Antique Letters

George and the Dragon after Raphael Engraving, 1885 Unsigned, proof before letters A engraving after a painting by Raphael (c.1504-05) now in the Musée du Louvre, Paris (inv. no.609).

Inside there are a few handy places to hold letters and writing materials, and in addition to this there is a secret hidden compartment revealing three small drawers concealed beneat...

On the reverse side, there are clubs with letters stating the translation; Alexander. This coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professional Numismatic who speci...

The center of the bowl bears the acid stamped Sinclaire wreath mark while the underside of the silver base bears the three part Gorham hallmark along with the letters SCX. A fabul...

Raised above a hammered background Bold Letters come forward spelling MiIZPAH which is a Hebrew word meaning Watchtower.

Airline - Tourism - Middle East Send your letters every week by seaplane to Naples, Greece and Syria Printed by Fr.

The State Library of New South Wales has four letters written by Angas – the first is addressed to his publisher, Joseph Hogarth, and is dated 31 January 1848, requesting that two dr...

The monogram in ornately raised letters of great beauty with fine royal blue enamel decoration.

The butter stamp is integrated withing the design showing what is seemingly a knife as the pattern with the letters forming the blunt of the knife. Beautiful color.

Others, equipped with a lock, like this example, might hold those bulky bangle bracelets, or more delightfully, be used for secreting away silk-ribbon tied packets of love letters. C...

Art Deco Chinoiserie design and decorative hand-painted letters at the front part. The contrast of black and golden with the pink color creates a beautiful visual effect.

The case is signed in gold stamped letters L.O. BITTNER & CO., OPTISCH FEINMECHANISCHES WERK.

On the rim of the basin the inscription “PATRONIN DES FRIDEN” appears in golden letters. Attached to the sceptre in Mary’s right hand is a banner reading “FRIDEN MIT GOT.”

It is flanked by the Hebrew letters 'Kaf' (כ) and 'Tav' (ת), suggesting a reference to divine kingship or Torah, and is punctuated with simulated ruby and diamond-like stones, adding...

Here Schiffer shows a soldier chained to the oversized letters V D preventing him from joining his troop sailing for home.

Malassis. - The drama l'Ivrogne (scenario of the drama); letters from Messrs. Tisserant, Hostein. - Letter from Alfred de Vigny to Baudelaire. - Letters from Eugène Delacroix to Baud...

From 1875, the brand BACCARAT in stick letters and in relief is present on some blown models and on the bronze parts of the mounts.

The vase is signed in hand wheel cut block letters.

This first issue features artwork specially designed by Henri Matisse for the cover as well as a series of drawings and an essay by Matisse titled "Divagations," some early letters a...

A Impressive Italian Baroque Polychrome and Giltwood Open Bookcase, 19th Century The broken pediment comprised of three downturned C scrolls, the two flanking with rocailles interio...

François de Seville", the first with an Anchor Surmounted by a Cross and the second with a Hand and Letters watermark, the remaining two with a Letters watermark, all published in Pa...

The drawing is signed “Boucher” in the lower left of the plate, while the engraving is signed “Demarteau” in the lower right, followed by partially legible letters. A collector’s sta...

John Dollond was appointed optician to King George III and the Duke of York and Albany, who granted him ‘His Majesty’s Royal Letters’for his refracting telescope. Other customers in...

By 1825 he was a member of the Society of Antiquaries of Normandy, based in Caen, a member of the Royal Academy of Science, Belles-letters and Arts of Rouen. In 1828 Langlois was mad...

In the 18th century, a secretary like this would have been the centerpiece of a study or reception room, serving as both a writing desk and a secure storage cabinet for documents, le...

Le Tallec porcelain products usually feature several marks, including a decorative designation with the letters LT (Le Tallec) and the year of production.

Later in life he returned to Sweden and published collections of his letters and diaries (compiled as En målares anteckningar), which provide invaluable first-hand testimony about hi...

The tilting writing surface slides back to reveal six hinged compartments, each lid beautifully inlaid with boxwood stringing and an oval cartouche bearing letters of the alphabet. T...

The ring is signed with a French makers mark, an upright lozenge with the letters C P and a cross in between the two letters.

Footnote: Originally used to hold books on a table or desk, or even as a serving piece for letters, documents, or tea trays. Its sturdy build and classic design make it ideal for ...

IHS comes from the first three letters of the Latinised version 'IHSOUS' of the Greek spelling ‘??

The Royal Maritime Museum in London further holds documents that record his career together with a sketchbook of paintings made on a future voyage to the Americas and letters back to...

Abraxas, therefore, was a Gnostic divinity and, as such, in Gnostic cosmology, the 7 letters that write his name represent each of the 7 classical planets: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus,...

The interior features 6 drawers, an open shelf, and additional spaces for letters. A gorgeous pink leather work space completes the details.

While the signature is faint and stamped multiple times over itself, the first and last letters suggest attribution to a celebrated maker such as Étienne Meunier or Molitor—both high...

There are two, almost secret, small drawers for those precious love letters! Circa 1890.

William the Conqueror Pax Penny English pennies struck in the name of “King William” are the PAXS pennies: these display the letters P A X S (“Peace”) at the intersections of the cr...

19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box This very attractive Carved Box is made in Oak, it is carved on the top with 2 letter slots, one for UNANSWERED and the ot...

Numbers in this system are represented by combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet. Roman numerals, as used today, employ seven symbols, each with a fixed integer value, as fo...

A period antique 18th century oil painting of a prince with indistinct letters to the lower quarter. Painted onto a large wooden board with hints of historic gilding to the frame, th...

They led an intensive correspondence; there were more than one hundred published letters of Pyotr Nilus to Bunin. His work is housed in many prestigious museums & galleries & private...

Signed on the lower right corner with the letters E, a T (we think) and a K, this painting ticks all the right boxes.

There is a monogram which appears to be the letters S H. Wonderful decoration.

The monogram is made up of initials GTIC or GTIO (or some variation of those letters or similar) which are elegantly entwined with one another.

The inside of the lid has the name of Moritz Hübner printed in golden letters onto the silk.

Subjects include dogs, letters, boats, horses, people, flags, etc. These were intended for decorating a horses bridle.

The artist also participated in the Salons of the French School in 1909, 1910, and 1911, as well as those of the International Union of Fine Arts and Letters in 1910 and 1911. He was...

Root bowl in an organic shape, marked underneath with 3-4 letters. Original condition as found. Dimensions: 29x20x9cm

The child is holding a basket, with the letters 'LU' on it (probably holding all the cookies).

The antique cast iron pulley, featuring deep embossed letters, gives the light the ability to extend the 21” length of twisted cloth covered wire to adjust the height of the light.

Please note there are two letters one has small damage as shown. Listing is for one letter.

They can stand/lean no problem and also be hung on a wall. Three letters available at time of listing, all as photographed.

In striking contrast with no wear, the word Mispah is raised in gold letters on a darker gold background. The borders are scalloped.

Height: 37 cm (14.6 inches) Width: 22.5 cm (8.9 inches) Depth: 21 cm (8.3 inches) In excellent condition, the vase is marked with the distinctive "Helmet" stamp surrounded by the le...

The State Library of New South Wales has four letters written by Angas – the first is addressed to his publisher, Joseph Hogarth, and is dated 31 January 1848, requesting that two dr...

, from a noble family, original white with carved edges set in gold Branding on the back: crown with the letters D+C. Tasteful and elaborate design, newly upholstered and covered ...

The compartment at the rear on top has exquisite fretwork on top and opens to reveal pigeonholes for letters, stamps, etc, It stands on it's original brass and porcelain castors.