooden storefront sign featuring raised block letters reading BAKERY across a shaped gilt panel.

A colourful and highly detailed antique English stained glass window detailed with a monogram of the letters G, L, A and A to the centre. Dating from circa 1870, this stained glass w...

The book compiles Ward's observations from his travels in England, including his popular letters originally published in the British humor magazine Punch.

It is a style of busy and well-to-do bourgeois, torn between the concern for their comfort and the desire to give themselves letters of nobility. The period of Louis-Philippe soverei...

There was various papers, letters and even what was believed to be a prototype poppy inside the drawers when we purchased it and this has all been forwarded on to The Poppy Factory f...

Vase features motto with applied letters, "Oost West Thuis Best" OR "One's Own Heart Is Worth Gold" Signed "LMV" under handle.

Mahogany desk table with top with two lift-up flaps, folding top with dividers for letters and drawers, writing surface in burgundy-toned leather, square-section legs.

It is interesting to note that while it was forbidden to try to utter the name of God, the shivviti used these letters in an artistic design to represent God’s presence.

This is an earlier-state proof before letters were added for the final published edition.

The signature is hand written in script letters. The vase is in fine condition

These small 19th Century Scandinavian collectibles were usually hand crafted and sometimes painted, to keep personal small objects and simple (but precious for the owners) piece of j...

Originally used as a wall pocket for letters or papers, it now serves as a highly decorative wall piece with authentic historical character.

Title: Francine Signature: "Jbt Carpeaux" in cursive letters on the pedestal. Number: 1079

On Todd’s 1846 flag, the words “California Republic” were likewise in black, but the letters spanned the width of the star and bear images and were placed immediately below them.

The center opens up to display a writing secretary with plenty of storage for writing materials , pens and letters and the like. The lower part has dual doors that open up the reveal...

One chair bears a fire branded mark with a crown device above the letters referring to the British War Department, identifying it as Crown owned property.

The hinged lid opens to reveal the original fitted interior with multiple divisions for letters, notes and correspondence. The interior retains its original red lining which is attra...

After his marriage, Rousseau added the first four letters of his wife’s maiden name “a-r-g-y” in homage to her cultural, emotional, and domestic support, signing his name “Argy-Rouss...

The circular base stamped / signed 'J Dunach' together with the letters 'JD' to the underneath. Jose Dunach (1886-1957) was born in Barcelona and later moved to Paris.

* IHS comes from the first three letters of the Latinised version 'IHSOUS' of the Greek spelling 'ΙΗΣΟΥΣ', which translates as the Holy Name of Jesus.

He was warded doctorates of sacred theology from the University of the City of New York and from Harvard; a doctorate of law from Western Reserve University; a doctorate of divinity ...

We like to think the letters “NJH” stand for “not joking here!” but you can come up with an acronym that is perfect for you.

ABOUT An antique Remington Envoy typewriter in black crinkle finish with original leather case. The keys are white letters on a black background. This typewriter is very clean and h...

It can also serve as stylish storage for letters or keepsakes.

This impression on japon paper was printed by Francois Lienard in 1875 (before letters were added) and published in Paris for a deluxe edition of L'Art.

The dial is signed in very small capital letters as follows: Farret Paris Below is a subsidiary Arabic alarm dial with a small blued-steel hand, which can be set at the back...

Made from numbers to represent letters. Expected minor age splits, surface marks.

Bullen published several of Symonds's works, including his influential Shakespearean studies and translations, fostering their connection through shared literary interests in Renaiss...

Marked: Impressed Davenport in upper case letters, a printed mark of a figure in Far Eastern costume in a landscape.

Would look stunning backlit or it could even be professionally cut into words or letters to re-arrange into different words. Minor losses to back edge from previous installation.

The 5 millimeter wide band has black enamel to the exterior and has large cut away letters which spell 'MEMORIE' along with a geometric motif separating the start and end of 'MEMORIE'.

This impression on japon paper was printed in 1880 by Francois Lienard (before letters were added) and published in Paris for a deluxe edition of L'Art.

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

The reverse glass gilded letters now protected with a new wooden backing.

A interesting little collection of five late 19th century rebus plates, a word puzzle that uses pictures, symbols, and letters to represent words or phrases. The goal is to decipher ...

A wonderful collection of the letters, poems, essays and lyrics of Rabbie Burns.

There are no frills, no images—just bold letters shouting a proud claim of invention and heritage.

Marked: A bow and a quiver with arrows, Ridgways, England, Semi Porcelain in uppercase letters The expected light surface wear, nothing to detract, Minor darkening to the base inter...

Duncan Dunbar, London’. Three letters between an ancestor of Sir James Laing’s cousin and the Manager of Deptford Shipyard, Sunderland from 1937 accompany this piece.

Rare quality antique Black Forest stationary box, having quality carved birds to the top of the lift up lid opening to reveal compartments for letters and papers, beautifully carved ...

Formally documented in The Life and Letters of John Burroughs (Vol. II, p. 168), this monumental canvas is not merely a portrait; it is a primary historical document.

The fall opens to a velvet lined writing surface and the superstructure opens to reveal 2 original inkwells flanking a storage area for pens and letters. Retains its original key. Ci...

The slanted top lifts to reveal ample interior storage, ideal for keeping books, letters, or documents neatly tucked away. The front is richly carved with scrolling foliate motifs, w...

P.S.- I prefer as many letters on cards as you can send me. J. Baines, 32 Oak Lane, Bradford, reg.

An early 20th century bronze figure of a nude man throwing a rock, marked 1905 to the base along with a monogram of the letters ‘S’ and ‘W’. Mounted on a contrasting white marble pli...

This impression on japon paper was printed in 1875 at the Alfred Salmon imprimerie (before letters were added) and published in Paris for a deluxe edition of L'Art.

The decorations are rustic and floral in inspiration, with a man and a woman on each carafe and the letters H for oil and V for vinegar. Very good condition.

Intriguing group of eight English game pieces crafted in wood in bowling pin form, clad in paper with decorative printed letters now aged to perfection.

Elegant coffee table with a black stucco top decorated with hand-painted trompe-l'œil inlays, depicting letters, envelopes, and stationery in a detailed and realistic composition.

The vase is signed R.Lalique France in sand blasted block letters .

In 1942 she was granted an award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and in 1980 the Academy awarded her a gold medal for her lifelong contribution to illustration and grap...

The maker's mark is partially obscured, but there is Queen Victoria's duty mark and the last two letters appear to be 'E.H'. This sterling ice tankard is extremely and very intricate...

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box This very attractive Box is made in Oak, it has 2 letter slots in the top, one for POST IN and the other for POST OUT T...

Features a lacquer finish with pierced letters reading "Montre Ponctua" or a promise to be on time.

This impression on thin japon paper was printed by Francois Lienard in 1875 (before letters were added) and published in Paris for a deluxe edition of L'Art.

This impression on thin japon paper was printed in 1875 at the Alfred Salmon imprimerie (before letters were added) and published in Paris for a deluxe edition of L'Art.

After his death, the date letters were based on the initial of the current tiffany president; 1891-1902 Charles L.

A good price for this impression on special paper, before letters and apart from the standard published edition.