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Framed Vintage French Letters
Located in Hudson, NY
letters is sure to serve as a permanent—and decorative—reminder.  Each letter is floated and mounted with
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19th Century French Antique Letters

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Paper

Framed Antique French Letters
Framed Vintage French Letters
$285 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Antique Bronze Architectural Letters From England
By Mark Indursky
Located in Stamford, CT
4 antique bronze letters from a sign or building in England dating to the late 19th century. Raised
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1880s English Beaux Arts Antique Letters

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Bronze

Early 20th Century English bronze letters
Located in London, GB
“SUMMER” A cool collection of early 20th Century English bronze letters that spell “SUMMER
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Letters

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Letters P and A
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage iron letters "P" and "A" mounted on a metal bases. Likely tin and part of a vintage sign
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Early 20th Century American Antique Letters

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Iron, Tin

Large 20th Century French 'PIANOS' Pine Letters
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful set of six large 20th Century French Art Deco letters, spelling PIANOS. These letters
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Letters

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Pine

Chanel Gold Chain Vintage Charm Letters Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements: chain length approx. 27" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATI...
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Early 20th Century Antique Letters

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Gold

12 Bronze Letters with Serifs, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large heavy weight and strong patina on these bronze letters (Characters). Can be used indoors or
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Letters

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Bronze

Antique 12 Bronze Letters with Serifs, Sold Singly
12 Bronze Letters with Serifs, Sold Singly
$135 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Lamps Made from 19th Century Shop Letters
Located in Houston, TX
Lamps made from 19th century shop letters carved in wood and finished in gilt mounted on a piece of
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19th Century English Antique Letters

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Marble

Letters to Sardinia - Drawing by Filiberto Scarpelli - 1925
By Filiberto Scarpelli
Located in Roma, IT
Letters to Sardinia is a modern artwork realized by Italian artist Filiberto Scarpelli  (Naples
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1920s Modern Antique Letters

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Paper, Pen

19th C Allegorical Painting "Burning the Love Letters"
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 19th century allegorical painting titled “Burning the Love Letters” is a masterful work of
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1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Letters

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Canvas, Walnut

Framed Portrait Of A Gentleman With Letters, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful portrait of a gentleman standing before his desk and correspondence. He is wearing in a purple jacket adorned with gilt buttons and an embroidered shirt with the collar an...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Letters

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Paint

Antique Letters with Central Oval Portrait in a Wooden Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American (19th Century) copy collection of two letters from the 1830s in a white mat with a central
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19th Century American Federal Antique Letters

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Gold

George Catlin – Letters and Notes on the American Indians, 2nd edition
Located in Middletown, NY
Full title: Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs, and Condition of the North American Indians
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Letters

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Gold Leaf

1891 The Letters of Horace Walpole Fourth Earl of Orford
By Horace Walpole
Located in Bath, GB
An illustrated limited edition collection of the letters of Horace Walpole, totalling over two
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1890s European Antique Letters

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Paper

Novels 'Works & Letters' of Jane Austen, Winchester Edition, 12 Volumes
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: AUSTEN, Jane. Title: The Novels (Works and Letters) of Jane Austen. Publisher
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1910s British Antique Letters

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Leather

French Silver Metal Goblet, Initial Letters F B, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Silvery metal cup or goblet with the letters F B In kind of goblet was offered to baby or children
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Early 20th Century French Antique Letters

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Metal

Antique Letters with Central Oval Portrait in a Wooden Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American (19th Century) copy collection of two letters from the 1830s in a white mat with a central
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19th Century American Antique Letters

Large Antique Handcrafted Folk Art Sign ..MASONIC TEMPLE, Raised Letters
Located in Buffalo, NY
,, Retains original finish,, patina,, modeled blue background,, raised letters.
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Letters

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Wood

Circa 1900 9K Sentimental Mitzvah Band Ring with Stylized Block Letters
Located in Baltimore, MD
stylized decorative raised letters in what is called the Algerian font. The Algerian font is a decorative
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Letters

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10k Gold

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French safe was crafted circa 1880 in the Champagne-Ardenne region by Bauche, renowned for their patented “Système Incombustible” fireproof designs. Weighing 78 pounds, ...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Letters

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Brass, Iron

Antique Marble Clock Face with Lead Letters, 18th Century, AC-0229
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique marble clock face with lead letters, 18th century. Item #: AC-0229 Dimensions
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18th Century European Antique Letters

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Marble

16th century Spanish Bronze Mortar with Letters M on the Sides
Located in Marbella, ES
16th century Spanish Bronze Mortar with Letters M on the Sides
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16th Century Spanish Antique Letters

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Bronze

Large Vintage Neon Marquee Letters from the Iconic Pan-Pacific Auditorium
Located in Van Nuys, CA
R is no longer available. Own a piece of Los Angeles history. These large neon marquee letters came
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Letters

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Sheet Metal

Seven Miniature Furstenberg Biscuit Porcelain Busts of English Men of Letters
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Spencertown, NY
Seven Furstenberg miniature busts of English men of letters, early 19th century together with a
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Early 19th Century German William IV Antique Letters

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Porcelain, Amboyna, Wood

Opens letters in silver with symbols of Portugal, profusely embossed Aviz sword
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver letter opener cut out with symbols of Portugal, Aviz sword profusely embossed. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 111.61 grams. Dime...
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19th Century European Antique Letters

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Silver

Invitation Letters by Jacquesde Lacretelle to Countess Pecci-Blunt - 1928/35
By Jacques de Lacretelle
Located in Roma, IT
These Letters of Invitation by Jacques de Lacretelle to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci-Blunt, are
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Letters

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Paper, Ink

Louis XV style folding screen decorated with hunting scene, pockets for letters
Located in Gorssel, GE
cardboard adorned with a luxurious fabric, has various pockets to insert letters. Dimensions: 66 x 76 cm
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1890s European Louis XV Antique Letters

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Brass

The Postman Bird Carrying Letters - Lithograph by J.J. Grandville - 1852
By J. J. Grandville
Located in Roma, IT
J.J. Grandville from Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux, 1852. Published by Manesq & Harvard, Paris. Signed on the plate. With the description and notes in French. G...
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1850s Modern Antique Letters

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Lithograph

Theron And Aspasio: Or A Series Of Dialogues And Letters In 3 Volumes 1767
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Theron and Aspasio: Or, a Series of Dialogues and Letters upon the Most Important and Interesting
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Letters

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Leather, Paper

Silver Merchant's Men's Ring Seal Ring With Shield And Letters XV Sec.
Located in Firenze, IT
A medieval silver merchant's seal ring with a flat sectioned round hoop that enlarges on the shoulders to form a hexagonal bezel. The seal on the bezel depicts a shield with an armou...
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15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Letters

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Silver

Rare 1920's can "Drugs" Sign /Arrow, LIGHT UP milk glass letters, double sided
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1920's can "Drugs" Sign /Arrow, LIGHT UP milk glass letters, double sided,, Pre-dates NEON
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Letters

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Metal, Cut Steel

17th/18th Century Queen Anne Letters Patent on Vellum with Partial Great Seal
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Queen Anne letters patent on vellum with a partial Great Seal and beautifully
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Late 17th Century English Antique Letters

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Other

Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Engraved with Green Letters Loo Signs, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian Art Deco opaline glass and engraved with green letters loo signs, 1920s.
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Letters

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Milk Glass, Paint

Works, Life & Letters Of Oliver Wendell Holmes. ARTISTS ED WITH AN ALS TIPPED IN
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: HOLMES, Oliver Wendell. TITLE: The Works, Life And Letters Of Oliver Wendell Holmes
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1890s American Antique Letters

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Leather

Chanel Vintage 90's Runway Collector COCO CHANEL Gold Letters Belt Necklace Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Runway Collector COCO CHANEL Gold Letters Belt Necklace Rare Vintage Chanel
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Early 1900s French Antique Letters

Late 18th Century English George III Mahogany Knife Box Fitted Out for Letters
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th century, English George III mahogany knife box fitted out for letters / ballots. The
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Letters

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Metal

The Private Letters of Madame the Marquise de Sévigné, France, 1818-Set of 8
Located in Ross, CA
Set of eight French language book series titled "Letters of Madame de Sévigné", was printed in
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Letters

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Leather

Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for love letters. Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for your love letters. Made in France during
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Late 19th Century French Antique Letters

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Brass

The First Meeting, Jerome Park, N. Y. , H. Schile 1873 Rare Proof before letters
Located in Paonia, CO
The First Meeting, Jerome Park, N. Y. is an original proof before letters of a hand colored
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1870s Other Art Style Antique Letters

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Lithograph

19th Century royal presentation badge
Located in Martlesham, GB
silvered metal of intertwined letters appear to be "V" and "R" meaning VR for Victoria Regina, Latin for
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1870s British Early Victorian Antique Letters

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Walnut

Monumental Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Urn Table Lamps with Classical Relief
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
letters. The additional tally marks, such as the single letters or symbols were used by the factory to
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Letters

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Ceramic, Stoneware

The Flight into Egypt
By Hans Lautensack
Located in Middletown, NY
crowned figure with a harp, and letters A S, 11 3/4 x 8 inches (298 x 204 mm); sheet 10 x 13 inches (254 x
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Letters

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Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

Shell-shaped Tray In Vienna Porcelain, Plastic Period 1749–1782, 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
painted circle, control mark. Absence of impressed letters or signs indicating the year of production
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Early 18th Century Other Art Style Antique Letters

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Porcelain

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Artist’s Edition Limited to 750 copies Complete 15 Volumes
Located in Woodbury, CT
copies This set: No. 407 Complete in 15 volumes 13 volumes plus 2 volumes of Life and Letters A
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1890s American Other Antique Letters

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Leather, Paper

“Whistle” Railway Sign, England 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
“Whistle” Railway Sign England, 1870 Painted backboard with alloy letters and glass “cats eye
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19th Century English Antique Letters

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Metal

Roman Gold Octagonal Epigraphic Ring circa 3rd century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
in black mastic, necessary to make the inscribed letters stand out. Furthermore, the ring has a
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Letters

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Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold

French Godin Chaufette Cast Iron Wood Stove
By Godin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
door. "The letters "TIP" on the stove in the image are part of the brand name "Petit Godin". The
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Letters

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Iron

Antique Ohmers Sons 48 Drawer Oak Industrial Apothecary Amberg Filing Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring 48 slide up drawers for storage of index cards, letters and documents. The sides are paneled and
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Letters

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Metal

Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock
Located in Doylestown, PA
valued companion to every sailor at sea to house letters, photos, sewing kits, tools and their cherished
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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Letters

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Metal

Edwardian Glass and Bronze Museum Vitrine
Located in New Windsor, NY
letters found on the stretcher and top of the leg indicating that it came from a local New York Tri-State
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Letters

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Brass, Bronze

A R.Lalique Opalescent Glass Art Déco Vase .
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
in hand signed in block letters .
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Glass

Antique Underwood Typewriter No.6 c.1933
Located in San Francisco, CA
-11 stamped in the inside. Original lettering. The keys are nickel with black letters. All the keys
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Letters

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Steel, Nickel

Shakudo Style Letter Clip
Located in New York, NY
forms the clip over a etched leaf. Hinge is top of clip to open for letters. Beautifully hand detailed
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1890s Japanese Antique Letters

A R.Lalique Art Déco Plumes vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
signed twice in molded block letters and by hand in cursive letters.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Letters

Materials

Glass

Antique 17th Century Oak Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in King's Lynn, GB
consistent with its considerable age. To the reverse, the name “R Peake” is written in large letters. The
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17th Century British Jacobean Antique Letters

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Brass

1900s French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
while providing a soft, protective space for storing personal items, letters, or keepsakes. Simple brass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Letters

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Wood

London Sterling Candlesticks , c1890s
Located in Houston, TX
. Cement loaded, made by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. with date letters for 1896, monogrammed and dated "June
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Letters

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Sterling Silver

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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.

How Much are Antique Letters?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $778, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $12,920 highest priced.